We are a full-service team of real estate professionals with high moral standards, who put our clients’ interests first. Located in the heart of Lake County, Illinois, we have vast experience and a wide range of experience with the Northern Illinois Real Estate Market. Our team is ready, willing, and able to help you with all of your Real Estate needs: Renting, Buying, Selling, or Property Management.
Managing Broker
Property Manager
Managing Broker
Property Manager
Office: 847.223.0505
Fax: 847.990.0075
As you can see, if you’re looking to become a landlord, invest, sell or buy in Real Estate, I will use my areas of expertise for you. Being successful in Real Estate takes dedication, commitment and hard work.
I have resided in Lake County, Illinois for over 45 years. I grew up in Mundelein and attended Mundelein High School. I graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a major in Finance. I am currently a member of:
I have been involved in Real Estate for many years in various capacities; selling, investing (Owned & Managed personal rental properties since 1991) and managing my own firm as Managing Broker of Grand Realty Group, Inc.
Grand Realty Group, Inc. is located in Downtown Lake Villa in our rehabbed building. My expertise in Real Estate helps Landlords, sellers and home buyer accomplish their goals.
Client Care Manager
I was a stay-at-home mom for our two boys for 9 years until our youngest son started first grade when I began my journey here at Grand Realty Group as the Client Care Manager.
I grew up in the small town of Ringwood and graduated from Johnsburg High School and later graduated from Harper College with a degree in Interior Design. Outside of running the office I use my design experience in choosing permanent finishes for rehabs and remodels for our clients. I select anything from paint and carpet colors to entire kitchens or complete property makeovers. Outside of the office, I’m very involved with our boys, their activities, their education and currently serve on their school’s Board of Education at Gavin District #37.
Broker Associate Realtor®
Property Manager
Tim has been a Realtor since 2005 and specializes in finding the right fit for buyers. He has also been a real estate investor since 1997. Tim has much experience with foreclosures, short sales, and other unique situations. In addition to managing his own properties, he manages properties for others. He enjoys the uniqueness of real estate markets and loves old homes.
Broker Associate
Leasing Agent
Broker Associate
Leasing Agent
Office: 847.223.0505
Direct: 847.826.1968
Fax: 847.990.0075
Jeff has been a Lake County resident since 1986, and has had his Real Estate License since 1996.
He is a licensed electrical contractor, general contractor, and has been remodeling homes for nearly 20 years! This experience gives Jeff a distinct advantage in the used housing market. If you’re looking for a good fixer upper, or a house to flip – Jeff is your guy and has the experience to help you find your new home!
Broker Associate
Leasing Agent
Property Manager
Leasing Agent
Property Manager
Leasing Agent
Office: 847.223.0505
Direct: 847.469.3102
Fax: 847.469.3102
Broker Associate
Leasing Agent
I want to thank you for all you have done to help sell my father’s home. I had contacted 2 other realty companies, but they were not interested in helping me because of my situation. I was glad when I contacted you and you agreed… to meet with my husband and I. Unlike the bigger realty companies, you listened and you were compassionate. It was a long process, but thank you for being patient. Thanks for guiding us through a confusing time. It was a great relief when we finally closed. I wished your compensation matched all of the work involved. I would not hesitate for use Grand Realty again for buying or selling, and would highly recommend you to family and friends. Read more “Peggy R and Edward K”
Jim, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Dawn and Tammy for managing the home over 6 years and for selling it. You first found a good couple as tenants and then found a good person as buyer. We are very happy… that our first home that we built from ground up continues to be in the hands of good people. That home will always occupy a soft corner in our hearts as we laid the foundation of our life there and welcome our first two kids there. So, thank you very much for you assistance maintaining it well these past years. Read more “Riad C.”
We have had the pleasure of working with Grand Realty Group Inc. as our preferred property management team for the past four years. Jim holds the upmost integrity and respect for his clients. I would highly recommend the entire Grand Reality team for any real… estate or property management needs. Read more “Anon 5”
Jim was completely responsive in every way from start to final sale. His recommendations for improvements and expansive network of contractors and home specialists helped us get our mother’s home ready for sale in a surprisingly short period of time. Alongside this, Jim’s knowledge of… the market, and sales skills facilitated sale of our property in a surprisingly short period of time. My entire family definitely recommends Jim Cacioppo and Grand Reality Group to anyone wishing to list their home or needing assistance in managing their property. A Plus! Read more “Anon 4”
When I moved out of state and couldn’t sell my house in Illinois, I was forced to work remotely with tenants in the house. I searched for a property management group and was fortunate to find Grand Reality Group. They have been a blessing since… it is difficult to manage emergencies and late payments remotely. Jim provides professional and courteous experience and has a myriad of contacts in the industry for repairs and maintenance, which helps keep rental costs low. He provides honest information and is knowledgeable about the area and the market. With Grand Reality Group managing the property, it has been a weight lifted. Read more “Jenny W.”
Jim is an excellent landlord and we’ve loved renting from him. He’s fast, honest and works extremely hard to ensure we have a happy home. We’ve already decided that if we move into a bigger home, we’d like to stay with Grand Realty, if possible.… Thanks for being such great people! Read more “David B.”
Jim Cacioppo from Grand Realty recently sold our house on Long Lake in Ingleside. Jim did an above and beyond job from start to finish. Jim assisted us with information as to how to stage the house for sale as well as how to price… it for market conditions in the area. We were expecting a long and arduous process but our house sold quickly. As with many transactions ours was not without it’s challenges. When these challenges came up, Jim put in many hours of extra help to prevent these things from getting in the way of the sale and closing. There were many instances where Jim put in time on things that were not necessarily his responsibility in order to keep the sale moving in the right direction. He is focused, attends to detail and very driven in what he does. Overall I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our transaction and I would recommend Grand Realty to anyone who is looking for help buying or selling in the area. Read more “Carl and Jacqueline Peiffer”
Our Real Estate team is familiar with the following areas within Lake and McHenry counties in Northern Illinois: Antioch, Beach Park, Crystal Lake, Fox Lake, Gurnee, Hainesville, Ingleside, Johnsburg, Lake Villa, Lakemoor, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lindenhurst, McHenry, Mundelein, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, Third Lake, Vernon Hills, Wadsworth, Wauconda, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor and Zion.
Our Real Estate team is familiar with the following areas within Lake and McHenry counties in Northern Illinois: Antioch, Beach Park, Crystal Lake, Fox Lake, Gurnee, Hainesville, Ingleside, Johnsburg, Lake Villa, Lakemoor, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Lindenhurst, McHenry, Mundelein, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, Third Lake, Vernon Hills, Wadsworth, Wauconda, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor and Zion.
Have been with Jim and company for the second year now... thorough professionals, have zero compunctions recommending him to any client. He is doing a great job and is very ethical about documenting and managing my renters. I like being an absentee landlord!!!
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137 Cedar Ave., PO Box 814,
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: 847-223-0505