For over 30 years, Dawn and her son Josh have lived here, raised family here, and helped hundreds of neighbors buy and sell across the northwest suburbs. Work with us and you get two full-time local agents who treat your move like it's our own.
Born and raised in Prospect Heights — and still here, helping our neighbors move.
There are hundreds of agents in the northwest suburbs. Here's what working with us actually gets you.
Call or text anytime — evenings, weekends, holidays. Real estate doesn't keep business hours, and neither do we. When you need us, we pick up.
Nobody negotiates harder for their clients. It's how we've won bidding wars for buyers and pulled multiple offers for sellers — 644 times and counting.
Professional photography and video tours on every listing. Josh's home tours reach a massive audience — one walkthrough alone topped 10 million views.
Prospect Heights since 1988. We know which blocks flood, which schools feed where, and what a house on your street really sells for.
644 homes sold. RE/MAX Hall of Fame. 4.9 stars across 62+ Google reviews. Every number is public — check us out.
A mother-and-son team means two sets of eyes on your deal and someone always available. Your move gets treated like it's our own family's.
The Dawn Simmons Team brings over two decades of local expertise to every transaction — from first-time buyers to experienced homeowners ready to cash in.
We know the Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, and Arlington Heights markets inside and out. Our proven strategy — the right price, professional marketing, and sharp negotiation — consistently gets sellers top dollar. Many of our listings receive multiple offers.
Get a Free Home Valuation →As full-time local agents, we have access to listings before they hit the market and the connections to help you win in competitive situations. We'll find the right home and fight for you through every step of the closing process.
Start Your Home Search →Real results from your neighbors — in Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, and the surrounding suburbs.
From Chicago's north side to Fox Lake — click any community to see active MLS listings updated daily.
Browse floor plans, amenities, and pricing for the top condo and townhome complexes across our core market. Click any community for details.
Browse active listings across Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, and beyond — updated daily from the MLS.
The Dawn Simmons Team isn't a marketing name — it's literally a mother and son who grew up in these neighborhoods, raised a family here, and now help other families do the same. This is home. It has been for decades.
Moved to Prospect Heights in 1988, raised three boys here, and has been selling homes in the northwest suburbs since 2001. 550+ transactions. RE/MAX Hall of Fame. All three sons still call Prospect Heights home. Read Dawn's story →
The middle of Dawn's three boys, DePaul grad, and full-time on the team since college. Brings the energy, the hustle, and the local knowledge that only comes from growing up in the neighborhoods he now helps people buy and sell. Read Josh's story →
Rated 4.9 stars across 62+ Google reviews. Here's a taste of what real clients are saying.
"We had an awesome experience working with Josh throughout our home buying process. He was incredibly responsive, transparent, and always quick to answer questions. His professionalism and communication made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Made our first home purchase experience 11/10!"
"Dawn is the best Realtor out there. She is kind, efficient, hard working and my house sold in 2 days. She is awesome."
"Dawn did us good again. She is the absolute best. Hooray for Dawn. Also Josh is super. He learned well from Mom."
Market updates, neighborhood guides, and buyer tips from a team that's been selling homes in the northwest suburbs since 2001.
Palatine's single-family median jumps 16.4% to $600K, Arlington Heights runs $315K to $2.65M, and Wheeling's dozen-home squeeze grinds on.
A local's honest guide from a family that's been here since 1988.
The practical advice we give every first-time buyer.
Watch real neighborhood and home tours from Josh — shot on location so you can get a feel for the space before you ever step inside. His tours reach millions of viewers, and one walkthrough alone has topped 10 million views.
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Every pin is a real transaction — a family we helped buy or sell. View full list →
From tenant screening to rent collection and maintenance — the Dawn Simmons Team handles your investment property start to finish. Flat-rate pricing starting at $100/month.
Learn About Property Management → Call (847) 738-1884Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring your options — we'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.