Leave a Message
Thank you for your message. I will be in touch with you shortly.
Explore Our Properties
Living room with a cream armchair, wooden furniture, terracotta wall art, and a pale rug.

Buying a Home

A thoughtful beginning changes the entire experience. We start with a consultation, create a plan, and make sure you understand the process before the pressure of a decision arrives.

Explore Buying
Modern dining room with a long wooden table, green-cushioned chairs, and an open bookshelf.

Selling a Home

The strongest sale begins before your home reaches the market. We walk through the property, identify what will matter most, and build a preparation, presentation, pricing, and marketing strategy around your goals.

Explore Selling
Amy Ruminski greeting clients in a bright, modern living room

A Different Kind of Real Estate Experience

I do not believe in pushing people toward a decision. I believe in preparing them to make the right one.

That means asking questions before giving answers. Listening before advising. Explaining your options. Planning for the possibilities. And making sure you never feel like you are navigating the process alone.

Whether you are buying your first home, selling the place you have loved for years, or preparing for what comes next, you will always know one thing: every recommendation I make begins with what is in your best interest.

Amy Ruminski walking clients through a home during a consultation

What You Can Expect

Care Before Commission — Your goals come before the transaction. If waiting, walking away, spending less, or changing course is the better decision, I will tell you.

Education Creates Confidence — I want you to understand what is happening and why, so your decisions feel informed rather than pressured.

Preparation Changes Everything — Great results begin with thoughtful planning, property preparation, market strategy, and attention to the details before they become problems.

Elevated Service at Every Price Point — Luxury is not determined by the price of a home. It is reflected in the care, communication, preparation, and advocacy you receive.

	Professional headshot of real estate agent Amy Ruminski

Meet Amy

I am not in sales. I am a consultant and an advocate.

My role is to educate you, guide you, tell you the truth, and help you make one of life's biggest decisions with confidence. I believe relationships matter more than transactions, preparation creates better outcomes, and every client deserves to feel genuinely cared for - regardless of price point.

Professionally staged living room with modern neutral decor

Staging and Design

Presentation can change how buyers experience a home - and how confidently a seller enters the market. My listing process includes a thoughtful home walkthrough, a customized preparation plan, and professional staging guidance with my staging consultant, Alex Ragona. When appropriate and supported by the seller's equity and plan, I may also coordinate approved improvements that are repaid from sale proceeds at closing.

Elegant staged home interior showcasing the Elevated Experience

The Elevated Experience

Every real estate transaction ends with a closing. But not every client remembers how they felt getting there. I want mine to remember that they felt informed, prepared, supported, protected, and cared for. That is what The Elevated Experience means to me.

Client Success Stories

Testimonials

I am a first-time homeowner, and Amy did a phenomenal job of explaining everything there is to know about the whole process of buying a house: from knowing what to look for during showings all the way through closing. Amy has an excellent personality and is one of the most reliable real estate professionals I know. Thank you for holding my hand through the process, Amy!
I am a first-time homeowner, and Amy did a phenomenal job of explaining everything there is to know about the whole process of buying a house: from knowing what to look for during showings all the way through closing. Amy has an excellent personality and is one of the most reliable real estate professionals I know. Thank you for holding my hand through the process, Amy!
Jennifer R.
Amy went above and beyond to help us find our dream home as first-time home buyers. Her thoroughness, honesty, and kindness made the home search and buying process go by more easily than we could’ve imagined. She offered great expertise and demonstrated a willingness to get to know us not just as home buyers but as actual people, which made our experience working with her so enjoyable and worthwhile!
Amy went above and beyond to help us find our dream home as first-time home buyers. Her thoroughness, honesty, and kindness made the home search and buying process go by more easily than we could’ve imagined. She offered great expertise and demonstrated a willingness to get to know us not just as home buyers but as actual people, which made our experience working with her so enjoyable and worthwhile!
Sydney A.
Selling my first home was a breeze knowing Amy was by my side and had my back every step of the way. Absolutely couldn't have done it, and that quickly, without her expertise and professionalism. Thank you!
Selling my first home was a breeze knowing Amy was by my side and had my back every step of the way. Absolutely couldn't have done it, and that quickly, without her expertise and professionalism. Thank you!
Jaime L.
Anthony and Amy were such great partners during the home-buying process! They are experts in their field and, more importantly, were so kind to me and my family the whole way through. I always felt supported by them even after our sale went through. I highly recommend Baird and Warner to everyone!
Anthony and Amy were such great partners during the home-buying process! They are experts in their field and, more importantly, were so kind to me and my family the whole way through. I always felt supported by them even after our sale went through. I highly recommend Baird and Warner to everyone!
Rachel S.
We would not use any other realtor than Amy. She was able to coach us through the sale of our home and has helped us manage to find our next home in this crazy market. When everything gets so stressful, she is a pillar to lean on to make all the right decisions for your family.
We would not use any other realtor than Amy. She was able to coach us through the sale of our home and has helped us manage to find our next home in this crazy market. When everything gets so stressful, she is a pillar to lean on to make all the right decisions for your family.
Seller

