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Joy Larkin

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312.607.8010

With more than 14 years of experience in luxury residential real estate, Joy has built a reputation as a trusted advisor in Chicago's competitive market and one of the city's top-producing brokers. Known for her client-first approach, she combines market expertise, discretion, responsiveness, and strategic negotiation to guide buyers and sellers through every stage of the transaction process. Her commitment to advocacy, communication, and results has earned the trust of both clients and colleagues alike.

A longtime Chicago resident, Joy has called the city home for more than 23 years, including 16 years in the Southport Corridor of Lakeview. She specializes in residential sales throughout Chicago and has successfully managed hundreds of transactions ranging from studio condominiums to multimillion-dollar single-family homes.* Her extensive knowledge of Chicago's evolving market allows her to provide clients with informed guidance across many of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods, including Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Gold Coast, Bucktown, Roscoe Village, North Center, West Loop, and South Loop.

Joy works with a wide range of clients - from first-time homebuyers purchasing their first property to seasoned investors seeking strategic investment opportunities throughout the city. She is equally experienced in preparing homes for market and has cultivated longstanding relationships with trusted trades, contractors, stagers, and service providers who help her sellers maximize the value and presentation of their homes prior to listing. From pre-market preparation through closing, Joy provides hands-on guidance and oversight to help ensure a smooth and successful process.

Her collaborative relationships within the industry also provide clients access to valuable off-market opportunities while helping facilitate successful transactions in even the most competitive market conditions. In an industry where responsiveness and strong advocacy matter, Joy is committed to being a consistent resource for her clients before, during, and long after a transaction closes.

In addition to her Chicago business, Joy is also licensed and actively selling real estate in Park City, Utah - a place her family has vacationed and invested in since 2003. Her familiarity with the area and experience in luxury markets allow her to assist clients seeking vacation homes, investment properties, and mountain residences while maintaining a strong focus on her Chicago-based clientele.

Outside of real estate, Joy enjoys spending time with her husband and their four children, including triplet daughters and a son. As a family, they enjoy traveling, skiing, attending concerts, and supporting their children's athletic pursuits. Joy is also actively involved in her community and has volunteered with organizations including the Chicago Food Depository, Humble Design Chicago, National Charity League, and the Park City Education Foundation, while previously serving on boards supporting local schools and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.

MRED verified sales 1/1/2012–02/09/2026

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