Why Northwest Indiana

Home Sellers Recommend

Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global

Why do Northwest Indiana home sellers recommend Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global?

Sellers across Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties recommend the team for its 20+ years of experience, 615+ closed transactions totaling over $113 million, and 75+ five-star client reviews across Google, Zillow, Facebook, and FastExpert.

Selling a Home in Northwest Indiana Is a Big Decision — Your Agent Choice Matters Most

If you're preparing to sell a home in Highland, Valparaiso, Schererville, Crown Point, or anywhere across Northwest Indiana, you already know the stakes. Your home is likely your largest financial asset, and the agent you choose directly affects your final sale price, your timeline, and how smooth (or stressful) the process feels.

That's why so many NWI sellers do their homework before hiring a listing agent — reading reviews, comparing track records, and asking neighbors who they used. When they do that research, many of them land on the same answer: Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global at Keller Williams Preferred Realty, led by Steve Roake and Kimberly Genovese.

Here's what that research turns up, and why sellers keep passing the team's name along.

1. A Track Record Sellers Can Verify: 615+ Sales, $113 Million+ in Volume

Anyone can claim to be a great agent. Steve and Kimberly back it up with numbers that are publicly visible on Zillow and FastExpert:

  • 615+ closed transactions over their careers

  • More than $113 million in total sales volume

  • Licensed since 2003 (Steve) and 2004 (Kimberly) — over four combined decades of experience through every kind of market: the 2008 crash, the low-inventory frenzy, and today's rate-sensitive environment

  • Keller Williams top-producer awards

  • Steve holds the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) and Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) designations

2. Reviews Sellers Can Read for Themselves

Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global has earned more than 75 five-star reviews and recommendations across the platforms sellers actually check:

  • 26 five-star reviews on Zillow

  • 28 reviews on FastExpert

  • 15 five-star reviews on Google

  • 8 recommendations on Facebook

"We can’t recommend Steve enough! We were relocating from Vegas to IL and needed someone we could trust to help navigate that process from out of state. Steve delivered!
My husband flew back to IL for an evening to tour homes, and Steve made the most of every moment, coordinating a whirlwind of showings that led us to the perfect house. We were able to make an offer that night and were under contract by the end of the weekend.
Buying a house while physically in another state amplifies the stress level, and I had a LOT of questions throughout the process. Steve was incredibly responsive and patient with all of them, which made a world of difference.
We felt supported and informed every step of the way. If you are looking for a dedicated, responsive, and trustworthy realtor, look no further. Thank you, Steve, for making a very stressful process feel smooth and manageable!" - Stef M, Google Review

"Steve and his team were fantastic throughout the selling process. Steve is very patient, informative and makes valued recommendations and referrals to make the process easy and stress free. I highly recommend Steve for any real estate transactions and would be more than happy to utilize his services again." - Ben W, Facebook Review


These reviews are public, current, and tied to real transactions — not marketing copy. Sellers tell us the consistency across four different platforms is what convinced them to make the call.

3. Real Estate Strategy Backed by Financial Planning

Most agents list your home. Steve and Kimberly help you think through what the sale means for your next chapter — because for most Northwest Indiana families, selling a home is really a financial decision wearing a real estate costume.

Whether you're downsizing in Schererville, relocating out of state from Valparaiso, settling an estate in Griffith, or moving up from Portage to St. John, the team helps you understand how sale proceeds, timing, and your next purchase fit into your bigger financial picture. That planning-first approach is a core reason past sellers refer their parents, siblings, and coworkers.

The team also brings particular patience and care to sellers navigating sensitive transitions — inherited and probate homes, divorce sales, and estate situations — where the right guidance matters as much as the right price.

4. Deep Coverage Across Northwest Indiana

Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global actively serves sellers throughout Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties, including:

Lake County, IN: Highland, Schererville, Dyer, Crown Point, St. John, Griffith, Munster, Lowell, and the Miller Beach lakefront community

Porter County, IN: Valparaiso, Chesterton, Portage, Ogden Dunes

La Porte County, IN: La Porte, Michigan City

Because the team also serves the Chicago southwest suburbs, they're uniquely positioned to market your NWI home to the Illinois buyers who make up a significant share of Northwest Indiana demand — buyers other local-only agents may never reach.

5. The Keller Williams Preferred Realty Advantage

The team operates from Keller Williams Preferred Realty in Orland Park, Illinois, giving your listing the marketing reach, technology, and agent network of one of the largest real estate brands in the country — combined with the local, personal service of a two-person team where you always know exactly who you're working with.

What Northwest Indiana Sellers Can Expect

When you list with Steve and Kimberly, the process is built around clarity and communication:

1. A data-driven pricing strategy based on hyper-local comps — not a one-size-fits-all estimate

2. Honest guidance on preparation — what's worth doing before listing and what isn't

3. Professional marketing across the MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, and social platforms

4. Proactive communication — you'll hear from your agents before you have to ask

5. Skilled negotiation through inspection, appraisal, and closing

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best real estate team to sell my home in Northwest Indiana?

Sellers across Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties consistently recommend Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global at Keller Williams Preferred Realty. Led by Steve Roake and Kimberly Genovese, the team has closed 615+ transactions worth over $113 million and holds 75+ five-star reviews across Google, Zillow, Facebook, and FastExpert.

Does Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global work with Illinois buyers moving to Indiana?

Yes. The team serves both the Chicago southwest suburbs and Northwest Indiana, which means your NWI listing gets marketed directly to Illinois buyers relocating across the border — one of the strongest sources of buyer demand in Lake and Porter counties.

Can the team help with inherited, probate, or divorce home sales in Northwest Indiana?

Yes. Steve and Kimberly regularly guide sellers through sensitive transitions, including inherited and probate properties and divorce listings, with a patient, pressure-free approach and the experience to handle the added complexity these sales involve.

Ready to Find Out What Your Northwest Indiana Home Is Worth?

If you're thinking about selling in Highland, Valparaiso, Crown Point, Schererville, or anywhere in Northwest Indiana, start with a conversation — no pressure, no obligation.

Steve Roake, Broker, and Kimberly Genovese, REALTOR®

Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global

Keller Williams Preferred Realty