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Shawn Strach

Shawn Strach, the Managing Broker and owner of Dream Real Estate, is a distinguished real estate professional with 23 years of dedicated experience in the McHenry County market. Grounded in a family legacy of local business ownership and integrity, Shawn has built a career on delivering exceptional results for his clients. His deep expertise is demonstrated by a career sales volume of over $154.6 million, with an average of 37 successful transactions per year.

As an award-winning broker, Shawn has been repeatedly recognized by the Main Street Organization of REALTORS® with the prestigious Diamond Award (2021) and Platinum Award (2020, 2022). Before founding his independent brokerage, he gained valuable experience with national brands like Century 21 and ERA. This extensive background informs his strategic approach to helping clients navigate the complexities of residential (90%) and commercial (10%) real estate.

Shawn’s commitment to client success and trustworthiness is reflected in his outstanding public feedback, with more than 140 reviews across key platforms, including 64 reviews on FastExpert, 58 on Zillow, 13 on Facebook, and 8 on Google. For homeowners and investors seeking a top-tier real estate agent in McHenry County, Shawn Strach offers unparalleled market knowledge and data-driven guidance to ensure a profitable and seamless transaction.

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"If you’re looking for top-tier results when selling your home, Shawn is the realtor you want on your side. After an unsuccessful experience with another agent, Shawn helped me sell my home above asking price. From start to finish, his communication, market knowledge, negotiation skills, and professionalism stood out, and he
"Shawn Strach is the most amazing realtor I've ever worked with. If I lived in Illinois, he'd be the only realtor I ever work with again. Shawn helped me with an out of state home sale. I was selling my grandfather's house, so the sale was legally complicated. I was impressed with how experienced Shawn is- nothing fazed him.
"Shawn has been amazing to work with, such a relief in an incredibly stressful situation. He's helped walk us through every step of the process selling a house while living out of state. If I could give him 10 stars, I would! So thoughtful and remarkably helpful, and made what could have been an ordeal such a breeze. Thank y
"Absolutely thrilled with our experience working with Sally Cash as our seller’s agent! From start to finish, she was professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to getting us the best possible outcome. Sally went above and beyond to market our home, making sure every detail was covered—from staging advice to her expert
"Dylan's always great to work with! He's knowledgeable and quick to respond. He's helped me with both purchasing and selling a home. Thanks, Dylan and Team!"

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