About Walter Salazar Jr.

WSJ . Chicago

A brand built on one belief — that every client, every transaction, and every property deserves the same level of expertise, honesty, and personal attention. Residential or commercial. First home or fifth investment. I show up the same way every time.

The Story

11 years.
One market.
Your goals.

Based in Chicago. Serving a 10–15 mile radius from downtown across residential and commercial real estate.

Chicago isn’t just where I work. It’s where I’m from. And after 11 years in this market, I know the difference between an agent who knows listings and one who knows neighborhoods.

I started in residential — helping first-time buyers navigate one of the most competitive urban markets in the country, and helping sellers position their homes to get top dollar in every condition. Over time, that work expanded. I began identifying opportunities in distressed and pre-foreclosure properties, working with investors on multi-unit acquisitions, and eventually stepping into commercial real estate — retail storefronts, office spaces, mixed-use buildings, and investment-grade properties across the metro.

Today I operate across both worlds. On Zillow and Homes.com, you’ll find my residential track record. On Crexi, you’ll find my commercial listings. The common thread: I bring the same level of preparation and attention to a $200,000 condo as I do to a multi-million dollar commercial acquisition.

More than $15 million in transactions across an 11-year career within a 10–15 mile radius of downtown Chicago. Every deal in that number represents a real person, a real goal, and a relationship I take seriously long after closing.

“Real estate is personal. I treat it that way. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property you’ve held for years, or making a commercial investment — you deserve an agent who’s genuinely in your corner.”

— Walter Salazar Jr.

What I Do

One agent. Every type of property.

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Residential — Buy & Sell

Single family homes, condos, townhomes, and multi-units across the Chicago metro. First-time buyers, move-up buyers, and sellers who want a strategic partner — not just a listing.

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Commercial Real Estate

Retail storefronts, office spaces, mixed-use buildings, and industrial properties. Active on Crexi and working with business owners and developers looking to buy, sell, or lease commercial space.

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Distressed & Pre-Foreclosure

Helping homeowners in difficult situations explore their options before it’s too late. And helping investors find high-equity opportunities across Cook, Will, Kane, and every other county in the metro.

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Investment & Multi-Unit

2–6 unit buildings, apartment acquisitions, and value-add opportunities. Whether you’re building a portfolio or making your first investment move, I bring the market data to back every decision.

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8-County Coverage

Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, McHenry, Kendall, and DeKalb. A 10–15 mile radius from downtown Chicago that covers every major residential and commercial submarket in the metro area.

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Ready to work together?

Buying, selling, investing, or looking for commercial space — let’s talk about what you need and build a plan that actually works for you.

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