Nelly Corp Realty

Nelly Corp Realty combines a customer-focused real estate practice with a brokerage model that is especially friendly to part-time and full-time agents who want strong support without the pressure of a traditional office structure.

Who Nelly Corp Realty serves

• Residential buyers and sellers who want guidance from experienced real estate brokers and a seasoned management team.
• Real estate investors and property owners who need expert help to reach their real estate goals.
• Licensed real estate agents (full-time or part-time) who want to keep 100 percent of the commission they generate, with support from an accessible managing broker and office team.

Philosophy and approach

From the customer perspective:

• The company focuses on each client's specific real estate goals and works to surround them with the tools and guidance needed to succeed.
• Clients work with a real estate broker backed by a management team whose careers span decades in real estate.
• The goal is to guide clients from initial goals through to a successful closing.

From the agent perspective:

• NCR is designed for professionals who may also be school teachers, first responders, attorneys, business owners, real estate investors, executives and other busy professionals.
• The brokerage model avoids mandatory office meetings and strict production requirements, so agents can build their business on a schedule that works for them.
• Management is non-competing and non-producing, focusing on supporting agents rather than competing with them for deals.

History and related companies

• Nelly Corp Realty has been in business since 1997.
• The company originally began as a holding company for a growing real estate development and management business, and later added the real estate sales division.
• Over time, the ownership created related mortgage and insurance divisions to better serve clients, including Lakeside Mortgage (DBA of Lower, LLC) and The Lakeside Insurance Group.
• When appropriate, NCR agents may be able to connect clients and fellow agents with these related companies.

Key points at a glance

• Established real estate brokerage in Chicago (since 1997).
• Focus on helping clients reach their individual real estate goals.
• Agent-focused brokerage structure that supports both part-time and full-time Realtors.
• Non-competing, accessible management team.
• Connections to related mortgage and insurance companies to help serve client needs.

The company emphasizes:

• Listening to your specific real estate goals.
• Designing a plan around those goals.
• Using the experience of its brokers and management team to help you reach a successful outcome.

Types of customer goals supported

Based on the options provided on the customer contact page, typical goals include:

• Buying residential real estate.
• Selling residential real estate.
• Property management–related real estate goals.
• Other real estate objectives that can be discussed directly with the brokerage.

How Nelly Corp Realty works with customers

• When you contact Nelly Corp Realty, you can describe your real estate goals (for example, buying, selling, or property management–related needs).
• An NCR real estate broker and the management team work together to guide you.
• The focus is on expert representation backed by a team with decades of experience.

Getting started

To begin working with Nelly Corp Realty as a customer:

• Use the contact form on the website's customer page to share your real estate goals.
• Or call the office to speak with someone about your situation.

If you have a question that is not answered here, the best next step is to contact the office so a broker can review your specific needs.

• Address: 3025 N. Western Ave, Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60618

The office is in a converted warehouse space on the Chicago River and houses Nelly Corp Realty and related companies.

Primary contact phone numbers

• Main office phone (customers): 773-929-1200
• Designated Managing Broker / agent contact line: 773-360-6222

These numbers appear on Nelly Corp Realty's website and can be used to reach the brokerage for customer inquiries or agent questions.

Key contact person

• Designated Managing Broker: Andrew B. Ramir

Agents and prospective agents are invited to contact the Designated Managing Broker by phone or email to discuss joining NCR or to ask brokerage-related questions.

How to get in touch

Customers and agents can:

• Call the office numbers listed above.
• Use the contact forms on the website (customer or agent pages) to request a call-back.

If a question cannot be answered from the available documents, callers will be directed to contact the office directly so a broker or manager can provide up-to-date information.

Lists Chicago as a location. Names Illinois and Lakeside as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Key characteristics of a good fit include:

• You are a licensed Realtor who closes at least one deal per year (or plans to).
• You want to keep 100 percent of the commission on the deals you generate.
• You prefer not to pay monthly brokerage fees.
• You value working on your own schedule without mandatory office meetings.
• You want direct access to a non-competing management team whenever you need help.

How long it takes to join

• NCR states that agents can make the transition into the company in about one day once the needed paperwork and license transfer steps are completed.

What happens after you join

When you come on board as an NCR agent:

• Management meets with you to understand exactly what you need to be successful.
• Together, you and the management team build a personalized plan to help you reach your real estate goals.
• You gain access to NCR's training, technology, office space and support systems.

