The Cory Tanzer Group Ranks Top 5 in Cook County With 135+ Sales and $52M+ in 2026
CHICAGO— The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier has reached another major 2026 milestone, ranking No. 5 among real estate agents and teams in Cook County year to date.
Through the latest 2026 reporting period, the team has closed more than 135 properties representing over $52 million in sales volume in Cook County alone.
For a team based in Chicago and actively serving buyers and sellers throughout the city, the ranking reflects both transaction volume and consistent production across one of the region's largest and most competitive housing markets.
More Than 135 Cook County Properties Sold in 2026
The Cook County numbers represent activity across a wide range of transactions, from Chicago condos and lofts to single-family homes and investment properties.
The team regularly works in markets including South Loop, West Loop, University Village, University Commons, Little Italy, Pilsen and other Chicago neighborhoods, while also serving clients throughout the broader Chicagoland area.
That local production builds on a strong 2025 performance.
According to RealTrends Verified, the Cory Tanzer Group completed 181 transaction sides and $79.28 million in sales volume in 2025, earning the team a No. 3 ranking in Chicago by transaction sides and No. 13 in Illinois.
The team's Zillow profile also currently shows more than 200 sales during the previous 12 months, further reflecting the volume of transactions handled across the full team.
Why the Cook County Ranking Matters
A Top 5 ranking is about more than the number of closings.
Completing 135+ Cook County transactions means working through different property types, price ranges, neighborhoods and market conditions throughout the year.
That experience gives the team current insight into questions clients are asking every day:
How should a Chicago condo be priced against competing units?
Which neighborhoods are seeing the strongest buyer demand?
How quickly are well-positioned homes selling?
Where are buyers gaining negotiating leverage?
How are HOA costs, taxes and condo lending rules affecting demand?
Which new developments could influence surrounding property values?
The more transactions a team is actively involved in, the more opportunities it has to see those changes happening at the neighborhood and building level rather than relying only on broad citywide statistics.
A Milestone Built on Clients and Referrals
For the Cory Tanzer Group, the No. 5 Cook County ranking, 135+ properties sold and $52M+ in sales volume represent more than a year-to-date production total.
They represent hundreds of decisions involving buyers finding homes, sellers preparing properties for market, investors evaluating opportunities and clients navigating some of the biggest financial transactions of their lives.
The team credits that continued growth to clients, referral partners and the communities it serves throughout Chicago and Cook County.
As 2026 continues, the focus remains the same: combining local market knowledge, property-specific strategy, strong marketing and transaction experience to help clients make informed real estate decisions.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Cook County?
Whether you're preparing to sell a Chicago condo, comparing neighborhoods for your next purchase or trying to understand what your property could be worth in today's market, working with a team that is actively closing transactions can provide a valuable perspective.
The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier helps buyers, sellers, investors, landlords and renters throughout Chicago and the surrounding market with guidance grounded in current sales activity.
With more than 135 Cook County properties sold and over $52 million in 2026 year-to-date sales volume, the team's latest Top 5 Cook County ranking is another benchmark in what has already been a strong year.
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Ranked among the top 1% of real estate teams in the Chicagoland market, The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier is recognized for proven sales performance, neighborhood expertise, and consistent results across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
In the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, based on 2025 sales data, the team completed 181 transaction sides representing $79.28 million in sales volume. The Cory Tanzer Group ranked No. 13 in Illinois by transaction sides, No. 20 in Illinois by sales volume, No. 270 nationally by transaction sides, and No. 439 nationally by sales volume.
The team also earned The CARLY, the highest honor for Platinum Sales Dollars and Platinum Units Sold, at the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Sales Awards.
Led by Cory Tanzer, the team helps buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, and renters navigate real estate across Downtown Chicago, the North Shore, and the Western Suburbs, with local expertise in University Village, University Commons, South Loop, West Loop, Little Italy, Pilsen, and surrounding Chicagoland communities.
Connect with The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier for trusted local market insight, personalized guidance, and a proven strategy for your next Chicago real estate move.
