The Richert Family Real Estate Story
Helping Fox Valley families navigate life's housing transitions with clarity and confidence.
Real Estate Guidance Built on Trust
We believe the best real estate guidance starts with understanding what matters most to your family. Every conversation, every recommendation, and every decision is shaped by what is right for you — not what is fastest or easiest for us.
Relationships Over Transactions
We take the time to understand your family's goals, concerns, and timeline before anything else. Our role is to advise — not to pressure.
Long-Term Guidance
Whether you are buying, selling, or planning years ahead, we are here as a lasting resource for your family's real estate decisions.
Life Transitions
From first homes to downsizing to helping aging parents — we help families navigate the housing changes that come with every stage of life.
Thoughtful Decisions
We provide clear information, honest perspective, and patient counsel so your family can make confident, well-informed choices.
Meet Dave
Dave Richert has been serving families across the Fox Valley and Chicago suburbs in real estate since 2004. With 22+ years in real estate, over 700 homes sold, and more than $200 million in sales, he has built a reputation grounded entirely in trust, relationships, and doing what is right for every client he works with.
He brings a calm, advisory approach to real estate — listening first, guiding honestly, and never pushing a family toward a decision that is not right for them. Dave knows this work personally, having navigated the home transition process with his own family, and he brings that depth of understanding to every conversation.
Experience That Matters
What Clients Appreciate Most
The families we serve consistently highlight these qualities in their experience working with us.
Clear Communication
You will always know where things stand. We keep you informed at every step with honest, straightforward updates.
Strategic Pricing
We use local market knowledge and data-driven insight to position your home for the best possible outcome.
Trusted Negotiation
With decades of experience, we advocate firmly for your interests while keeping every transaction professional and respectful.
Long-Term Perspective
We think beyond the immediate transaction, helping you make decisions that serve your family well for years to come.
Rooted in the Fox Valley
This is where we live, where we have raised our family, and where we have built our careers. The Fox Valley is not just a market we serve — it is a community we are part of. We know the neighborhoods, the schools, the local rhythms, and the people who call this area home.
When we sit down with a family in Aurora, Geneva, Batavia, Naperville, or any of the surrounding communities, we bring more than market data. We bring a genuine understanding of what it means to live here and the personal connections that make a real difference when it matters most.
What Clients Say
The trust our clients place in us is the foundation of everything we do.
"Dave guided us through every step of selling our parents' home with patience and professionalism. He made a stressful situation feel manageable and always had our family's best interests at heart."
"Working with Dave was the best decision we made. He took the time to understand what we needed, gave us honest advice, and never once made us feel rushed. We knew we were in good hands."
Let's Talk About Your Next Move
Whether you are buying, selling, or simply planning for the future, we are here to help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
Schedule a ConversationDave Richert has been serving families across the Chicago suburbs in real estate since 2004. With 22+ years in the business, over 700 homes sold, and more than $200 million in sales, he has earned a reputation built entirely on trust, relationships, and doing right by the people he works with.
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About Laura
Laura Richert, OTR/L
Laura Richert has been a licensed Occupational Therapist since 1995, spending more than 30 years working directly with patients every day at leading Chicago-area medical centers including Loyola Hospital in Maywood, Northwestern Hospital in downtown Chicago, Edward Hospital in Naperville, and Mercy Hospital in Aurora.
Every single day of her career has been spent helping real people navigate the physical challenges of daily life — understanding their limitations, finding practical solutions, and empowering them to live as safely and independently as possible. There is no one more qualified to walk into a family’s home and know exactly what needs to change.
But beyond her clinical expertise, Laura has an extraordinary way with people. Patients who have been anxious and overwhelmed often look up when she walks into the room and say, “I’m good now that you are here.” That is the gift she brings to every family she works with.
Through Richert Family Services — Aging in Place, Laura conducts comprehensive in-home evaluations, develops personalized safety plans, coordinates home modifications, and provides ongoing support to families navigating the challenges of helping aging parents stay safely at home.
And right now, she is navigating this same journey with her own parents — which means when she sits across from your family, she brings not just 30 years of expertise, but lived understanding of exactly what you are going through.
Credentials:
Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) since 1995
30+ years of direct patient care at Loyola, Northwestern, Edward, and Mercy hospitals
Specializing in aging-in-place home safety evaluations
Personal experience navigating aging-parent transitions