Marty Barend

Broker Associate
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Fox Valley
1542 South Randall Road
Suite 150
Geneva, IL, 60134

Marty Barend

Broker Associate

For 27 years, I've built a career around one core skill: helping people navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence. Today, I bring that same experience to real estate, working with buyers and sellers throughout the Greater Chicago area and Northern Illinois.

My background is deeply analytical, and I approach every transaction the way I approach any high-stakes decision — by breaking down the details, anticipating challenges before they arise, and making sure my clients fully understand every step of the process. Real estate can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers or sellers juggling competing priorities. I've spent nearly three decades helping people manage exactly that kind of complexity, and I bring that same steady, organized approach to every listing, negotiation, and closing.

Over the years, I've developed strong presentation skills, and I use them to make sure my clients never feel out of the loop. Whether I'm walking a seller through a competitive market analysis or helping a buyer understand the fine print of an offer, I believe good communication is what turns a stressful process into a smooth one. I'm known for being highly organized and detail-oriented — nothing falls through the cracks on my watch, from paperwork deadlines to inspection timelines to closing coordination.

I've also spent decades managing people, schedules, and expectations, and I bring that same management mindset to real estate. I know how to keep a transaction on track, coordinate effectively with lenders, inspectors, attorneys, and other agents, and keep everyone moving toward the same goal: a successful closing.

Because I live and work right here in the Greater Chicago area, I know Northern Illinois — its neighborhoods, its school districts, its commutes, and its communities — inside and out. That local knowledge, combined with my analytical approach and my commitment to clear communication, means my clients always know exactly where they stand.

Whether you're buying your first home, selling a longtime family property, or searching for the perfect place to put down roots in Northern Illinois, I'm here to bring organization, insight, and steady guidance to every step of your journey.

Let's find what you're looking for.

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My Listings

$899,900
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,530 sqft
  • 1.04 Acreage
32w050 Cedar Lane, Wayne, IL 60184
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$449,000
  • 1.70 Acreage
1025 E Wilson Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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$530,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,610 sqft
  • 0.27 Acreage
431 Patricia Lane, Hampshire, IL 60140
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$689,900
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,468 sqft
  • 0.27 Acreage
1804 Allen Lane, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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$649,999
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,200 sqft
  • 1.01 Acreage
40w923 Mulhern Road, Elburn, IL 60119
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$350,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,756 sqft
3824 Honeysuckle Lane, Elgin, IL 60124
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$250,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,192 sqft
, Sycamore, IL 60178
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$525,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,291 sqft
1611 Beels Court, Batavia, IL 60510
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$979,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,420 sqft
  • 0.37 Acreage
39w509 Norton Lake Drive, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$350,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,958 sqft
1146 Kilbery Lane, North Aurora, IL 60542
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$1,789,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,714 sqft
450 E Waterside Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
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$229,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,400 sqft
190 S Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191
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