Chicago Luxury Real Estate - PorterGoldberg Residential

85% Referral

Client base that confidently recommends our personal service and advocacy

44 Years

Combined expertise and experience in residential brokerage services

$550,000,000+

Career sales of existing homes, new construction, and land acquisitions

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Real estate is personal—and so is our approach. We don't simply advise; we collaborate, advocate, and help shape the lifestyle you're building. The process—buying, selling, or creating something new—should feel seamless and smart.

With complementary perspectives and a deep understanding of Chicago real estate, Samantha Porter and Lauren Goldberg anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and connect you to the resources that matter.

Experience the extraordinary with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty. Our global brand delivers peerless client service, cutting-edge technology, world-class marketing, and an international referral network—all working together to achieve the best results.

Samantha Porter and Lauren Goldberg

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2102 N. Fremont , Lincoln Park - Under ContractUnder Contract
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$2,600,000
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths
2102 N. Fremont , Chicago
2481 Milwaukee - HalcyonLate Summer Delivery
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$985,000+
3 Beds | 2+ Baths | 9 Units
2481 N. Milwaukee, Chicago
1658 N. Burling building rendering
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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 8 Units
1658 N. Burling, Chicago
3650 W. Oakdale, Avondale - PENDINGPENDING
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799,000
5 Beds | 3 Baths | 2 Units
3650 W. Oakdale, Chicago

Reasons to Choose Us

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We are a residential developer building new-construction condominiums and SFHs on Chicago's North Side. Samantha and Lauren have always worked with us beyond a brokers standard mandate to help differentiate our homes from building conception-to-completion including, but not limited to, advising on the design of building facades, floor plans, kitchens and baths, and the selection of finish materials. Samantha and Lauren also protect our pricing expectations with conviction. We always have confidence that our best interests are being represented in their negotiations. In times we needed to price more aggressively, or be more realistic, they would present a broad-based competitive analysis with a corresponding strategy based on current market conditions, while maintaining her objectivity. Samantha and Lauren's ability to draw on their years of experience, understand location dynamics and consumer demands, while representing our company with professionalism and integrity has made them an invaluable part of our development team. It is with pride and gratitude that we write this acknowledgment for PorterGoldberg Real Estate as our real estate broker.

— Chris DeLeeuw
Partner/CEO of Halcyon Development, halcyon-development.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes PorterGoldberg different from other Chicago real estate agents?

We are a boutique team focused exclusively on Chicago's North Side with 44 years combined experience, $550M+ in sales, and 85% referral-based clients. You work directly with experienced brokers, not junior associates.

PorterGoldberg Residential is a boutique Chicago real estate team specializing exclusively in North Side neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Bucktown, and Gold Coast. Samantha Porter and Lauren Goldberg bring 44 years of combined experience and over $550 million in career sales. Unlike large brokerages with hundreds of agents, we maintain an 85% referral-based client base through personalized advocacy and deep neighborhood expertise. As exclusive representatives for Halcyon Development and members of Jameson Sothebys International Realty, we combine local market knowledge with global luxury marketing reach. Our collaborative approach means you work directly with experienced brokers, not junior associates.

Which Chicago neighborhoods does PorterGoldberg serve?

We specialize in Chicago's North Side: Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Old Town, Gold Coast, Logan Square, Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, and Avondale.

PorterGoldberg specializes in Chicago's North Side luxury residential markets, covering approximately 10 distinct neighborhoods. Our primary service areas include Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Old Town, Gold Coast, Logan Square, Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, and Avondale. This concentrated geographic focus allows us to maintain exceptional market intelligence on pricing trends, new development projects, off-market opportunities, and neighborhood dynamics. With our office at 425 W. North Avenue, were positioned at the heart of the North Side corridor, giving us immediate access to emerging listings and intimate knowledge of micro-market conditions that broader citywide agencies simply cannot match.

How much does it cost to work with PorterGoldberg as a buyer or seller?

Buyers: Free—sellers pay commission. Sellers: Expect 7-10% total costs including commission (5-6%), transfer taxes, attorney fees, and staging/prep expenses.

Buyer representation is typically free for homebuyers—the seller pays both the listing agent and buyer's agent commission from the sale proceeds, usually 5-6% total (split between both agents). For sellers, our comprehensive marketing services through Jameson Sothebys International Realty include professional photography, virtual tours, global advertising, exclusive buyer network access, and expert pricing strategy. Chicago sellers can expect total selling costs of 7-10% of the sale price, including real estate commissions (5-6%), transfer taxes (1.5% for properties under $1M), attorney fees ($1,500-$3,000), and pre-sale preparation expenses like staging ($2,000-$5,000). Our strategic marketing consistently achieves sale prices 3-8% above comparable properties with limited marketing, justifying the investment through superior results.