Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Elmhurst, Carol Stream and the western suburbs

Calm judgment for every move west of Chicago.

Analytical guidance for buyers and sellers across Chicago's western suburbs, with steady communication and pricing advice grounded in real numbers.

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Years of experience

Homes sold

459

Sales last year

$10M

Henri brings nearly two decades of experience, a mortgage-banking background, and English and Spanish service to every conversation.

Years of experience

Homes sold

459

Sales last year

$10M

Why clients trust the process

Measured advice. Clear communication. No pressure.

Henri Vasquez leads with a simple idea: the transaction is about the client, not the agent. That point of view shows up in how he listens, how he explains the numbers, and how calmly he moves people through moments that often feel loaded with urgency.

Before real estate, Henri built deep experience in mortgage banking. That background still shapes his work today. He studies pricing, financing, and market behavior from every angle so buyers can write stronger offers and sellers can position a home with discipline rather than guesswork.

At House Select Realty, Inc., he works alongside his daughter and broker, Lizbeth Gonzalez, serving Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Addison, Elmhurst, Carol Stream and the surrounding western suburbs. Clients know him for being reliable, informative, and remarkably steady all the way to the closing table.

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Background

Extensive mortgage-banking experience brought into every pricing and financing conversation.

Languages

English and Spanish.

Brokerage & Office

House Select Realty, Inc. · 642 Linden Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188.

Professional Membership

REALTOR® · Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED).

A steady body of work

Proof, not noise.

The numbers matter here because they reflect consistency. Years in the business, homes closed, and repeat trust across a broad stretch of the western suburbs all point to the same thing: disciplined guidance over time.

Years in practice

Nearly two decades of working through changing rates, inventory shifts, and every kind of market cycle.

459

Homes closed

A large body of real transactions, each one requiring negotiation, timing, and clarity.

$10M

Sales last year

Recent production that reflects current market engagement rather than outdated credentials.

Languages spoken

English and Spanish service for clients who want conversations to feel direct and easy.

How the work is done

Representation built for real decisions.

Henri's practice spans the full arc of residential real estate in the western suburbs. Each service is handled with the same mix of analytical preparation, direct advice, and consistent follow-through.

For buyers, Henri reads a property with both an agent's eye and a lender's discipline. He helps clients compare value, spot condition concerns, and understand what the numbers really mean before an offer is written. In multiple-offer situations, he stays strategic rather than reactive. The goal is clarity first, then leverage.

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Current listing

A home worth a closer look.

The active inventory Henri represents is presented with the same emphasis on clarity and context. This Lombard property offers space, flexibility, and meaningful updates in a well-established suburban setting.

Exterior of 500 N Westwood Ave in Lombard, Illinois

Active

500 N Westwood Ave, Lombard, IL 60148

Lombard, Illinois

$539,000

Beds

Baths

Sq Ft

2,436

Comfort, space, and versatility come together in this updated split-level home with multiple living areas, a large backyard, a detached garage, and recent upgrades including roof replacement, refinished cabinets, fresh flooring, and a second kitchen in the lower level.

Advertised by House Select Realty, Inc. · Registered office: Carol Stream, IL · Illinois brokerage license #478.025624.

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A closer look at the market

More homes. More neighborhood texture. More of the western suburbs in view.

I added a dedicated image section so the site feels more residential and grounded in the kind of homes and neighborhoods Henri works around every day. It gives the page more warmth and a stronger sense of place without turning it into a busy listing feed.

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with homes and tree-lined streets — Neighborhood view
A wider look at the residential fabric of the western suburbs — blocks, rooftops, and the day-to-day setting buyers are actually choosing into.

Exterior of a split-level home in Lombard, Illinois — Current home style
The kind of well-kept suburban property Henri helps clients price, evaluate, and compare with care.

Flowering tree branch in front of a house — Street-level detail
A softer residential moment that adds atmosphere and reminds visitors this is about more than numbers alone.

What clients remember

Calm, candid, and deeply prepared.

The testimonials repeat the same themes again and again: patience, honesty, responsiveness, and advice that helps people feel steadier in a major decision. Every review below comes directly from Henri's clients.

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Henri has been remarkable from the very beginning. Friendly but genuinely friendly, highly knowledgeable about homes, and an incredible guide throughout the process. He pointed out issues others would miss, helped craft a winning offer in a multiple-offer situation, and stayed responsive and supportive all the way through closing. 100% recommend him.

Jes T.

