Marty Barend

Broker Associate
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Fox Valley
1542 South Randall Road
Suite 150
Geneva, IL, 60134

Marty Barend

Broker Associate

For 27 years, I've built a career around one core skill: helping people navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence. Today, I bring that same experience to real estate, working with buyers and sellers throughout the Greater Chicago area and Northern Illinois.

My background is deeply analytical, and I approach every transaction the way I approach any high-stakes decision — by breaking down the details, anticipating challenges before they arise, and making sure my clients fully understand every step of the process. Real estate can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers or sellers juggling competing priorities. I've spent nearly three decades helping people manage exactly that kind of complexity, and I bring that same steady, organized approach to every listing, negotiation, and closing.

Over the years, I've developed strong presentation skills, and I use them to make sure my clients never feel out of the loop. Whether I'm walking a seller through a competitive market analysis or helping a buyer understand the fine print of an offer, I believe good communication is what turns a stressful process into a smooth one. I'm known for being highly organized and detail-oriented — nothing falls through the cracks on my watch, from paperwork deadlines to inspection timelines to closing coordination.

I've also spent decades managing people, schedules, and expectations, and I bring that same management mindset to real estate. I know how to keep a transaction on track, coordinate effectively with lenders, inspectors, attorneys, and other agents, and keep everyone moving toward the same goal: a successful closing.

Because I live and work right here in the Greater Chicago area, I know Northern Illinois — its neighborhoods, its school districts, its commutes, and its communities — inside and out. That local knowledge, combined with my analytical approach and my commitment to clear communication, means my clients always know exactly where they stand.

Whether you're buying your first home, selling a longtime family property, or searching for the perfect place to put down roots in Northern Illinois, I'm here to bring organization, insight, and steady guidance to every step of your journey.

Let's find what you're looking for.

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My Listings

$93,500
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,280 sqft
  • 0.43 Acreage
111 Orchard Street, Catlin, IL 61817
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$599,900
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,281 sqft
  • 0.02 Acreage
1280 N Aspen Way, Addison, IL 60101
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$264,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,056 sqft
  • 0.34 Acreage
100 Prince Court Se, Poplar Grove, IL 61065
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$170,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 952 sqft
1114 S 5th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
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$284,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,628 sqft
  • 1.55 Acreage
5 Bethany Drive, Troy, IL 62294
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$335,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 912 sqft
  • 0.23 Acreage
23 Saugatuck Road, Montgomery, IL 60538
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$589,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,878 sqft
  • 0.90 Acreage
42w433 Jens Jensen Lane, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$235,000
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 762 sqft
  • 0.12 Acreage
248 S Water Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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$1,150,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,434 sqft
  • 0.27 Acreage
600 Creekside Drive, Geneva, IL 60134
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$1,150,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,874 sqft
  • 0.30 Acreage
965 Sunflower Drive, Geneva, IL 60134
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$1,895,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 5,477 sqft
  • 1.17 Acreage
1317 Fox Glen Drive, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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$179,900
New
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,096 sqft
1810 Kerrybrook Court, Sycamore, IL 60178
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