Nikki Ricci Homes

06/15/2026

Did you know that new homes being put on the real estate market are down 30% in Oak Brook from this time last year? At the same time, the median SOLD PRICE IS UP 21.74%! A lack of new competition on the market is driving prices up little by little.

If you're considering downsizing or just a shift in lifestyle, let's chat. As your Oak Brook expert and neighbor, I'm here to help you take the next best steps. Contact me for a confidential conversation about where you stand in the real estate market. Nikki Ricci 630-390-3147

Area Report | May 2026

06/07/2026

05/28/2026

I want to share an important update: for the past year, Zillow.com has been attempting to take that control away from sellers. Their actions recently prompted our local Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), to remove their access to all Chicagoland listing data. This means thousands of Chicago-area listings are no longer on Zillow.com.

I want to explain why this happened, why Coldwell Banker Realty and I support this decision, and how this is actually a positive for you as a seller.

What Happened?
Last year, Zillow.com attempted to force sellers onto their platform by introducing a policy that would ban any listing marketed off Zillow for more than one day. This policy directly targets pre-marketing strategies that allow sellers to gather valuable insights and build demand before a listing goes live. However, independent research and MRED's own studies show that homes pre-marketed off Zillow actually sell for more money, in a shorter amount of time, at a higher percentage of asking price.

My Continued Commitment to You
Your home is not a commodity – it’s a unique asset and deserves to be treated as such. I will continue to market your home the way that I know works, and I’m completely confident in my ability to secure the best results for you. I am also investing in an enhanced campaign that will generate over 100,000 unique impressions across Facebook, Instagram, and Google to give your home additional exposure and I look forward to reviewing those insights with you.

05/26/2026

Wishing a blessed and joyous Eid al-Adha to all who are celebrating! May your hearts be filled with peace, happiness, and community.

05/25/2026

We pause to honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their bravery will never be forgotten. Coming to the USA as a child put me in a position to live a wonderful life. I will always be grateful for the people who have made this country as amazing as it is.

05/22/2026

A month dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of our armed forces, past and present. We are deeply grateful for your service and sacrifice. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day to everyone!

05/21/2026

I want to share an important update: for the past year, Zillow.com has been attempting to take that control away from sellers. Their actions recently prompted our local Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), to remove their access to all Chicagoland listing data. This means thousands of Chicago-area listings are no longer on Zillow.com.

I want to explain why this happened, why Coldwell Banker Realty and I support this decision, and how this is actually a positive for you as a seller.

What Happened?
Last year, Zillow.com attempted to force sellers onto their platform by introducing a policy that would ban any listing marketed off Zillow for more than one day. This policy directly targets pre-marketing strategies that allow sellers to gather valuable insights and build demand before a listing goes live. However, independent research and MRED's own studies show that homes pre-marketed off Zillow actually sell for more money, in a shorter amount of time, at a higher percentage of asking price.

Home sellers and their agents, not a tech company, should decide how their home is marketed. And we will not support a platform that gives our clients ultimatums instead of choices.

Zillow.com also redirects buyer inquiries away from me, the agent with the most knowledge of your home, and sells those leads to agents who may know nothing about your home or neighborhood. The reality is most sellers don’t gain anything by being on Zillow.com.

90% of homebuyers work with an agent, and agents access listings through the MLS and professional networks - not Zillow.com

97% of real estate transactions don’t involve Zillow.com

My Commitment to You
Your home is not a commodity – it’s a unique asset and deserves to be treated as such. I will continue to market your home the way that I know works, and I’m completely confident in my ability to secure the best results for you. I am also investing in an enhanced campaign that will generate over 100,000 unique impressions across Facebook, Instagram, and Google to give your home additional exposure and I look forward to reviewing those insights with you.

05/14/2026

We celebrate the rich tapestry of Jewish American history and culture, honoring the profound impact Jewish Americans have made on every aspect of American life.