Building Relationships, Solving Problems, and Having Fun. Joel Raynes describes his real estate practice this way: “My business is building relationships and helping your real estate dreams come true.” Others describe him as able to see the big picture without losing the details and above all, kind. A lifelong resident of the Chicago area, Mr. Raynes knows the local marketplaces inside and out and possesses in-depth knowledge of the real estate business, and he provides an exceptional and educational customer service experience. He specializes in advising and educating clients on prices, trends, areas, variety of property types available and community amenities. This helps his clients understand the process and market to make sound and confident financial real estate decisions. This is why so many of Joel Raynes’ clients consider him their trusted REALTOR® for life. Joel believes that every real estate transaction revolves around a change in someone’s life. There could be positive changes like getting married, having a child or starting a new career, or there could be not so positive changes like job loss, death of a family member or divorce. Some changes can even be confusing such as downsizing where excitement and reluctance exist side by side. Regardless of the circumstances, he knows that helping someone navigate change successfully is an honorable and worthwhile task. For a truly customized experience, Joel Raynes is the REALTOR® you should choose! He will listen carefully and patiently to your needs and concerns, designing a plan especially for you that includes how you wish to communicate and go about your home search or getting your home sold. Every day, Joel naturally seeks to build new relationships with people he has never met or deepen relationships with those he already knows. “Once I begin a relationship, it is all about earning your trust. Earning your trust is essential to assist you with one of the biggest moments in life: buying or selling a home. The purpose of my business is to provide you with a high level of service that will let you gladly introduce me to your friends, family or anyone else that you know that may need my help. After all, a referral is an introduction to someone you care about, to someone you trust.” Outside of his real estate business, Joel Raynes is active in the local real estate board, volunteers at several chambers of commerce, enjoys exercising and plays the occasional round of golf. Mr. Raynes currently resides in Wilmette, graduated from Niles West High School and received a B.A. in sociology from Drake University. Prior to starting his real estate practice, he worked in banking and finance. Contact Joel today to get his homebuyer app and start making your real estate dreams a reality. Education and Training B.A. Sociology Drake University CFP. Financial Planning College Member North Shore Barrington Board of REALTORS® Member Illinois Association of REALTORS® Member National Association of REALTORS® 2019 President North Shore Barrington Board of REALTORS® Community Involvement Past Coach Wilmette Eagle’s Youth Travel Football Past Coach Wilmette Baseball Association Avoca School District 37 School Former Board Director Franklin Park/Schiller Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Member Skokie, Glenview and Northbrook Chambers President Ideal Investment Club
It was a nice experiace to work with Joel Raynes. He is very helpful, patient, and understanding person.
Joel was great! He found me the perfect place in a very small time frame. He was always available to answer my questions with a wonderful attitude. I recommend him to anyone interested in real estate. He is a pleasant to work with and definitely goes above and beyond.
Joel was fully engaged and helpful throughout the process
We had a great experience with him
Joel sold the condominium in one week and got the price I wanted. Living out of state and having a renter, I had many concerns about the sale. At our first meeting, he addressed the current market, my concerns and explained the path forward which put me at ease. When issues arose he suggested solutions and with my approval they were dealt with quickly. Because of his years in the busin...
Very knowledgeable and thorough , very receptive and good to work with , highly recommended.
Very knowledgeable and thorough , very receptive and good to work with , highly recommended.
Joel Raynes earned a "5 Plus" star rating for all four categories. He is a superb professional. He helped us work through our priorities in finding what we wanted in our desired market; as an attorney I was impressed and appreciative of his negotiating skills; he always made sure we understood the dynamics of the process; and he was consistently responsive in getting back to us by teleph...
Joel was very pleasant to work with, a well of knowledge of different areas, buildings and many other types of information. He was always available and happy to answer any questions I had. I cannot state how much I appreciated his hard work in helping me find a good home and providing resources to help smooth out the whole process. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor.
Joel was very helpful and informative from the beginning of the process til the end. For us being first time home buyers, He was very patient and quickly knew what we were looking for which made things easier and smoother.
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
Working with Joel is such a pleasure! He found us the perfect tenant for our rental. He kept us informed every step of the way. He is so good with numbers and negotiating! We have used him for a past rental and for a home purchase; we will always go to Joel #1. Your company is lucky to have him! Barb & Dana Marzillo
Working with Joel is such a pleasure! He found us the perfect tenant for our rental. He kept us informed every step of the way. He is so good with numbers and negotiating! We have used him for a past rental and for a home purchase; we will always go to Joel #1. Your company is lucky to have him! Barb & Dana Marzillo
Joel was on the ball at all times and used his contacts in the business to help find a buyer. He kept in touch with us constantly throughout the whole process. We appreciate all his help and will always highly recommend him.
Joel was extremely helpful through the full process of selling our home starting with advising me on the listing to completing the sale. He clearly knows the market and how to move a house. He had a wonderful way of assisting me evaluate offers to maximize the sales potential. I would strongly recommend him as a knowledgeable and helpful professional.
Joel was wonderful to work with and made things go smoothly with the buyers demands. He worked well with us and we felt that he gave our listing his full attention. He worked hard to sell out house during a difficult time in our country.