Our Collection

Featured Properties

  • Gray two-story house with white trim, raised porch, stone foundation, and a curved front walkway. For Sale

    $824,900

    1492 W Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL 60143

    MLS #: 12611165

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 4,200 Sq.Ft.
  • Two-story home at 713 N Elm Circle with cream brick, brown shingles, and a large shade tree. Active Under Contract

    $485,000

    713 N Elm Circle, Itasca, IL 60143

    MLS #: 12780605

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,966 Sq.Ft.
  • Single-story tan shingle home with broad front windows, an attached garage, and a landscaped lawn. Active Under Contract

    $479,900

    392 WINDSOR Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

    MLS #: 12736061

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,170 Sq.Ft.
  • 3S626 Wilbur Avenue For Sale

    $429,000

    3S626 Wilbur Avenue, Warrenville, IL 60555

    MLS #: 12790483

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,356 Sq.Ft.
  • 4525 N Pontiac Avenue N Active Under Contract

    $425,000

    4525 N Pontiac Avenue N, Norridge, IL 60706

    MLS #: 12789837

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,266 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray two-story house with steep gables, a yellow front door, and raised wooden entry stairs. For Sale

    $349,900

    1224 Gunderson Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402

    MLS #: 12722674

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,410 Sq.Ft.
  • House at 326 Danbury Drive with an attached garage, blue front door, and leafy front garden. For Sale

    $349,900

    326 Danbury Drive, Naperville, IL 60565

    MLS #: 12771976

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 991 Sq.Ft.
  • Attached home with brick facade, large white garage door, and covered entry at 16216. Active Under Contract

    $349,000

    16216 W Switch Grass Road, Lockport, IL 60441

    MLS #: 12771275

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,480 Sq.Ft.
  • Beige two-story home with a covered porch, mature trees, and landscaped gardens. For Sale

    $319,900

    2429 Emily Lane, Elgin, IL 60124

    MLS #: 12763362

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,704 Sq.Ft.
View All

Get your instant home valuation

Enter your details to see how much your home is worth.
  • Instant result
  • Sell for more
  • Get expert advice
Luxury Presence Home Value


Property Address

Address

How we calculate your estimate
How we calculate your estimate

Luxury Presence Home Value is the current estimated value of this home. It is calculated from a comprehensive database which encompasses properties from all 50 states, covering 99% of the US population, and valuation software developed by Automated Valuation Model (AVM) Analytics.

How much is your home worth?

  • Instant property valuation
  • Expert advice
  • Sell for more

Areas of Expertise

Neighborhoods

  • Algonquin
  • Crystal Lake
  • Elgin
  • Elmhurst
  • Franklin Park
  • Glen Ellyn
  • Lombard
  • Palatine
  • Schaumburg
  • Wheaton

Follow Us On Instagram