About Rick

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Meet Rick

With over 19 years of real estate experience, Rick's background provides him with a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of areas including residential sales, investment real estate, new construction, and renovation projects. Over the course of his career, Rick has closed over $141 million in real estate. In 2022 Rick was named by Chicago Magazine as the #31 ranked broker by sales volume in all of Chicagoland, and in 2021 Rick's sales topped $43 million.
 
His vast experience combined with his superior negotiating skills provides clients with the highest level of service. Rick is dedicated to not just hearing his clients, but listening to and understanding their needs and goals. By taking the time to establish close relationships, based on mutual respect and trust, Rick is able to provide each and every client with individualized service from listing to closing and beyond.
 
Rick brings enthusiasm and displays tremendous focus on every project he works on, whether it's a first-time buyer or a seasoned real estate investor. His integrity, dedication, sense of humor, and commitment to unparalleled service make him a true pleasure to work with. Rick was born and raised in the Chicagoland area and has extensive personal and professional knowledge of the North Shore suburbs as well as the many city neighborhoods.
 
He is a graduate of the University of Iowa and was also a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where he traded Currency and Equity futures. Rick is an active member of his community, dedicating many hours to coaching little league baseball, and sits on the board of Family Service of Glencoe and the New Trier Booster Club Board. When he is not working, Rick enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, playing golf, paddling, and traveling.

Rick Richker

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356 Park Avenue Glencoe, IL 60022

What My Clients Have to Say

Buyer

Buyer

Right away, dear reader, you should know I was a REALTOR. During that time, I learned firsthand how the game was played. Covering all the ins and outs of a real estate transaction. Knowing and seeing the best, and the worst in ...
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Amy E.

Amy E.

Working with Rick was a first-class experience from start to finish. Coming from Chicago, he took the time to guide us around the North Shore (many times) and provided a ton of information about the area. He has an extensive ne...
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Melissa R.

Melissa R.

The idea of moving out of state was initially very stressful, but Rick made the process of selling our home as easy, manageable, and stress-free as possible. Rick is extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market and is a...
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Graham

Graham

It was a pleasure working with Rick. His feedback in helping us prepare our home for sale while working within our short time frame was key to getting our house listed and sold quickly. One of Rick's greatest strengths was his ...
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Jason C.

Jason C.

Rick went above and beyond our expectations. Coming from Chicago my wife and I weren’t too familiar with navigating the suburbs. Rick spent an entire day driving us around and showing us the inner detailed difference between ea...
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Seller

Seller

Rick is incredibly kind and easy to do business with. He is always willing to share his expertise and opinions with you. He doesn't always tell you what you want to hear, but rather what you need to hear to make the right decis...
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Douglas K.

Douglas K.

I would highly recommend that anyone work with Rick Richker. Rick is as knowledgeable, professional, and well-connected as any real estate agent that I've ever worked with. Where I think Rick truly shines is with his responsive...
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Buyer

Buyer

Rick was excellent to work with in finding our home when the market was very competitive and many homes were already pending before they hit the MLS. Great advisor and facilitator of the process. Very pleased with the property ...
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Buyer

Buyer

Rick guided us through the process and provided the expertise to close the deal. Friendly, responsive, and genuinely listened to our needs. Will definitely use him in the future.
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Buyer

Buyer

Rick showed us properties that were very close to what we wanted. We bought the second house he showed us. Excellent negotiation skills. A great relationship with seller's agent.
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His vast experience combined with his superior negotiating skills provides clients with the highest level of service. Rick is dedicated to not just hearing his clients, but listening to and understanding their needs and goals. Contact him today so he can guide you through the buying and selling process.

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