Corey Barker

9/6/23Mark U.

Google Review

We moved from out of state (VA), unfamiliar with Lake Co. and the process to purchase a home. Met Corey Barker at an open house and connected instantly. We had several challenges but Corey patiently walked us through every step without reservation. Very professional, genuine, and patient. We can’t thank you enough for your guidance and continual encouragement. THE BEST!

6/26/23Debbie Stein

Google Review

"When we first met with Corey, we were looking for information on possibly putting our home up for sale. He first listened to our viewpoints and needs. Then he explained the market and timing of the process. After that meeting, we were hooked! Corey’s integrity and knowledge of the market really came through. He also truly loves what he does. Corey’s suggestions and guidance helped us prepare and quickly sell our home. Throughout the process, Corey acted more as an advisor/consultant rather than a “sales person.” We would highly recommend Corey to anyone who is looking for a real estate agent who really cares about their needs and is an expert on current market conditions. "

6/15/23Jim Hawarny

Google Review

Corey is an exceptional real estate agent that had our best interests as a priority. He responded promptly to our many phone calls and questions.

He made frequent visits to help us further improve our house with resources of stagers and painters and handymen who helped us get our house ready to put on the market.

He would share market analysis statistics to ensure an optimum price point.

We trusted him with the major decisions of home improvements, strategic timing of when to go on the market and pricing.

Once our house was on the market, he kept in close contact with updates and feedback on the house showings. His guidance resulted in a quick sale…..we received multiple offers over the asking price within four days.

Corey continued to direct our closing process with a strong and confident legal team that prepared the documents for a smooth closing transaction.

I would highly recommend Corey to assist in the sale of your next house. He certainly exceeded our expectations.

Jim and Becky

5/25/23Gunjan Bhatia

Google Review

We purchased our very first home and we are so glad that we had Corey to help us along the way. 1 fine evening my husband took me to look at this house which we did not like at all and I guess it was just for us to meet Corey. Starting from that day till we closed he was really helpful and patient. Being the first time home buyers, the process was little overwhelming at points, Corey made us do one thing at a time and it was done.
We were blessed to have someone so knowledgeable, Professional, Insightful.
Thank you for everything Corey..!

4/12/23Mary Ann PoTalavera

Google Review

As what Warren Buffet said, In looking for people to hire, look for 3 qualities: INTEGRITY, INTELLIGENCE and ENERGY. And if they don't have the first, the other two will kill you. My husband and I, we are so proud and lucky that we have met the BEST REALTOR ever. Those 3 qualities Corey has. We are highly recommended, Mr.Corey Barker who has been with us for more than 3 years. Who helped us every step of the way, to find our dream house for my FAMILY.

3/2/23Manica Jain

Google Review

Corey is a great package of excellent relator skills along a positive personality. Corey is a true area specialist around the IL suburbs. He helped us sell our Gurnee house within 1 day from the time it was listed. We were impressed by how he gave us recommendations on selling and the fantastic job he did on putting it in the market. It was definitely him and his great skills that we were able to sell it hassle free within a day. He was patient all along and he did help with along the entire process of selling the house. His knowledge truly is unbeatable and he sure does keep a personal touch through his professional dealings. We have worked with other relators in the past but this unique combination is hard to find. We then took or sweet time to find the home our dreams and he kept his patience all along until we were really happy in finding the house we could grow our family into. During this process we toured a lot of homes and not once we felt like we very being too demanding as clients. We cannot thank Corey enough of helping us both sell and buy the houses and being a true friend and expert through the process!! :)

3/1/23Brittany Longo

Google Review

Corey is truly an expert! He made us feel confident every step of the way during our first home buying process. He responded quickly and thoroughly to our many questions. Thanks to Corey, we found the perfect home that checked all of our boxes. We were looking for our first home in the Grayslake area where the market was quite limited, so having Corey’s expertise on our side helped tremendously! He continues to be a huge help even after we closed. In the future, we will always recommend Corey to anybody. You couldn’t pick a better realtor! Thank you Corey!

