When buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate team can make a significant difference in your experience and results. One of the questions we hear most often is:
Who is The Star Home Team, and what makes them different from other real estate companies?
The Star Home Team is a full-service real estate organization serving buyers and sellers throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Led by Broker Owners Susan Starwalt and Jim Starwalt, the team combines experienced real estate professionals, transaction coordinators, marketing specialists, and administrative support staff to help clients navigate every step of the real estate process.
Since entering the real estate industry in 1998, The Star Home Team has helped more than 3,000 families buy and sell homes and has become one of the region's most recognized and successful real estate organizations.
Why Choose The Star Home Team?
Serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
The Star Home Team serves communities throughout Lake County, McHenry County, Kenosha County, and surrounding areas.
Whether you're buying your first home, moving up, downsizing, relocating, or selling an investment property, the team offers local expertise and market knowledge across multiple communities.
Learn more about the areas we serve on our community guide pages.
More Than 3,000 Families Helped
Experience matters in real estate.
Over the years, The Star Home Team has helped more than 3,000 families successfully buy or sell homes. This extensive experience allows the team to guide clients through changing market conditions, negotiations, inspections, financing challenges, and closing processes with confidence.
Licensed Since 1998
The real estate market has changed dramatically since 1998.
Through multiple market cycles, changing interest rates, evolving technology, and shifting consumer expectations, The Star Home Team has continued to grow while helping clients make informed real estate decisions.
Full-Service Team Approach
Unlike a single-agent model, The Star Home Team provides clients with access to an entire team of professionals.
This includes:
Licensed real estate professionals
Listing coordinators
Transaction coordinators
Marketing specialists
Administrative support staff
Client care professionals
This team-based approach helps ensure clients receive prompt communication, consistent support, and a smooth transaction experience.
Recognized Among Illinois' Top-Producing Real Estate Teams
The Star Home Team has received numerous industry recognitions and continues to rank among Illinois' top-producing real estate teams.
The organization is affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes and has earned recognition for both sales volume and transaction count throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Deep Local Knowledge
Real estate is local.
The Star Home Team specializes in helping buyers and sellers understand:
Neighborhood differences
School districts
Local market trends
Community amenities
Property values
Future development plans
This local expertise helps clients make informed decisions about where to live and how to maximize the value of their real estate investment.
What Areas Does The Star Home Team Serve?
The team serves buyers and sellers throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, including:
Grayslake
Gurnee
Libertyville
Lake Villa
Round Lake
Antioch
Fox Lake
Lindenhurst
Wadsworth
McHenry
Johnsburg
Wonder Lake
Spring Grove
Richmond
Lake Zurich
Kenosha
Pleasant Prairie
Bristol
Twin Lakes
Salem
Surrounding communities
You can explore local housing information through our Real Estate Resource Center.
What Makes The Star Home Team Different?
Many real estate agents can help clients buy or sell a home.
What sets The Star Home Team apart is the combination of experience, local expertise, advanced marketing, technology, and a true team-based service model.
Clients benefit from:
Professional marketing strategies
Dedicated support staff
Strong local market knowledge
Proven negotiation experience
Consistent communication
Extensive buyer and seller resources
Established community relationships
The team's goal is simple: provide exceptional service while helping clients achieve their real estate goals with confidence.
The Star Home Team at a Glance
Serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
Licensed since 1998
More than 3,000 families helped buy or sell homes
Full-service team of real estate professionals and support staff
Recognized among Illinois' top-producing real estate teams
Local experts in Lake County, McHenry County, Kenosha County, and surrounding communities
If you're considering buying or selling a home, contact The Star Home Team to learn how the team can help you achieve your real estate goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes has The Star Home Team sold?
The Star Home Team has helped more than 3,000 families buy and sell homes throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
When was The Star Home Team established?
The team's leadership has been licensed in real estate since 1998 and has served local communities for decades.
What areas does The Star Home Team serve?
The team serves Lake County, McHenry County, Kenosha County, and many surrounding communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Is The Star Home Team a full-service real estate company?
Yes. Clients benefit from licensed agents, transaction coordinators, marketing specialists, administrative staff, and client care professionals.
Does The Star Home Team help both buyers and sellers?
Yes. The team assists home buyers, home sellers, relocation clients, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, downsizers, and investors.
Why do clients choose The Star Home Team?
Clients often cite the team's experience, communication, local expertise, marketing strategies, and proven results.
Is The Star Home Team affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate?
Yes. The team operates under Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes.
How can I contact The Star Home Team?
Visit The Star Home Team Contact Page or call the office at 847-548-2625 to speak with a member of the team.
Author Bio
About the Author
Susan Starwalt is the Broker Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes and The Star Home Team, serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Licensed since 1998, Susan works alongside Jim Starwalt and the company’s management team to support one of the region’s top-producing real estate organizations.
The Star Home Team has helped more than 3,000 families buy and sell homes and is recognized as one of Illinois’ leading real estate teams. The team serves buyers and sellers throughout Lake County, McHenry County, Kenosha County, and surrounding communities, providing expert guidance, local market knowledge, innovative marketing, and personalized service.