Benefits and included items for new agents

New NCR agents receive access to benefits that may include:

• Immediate access to the 100 percent commission plan (with the published transaction fees).
• A free professional headshot.
• Custom business cards.
• Co-branded for-sale signs with a cost-sharing arrangement.

Agents should confirm current new-agent benefits directly with NCR, as specific offerings may change over time.

Recruitment bonuses and team-building

NCR encourages agents to refer other professionals and to build teams:

• The brokerage offers a recruitment bonus for each agent you successfully recruit to the company (published materials describe bonuses of up to a specific dollar amount per recruited agent).
• Agents are welcome to form teams within the company.
• Team leaders may, in some cases, receive a percentage of their team members' commissions, depending on the agreed structure.

Agents interested in recruitment incentives or team structures should discuss the current details directly with NCR's management.

How to start the conversation

Prospective agents can:

• Use the "Join" or "Agent" pages on the website to request a call or meeting.
• Call the office or the Designated Managing Broker to schedule a conversation.

During that discussion, management can walk you through:

• The 100 percent commission plan.
• Transaction fees and E&O coverage.
• Association and MLS considerations.
• Onboarding steps and timing based on your current license status.

Typical NCR agents include:

• Part-time agents who close at least one deal per year.
• Professionals who are also school teachers, first responders, attorneys, business owners, executives, real estate investors and other community professionals.
• Full-time agents who want a 100 percent commission model with direct access to management.

100 percent commission structure

NCR offers a 100 percent commission model:

• Agents keep 100 percent of the commission on deals they generate.
• Instead of a split, agents pay a flat transaction fee per closing.

Published transaction fees:

• Residential sale transaction fee: $399 per closed sale.
• Lease transaction fee: $150 per closed lease.
• Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance is included in these transaction fees at no extra charge.

The company states there are no additional miscellaneous brokerage fees attached to these transactions.

No monthly fees and no production requirements

Key aspects of the NCR model for agents:

• No monthly brokerage fees. NCR does not charge agents a monthly fee to remain with the brokerage.
• No mandatory production requirements. Agents are not required to meet a minimum number of transactions.
• No long-term contracts. Agents do not have long-term production-based commitments with the brokerage.
• Designed for part-time and full-time agents. Some agents close one deal per year, while others close deals regularly—management supports both.

Getting paid

NCR highlights fast commission payouts for agents:

• NCR's materials state that agents are paid within 24 hours or less after closing.
• The commission is deposited and then transferred to the agent's account after the required documentation is uploaded.

For exact procedures and timing on your specific transaction, agents should confirm details directly with NCR's management team.

Association membership

• NCR is a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors and is also affiliated with several other associations in Illinois.
• In many cases, agents may be able to remain with their current association when moving their license to Nelly Corp Realty, depending on existing affiliations.

Agents should confirm association options directly with management when transferring a license.

• 24/7 access to a non-competing, non-producing Designated Managing Broker.
• Personal one-on-one training and assistance when needed.
• A management team whose focus is on supporting agents rather than competing with them for clients.

Training and professional development

NCR provides a mix of live and online training options, including:

• One-on-one training sessions on transactions and business development.
• On-demand online training covering business development, professional development, technology and marketing topics.
• In-house continuing education (CE) fulfillment opportunities.

Agents can discuss specific training needs with management so support can be tailored to their goals.

Office facilities and staff support

NCR agents can access modern office facilities and staff support, including:

• 24/7 access to private, professional office space at the Chicago office.
• Full use of office equipment.
• Full-time reception and support staff.
• Live answer of incoming calls with hot transfer to the agent's cell phone when appropriate.

While the brokerage emphasizes flexibility and virtual work, agents who want a physical office environment can use the office as needed.

Technology and remote work tools

NCR highlights tools and processes that allow agents to work effectively from home, on the road, or in meetings with clients:

• Online contract creation with e-signature.
• Online deal-flow and file management.
• Paperless file management systems.
• E-signature tools to keep transactions digital when possible.
• 24/7 digital access to the Designated Managing Broker.

These tools are designed to make it possible to run a real estate business from a laptop or phone while still remaining in compliance with brokerage requirements.

Compliance and risk management

NCR supports agents with compliance and risk management by providing:

• Compliance assurance and file review on transactions.
• Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance coverage included in each transaction fee.

Agents can contact management with questions about compliance or specific deal scenarios.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.