Teams or Solo Agents: Who Sells Chicago's Homes at $1M and Up?

Across Chicago’s market for homes at $1M and up, the last 12 months saw 1,738 sales. The question is whether teams or individual agents drive that volume. The data shows a clear split: individual agents closed 1,389 of those sales, while teams closed 349. This does not mean one model is superior, but it highlights how the luxury market operates here. Most transactions were handled by solo practitioners, yet teams remain a significant force. The following sections break down the numbers, highlighting the leading names in both categories and what their records reveal about the local landscape.  ## The leading teams  1. **[The Paige Dooley Team](https://directory.luxuryhomesshowcase.com/listings/the-paige-dooley-team)** — 46 sales, $103.9M, top sale $4,250,000 2. **[The GGL Group](https://directory.luxuryhomesshowcase.com/listings/the-ggl-group)** — 31 sales, $55.9M, top sale $6,350,000 3. **Brad Lippitz Group** — 26 sales, $46.9M, top sale $5,100,000 Leading the team category, The Paige Dooley Team closed 46 sales for $103.9M, with a top sale of $4,250,000. The GGL Group secured 31 sales totaling $55.9M, including a $6,350,000 closing. The Brad Lippitz Group added 26 sales worth $46.9M, reaching $5,100,000 at the top. These three teams account for a significant portion of the 349 team closings. Their performance illustrates the capacity of team structures to manage high volumes and complex transactions. For sellers considering a team, these records provide a benchmark of recent activity and price achievement in the $1M-plus segment. ## The leading solo agents  1. **Jeff Lowe** — 61 sales, $141.3M, top sale $7,500,000 2. **Jacqueline Lotzof** — 34 sales, $47M, top sale $2,140,000 3. **[Kris Berger](https://directory.luxuryhomesshowcase.com/listings/kris-berger)** — 29 sales, $60.3M, top sale $4,800,000 Jeff Lowe led all individual agents with 61 sales and $141.3M, including a top sale of $7,500,000. Jacqueline Lotzof closed 34 sales for $47M, with a high mark of $2,140,000. Kris Berger followed with 29 sales and $60.3M, peaking at $4,800,000. These agents demonstrate the power of individual branding and direct client relationships. Their high sales counts and volume confirm that solo practitioners can handle substantial workloads and achieve top-tier prices. The records of these leaders show that individual agents are not limited to smaller deals but compete effectively at the highest levels of the market. This comparison helps sellers weigh their options. Individual agents dominate the volume, but teams like The Paige Dooley Team and The GGL Group show strong performance. Kris Berger, a leading solo agent, also has a presence in the data. The directory pages for these leaders offer listings, contact details, and open house information. By visiting these pages, users can assess current market activity and find agents with recent closings in the $1M-plus range. This direct access to data and contact information supports a more informed choice when selecting representation for a sale or purchase. *Source: the Compass transaction histories of every Compass agent in the Chicago area, as recorded on September 18, 2026; closed sales at $1M and up over the 12 months to August 2026. A team is an agent profile Compass lists as a team; each sale is counted once, under the agent Compass names first.*