1/6/23Joe K

Google Review

We reached out to Corey when we were having struggles with our original realtor to get a 2nd opinion. Corey met with my husband and I discussed the market, and gave us some recommendations with the what he would do with our house. Because Corey was so down to earth, knowledgeable and professional, we decided to let go of our first realtor after 5 months and resigned with cory who walked us through each step of the way. Providing us real time data of the market and where our house was sitting, he made feature cards to showcase the house and was in constant communication with us as well as realtors who were showing potential buyers. Corey was able to get our house under contact in just 2 weeks of being with him and got us to closing with ease! I should have gone with Corey to begin with, he is very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly! Anyone in Northern Illinois looking to buy or sell should definitely go with Corey. His services are top notch!

11/23/22Kayla R

Google Review

Corey and his team are absolutely incredible! We were first-time home buyers and the process is quite intimidating, especially right now when the market is not ideal! Corey was extremely helpful and walked us through the process so well. He helped us find our dream home in a short amount of time. His many years of experience and expertise helped us know what to look for, what to avoid, and how to get through the process from start to finish. I HIGHLY recommend going to Corey. I can't imagine working with anyone else!!

11/17/22Kelsie Tan

Google Review

Very knowledgeable and helpful, have used Corey for 2 purchases and 1 sale and both went very smooth

11/17/22Concetta Savovich

Google Review

Corey Barker made selling our home as trouble-free as possible. He met all our expectations and did an excellent job communicating throughout the process. He provided free staging consultation that helped us prepare our home to sell in a timely manner. Corey went over and above in helping us resolve some minor issues as we were leading up to closing. He always had his client's best interest at heart and was very transparent throughout the process. I would highly recommend Corey for selling or buying a home.

11/16/22John Hagglund

Google Review

Working with Corey is extremely valuable for either buying or selling and we have experienced both with him! His local market knowledge is the best and how many details he keeps updated on. We would recommend Corey without hesitation!

11/16/22Barbara Hoff

Google Review

10/30/22Consuelo Perez

Google Review

Selling and purchasing a home during an uncertain economy seemed daunting. That was until we met our realtor, Corey Barker.

After seeing the sale of two of his listings in our neighborhood, we decided to give him a call. He setup a meeting immediately and came prepared with plenty of comparable home data and market information. He listened to our concerns and provided extremely valuable insight.

His expertise, professionalism and attentiveness throughout each step of the process made us feel at ease.

He never swayed in his confidence and always worked hard on our behalf. We are extremely happy with our experience and highly recommend Corey Barker.

10/26/22Melanie Dutt

Google Review

We highly recommend Corey. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. Communication and follow up were also excellent.

10/18/22Kimberly Tsarpalas

Google Review

There is no need to look any further for an agent if you are buying or selling your home in Lake County. I have known Corey and his family since I was a child (20+ years) which may mean I am biased, but I think that qualifies me to make an even better recommendation. I can assure you he is genuine and truly interested in what is best for your family. He is extremely responsive and was patient while working through my several over-the-top requests. He also was able to get us a home UNDER asking price in the hot housing market of early 2022. Corey has always bragged about my accomplishments to anyone who was willing to listen - I am proud to be able to do the same in return. I know you will be in good hands.

10/1/22Charles Gold

Google Review

It was a joy to work with Corey on the sale of our home. He is an expert communicator and a true expert in real estate. We were exceptionally pleased with the service he provided which led to a very satisfactory sale of our home. Would absolutely recommend him.

9/18/22Philip Brzostowski

Google Review

Corey was the right choice for our real estate needs. From the beginning he listened to what we needed to accomplish and asked questions to make sure we were on the same page regarding the overall process. He worked within the timeline we needed in order to prepare the house for sale and get it in the market. During the entire process he gave the process the attention it needed. When things went "sideways" he made sure we quickly got back on track. I would recommend talking to Corey about your real estate needs.

9/12/22Paul Gewalt

Google Review

We first contacted Corey a couple years back because he was a local area expert with multiple home sales in my neighborhood. We quickly found Corey to be a whole lot more than an area expert. He took the time to listen and get to know our family and specific needs in selling, walk through market analysis and market updates in detail as needed and guide us through each step of the home selling process. He was always available and willing to answer questions allowing us to make informed decisions. For a variety of reason(s) we went on and off the market a couple of times. Corey was willing to work within our needs and jump right back in to guide us when we were ready to start back up ultimately leading the way to our recent sale.

Appreciate all that you have done to help sell our home! Thank you Corey!

9/12/22Jay Kobitter

Google Review

If you need a great realtor, look no further, Corey Barker is the best in Illinois! I highly recommend Corey! He has sold 2 properties for me and I wish he could sell a third...

