Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Wood Dale, IL
Anthony J Trotto Real Estate (AJTRE) is a family-owned brokerage established in 1997, dedicated to providing personalized real estate solutions. Our founder, Tony Trotto, has practiced law in Illinois since 1976 and brings deep expertise in real estate transactions. We specialize in residential and commercial property listings, foreclosed properties, and short sale assistance, serving clients across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, and Kendall Counties. Our team includes multilingual agents fluent in Spanish, Hindi, Polish, Czech, Italian, Slovak, and French, ensuring accessible service for diverse clients. We maintain active memberships in the National Association of Realtors, Illinois Association of Realtors, and Main Street Organization of Realtors (MORe), with many agents holding additional professional designations.Our commitment to Fair Housing Principles and community involvement underscores our ethical approach to real estate. With decades of combined experience, we navigate complex transactions while prioritizing client needs. Our attorney-led perspective offers unique advantages in legal compliance and transactional clarity. We serve homeowners, investors, buyers, and sellers with tailored strategies for market challenges. Our track record includes partnerships with major institutions like HUD, M&T Bank, and ServiceLink, demonstrating our industry credibility.
Services
Residential Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure Listings
Short Sales Assistance
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of real estate brokerage experience since 1997
- Founder is a licensed attorney with 45+ years of legal expertise
- Multilingual agents fluent in 7 languages for diverse client needs
- Active members of National Association of Realtors and local boards
- Specialized REO and short sale transaction certifications
Associations and certifications
- Accredited REO Agent
- RES.NET Certified
- National REO Brokers Association (NRBA)
What people say
Attorney-guided transactions
Multilingual agents
REO process expertise
Community involvement
Institutional partnerships
Services
Residential Real Estate
We specialize in residential property transactions, guiding homeowners and buyers through sales, purchases, and market-specific challenges. Our team provides pricing strategy, marketing, and negotiation expertise. With attorney oversight, we ensure legal compliance and smooth closings for single-family homes and condominiums.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate services cover retail, office, and industrial properties. We assist investors and businesses with acquisitions, leasing, and portfolio management. Legal expertise ensures proper documentation for complex commercial transactions. We serve clients seeking income-generating properties or business space solutions.
Foreclosure Listings
We manage bank-owned foreclosure properties from pre-foreclosure maintenance to closing. Our Accredited REO Agent designation ensures proper handling of lender-repossession processes. We market distressed properties effectively while maintaining compliance with institutional investor requirements for major banks and financial institutions.
Short Sales Assistance
Our experienced team guides homeowners through short sale processes to avoid foreclosure. We negotiate with lenders on behalf of sellers and buyers, ensuring proper documentation submission. Attorney-led expertise navigates complex lien releases and tax implications while protecting client interests during deficiency resolution.
Property Management
We offer comprehensive property management for residential and commercial landlords. Services include tenant screening, lease administration, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting. Our local market knowledge helps maximize rental income while maintaining property value across Cook and surrounding Illinois counties.
People
Tony Trotto
Founder & Broker/Owner
Licensed Illinois attorney since 1976 with real estate law expertise. Established AJTRE in 1997, combining legal knowledge with brokerage services. Active in MORe as past Professional Standards Committee Chairperson. RES.NET Certified Accredited REO Agent with national institutional partnerships.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We provide residential/commercial sales, foreclosure listings, short sale assistance, and property management. Our attorney-led team handles all transaction aspects from pricing to closing across seven Illinois counties.
How do you help with short sales?
Our certified specialists negotiate with lenders to reduce debt obligations, guide documentation, and resolve tax implications while protecting client interests throughout the short sale process.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, and Kendall Counties including Wood Dale, Chicago suburbs, and surrounding Illinois communities for all real estate transactions.
Can you assist non-English speaking clients?
Yes, our agents are fluent in Spanish, Hindi, Polish, Czech, Italian, Slovak, and French to ensure clear communication for diverse client needs.
What makes your brokerage unique?
Founder Tony Trotto's 45+ years as an Illinois real estate attorney provides legal expertise in transactions. We combine this with REO certifications and multilingual support for complex cases.
Do you work with institutional clients?
Yes, we partner with major institutions like HUD, M&T Bank, and ServiceLink for REO management and distressed property transactions while maintaining individual client service standards.