Home Buyer

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Henri helped purchase a home for a daughter attending dental school and later helped sell it. He went over and beyond, made the process seamless, handled issues with care, and treated the clients like family.

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Buyer and Seller

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Henri Vasquez was professional and very knowledgeable. I appreciated his expertise, guiding us through the process and finding just the right property for us.

Mpr2004

Home Buyer

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Henri was very patient and helpful. We sold our house within hours of listing, and his ideas clearly helped us sell. He also cared about our welfare while helping us look for a new house. It was a pleasure working with him.

Sburdi57

Buyer and Seller

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My wife and I were first-time homebuyers with limited knowledge in this field. Henri was a great teacher, extremely responsive, and made the search far less stressful than expected. He guided us through a multi-offer situation with timely, precise recommendations that helped us secure our dream home. I highly recommend working with Henri for his transparency, honesty, and knowledge of the real estate market.

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First-time Home Buyer

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I would recommend Henri any day of the week. He was knowledgeable, patient, always returned calls quickly, and guided us through the whole process of buying our place.

Ron S

Home Buyer

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Henri got us our dream home and sold our old home for a good price. He was laid back, never pressured us, sold our home quickly, and helped us a lot with showings and financing guidance.

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Buyer and Seller

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This was my first home buying experience, and Henri really helped me through the entire process and offered great insight into what I should be looking for when buying my first house.

Dodonog2

First-time Home Buyer

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As a first-time home buyer, the process felt scary and uncertain, but Henri helped build trust and guided us with experience and care so we could move forward with confidence.

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First-time Home Buyer

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Henri's knowledge of homes in the area along with his honesty, candor, and frankness was a breath of fresh air in the home buying and selling process.

Bjswedlund

Buyer and Seller

Where the work happens

The western suburbs, block by block.

Henri's work is rooted in the neighborhoods west of Chicago, with longtime familiarity across communities where local pricing, inventory, and buyer expectations can shift from town to town. Every area below is part of that day-to-day market knowledge.

Addison

Illinois

Arlington Heights

Illinois

Bensenville

Illinois

Bloomingdale

Illinois

Carol Stream

Illinois

Chicago area suburbs

Illinois

Elmhurst

Illinois

Franklin Park

Illinois

Glen Ellyn

Illinois

Glendale Heights

Illinois

Itasca

Illinois

Lombard

Illinois

Medinah

Illinois

Melrose Park

Illinois

Mount Prospect

Illinois

Palatine

Illinois

Villa Park

Illinois

Wheaton

Illinois

Wood Dale

Illinois

Recognition

Respected for steady results.

Awards matter most when they reflect consistent work in the communities an agent actually serves. These recent recognitions speak to Henri's standing in the western suburban market.

FastExpert · Carol Stream, Illinois

Top Agent

2026

Recognized as a Top Agent in Carol Stream, a market where local knowledge and realistic pricing strategy make a measurable difference.

FastExpert · Glendale Heights, Illinois

Top Agent

2026

Recognized as a Top Agent in Glendale Heights, reflecting strong visibility and trusted service across the western suburban corridor.

Seller's perspective

Price with evidence, not guesswork.

Henri studies the market from every angle before recommending a listing strategy. If you are considering a sale, start here and he will review your property with the same analytical care he brings to every pricing conversation.

Planning tools

Estimate the monthly payment before you make the move.

Use this calculator for a quick monthly estimate while you compare options. It is a helpful planning tool for buyers who want an early sense of price, payment, and financing comfort before the search gets serious.

Home price

Down payment

Interest rate

Loan term

Annual property tax

Annual homeowners insurance

Estimated loan amount

$440,000

Principal and interest$2,781

Property taxes$750

Homeowners insurance$150

Estimated monthly payment

$3,681

A clean starting point for comparing homes and talking through affordability.

This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not include every possible cost or lender-specific requirement. Henri can help you think through the numbers in more detail when you are ready.

Calm judgment for every move west of Chicago.

Measured advice. Clear communication. No pressure.

Proof, not noise.

Representation built for real decisions.

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Rentals

First-time Homebuyers

Move-up Sellers

Downsize Sellers

Move-up Buyers

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Residential Property

A home worth a closer look.

500 N Westwood Ave, Lombard, IL 60148

More homes. More neighborhood texture. More of the western suburbs in view.

Calm, candid, and deeply prepared.

The western suburbs, block by block.

Respected for steady results.

Top Agent

Top Agent

Price with evidence, not guesswork.

Estimate the monthly payment before you make the move.

Start the conversation in the clearest way possible.