Ben Ratner

Neighborhoods

Rooted in Schaumburg. At home across Chicagoland.

Schaumburg is my home base and the market I know best - but my business spans all of Chicagoland. From Lincoln Park and the heart of downtown to every surrounding suburb, and out to the western edge in Hampshire, Marengo, and everything in between.

Explore by area

Pick a corner of Chicagoland.

Tap any region on the map - or the list below it - to see the neighborhoods, market notes, and quick takeaways for that part of the metro.

Northwest Suburbs

Home Base · Schaumburg

Northwest Suburbs

My home base and the market I know best. Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Inverness, Barrington, and Arlington Heights - a full mix of new construction, established subdivisions, and luxury acreage estates.

District 54, 211 & 220 schools

UP-NW Metra access

New construction to legacy estates

Schaumburg

Suburban · Family

Schaumburg

My home base. Anchored by Woodfield Mall and the Village's business corridor, Schaumburg pairs top-rated District 54 and Township 211 schools with mature subdivisions, newer construction, and quick access to I-90 and the Metra at Schaumburg station.

Hoffman Estates & Palatine

Established · Community

Hoffman Estates & Palatine

Two mature northwest-suburban villages with tree-lined streets, strong schools, and a wide range of price points. Downtown Palatine's walkable core sits right on the UP-Northwest Metra line, while Hoffman Estates offers easy tollway access and the Sears Centre / NOW Arena corridor.

Inverness & Barrington

Luxury · Acreage

Inverness & Barrington

One of Chicagoland's most established luxury enclaves. Inverness is defined by one-acre-minimum zoning and custom estates; Barrington adds a historic downtown, District 220 schools, and equestrian properties across the surrounding countryside.

Arlington Heights

Vibrant · Walkable

Arlington Heights

A downtown that actually feels like one - independent restaurants, the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, and a Metra station a block from the action. Housing ranges from classic mid-century homes on quiet blocks to new-construction townhomes steps from the train.

Beyond the northwest suburbs

Chicagoland, end to end.

The areas above are where I spend most of my time, but clients regularly bring me into deals well outside them. Filter by area to see where I've closed transactions:

Schaumburg

Northwest Suburbs

Hoffman Estates & Palatine

Northwest Suburbs

Inverness & Barrington

Northwest Suburbs

Arlington Heights

Northwest Suburbs

Bartlett & Streamwood

Northwest Suburbs

Lincoln Park & Lakeview

Chicago

West Loop & River North

Chicago

Logan Square & Bucktown

Chicago

Glenview

North Shore

Highland Park

North Shore

Winnetka

North Shore

Evanston

North Shore

Wilmette

North Shore

Glen Ellyn

West Suburbs

Lombard

West Suburbs

Downers Grove

West Suburbs

Oak Brook

West Suburbs

Naperville & Wheaton

West Suburbs

Orland Park

South Suburbs

Tinley Park

South Suburbs

Bolingbrook

South Suburbs

Lemont

South Suburbs

Plainfield

South Suburbs

Romeoville

South Suburbs

Hampshire

Beyond Suburbs

Huntley

Beyond Suburbs

St. Charles

Beyond Suburbs

Geneva

Beyond Suburbs

McHenry

Beyond Suburbs

Looking somewhere not listed? Ask - if it's in Chicagoland, there's a strong chance I've worked the area or have a trusted local connection.