“Kris is a great realtor who really knows the business and gets the job done. She sold my late mother's condominium in one day, we had multiple potential buyers.”
Brian K.
Kris Jarczyk
Inherited Property Specialist
REALTOR® with RE/MAX Future
About
Meet Kris
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I began my real estate career as a young single mother and discovered that my greatest strength was helping people work through real-life challenges. Twenty-eight years later, that passion has grown into a specialty: helping families navigate inherited properties.
This work is personal to me. I handled my parents’ estate sale and the sale of their home and car. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to sort through a lifetime of belongings while figuring out what comes next. Helping relatives, friends, and clients through similar situations showed me I have a knack for simplifying complicated problems and keeping things moving.
When you call me, we start with your situation and your property. I help you create a clear game plan, bringing together the right people, from estate sale companies and cleanout crews to maintenance professionals, renovation contractors, and probate attorneys. I coordinate the real estate steps and work alongside your attorney throughout the process.
My superpower is seeing a path forward when everything feels overwhelming, and helping you follow that path, step by step, toward a successful closing.
28 YearsServing five Chicagoland counties
SRES®Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
Five Star AgentChicago Magazine, seven years running
100% ClubRE/MAX award recipient
“After handling my own parents’ estate, I understand how overwhelming an inherited property can feel. My superpower is turning all those moving pieces into a clear game plan, with the right people to help you every step of the way.”
Kris JarczykWho I Help
Families, heirs and the people who guide them
Executors and administrators
You've been named, and there's a house to sell.
Heirs and families
Siblings deciding together what to do with the house.
Attorneys and advisors
For estates with a house to sell.
How I Help
One calm decision at a time
Three ways I help, depending on where you are in the process.
Inherited Homes
Inherited Home Sales
You were named executor, and suddenly there's a whole house to handle. I'll give you a clear plan.
- Honest market value and options
- Sell as-is or prep for top dollar
- A timeline that fits the probate process
Executor Support
Taxes, insurance and a house sitting empty add up fast. I handle the real estate side so you can focus on everything else.
- Coordination with your probate attorney
- Trusted clean-out and repair partners
- One point of contact for the whole sale
For Attorneys and Advisors
A referral is a reflection on you. Your client's family gets patience and respect, and you get regular updates without having to chase me down.
Refer a ClientSound Familiar?
When a house is part of the estate
You're grieving, and suddenly you're in charge of a house. Here's what families usually face, and how I help.
Nobody explained the probate process.
I explain each step in plain language, so you always know what comes next.
A house full of a lifetime of belongings.
You don't have to sort through it alone or all at once. We'll decide together what makes sense.
Family to keep on the same page.
I keep everyone in the loop so decisions don't stall, from the first conversation to closing day.
Speaking and Podcasts
[PLACEHOLDER] What Every First-Time Executor Should Know About the House
[PLACEHOLDER] Kris explains what happens to the house when someone passes, in plain language your audience can use right away.
01
[PLACEHOLDER] The first 30 days
Protecting the house while the estate is settled.
02
[PLACEHOLDER] Selling during probate
What executors need to know before they list.
03
[PLACEHOLDER] Keeping the family together
Deciding what to do with the house, without the fallout.
Great for
Podcasts[PLACEHOLDER] Estate planning seminarsSenior centersAttorney and advisor events
Hosting a podcast or planning an event?
Send Kris a note about your show or event, and she’ll be in touch.
Reviews
What families say
“Kris is the best! We have made her a beloved part of our family.”
Jennifer C.“Kristina Jarczyk is truly a gem in the real estate world. Over the past 15 years, she has been my go-to expert for buying and selling residential properties.”
Doug M.“She had our condo under contract within 48 hours and worked out a deal that exceeded our expectations. She was incredibly professional, understanding and well versed in every aspect of the home selling process.”
Joel M.“From day one, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly dedicated. She took the time to understand exactly what I needed, guided me through every step, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free.”
Tommy M.“Despite several challenges throughout the process, Kris remained professional and focused on doing what was best for her clients.”
Mike M.Real estate broker“Kris was quick to understand what type of homes I was looking for and bring me to them. She knows exactly how to expedite the process and close quickly!”
Al B.“Kris is a great realtor. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with, always. Cannot recommend her enough.”
Google reviewer
5.0 stars from 21 client reviews.
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The Process
Four steps. No pressure.
01
A calm first conversation
Tell me what you've inherited and what worries you most.
02
Walk the home and build a plan
Condition, value and options, timed around probate.
03
Prepare and list
Only the prep that adds value, then on the market.
04
Close with confidence
I handle the details through closing day.
Questions
Questions executors ask
Can I sell the house before probate is finished?
It depends on your authority from the court. I work with your attorney so the sale happens at the right point in the process.
Do I have to empty the house first?
Not always. We'll talk through selling as-is versus clearing it out, and I can connect you with clean-out help.
I live out of state. Can you still help?
Yes. I can be your eyes and ears on the property and keep you updated every step of the way.
What does it cost to talk with you?
Nothing. The first conversation is free and there's no obligation.
Resources
Free guides from Kris
Free PDF
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The Kris4Homes Buyer’s Guide
Kris’s guide for home buyers. Open it, save it or share it with a family member.
Let’s Talk
Whatever you’ve inherited, you don’t have to do this alone.
Start with a free, no-pressure conversation.
Kris Jarczyk
Inherited Property Specialist
REALTOR® with RE/MAX Future
Kris Jarczyk, REALTOR®, Illinois License #475130803
RE/MAX Future, 647 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.
Kris is a licensed Illinois real estate broker, not an attorney. Please consult your probate attorney for legal advice.
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