Chicago Athlete & Family Relocation Specialists
Concierge-Level Real Estate Services for Professional Athletes, Coaches, Sports Executives, Their Families, and Trusted Advisors
As Chicago's representative for SportStar Relocation, Busby Group helps athletes and sports professionals relocate with confidence. From housing and schools to movers, contractors, and everyday resources, our team supports every aspect of the transition so you can focus on what matters most.
Top 1% Chicago Real Estate Team
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In-House Concierge
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$1B+ Career Sales
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Top 1% Chicago Real Estate Team • In-House Concierge • $1B+ Career Sales •
Industry Leading Results*
$1 BILLION+
Total Sales
50%/50%
Buyers/Sellers
101%
Average Sales to List Price
20% Off-Market
Transactions
99%
Repeat Clients
28
Average Days on Market
Real Trends
Top 10 Team in Chicago
9/10
Multiple Offers Accepted
Top 1%
Chicagoland Real Estate Teams
A Move Impacts More Than the Athlete
Our goal is simple: help everyone feel at home as quickly as possible.
We understand that many relocations are coordinated not only by the athlete, but also by spouses, agents, business managers, executive assistants, family office professionals, and other trusted advisors. Our team serves as a single point of contact, helping coordinate the many moving pieces involved in a successful transition.
We assist with:
Home purchases, sales, and luxury rentals
Private and off-market opportunities
School introductions and tours
Pediatricians and healthcare resources
Movers and relocation coordination
Interior designers and contractors
Household service providers
Attorneys, lenders, and financial professionals
Neighborhood orientation and local recommendations
Because a successful relocation is about far more than finding a house.
Recent Sports & Executive Relocation Success Stories
The Busby Group Difference
Privacy and discretion
Strategic planning from day one
In-house concierge coordinating timing, logistics, and communication
Access to off-market platforms for both buying and selling
Data-driven strategy backed by experience
Trusted relationships and a strong reputation
Through SportStar Relocation, We Can Help Anywhere
Busby Group is proud to serve as Chicago's representative for SportStar Relocation, a network of top-performing real estate professionals specializing in relocations for athletes, entertainers, executives, and their families across North America.
Whether you're relocating to Chicago, moving to your next city, or helping coordinate a client's transition, we can connect you with trusted local experts who understand the unique needs, timelines, and privacy considerations often involved in these moves.
We regularly partner with agents, business managers, executive assistants, family offices, attorneys, and other trusted advisors to coordinate housing searches, local resources, concierge services, and relocation logistics, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone involved.
Finding the Right Fit for Your Lifestyle
Every athlete, executive, and family has different priorities. Whether you're seeking proximity to team facilities, top schools, privacy, walkability, outdoor space, or convenient access to Chicago's airports, we'll help identify the communities that best fit your lifestyle and goals.
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Popular neighborhoods include Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, West Loop, River North, and South Loop.
Many athletes and executives enjoy the convenience of luxury high-rise living, full-service buildings with door staff, premier dining and shopping, lakefront access, renowned private and public schools, and proximity to Chicago's business, sports, and entertainment districts. These neighborhoods also offer convenient access to both O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport, making travel easier throughout the season and offseason.
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Popular communities include Wilmette, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Hinsdale, and Western Springs.
These communities are often attractive to clients seeking larger homes, additional privacy, highly regarded schools, country clubs, parks, and family-oriented amenities. Many also offer convenient access to downtown Chicago, major expressways, and both O'Hare and Midway airports.
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For clients prioritizing privacy and larger properties, we often explore luxury neighborhoods throughout the North Shore, western suburbs, and select Southwest suburban communities.
These areas can offer gated residences, expansive lots, private outdoor space, and a greater sense of separation while remaining connected to Chicago's professional sports, business, and transportation hubs.
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For clients who travel frequently during the season or maintain multiple residences, luxury condominiums in neighborhoods such as the Gold Coast, Streeterville, and South Loop can offer secure buildings, professional management, concierge services, fitness centers, and a low-maintenance lifestyle.
Whether you're looking for a luxury condominium, a private estate, a family-friendly neighborhood, or a lock-and-leave residence, we'll help you identify the communities that best align with your lifestyle, family needs, travel schedule, and professional commitments.
Chicago Athlete & Family Relocation Specialist Frequently Asked Questions
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Busby Group provides comprehensive relocation support for professional athletes, coaches, sports executives, and their families. We assist with home purchases, luxury rentals, off-market opportunities, neighborhood selection, school resources, local introductions, and concierge services to help make the transition as seamless as possible.
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SportStar Relocation is a network of top-performing real estate professionals specializing in serving athletes, entertainers, executives, and their families across North America. As Chicago's representative for SportStar Relocation, Busby Group can help clients relocating to Chicago and connect them with trusted professionals in other markets when they are moving elsewhere.
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Yes. Through SportStar Relocation and our extensive national network, we can connect clients with experienced real estate professionals in major markets across the United States and Canada. Whether you're relocating after a trade, signing, promotion, or career change, we can help coordinate the transition.
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Absolutely. We understand that athletes and sports professionals often relocate on accelerated timelines due to trades, free agency, coaching opportunities, promotions, or organizational changes. Our team is experienced in helping clients move quickly while still making informed decisions.
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Yes. Many athletes, executives, and relocating families prefer to rent before making a purchase. We regularly assist clients with luxury rental searches throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
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Yes. Through our relationships within Compass, REALM, Top Agent Network, SportStar Relocation, and the broader real estate community, we often identify opportunities before they become publicly available.
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Yes. Relocating a family involves much more than finding a home. We can provide guidance on schools, childcare resources, healthcare providers, community amenities, youth activities, and local services to help families feel at home as quickly as possible.
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Popular city neighborhoods often include Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, West Loop, River North, and South Loop. Some clients prefer vibrant city living with walkability and amenities, while others prioritize privacy, larger homes, or access to highly regarded schools in suburban communities such as Hinsdale, Western Springs, Wilmette, Lake Forest, and Northbrook.
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Absolutely. Every client has different priorities. We help evaluate factors such as proximity to team facilities, offices, training centers, airports, schools, privacy preferences, outdoor space, walkability, dining, and lifestyle amenities to identify the communities that best fit your needs.
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Yes. Many athletes, executives, and families explore vacation homes, investment properties, or future retirement residences. Through our local expertise and national network, we can help identify opportunities both in Chicago and in markets across the country.
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Our dedicated in-house concierge team helps coordinate many aspects of a move, including movers, organizers, contractors, designers, attorneys, lenders, utility setup, home services, and trusted local vendors. Our goal is to simplify the relocation process and save our clients valuable time.
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Yes. We regularly partner with sports agents, business managers, executive assistants, family office professionals, attorneys, financial advisors, and other trusted advisors who are helping clients relocate. We serve as a knowledgeable local resource and single point of contact throughout the process.
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Absolutely. In many relocations, a spouse, executive assistant, family office representative, or business manager is helping coordinate the move. We are happy to work directly with those individuals and provide the same high level of communication, discretion, and service.
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Very much so. Many of our clients value discretion and confidentiality. We regularly assist with private showings, confidential transactions, off-market opportunities, and customized communication preferences.
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Busby Group is a top 1% real estate team in Chicago, Chicagoland, and nationwide, with more than $1 billion in career sales. Through our partnership with SportStar Relocation, extensive local market knowledge, and dedicated in-house concierge department, we provide a seamless relocation experience for athletes, executives, families, and their trusted advisors.