8/1/22Patty Hendricks

Google Review

Corey went above and beyond when my husband and I were selling our townhouse. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional relator.

He not only helped our current tenant find a place to live so we could sell quickly, he arranged for photos and staging that made sure we had over half a dozen viable offers and negotiated the absolute best price.

Even when there were a few hiccups with the closing date and it was pushed back, he checked in frequently and kept us to date on what was going on. He assured us there was nothing to worry about and this was just a slight bump in the road and of course he was right.

Corey has the experience, expertise and industry knowledge to provide the best service possible to his clients.

7/27/22Kim Corpuz

Google Review

"If I can give 100 stars! Corey is absolutely wonderful to work with. It’s like having a friend/Dad on the “inside” that is working for you. He really care about his clients! He made selling our house and buying our dream house so fast and easy!! I highly recommend Corey!"

6/16/22Cora Gil

Google Review

Corey is very professional, knowledgeable, considerate, and patient during the entire process. His assistance alleviated a lot of our stress - he provided us recommendations for services that do minor repairs & movers to clear out our home. He also gave us suggestions/solutions for all of our concerns. His efficiency was able to sell our house in a short amount of time.

5/23/22Felicia Judd

Google Review

"Corey’s knowledge of the area is second to none. We have bought and sold 7 homes and worked with many real estate professionals across the USA. Corey is the best agent we have ever worked with when buying or selling a home. For anyone looking for an agent that will flawlessly shepherd you throughout the process, we would recommend Corey to everyone we know. Corey’s marketing prowess and methods drove potential buyers to our home on day one while negotiating us through an accepted offer within days of listing."

5/12/22Tanner Arnold

Google Review

Corey is a remarkable real estate agent. He has helped me buy a home and also sell a home. His expertise, sales experience, and deal structure helps create win-win solutions for his clients. I would strongly encourage anyone looking for someone to help them sell or buy a house, to save yourself the time and call Corey.

4/14/22Nkemjika Emelogu

Google Review

Corey was instrumental in helping us to find the house of our dreams during the pandemic. He was dilligent, patient, and a great resource in getting our family settled even after we closed. Corey is beyond exceptional and I am so glad to have worked with him.

4/14/22Andrew Pekala

Google Review

Corey is the best realtor ever .. not only does he guide you thru every step of the process , and any pitfalls that may arise ... I would use him again, and also refer my friends to utilize his services .

4/14/22Linda Rose

Google Review

Corey is one of a kind. He truly cares about what is important to his clients. He helped my daughter by her first home. He treated her as if she was his daughter and made sure that she knew everything she needed to about the buying experience. Best wishes to you Corey on your own agency!

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey was very helpful as he walked us through the process of selling/buying our house. He was patient, answered any questions we had, and always returned our calls in a timely manner. We would highly recommend Corey to anyone looking to sell or buy a home.- Home Seller 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey made the whole process of buying and selling a home a good experience. Normally I find this experience quite taxing and emotional but Corey handled all the details that can become frustrating during the process. He was able to think outside the box to encourage a couple of interested parties to understand the value of our current home and was successful in getting us to close on that house with very few hiccups. On the purchase side he worked with the sellers to help them to understand my point of view without insulting them- Home Buyer and Seller 2016

11/20/17Johanna Luna

Homes.com Review

We chose to work with Corey as first time home buyers because I've know him for over 15 years and know him to be honest and of the highest integrity. He's shown us several homes, walking us through each step of the process and we feel educated and prepared to make this next step as we enter into the contract phase of our purchase. Corey has asked all the right questions - the ones we as new home buyers would have never known or thought to ask. His due diligence on this process will save us thousands as we head into the first several years of home ownership. He's kind, respectful and genuinely out for YOUR best interest. Its clear that he has a passion for seeing families take this next, and important step in their lives. So whether you are first-time home buyers, looking to downsize, or just looking for your next home... call Corey. You will not be disappointed, but instead wonder how you would have ever done this without him. Thank you Corey for helping make our dreams of home ownership possible!

