About
Big or Small – I Sell Them All!
Cherie has been selling real estate since 1986. As a platinum, multimillion-dollar real estate agent in Lake Zurich, IL, she consistently ranks at the top of her profession, thanks to both her clients and peers. Cherie understands buying or selling a home is a big step. You deserve a RE/MAX real estate agent who will focus on your needs and priorities. She is dedicated to selling clients’ homes quickly and at top dollar and finding them the right homes that meet their needs, wants, and budget.
Cherie went into real estate to help people make their dreams come true. She gets to know each of her clients personally and works for them to ensure their goals and wishes are met. It’s her goal that each client has a positive home buying and selling experience along the way. She takes care of the details so her clients can focus on the big picture and their busy lives. With Cherie, you get more than a real estate agent; you get an advocate, home stager, and home designer all in one.
Client Testimonials:
“We have worked with Cherie Smith Zurek on four house sales over 25 years. She is knowledgeable, honest and discreet. Because she has experience with construction, we value her insights. She is well-respected by ancillary industries like insulation, air quality, roofers, etc. and is known to be no-nonsense. We recommend her without hesitation. She found a buyer for our home, but due to a sudden, personal issue, we could not proceed with the sale. She was gracious and understanding despite having spent hours with us preparing for the transaction and looking at houses. We will be using her again.” – R. Foley
“Cherie is an amazing professional. Having bought and sold with her guidance, I can say with complete confidence that her knowledge, honesty, and integrity were key factors in the success of both transactions. Cherie took the time needed to understand and accommodate my needs. I can’t imagine going through either process with anyone else.” – N. Gold
Cherie specializes in custom homes, new construction, waterfront properties and investment properties
Lifelong relationships have been and will always be key to Cherie’s business. More than 95 percent of her business comes from the referrals of satisfied clients, past and present
Valuing her 36 years of experience, Cherie’s clients and peers consistently rank her at the top of her profession
Awards:
Received the “Chicago” Magazine Five Star Professional Award, 2011 – 2022 (Awarded to the top 1.5% of Chicagoland agents for excellence in customer satisfaction by clients, peers, and industry experts.)
#1 Agent in Lake Zurich Marketplace, 1999 – 2020
Top 50 Agent for RE/MAX Northern Illinois, 2020
RateMyAgent.com – #1 Ranked Agent in Lake Zurich. #2 Ranked Agent in Lake County & #5 in Illinois, 2022
“Best of Zillow” (Zillow.com – Top 10% of all Agents), 2020
Homesnap.com – Top 15% Nationwide Agent
Homelight.com “Sells Homes Fast, Top Negotiator & Top Producer Awards, 2020
#1 Agent in RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest (Out of 6 Offices), 2014
Received RE/MAX International “Lifetime Achievement” Award, 2009
Finished in the “Top 20” Agents Out of 4,200 Northern Illinois RE/MAX Agents for 12 Straight Years
Member of the RE/MAX International “Hall of Fame” Award, 1998 – 2021
Member of the RE/MAX International Chairman’s Club, 2002 – 2005
Member of the RE/MAX International Platinum Club, 1998 – 2001 and 2006 – 2021
Lifetime Sales Volume, $446+ Million
Education and Associations:
Licensed Since 1986
Broker Associate
Over 36 Years Of Experience
Graduate from the College of Professional Sales
Graduate from the Sawyer College of Business
Member of the Illinois Association of REALTORS®
Member of the National Association of REALTORS®
Graduate from the REALTOR® Institute of Illinois (GRI)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
Qualified Staging Professional (QSP)
Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS)
Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR)
Why All The Extra Education?
Along with my extensive knowledge of construction, the courses I have taken put me above the crowd in representing you in one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make in your life when it comes to homeownership. In addition, I have one full-time team member who works as support staff, trained in real estate, and happy to serve.
My Stats:
Received the “Chicago” Magazine Five-Star Professional Award, 2011 – 2021 (Awarded to the top 1.5% of Chicagoland agents for excellence in customer satisfaction by clients, peers, and industry experts.)
Lifetime Sales Volume, $461+ Million
2022 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $461.50 Million in Lifetime Sales
2021 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $446.00 Million in Lifetime Sales
2020 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $436.00 Million in Lifetime Sales
2019 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $415.00 Million in Lifetime Sales
2018 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $406.00 Million in Lifetime Sales
2017 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $381.25 Million in Lifetime Sales
2016 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $367.8 Million in Lifetime Sales
2015 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $352.5 Million in Lifetime Sales
2014 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $331.9 Million in Lifetime Sales
2013 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $315.4 Million in Lifetime Sales
2012 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $295.5 Million in Lifetime Sales
2011 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $285.1 Million in Lifetime Sales
2010 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $276.6 Million in Lifetime Sales
2009 – RE/MAX International Lifetime Achievement Award
2009 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $264.8 Million in Lifetime Sales
2008 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $254.4 Million in Lifetime Sales
2007 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $242.6 Million in Lifetime Sales
2006 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $227.1 Million in Lifetime Sales
2006 – Ranked #7 Out of 4200 RE/MAX Agents in Northern Illinois
2005 – RE/MAX International Chairman’s Club – $197.5 Million in Lifetime Sales
2005 – Ranked #3 Out of 4096 RE/MAX Agents in Northern Illinois
2004 – RE/MAX International Chairman’s Club – $172.0 Million in Lifetime Sales
2004 – Northern Illinois RE/MAX Top 10
2003 – RE/MAX International Chairman’s Club – $147.7 Million in Lifetime Sales
2003 – Northern Illinois RE/MAX Top 20
2002 – Ranked #7 out of 3280 RE/MAX Agents in Northern Illinois
2002 – RE/MAX International Chairman’s Club – $123.7 Million in Lifetime Sales
2002 – Northern Illinois RE/MAX Top 10
2001 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $18.0+ Million in Sales
2001 – Northern Illinois RE/MAX Top 10
2000 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $18.0+ Million in Sales
1999 – RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award
1999 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $12.0+ Million in Sales
1998 – RE/MAX International Platinum Club – $12.0+ Million In Sales
1997 – RE/MAX International 100% Club – $7.0 Million in Sales
1996 – RE/MAX International 100% Club – $6.0 Million in Sales
1995 – RE/MAX International 100% Club – $4.0 Million in Sales
1994 – RE/MAX International 100% Club – $5.0 Million in Sales
1993 – RE/MAX International 100% Club – $5.0 Million in Sales
1992 – RE/MAX International 100% Club – $5.0 Million in Sales
1991 – RE/MAX International 100% Club – $5.0 Million in Sales
1990 – RE/MAX International President’s Club – $4.0 Million in Sales
1989 – Top Listing and Selling Agent – $3.0 Million in Sales
1988 – Top Listing and Selling Agent – $3.0 Million in Sales
1987 – Million Dollar Honor Roll