About Tessa

As the daughter of a contractor and the sister of a lender, becoming a real estate broker was a natural progression for Tessa Dargis. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her work as a broker including her own background in marketing and her experiences as a property manager. Her degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Loyola University Chicago has provided her with a sharp sense of how to market a listing. She specializes in residential real estate and has a particular understanding of rehab properties, as well as how to gain a return on investment with home improvements.

When it comes to guiding a transaction through the process, Tessa prides herself on her efficiency, honesty, and dedication to serving her clients’ best interests. She tries to bring a fresh perspective to the table and is not shy about having difficult conversations. She works hard to answer every question her clients have.

Tessa is especially grateful for the opportunities she has at Dream Town: “The support we receive as brokers is outstanding, and the technology we have access to is unrivaled. I could not ask for a better organization to grow alongside.” I especially appreciate having my fantastic team to call on when I run into specific, difficult situations. There is not much in this business that my team lead, Riz Gilani, hasn’t seen- so that support is invaluable.

Tessa grew up in Palos Hills, a south suburb of Chicago. She currently lives in Westchester, IL with her husband Matt, and their two sons, Charlie & Jamie. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, exercising, and spending time with her extended family.

What Tessa's Clients Say

We were referred to Tessa from a good friend, and we couldn't be happier that we found her! Tessa helped us both buy and sell in Chicago and kept us on track throughout the buying process. She's an excellent communicator, resourceful, and trustworthy. We'd recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in Chicago, and we hope we get to work with her again someday!

Terra I.

Tessa is amazing, and I will always work with her if I ever want to buy or sell. She is smart, savvy and fun, and will ensure you have the best transaction. Thank you Tessa, always a pleasure working with you!

Christine W.

Tessa was a phenomenal realtor to work with. This was my wife and my first homebuying experience and Tessa made us feel at ease with all the information and experience she was able to provide us. She was always available and made sure that everything was taken care of regardless of what we needed. I can say that any and all future real estate endeavors that we have, we will only being using Tessa.

Zane D.

The whole process Tessa was accommodating and she went above & beyond the realm of her job description. She very personable, works diligently and was able to bridge professional interpersonal relations with lawyers and other agents involved. She was Awesome!!!

Kenneth S.

Tessa Dargis was essential to us finding a home that met our needs!

Kevin L.

Tessa was amazing in every way possible.

Anthony R.

Tessa is extremely professional and did a great job finding our DREAM home. She did a great job with communicating to us and the home owners we were buying from. We highly recommend Tessa as she confident, knows the business, and is always available at any time. SHE IS THE BEST!!

Eric L.

Tessa was great with our home search. With the market being crazy, we put in 5-6 offers at different houses and she went to bat for us for each one. She worked hard to get us showings at places right away because homes were going on and off the market in one day. I would recommend Tessa to any of my friends who want to begin the home search.

Andrea S.

We loved working with Tessa. She was always available for questions and took care of everything. She even helped us with a home warranty issue a few weeks after we moved in! We wouldnâ??t definitely work with Tessa again!

Daniel V.

Hands down 100% better than our previous home buying experience. Tessa was professional, considerate and responsive. I am extremely pleased with the sale of purchase of our properties. Tessa is awesome!

Chris D.

As a first time homebuyer, I had no idea where to begin. I am so lucky that a friend had recommended that I contact Tessa! I cannot imagine having gone through the entire home buying process with anyone else. A few of the many things that are impressive about Tessa is her eye for detail, knowledge, and transparency. Whenever we went to see a property she was able to point out things I didnâ??t know I should be looking at. For example, Tessa could just look at the building exterior and could point out the quality/state of the buildingâ??s materials, such as the condition of the roof, brick, etc. This was important so that I was able to keep in mind the potential cost of repairs, and whether or not those repairs would be immediate or a few years out. In regard to communication, it has always been very easy to communicate with Tessa. She is pretty quick to respond to a call or text . There were plenty of times I contacted Tessa to ask questions, advice or for reassurance on something and I appreciate that she was always very patient with me. I never felt pressured or rushed into making decisions. Even after I was under contract, Tessa continued to help me. She provided recommendations for everything I needed, such as inspection company, real estate attorney, etc., which saved me time that I would have spent researching these things on my own. Even when I had bumps in the road with my lender, Tessa went above and beyond to help me find a solution. I truly canâ??t emphasize enough that Tessa was so great to work with! From start to finish she was always helpful and supportive. I would recommend her to anyone!

Stephanie H.

I can not express enough how amazing it was to have Tessa as our agent. She was always so accommodating, adjusting with our constant changes, willing to respond to our random crazy questions at all hours. She made the house buying experience enjoyable when it could have been so stressful. She helped us to feel knowledgeable and comfortable every step of the way. We love Tessa!!!!!

Shannon P.

Tessa is as honest and committed of a real estate agent as she is a best friend. If you want to be in the good hands of a young, ambitious woman who knows her way around real estate, but who is also a part of a great team at Dreamtown Realty with years of experience, choose her! We're now in our new home and she went beyond her role in order to give us the best deal and care possible.

Andrea B.

Tessa was the best ! Things could not have gone better from start to finish. Went above and beyond on finding us a place to rent. We will recommend her to anyone thinking of selling.

Robert D.

Tessa was fantastic to work with. She was extremely responsive and knowledgeable which helped us win the bid on our apartment. We would highly recommend her to anyone!

Patrick D.

To say Tessa was a DREAM to work with would be an understatement! She found me literally the perfect condo in the perfect location!!! Made me feel like family!!!

Adam B.

Tessa was there with me every step of the way with all the processes for my home purchase. I couldn't have asked for a better agent!!

Deanna P.