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey helped us find our first home and we couldn't have been happier with anyone else as our realtor! He was very knowledgeable and kept us informed on everything we needed to know about first time home buying. We learned so much from him and are very great fun for that. Corey is very dependable, reliable, honest and has a great personality. He was also available to show us homes that fit our schedules. We would definitely recommend him to any of our friends and family! Home Buyer 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey sold our house in a falling housing market. He brought in a skilled analyst who reviewed everything inside and outside the home and who made recommendations on what to do to help make the home more sellable. Corey provided additional feedback based on potential buyer feedback specific to our home. He worked with us every step of the way, having multiple open houses, multiple signage to our home, etc. In other words, instead of having just a real estate agent sitting on another multi-listing, we had a realtor who knew what he was doing and did it. We ended up getting the maximum value for our home when it was sold. Meanwhile, there were comparable homes in our neighborhood, some even better, that did no sell, or that did not sell for as much. If you need help selling your home in the Gurnee - Grays Lake area, Corey Barker is the realtor to have.- Home Seller 2015

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

We worked with Corey to sell our current home and purchase a new one. Corey was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We highly recommend him!- Home Buyer and Seller 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey is very knowledgeable about the homes in the area. He is very inventive to your needs and does try to over sell you. Corey has a very experienced network of industry people that make the process easier. He puts people at ease and makes a stressful event easier. I would highly recommend Corey if you looking to buy or sell- Home Buyer and Seller 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey put together a list of items in our house that he felt was of great value. Each time our house was shown, he would call the realtor to inform them of all these items. He would turn on/off lights for us, and cared for our property as if it was his own. In addition, he provided us with much feedback and statistics within our community. I would greatly recommend his services. We were pleased with his knowledge, communication and real estate expertise.- Home Seller 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

We hired Corey to sell our Timberwoods, Gurnee home. He was very helpful before we listed to include market analysis and hints for a quick sale. We were able to sell within 2 months. Reason being we listed at Thanksgiving which tends to be a slower time but closed in Feb. with the highest sold price in our neighborhood. Corey is quick to respond to every and any question either I or my husband had....he's an early riser and gets to e-v-e-r-y detail with quick turnaround so you're never wondering...questions get answers. I would strongly recommend him for buying or selling your home. He's the best. Karen & Ed Bendickson

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey is a very knowledgeable and friendly real estate professional. With his knowledge and expertise and connections we worked together to get my house ready for sale and on the market and sold in a very short period of time. I definitely recommend Corey to help you sell or buy a home. Home Seller 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

I have several friends who are realtors one of whom is Corey. I always knew in my heart that he would be my first choice in representing me and my family. Not only does he respect my privacy as a client but he goes above and beyond to keep me fully informed. All showings and transactions seemless. I have recommended Corey to several friends and family not only for his professionalism but for his kindness and consideration. Not to mention he's got s great sense of humor!!!! Home Buyer 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

It was a pleasure to work with Corey! We needed to sell our home in a short period of time and Corey came to our rescue! He was personal yet very professional and we became great friends! He is the best in his business!- Home Buyer and Seller 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey is a very patient, knowledgeable, and professional realtor. He found me the perfect house (home) for my family. Not only does he help with the buying and selling of houses, he has also helped me to find reliable help for the up keep of my home. He is a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend! Home Buyer 2015

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

When my fiance and I were looking for a home, we didn't think we would ever find a home we were both in love with in our price range. Corey was patient, kind, knowledgeable and super responsive in our search. As first time home buyers we were nervous to reach out to a realtor because of our lack of experience and our low budget. Corey never once made us feel uncomfortable, in fact, it was just the opposite. At the end of our search it almost feels like we are now family. He will even be attending our housewarming! We would recommend Corey to anyone searching for a home regardless of age, budget, or area you are searching in. He will work side by side to explain the process and will be attentive every step of the way- Home Buyer 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey was looking for townhomes for me and working for me to sell my house. I had to cancel for personal reasons after working with Corey for 2 months. Corey is very professional and very easy to work with. He looks out for your best interest and his time is your time. I highly recommend Corey.- Client 2016

3/31/17Client Endorsement

Homes.com Review

Corey was very professional and friendly and knowledgeable !! His cool and calm demeanor and intense negotiations with a difficult buyer helped us sell our house for the best price possible. My husband and I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone serious about selling their house. He is fantastic and helpful every step of the way!!!!- Home Seller 2016

9/28/15Leesa Thompson

Homes.com Review

Corey Barker works harder than any realtor I have ever known. He finds resources to help you in your process of organizing for a move. Corey is patient and takes your personal situation into consideration in the move process. I have and will continue to highly recommend Corey Barker to others in search of an excellent realtor.