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Rooted in McHenry County. Built on Trust.

Dream Real Estate is a locally owned brokerage serving McHenry and the surrounding McHenry County communities with honest guidance, clear communication, and proven local expertise.

Led by Shawn Strach, Designated Managing Broker and owner, our team brings decades of experience helping buyers, sellers, and investors make confident real estate decisions. From pricing strategy to negotiations and closing, we are committed to making every move feel informed, seamless, and supported.

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We help McHenry County buyers and sellers move forward with strategy, clarity, and trusted local expertise.

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"If you’re looking for top-tier results when selling your home, Shawn is the realtor you want on your side. After an unsuccessful experience with another agent, Shawn helped me sell my home above asking price. From start to finish, his communication, market knowledge, negotiation skills, and professionalism stood out, and he…

"Shawn Strach is the most amazing realtor I've ever worked with. If I lived in Illinois, he'd be the only realtor I ever work with again. Shawn helped me with an out of state home sale. I was selling my grandfather's house, so the sale was legally complicated. I was impressed with how experienced Shawn is- nothing fazed him.…

"Shawn has been amazing to work with, such a relief in an incredibly stressful situation. He's helped walk us through every step of the process selling a house while living out of state. If I could give him 10 stars, I would! So thoughtful and remarkably helpful, and made what could have been an ordeal such a breeze. Thank y…

"Absolutely thrilled with our experience working with Sally Cash as our seller’s agent! From start to finish, she was professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to getting us the best possible outcome. Sally went above and beyond to market our home, making sure every detail was covered—from staging advice to her expert…

"Dylan's always great to work with! He's knowledgeable and quick to respond. He's helped me with both purchasing and selling a home. Thanks, Dylan and Team!"

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From established neighborhoods to scenic lake communities and vibrant downtown areas, McHenry County offers a place for every lifestyle. Dream Real Estate brings local insight to help you compare communities, understand the market, and find the right place to call home.