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GERARDO ZAVALA

Berwyn & Cicero, IL Realtor Focused on Confident Home Selling


I’m Gerardo Zavala, a Berwyn, Illinois–based Realtor serving Berwyn, Cicero, and Chicago’s west suburbs. I help homeowners make informed, confident decisions about selling their home—whether you’re ready now or simply planning ahead.

Real estate decisions don’t need pressure or hype. They need clarity, local insight, and a clear plan. My role is to help you understand your options, your timing, and your home’s true position in today’s market so you can move forward with confidence.

A Local, Homeowner-First Approach

Real estate is personal. I work closely with homeowners throughout Berwyn, Cicero, and the greater Chicago area who want straightforward guidance and honest advice—not sales pressure.

Every homeowner’s situation is different. That’s why I take the time to understand your goals, timeline, and concerns before recommending any strategy. Whether you’re thinking about selling in the near future or simply want to be better informed, my focus is helping you feel prepared, not
rushed.

Strategy, Not Guesswork


The best real estate outcomes come from preparation and understanding—not reacting to headlines or online estimates. I take an education-first approach to real estate so homeowners
can make decisions based on facts, not fear.

By combining local market knowledge with pricing strategy and financial analysis, I help homeowners understand:

  • What their home may be worth today
  • How timing impacts results
  • What preparation steps actually matter
  • When it makes sense to act—and when it doesn’t

Professional Training That Protects Homeowners’ Decisions


Homeowners deserve informed guidance, especially when making one of their largest financial decisions. That’s why I continually invest in professional education focused on pricing, valuation, and real-world market behavior.

This background allows me to explain not just what your home could sell for,  but why—and how strategy, preparation, and timing influence outcomes.

  • Property Management Fundamentals (helpful for long-term and multifamily owners)
  • Residential Property & Income Analysis
  • Pricing Strategy & Market Valuation
  • Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource
  • Residential Real Estate Financial Analysis
  • Cash Flow & Cost Modeling for Real Estate Decisions
Professional Designations:
  • Seller Representative Specialist (SRS®)
  • Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA®)
  • Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE®)
  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)


Proudly Serving Berwyn, Cicero & Chicago’s West Suburbs


I’m proud to work with homeowners throughout Berwyn, Cicero, and surrounding Chicago communities. Many of my clients are long-time residents who value working with a local Realtor who understands neighborhood trends, realistic pricing, and city-specific considerations.

I work with both English- and Spanish-speaking homeowners and believe clear communication is essential at every step of the process.

Let’s Talk Through Your Options


If you’re thinking about selling—now or in the future—or simply want clarity about your home’s value and options, I’m happy to help.

What Our Clients Have to Say

5/5
5/5

Had a great experience with my Realtor Gerardo, he’s very experienced and professional. Every week was there in the whole process giving some updates and comfort when there was no response from my job because of the pandemic. Really recommend this wonderful person to anyone that is looking for a house. May God bless him and his family for all his great effort.

Lucia B.
5/5

Gerardo Zavala is the man to trust, every promise he made he kept. He was there whenever I needed him for answers. Also, guided me and helped me down to the smallest detail. He follows up every week, with a phone call. Gerardo was very timely and worked hard to make sure everything was ready to go before closing. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor.

Sara T.
5/5

Gerardo was great and I want to thank him for his hard work. He checks in every week. I would recommend him. Very professional even with through COVID we figure out a way and got my house.

Adriana D.
5/5

I would like to thank Gerardo for all his hard work. Thank you for being so professional and courteous. I would definitely recommend you to everyone that is looking for a helping hand, you are the best at what you do. Thank you for helping us find our home!

Daisy T.
5/5

Gerardo Zavala is the BEST realtor we could have ask for! He is very Knowledgeable and keeps you up-to-date with all the process. Thank you for helping us find our Firts Home 🏡 We are so thankful for meeting you

Ana T.
5/5

Gerardo has been very professional and very knowledgeable! He helped me get the home that I wanted and I appreciate his services!

Shaunda C.
5/5

As first time home buyers Gerardo took the time to explain how the process works and guided us through every step. Thank you so much for making our dream come true.

Luis R.
5/5

Gerardo was very attentive to us. We recommend them 100%, he did an excellent job.

Mary M.
5/5

Very nice friendly person. Filled all my expectations to find out our new home, thanks a lot.

Luis C.
5/5

He helped me get into my new home and walked me through the process and answered or got me the answer I needed. Went the extra mile , working with my schedule since I work during the nights was in contact with me whenever I was available and always was very reliable and always on schedule. I highly recommend and if you’re new to the home buying experience, he sat down with me and explained everything which I never felt pressured or obligated in buying and when I was ready to purchase he got me the best deal possible 👍🏻

Angel P.
5/5

I attended the workshop he offers. He was very thorough, knowledgeable and had great advice. I left that workshop hopeful that i would be able to purchase a home.

Mary G.
5/5

Very grateful for their help. He was very attentive to us. We recommend you 100%

Miguel D.
5/5

Gerardo was very knowledgeable very helpful and very generous with his time I called him whenever I had a question and he had no problem with it going out of his way to help me he is an excellent realtor and an excellent person I highly recommend him for any of your Realty needs.

Bill W.
5/5

Best realtor, stuck through it all with us and helped us with the Many questions and concerns we had along the way. Forever thankful!!!

Cristal R.
5/5

My wife & I just bought our first home with Gerardo's help & couldn't be happier about the process! Gerardo was very helpful in every step of the way. We were new to the area & began looking at open houses on our own for a few weeks, eventually needing a buying realtor to officially start the process, and found Gerardo during an open house. We contacted him for a first meeting & he laid out the entire process and explained everything in great detail, willing to travel to us to make it work. He was very flexible in his time to join us on last minute showings, working around our busy schedule. His style is pretty laid back, no pressure, works at our pace, and very friendly. He also had MANY local recommendations for lenders, inspectors, insurance agents, and attorneys, which we ended up using some with great success. We were pretty pro-active in finding listings ourselves, but he also sent us listings from his internal network which we couldn't find on public sites like Zillow or Redfin. During tours, he looks out for the details that we might be a bit naive to know, I could trust his opinions. We toured about 8 homes with Gerardo, and about 8 more without him as they were very last minute. Once we found THE ONE, we knew right away that we wanted to make an offer, and Gerardo was ready to help, giving us advice on the offer amount. Our original offer amount was accepted with minimal back & forth! Moved in about a month later, and here we are, happy clients!

Robert P.
5/5

Excellent person and realtor, it was a pleasure to work with him. On the hunt for our house. He was very patient, kind and honest with us. That allowed me to trust him and his service.

Ramonita R.
5/5

Amazing job Gerardo! Thank you for all your dedication and commitment to find exactly the property I was looking for. You were there for me to guide me at every step of the process and your patience is bullet proof. Mil gracias!

Ligia G.

Schedule Your Consultation Today
(708) 847-8529

Contact Information

Phone No.:

(708) 847-8529

Email Address:

gerardo@gerardozavalarealtor.com

Location:

6426 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402