About Ali Shabazz | Realtor® with Realty Of America
About Ali

Real estate can feel complicated. I keep it simple.

I'm a licensed real estate broker focused on helping buyers and sellers make confident, well-informed decisions, especially if you're buying your first home.

2017
Full-Time Since
Cook County
Where I Work
Buy & Sell
Both Sides Of The Table
CAR
Chicago Assoc. Of Realtors®
Ali Shabazz, Realtor
Ali Shabazz Your Cook County Buying & Selling Partner
How I Got Here

Hi, I'm Ali Shabazz.

I'm a licensed real estate broker focused on helping buyers and sellers make confident, well-informed decisions, especially if you're buying your first home.

For most people, real estate isn't just a transaction. It's one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions they'll ever make. That's why I keep things simple, transparent, and strategic, so you always know what you're doing and why you're doing it.

What I Actually Do For You

Your goals come first, always.

I work closely with my clients to understand their goals, whether that's finding the right home, selling at the best possible value, or making a smart move for the future. My approach is straightforward: clear communication, honest advice, and a process that feels easy from start to finish.

I specialize in single-family homes through 2 to 4 unit properties, duplexes, split-levels, quadplexes, generally in the $290,000 to $500,000 range. Whether you're buying your first place or selling one you've outgrown, I'm working the same process either way: understand your situation, tell you the truth, and get you to the finish line.

Beyond The Deal

I invest in real estate too.

I've also started working on investment opportunities like fix-and-flip projects, which has strengthened my ability to spot value and think beyond just the immediate deal. It's made me sharper for every client I work with, not just the investors.

Let's Connect

Easy to work with. Your interests first.

If you're looking for someone who's easy to work with, keeps your best interests first, and helps you make smart real estate decisions, I'd be glad to connect.

"Honest, fair, a people person, friendly, experienced, and client-first. That's the approach, every single time."

What I actually believe.

Not a marketing line, just how I try to show up for every client, every time.

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Honest

If a home isn't right for you, or the timing isn't, I'll tell you. Every time.

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Fair

Whether you're buying or selling, I negotiate for the outcome that's actually right for you.

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People Person

Real estate is personal. I treat it that way, not like another transaction to close.

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Client-First

Your goals set the direction. My job is to get you there the smart way.

Want to hear it from past clients?

Rashad got his keys in 45 days as a first-time buyer. Barbara sold her family home in 40 days during a genuinely hard year. Read their stories in their own words.

Now You Know Me A Little Better

Let's talk about your next move.

Whatever stage you're at, buying, selling, or just curious, I'm one call away.

Ali Shabazz · Realtor® · Realty Of America · Cook County, IL