A Better Chicagoland Real Estate Experience, From Lift-off to Landing

Real Estate Brokerage Serving Chicago and the Chicagoland Suburbs

Paper Plane Realty is a modern, boutique real estate brokerage built on one simple idea: the journey to your next home should feel effortless, guided, and personal. While many brokerages focus on volume, we focus on people — delivering a level of attention, strategy, and care that big-box real estate companies simply can’t match.

We help buyers and sellers across Chicagoland move with confidence by combining deep neighborhood expertise, smart data-driven insights, and a tailored experience designed around your goals — not our agenda. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, upsizing to fit your future, or selling to capture maximum value, our team acts as your partner from day one through closing.

What makes Paper Plane Realty different is our unique service philosophy:

Clarity over confusion — We break down every step of the process so you always know what’s next.
Strategy over guesswork — You get expert pricing, marketing, and negotiation that protects your time and your money.
Experience over pressure — You’ll never feel rushed, just supported.
Relationships over transactions — Our clients stay with us long after the move because they trust how we work.

At Paper Plane Realty, we believe a great real estate experience should feel seamless and thoughtfully guided — like a smooth flight from start to finish. This is where your journey takes off.

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Our Services

Selling

At Paper Plane Realty, we elevate every listing with professional marketing that stands out. Each home is showcased with high-quality photography, immersive 3D virtual tours, detailed floor plans, and expert staging guidance — all designed to capture buyers’ attention and deliver the best possible results.

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Buying

At Paper Plane Realty, we use top technology and over a decade of experience to give our buyers a true advantage. From exclusive listing access to expert market insight and negotiation, we make the buying process seamless, strategic, and focused on finding the perfect home for you.

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Investing

At Paper Plane Realty, we help investors identify smart opportunities across the Chicagoland market. With expert market analysis, local insight, and proven negotiation skills, we guide you through every step — from finding high-potential properties to maximizing long-term returns.

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A Better Real Estate Experience, From Lift-off to Landing

Trevor is the absolute best! He is friendly, knowledgeable and a great negotiator. He helped me recognize issues with properties I never would have noticed. He’s responsive, prompt, and a great communicator. Highly recommend Trevor, he was a wonderful support in navigating a tough housing market.

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Trevor Hughes

Founder | Managing Broker

Trevor Hughes is the founder of Paper Plane Realty and a trusted advisor in Chicagoland residential real estate. Known for his strategic approach and clear communication, Trevor guides clients through every step of the buying and selling process with confidence and care. From the first conversation to a smooth closing, his focus is simple: thoughtful guidance, smart decisions, and successful landings.

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