The Star Home Team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes has been recognized by Mainstreet REALTORS® as a 2025 Production Award Winner, earning Top 1% Mega Team honors for both Sales Volume and Number of Transactions. The awards reflect verified production results and recognize one of the highest-performing real estate teams serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Celebrating Another Milestone
We are honored to announce that The Star Home Team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes has received two prestigious 2025 Mainstreet REALTORS® Production Awards, recognizing our team as one of the Top 1% of Mega Teams.
Our team earned recognition for:
Top 1% Mega Team for Sales Volume
Top 1% Mega Team for Number of Transactions
These awards recognize our team's performance throughout 2025 and represent the dedication, professionalism, and commitment that every member of our organization brings to our clients each day.
What These Awards Mean
Real estate awards are more than numbers. Behind every transaction is a family buying their first home, a seller beginning a new chapter, or a client relocating for a new opportunity.
Being recognized among the Top 1% of Mega Teams means our team consistently delivered exceptional service while helping hundreds of buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Our clients trust us during one of the most important financial decisions of their lives, and we never take that responsibility for granted.
A Team Achievement
These awards belong to every member of The Star Home Team.
From our experienced REALTORS® and managing brokers to our transaction coordinators, marketing team, client care specialists, administrative staff, and trusted vendor partners, every person plays an important role in creating a smooth experience for our clients.
Real estate is truly a team effort, and we are incredibly grateful to work alongside professionals who care deeply about serving others.
Thank You to Our Clients
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our amazing clients.
Whether you purchased your first home, sold your longtime residence, invested in real estate, or referred your friends and family to us, your trust made this achievement possible.
Every referral, every review, and every opportunity to serve means the world to our team.
Building on a Strong Year
This recognition continues a strong year for The Star Home Team.
Earlier this year, our team was also recognized by RealTrends Verified as:
#1 Mega Team in Grayslake for Sales Volume
#1 Mega Team in Grayslake for Number of Homes Sold
#3 Mega Team in Illinois for Number of Homes Sold
Together, these recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service, expert market knowledge, innovative marketing, and outstanding communication throughout every step of the buying and selling process.
Serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
The Star Home Team proudly serves communities throughout:
Grayslake
McHenry
Lake Villa
Antioch
Round Lake
Libertyville
Gurnee
Fox Lake
Spring Grove
Wonder Lake
Chain O'Lakes
and many surrounding communities across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing, relocating, or investing, our experienced team is here to help.
Looking Ahead
While we're incredibly proud of this recognition, awards are never our ultimate goal.
Our mission remains the same: helping every client make confident real estate decisions while providing an experience that exceeds expectations.
Thank you to everyone who has supported The Star Home Team over the years. We are excited for what lies ahead and look forward to helping even more families in 2026 and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mainstreet REALTORS® Production Award?
The Mainstreet REALTORS® Production Awards recognize outstanding real estate professionals and teams based on their verified annual production and sales performance.
What does Top 1% Mega Team mean?
It means The Star Home Team ranked among the top one percent of qualifying mega real estate teams recognized by Mainstreet REALTORS® based on annual production.
What awards did The Star Home Team receive?
Our team earned Top 1% recognition for both Sales Volume and Number of Transactions.
Who is The Star Home Team?
The Star Home Team is the real estate team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes, serving buyers and sellers throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
What areas does The Star Home Team serve?
We serve the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin area including Grayslake, McHenry, Lake Villa, Antioch, Round Lake, Fox Lake, Libertyville, Gurnee, the Chain O'Lakes region, Kenosha, Milwaukee and many surrounding communities.
How many homes has The Star Home Team helped clients buy and sell?
Our team has helped more than 3,000 families buy and sell homes throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Why do awards matter when choosing a REALTOR®?
Awards can demonstrate consistent performance and experience, but buyers and sellers should also consider communication, local knowledge, client reviews, marketing strategies, and the overall level of service provided.
About the Author
Susan Starwalt is the Broker Owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes and The Star Home Team with her husband, Jim Starwalt. Under the management team leadership, the team has helped more than 3,000 families buy and sell homes throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Susan focuses on building innovative systems, supporting agents, and delivering an exceptional client experience through one of the region's highest-performing real estate teams.
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