With deep expertise in brokerage growth, team building, strategic marketing and international franchising, Rafay Qamar is redefining what’s possible in real estate as one of the Midwest’s most prolific industry leaders. “My approach is rooted in performance, precision and long-term vision,” he explains.
As founder and team lead of the Qamar Group at REAL Broker, Qamar leads a top 1% team across Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. With over $750 million in career sales, over 2,600 closed transactions and nearly 1,000 five-star reviews, the group is on track to close more than $150 million in real estate in 2025. “We run the largest REAL team in the Midwest,” Qamar shares, “and we’re on a clear path to building the first billion-dollar-a-year real estate team in the region by 2028.”
Qamar previously owned two RE/MAX offices, co-founded Fortress Title (now surpassing $1 million in revenue) and secured RE/MAX’s master franchise rights in Pakistan, launching over 20 offices and introducing global standards to an unregulated market.
Beyond production, Qamar is a fierce advocate for industry progress and leadership. As the incoming president of the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors (NSBAR), he plans to introduce innovative tools, services and state-level collaboration. He also serves as strategic director for the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors and sits on the advisory board for CoStar/Homes.com.
Qamar’s accolades include Gold and Platinum awards from the Chicago Association of Realtors and top 1% recognition from The Wall Street Journal. He was named NSBAR’s Podcaster of the Year in 2024 and was voted Best-Dressed Principal Broker in 2020 and 2023.
“Now we’re launching mortgage, insurance and property management verticals,” Qamar says. “The goal is simple — make Qamar Group a one-stop shop for agents, clients and partners and create the most complete real estate ecosystem in the industry.”
