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Chicago Real Estate Broker

Navigate Your
Sell-to-Buy MoveTransitionNext Chapter
With Clarity

We help Chicago homeowners coordinate the purchase of their next home, the sale of their current one, and every decision in the space between.

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The home you want is closer than you think.
Tim Boyde
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Data-Driven Decisions
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Guide & Serve
Our philosophy — leadership over salesmanship
Chicago
Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Naperville & beyond
4-Phase
Blueprint, Execution, Guidance, Arrival
Family-Powered
Tim, Ashley & Janece — your team
Beautiful Chicago brownstone architecture
Find your dream home
About Us

Where Local Expertise Meets the Space in Between

Moving into your next phase of life while selling your current home is a high-stakes logistical puzzle. Most real estate experiences focus on the "deal," but in a buy-and-sell move, the decisions made in the space between those two transactions are what determine your success.

We prioritize leadership over salesmanship because we know you don't need to be sold on a house — you need guidance that protects the people who matter most.

Confidence starts with clarity. We provide the strategic roadmap to get you settled into your next chapter without the chaos.

Our Process

Four Phases to Your Next Home

A proven, sequential framework that protects your interests and your peace of mind at every step.

01

The Blueprint

We map out your unique timeline, analyze your equity, and create a strategic sequence before a single showing.

Equity AuditTimelineMarket Analysis
02

The Execution

Coordinated listing strategy, buyer qualification, and closing management — precision in every transaction detail.

Dual StrategyQualificationClosing
03

The Guidance

Active leadership through inspections, financing hurdles, and logistics in the space between "Sold" and "Closed."

LogisticsInspectionsPost-Offer
04

The Arrival

Walk into your next home knowing every detail was handled, equity preserved, and transition managed with care.

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Why Choose Us

Built for the
Sell-to-Buy Transition

We specialize in the unique challenges Chicago homeowners face when buying and selling simultaneously.

Tim Boyde
Tim Boyde · Founder & Broker

“You don’t need to be sold on a house — you need guidance that protects the people who matter most.”

Tim Boyde, Boyde Homes

Equity-FirstOne-Move CoordinationFamily-Powered4-Phase Process
01

Service First

We lead with care — your family’s well-being drives every decision we make.

02

Market Clarity

Current market data to understand your home’s value and buying power.

03

Timing Your Move

We coordinate your sale and purchase so you only move once.

04

Transaction Management

Inspections, financing, and closing schedules — all handled.

05

Estate Solutions

Specialized guidance for inherited properties and family transitions.

06

Equity Protection

Strategic decisions to preserve the wealth you’ve built in your home.

10+
Sources Per Property
Every
Property Analyzed Before You Walk In
100%
Personalized Market Analysis
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Access Our Resource Library

Expert guides designed to help you make informed decisions about buying, owning, and selling your home.

Who We Are

Meet Our Family

A family-powered business built on trust, transparency, and teamwork. Every client benefits from our shared knowledge and unique strengths.

The Boyde Homes team
The Boyde Homes Team — Chicago, IL
Tim Boyde

Tim Boyde

Founder · Broker

Licensed broker with EXIT Strategy Realty. MBA with a background in digital marketing — expertise in negotiation, contracts, and market analysis.

Ashley Boyde

Ashley Boyde

Director of Media

Combines a creative eye with hands-on expertise to make every listing shine — professional services that highlight a home's best features.

Janece Simmons

Janece Simmons

Special Advisor

Licensed broker and housing professional. VP of Community & Housing Services at Far South CDC — seasoned market knowledge and trusted counsel.

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Find Your Way Home

Let's start with a conversation about your goals, not a contract to list your home. We'll help you find the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.