Lea Larsen- Real Estate Broker, Compass

05/18/2026

New rental listing- 1019 W. Jackson Blvd , Chicago. $3800 for 2br/2ba loft penthouse. 2 decks, 1 indoor garage parking space. Great west loop location. July 1 move! Contact me for more info.

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

If you grew up in Chicago, chances are you lived in one of these. 🏠

From raised ranches on the Southwest Side to courtyard buildings up north, these midcentury homes shaped the neighborhoods we still love today.

Which one looks like your childhood home?

05/27/2025

Check out my new listing in Elk Grove Village

1237 + 56 sq ft, 2 bed, 2 bath. Walk through this online open house, and explore its floor plan and photos in Realvision.

12/25/2024

Wishing you & yours light, love and peace this Hanukkah. 🎗️

12/25/2024

Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas!

08/14/2024

Who pays the real estate commission and closing costs: the homebuyer or the seller?

A recent settlement by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), effective Aug. 17, has led to changes in broker commissions. This settlement includes revisions to how real estate commissions are disclosed and negotiated, aiming to increase transparency and fairness for homebuyers and sellers.

In the past, sellers typically paid both the buyer’s and seller’s agent fees. As of Aug. 17, buyers are now responsible for compensating their agent. However, as a seller, you still have the option to offer compensation to the buyer’s broker.

📕 Learn more about real estate agent commissions, and key points to consider when negotiating real estate commissions: https://rltor.cm/xdd2gb