Buying a home
A buyer's agent for first-time buyers, move-up buyers and relocations to Schaumburg, Naperville, Elmhurst, Glenview and nearby towns.
- First-time buyers
- Relocation to the suburbs
- Luxury and move-up homes
NCK Realty · Schaumburg, IL · Western & Northwest Suburbs
Laura Kuzelka, real estate agent and broker in Schaumburg and Chicago's western suburbs.
Honest answers, personal service, no surprises. Twenty-five years helping people buy, sell and lease homes and commercial property in Schaumburg, Naperville, Elmhurst, Glenview, St. Charles and the towns in between.
Meet your broker
Who is Laura Kuzelka?
Laura Kuzelka is a licensed Illinois managing broker and the owner of NCK Realty in Schaumburg. She has 25 years of experience and more than $100 million in closed transactions across 100-plus sales and leases, first with Starck Realtors, then Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and now running her own independent brokerage.
She works with first-time buyers, sellers, relocations, luxury homes, investors, downsizers, and commercial owners and tenants across the western and northwest suburbs. The approach is the same for all of them: return the call, explain the paperwork, tell you what a property is really worth, and stay with you until the keys change hands.
Laura is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. IL Managing Broker License #478025093 · IL Broker License #471006531. NCK Realty is the trade name of NCK Properties, LLC.
Buying, selling, leasing
What does a full-service real estate broker in the western suburbs do for you?
Everything from a first condo to a commercial lease, with one broker accountable from the first showing to the closing table.
Selling your home
A listing agent who prices from real comparable sales, markets properly and negotiates hard so your house sells at the right number, not the hopeful one.
- Free home value estimate
- Downsizing and estate sales
- Sell and buy at the same time
Leasing & rentals
Placing good tenants and finding the right space, on both the residential and commercial side.
- Residential rentals
- Commercial leasing
- Landlord representation
Commercial & investment
Storefronts, offices, mixed-use and investment property, valued on the numbers that actually matter, plus property NCK Realty owns and offers directly.
- Retail, office and flex
- Investor representation
- Owned inventory
Currently available
Homes for sale in the western and northwest suburbs
A sample of the property types NCK Realty represents in Schaumburg, Naperville, Elmhurst, the Fox Valley and southern Wisconsin. Ask Laura about homes that are not on the public sites yet.
For sale
Single family
Price on request
Classic colonial
Northern Illinois
4 bed
2.5 bath
2,400 sq ft
For sale
Townhome
Price on request
End-unit townhome
Northern Illinois
3 bed
2.5 bath
1,850 sq ft
For lease
Commercial · Retail
Rate on request
Main street storefront
Southern Wisconsin
2,100 sq ft
Corner location
Selling
How do I sell my house in Schaumburg or the western suburbs?
Start with an honest number. Laura gives you a free, no-obligation valuation based on recent sales in your town, then a plain plan for prep, pricing and marketing. Most people move a handful of times in their life. You deserve someone who has done it a few thousand.
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You talk to Laura
Not an assistant, not a call centre. The person you hire is the person who shows up, answers the phone and sits at the closing table.
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Honest numbers first
An accurate valuation up front beats an optimistic one that sits on the market. You get the real range for your street, and the reasoning behind it.
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Residential and commercial under one roof
Selling the house and leasing the shop can be the same conversation, with one broker who already knows your situation.
Where we work
Which towns does NCK Realty serve?
NCK Realty is based on Roselle Road in Schaumburg and serves buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across Chicago's western and northwest suburbs in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, plus southern Wisconsin.
- Schaumburg, IL
- Naperville, IL
- Elmhurst, IL
- Glenview, IL
- Addison, IL
- Bartlett, IL
- Oak Brook, IL
- Elgin, IL
- St. Charles, IL
- Geneva, IL
- Batavia, IL
- Southern Wisconsin lake communities
Looking for a realtor near you in a town not listed? Ask Laura. If it is within a reasonable drive of Schaumburg, she likely covers it.
Common questions
Questions buyers and sellers in the western suburbs ask.
Who is Laura Kuzelka?
Laura Kuzelka is a licensed Illinois managing broker (license 478025093) and the owner of NCK Realty, an independent brokerage based in Schaumburg, IL. She has 25 years of real estate experience, more than $100 million in closed transactions across 100-plus deals, is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, and previously worked with Starck Realtors and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.
She represents buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and investors on residential and commercial property throughout Chicago's western and northwest suburbs.
What areas does NCK Realty serve?
NCK Realty serves Schaumburg, Naperville, Elmhurst, Glenview, Addison, Bartlett, Oak Brook, Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia in Illinois, plus southern Wisconsin. That covers Cook, DuPage and Kane counties.
If your town is nearby but not on the list, contact Laura. She works most of the western and northwest suburbs.
How do I find out what my home is worth in Schaumburg or the western suburbs?
Call or message Laura Kuzelka at 847-708-4696 for a free, no-obligation home value estimate. She reviews recent comparable sales in your specific neighborhood, your home's condition and current buyer demand, and gives you a realistic price range with the reasoning behind it.
Online estimators are a starting point, but they cannot see your kitchen or your block. A broker who has sold in your town for 25 years can.
How do I sell my house fast in Schaumburg, Naperville or Elmhurst?
Price it accurately from day one, prepare it properly, and market it to the full buyer pool through the MLS and the major portals. Homes priced right in the western suburbs typically draw offers within the first two weeks. Laura handles the plan, the photography, the showings and the negotiation.
If you need a fast, as-is sale, tell her that. She can lay out the trade-offs between speed and price so you choose with clear eyes.
Does NCK Realty work with first-time home buyers?
Yes. Laura works with first-time buyers across the western and northwest suburbs, from getting pre-approved to closing. She explains financing, showings, offers, inspections and closing costs in plain language, and there is no fee to buyers for her guidance in most transactions.
She also helps relocations, move-up and luxury buyers, downsizers and investors.
Does NCK Realty handle commercial real estate and leasing?
Yes. NCK Realty handles commercial sales and leasing for retail, office, flex and investment property, and residential leasing and landlord representation, across the same suburbs.
Selling the house and leasing the shop can be one conversation with one broker.
How do I contact Laura Kuzelka?
Call or text 847-708-4696, email nck711@sbcglobal.net, or use the contact form on this site. NCK Realty is located on Roselle Road in Schaumburg, IL 60193. Most inquiries receive a reply the same business day.
Thinking about a move in the western suburbs?
Whether you are ready to list next week or just want to know what your property is worth, the first conversation is free and there is no obligation attached to it.