Buy or sell with a clear plan.
Explore homes, understand your options, and make confident decisions with local insights and honest guidance.
Serving McHenry County, Lake County, and the Barrington area.
Where are you in your real estate journey?
Whether you're ready to make a move or just exploring possibilities, find the information and guidance that fits your situation.
Buying a Home?
Explore homes, neighborhoods, and the steps to buying—whether you're just looking or ready to move.
Explore Buying OptionsSelling a Home?
Compare selling options, learn what your home needs, and choose the approach that fits your goals.
Explore Selling OptionsWhat's My Home Worth?
Understand your home's value using local sales, market trends, and the features that make it unique.
Explore My Home's ValueMoving out of the area? We can help you plan your sale here and connect you with a trusted real estate agent wherever you're headed. Learn how we can help →
Real Estate Insights & Resources
Selling a Long-Held or Inherited Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Selling a home your family has owned for decades means more than a transaction. It often comes with years of belongings, family decisions and real tax questions, whether the home is your own or a pare… Read More
Cash Offer or List Your Home? How to Compare What You'll Actually Net
A cash offer promises speed and certainty. Listing on the open market usually brings a higher price. Which one is right depends on what matters most to you, and on what each path actually puts in your… Read More
The Best Places to Downsize in Chicago Suburbs– What to Know Before You Move
Are you thinking about downsizing but unsure where to go? You're not alone. More homeowners in McHenry, Lake, and Kane counties are exploring downsizing as a way to simplify life, reduce expenses, and… Read More
Our listings & results
Explore homes we're bringing to market, recent sales, and how we help sellers prepare, price, and market their properties.
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See how thoughtful preparation, pricing, professional photography, and coordinated marketing help your home stand out.
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What our clients say
Reviews from homeowners we've helped.
“From the very beginning, she impressed us with her thoughtful, data‑backed pricing strategy. Because of her careful analysis of the market, we had multiple offers almost immediately and found the right buyer in no time.”
“She always kept me updated, answered all of my questions, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel so much easier.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with her several times over the past 15–20 years… It is such a comfort knowing you have someone you can trust who genuinely cares about her clients.”
Meet the Simek Home Sales Team
Andra Simek, REALTOR®, CPA and SRES®, together with Dan Simek, help buyers and sellers across McHenry County, Lake County and the Barrington area.
Our approach is simple: provide accurate information, explain your options clearly, and help you make confident real estate decisions—without pressure.