Lina Climer Staehely - Realtor/Broker

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Lina Climer Staehely - Realtor/Broker

I am a Realtor/Broker with TLC Real Estate Services, INC. in Joliet, Illinois. Contact me to help you buy, sell, or lease!

Owner & Designated Managing Broker
at TLC Real Estate Services, INC.
🏆Voted Will County's Best Realtor 2023, 2024, & 2025
🏆Three River Association of Realtors Rising Star 2017 Evening and weekend appointments available!

05/20/2026

If you've been on Zillow today searching for your next home...you're missing 43,000 listings in our area.

This morning, Zillow lost access to our MLS after refusing to follow the rules. 43,000 homes across Will, Kendall, DuPage, Grundy and surrounding areas are no longer showing up on Zillow or Trulia.

An important distinction: those 43,000 homes didn't come off the market. Just a website. The MLS, where your listing originates, is working. So is your search, if you're working with an agent.

The bigger reminder here is one I've been making for years - the app on your phone isn't the market. It's a window into the market. And right now, that window is missing 43,000 homes.

Questions about your home or your search? That's literally what I'm here for.

Lina Climer Staehely
Designated Managing Broker
TLC Real Estate Services

05/13/2026

Camelot is full of beautiful homes... and most of them were built in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. 22154 Gawain Drive was built in 2006.

A 2006 two story in this subdivision is a genuinely rare find.

Open concept layout
•61 acre wooded lot
Finished basement with room to grow
All four bedrooms upstairs
AC, furnace, water heater, washer and dryer all updated within the last few years
Transferable home warranty included

If you've been waiting for a newer build in an established neighborhood with privacy and seclusion, this is the one.

Unincorporated Joliet
Minooka Schools 201 + 111

Offered at $589,900.

Send this one to your friend who should call this beautiful place home!

Listed by:
Lina Climer Staehely
Designated Managing Broker
TLC Real Estate Services, INC.
Serving Will, Kendall, DuPage, and Grundy County

05/07/2026

This is one to get excited about 😍 A three bed, two full bath duplex in Shorewood with low taxes, NO HOA, and most big ticket items already updated - this one checks all the boxes! White kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a new one basin Kohler sink, vaulted living room, and slider out to a remodeled deck and fully fenced yard. Main floor primary AND a second primary style suite upstairs - awesome flex space for in-laws, guests, or work from home. Add a two car garage, crawl space, and attic and you’ve got more storage than you know what to do with ✨

3 Bed | 2 Full Bath
Troy 30C | Joliet 204
$310,000

Lina Climer Staehely
Designated Managing Broker
TLC Real Estate Services, INC.
815.341.2442
[email protected]

04/26/2026

This is the house that’ll have you texting your spouse, your Realtor, and your lender at 10pm. 😍

The kitchen is just the beginning! 4 bed, 2 full bath, 2 half bath, office, bonus room, vaulted great room with a stone fireplace, fully finished basement, primary suite that feels like a full retreat, and a private wooded lot that’s fully fenced and ready for summer.☀️ This custom build checks ALL the boxes!

$599,900 | Camelot Subdivision | Minooka Schools

Lina Climer Staehely
Designated Managing Broker
TLC Real Estate Services, INC.
815.341.2442
[email protected]

04/21/2026

I talked a first time buyer out of a house they loved. 🥹

They were ready to write an offer (no really…they told me to get started on it moments after we walked through the door).

But based on conversations we'd had before starting our search, something was screaming out to me: this layout wasn't what they'd envisioned years from now. I could tell the excitement was starting to drown out the things they'd told me just a few weeks earlier were total deal breakers.

So I told them what I'd tell my own family: "I know you love this one, but here are the things I'm seeing that I want to make sure you're noticing, too."

They were relieved that we took a step back to make sure this was really IT for them, long term. They'll tell you now that they would've compromised without even really realizing it, simply because they were so caught up in the excitement of it all.

A few weeks later, we found *the* home. They're still in it 8 years later, and it has grown with them exactly as they'd originally pictured.

Here's the thing about house hunting: the excitement is real. Sometimes it's so overwhelming that you'll start talking yourself into compromising on the exact things you swore you wouldn't. That's where I come in.

If we've ever looked at homes together, you've probably heard me say something like, "I promise I'm not a Debbie Downer - it's just my job to make sure you see these things."

The decision is always yours to make. I just refuse to let you make it blind. You’ll know the good, the not so good, and the inconvenient. I'm here to make sure you're making decisions with all the information, not just the butterflies.

My job isn't to sell you a house. It's to help you find the right one.

If you want an agent who'll tell you the truth - even if it’s not what you want to hear - I'd love to be that person for you. 🤍

03/11/2026

🍀It’s not luck… it’s strategy.

Multiple offers on day 1, a weekend full of showings, and offers that support the seller’s goals both in price AND terms - that doesn’t just happen.

It takes a lot of conversation, planning, and preparation. Every home and situation is different, but having someone on your side that knows how to position your property to best fit your goals is crucial.

Listing a property is easy. Getting it sold - with the most amount of money, the best terms, and the least amount of inconvenience - that’s the goal.

If we haven't met, hi! 👋🏼 I’m Lina, your local real estate expert helping buyers, sellers, and investors confidently navigate the Joliet market.

You can find me serving Will, Grundy, Kendall, and DuPage counties!

02/20/2026

You don’t need another listing alert.

You need clarity.

• What will your home actually net?
• What can you realistically buy?
• How do you move without wrecking your comfort zone?

Buying is intimidating.
Selling is intimidating.

Doing both at the same time?
Most people stop that conversation before it even gets started.

I get it. It’s overwhelming. That’s why I’m here!
To help break it down, make it manageable, and help you decide if it’s actually the right time.

Spoiler: Sometimes that answer is “not yet.”

But either way, you walk away with a strategy and resource to move from “what if we…” to “wow… we really did that”

Hi! I’m Lina 👋🏼 - breaking down real estate so it actually makes sense. You’ll find clear strategy, honest advice, and of course… beautiful homes.

Serving Will, DuPage, Kendall, and Grundy County.

02/10/2026

This year marks 26 (!!) years in business and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with the people who made it possible! ⚾️

We’re hosting a complimentary baseball night as a thank you to our past and present clients, agents, and team members. We'd love for you to join us!

Space is limited. You can reserve tickets now. Follow the link in comments or in my bio!

02/07/2026

If there’s one thing I love…it’s a kitchen with some color! 🩵

This perfect shade of blue + classic design choices add the perfect amount of personality without overwhelming the space. Proof that you don’t need to be afraid to add a little character to your home!

Finding yourself falling in love with this kitchen? This Joliet ranch has ALL the charm✨

Follow the link in bio or DM for more info!

02/06/2026

Sun filled rooms, a huge finished basement, and an adorable breezeway that just begs for morning coffee & evening hangs 🤍 With thoughtful updates throughout, plenty of storage, and space to grow, this ranch in Joliet is full of charm and ready for your next chapter!

Want to see more?
Follow my link in bio for additional photos + info
Or send me a DM!

Address

1000 Essington Road
Joliet, IL
60435

Website

http://www.tlcres.com/

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