First-Time Buyers
Patient, transparent guidance for buyers navigating Chicago homeownership for the first time.
The Obvious
Choice.
Boutique Chicagoland real estate guidance from Riz Gilani and RG Group Homes — built on 20+ years of experience, deep neighborhood knowledge, and a calm, client-first approach.
Servicing buyers, sellers, renters and investors across Chicago's most distinctive neighborhoods.
(773) 456-6168
Riz Gilani
Founder · RG Group Homes
About
Boutique Guidance.
Deep Chicago Expertise.
Riz Gilani is the founder of RG Group Homes, a boutique Chicagoland real estate group built around trust, clarity, and highly personal service. With 20+ years of broader real estate experience and decades of firsthand Chicago market knowledge, Riz brings a steady, informed perspective to every move.
His clients include first-time buyers, sellers, investors, relocation clients, luxury homeowners, condo owners, and multi-unit property owners. Known for being responsive, diplomatic, calm under pressure, and deeply hands-on, Riz helps clients move forward with confidence through every stage of the process.
Most of Riz's business comes through referrals and repeat clients — relationships that continue long after closing.
- Chicago Association of Realtors Top Producer
- Top 1% of Chicagoland Brokers since 2020
- 90%+ of business from referrals & repeat clients
- Five Star Professional, annually since 2011
- 20+
- Years of Real Estate Experience
- 700+
- Closed Sales
- $350M+
- Sales Volume
- Top 1%
- of Chicago Agents since 2020
Services
Real Estate Guidance
for Every Chapter
Sellers
Strategic pricing, preparation, marketing guidance, and negotiation support for Chicagoland sellers.
Investors
Insightful guidance for condo, multi-unit, and residential investment opportunities across Chicago.
Luxury Buyers & Sellers
Discreet, polished representation for higher-end buyers and sellers who value experience and precision.
Relocation Clients
Steady support for clients moving into, out of, or across Chicagoland.
Renters
Whether you are moving to Chicago for the first time or looking for a new rental, RG Group Homes will help you find your new place.
Communities
Explore Chicagoland
Neighborhoods
Chicago is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own rhythm, architecture, personality, and lifestyle. RG Group Homes helps clients understand not just the market, but the details that make each neighborhood feel like home.
North Center
A polished, family-oriented North Side neighborhood.
Explore North Center
Andersonville
Independent, walkable, and unmistakably North Side.
Explore Andersonville
Lake View
Lakefront access with the full range of Chicago living.
Explore Lake View
Lincoln Park
Tree-lined streets, historic homes, and the lakefront at your door.
Explore Lincoln Park
Edgewater
Lakefront living with everyday value and easy access.
Explore Edgewater
Lincoln Square
Village-like charm inside a major American city.
Explore Lincoln Square
Client Voices
Known for Calm Guidance,
Clear Communication,
and Results.
"Working with Riz was the single best decision we made in the home buying journey. From the get-go, Riz was incredibly knowledgeable, organized and super responsive to our questions, especially as we navigated this crazy…"
Akshat Kalra
First-Time Home Buyers in Lincoln Park
"Riz and his Allure team are the absolute best in the business. I was introduced to Riz by a friend and client of his who'd purchased a multi-unit investment property in 2024 using Riz as his agent. When it came time for…"
Clint Finch
Multi-Unit Investment Properties in Edgewater
"I highly recommend Riz and his team! Short version is they are smart, kind, very experienced, great communicators, and willing to speak the truth (and fun - don't discount this quality!). Longer version is, a few years…"
Teresa Ferris
Home Sellers in Andersonville
"We weren't planning to buy a home just yet when we stumbled across a condo we loved. Things moved fast, and we were lucky to be introduced to Riz Gilani, who jumped in immediately. He got us a same-day showing, gathered…"
Ryan Kurtz
First-Time Condo Buyers in Chicago
"Riz Gilani helped my husband and I find our first home in 2015. We were nervous first-time buyers, and he guided us seamlessly through the process. Everything went great and we didn't hesitate to contact him again when…"
Amanda Rizzo
First-Time Buyers & Home Sellers in Chicago
"Riz helped us buy a house while we were living out of state. At every stage he went above and beyond to make the process as smooth and stress free as possible for us. 10/10 would recommend."
Jenna
Relocation to Chicago
Plan
Estimate Your
Monthly Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,162
- Principal & Interest
- $3,287
- Property Taxes
- $750
- Insurance
- $125
- Loan Amount
- $520,000
Estimates are for planning purposes only. Contact a qualified lender for exact figures.
Get in Touch
Ready to Make Your Move
in Chicagoland?
Whether you're buying your first condo, preparing to sell, relocating, investing, or planning your next chapter, Riz Gilani and RG Group Homes offer the steady guidance, local insight, and hands-on support you need to move forward with confidence.