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Rafael Villagomez is the founder and Managing Broker of Epic Real Estate Group, a Latino owned real estate brokerage based in Elgin, Illinois and serving home buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Elgin, South Elgin, Carpentersville, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Bartlett, West Dundee, East Dundee, St. Charles, and Geneva.

With more than 20 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate, Rafael has built a reputation as a trusted, patient, and results driven professional who guides clients through every stage of the real estate process. Whether helping a first time homebuyer purchase their first property, assisting a homeowner preparing to sell, or advising investors exploring opportunities in the Fox Valley market, Rafael focuses on delivering clear guidance, strong negotiation, and measurable results.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Rafael is deeply committed to helping families achieve homeownership and build long term financial stability through real estate. Many clients across the Chicagoland suburbs rely on his bilingual communication, local market knowledge, and hands on support when navigating important real estate decisions.

Beyond his work in real estate, Rafael is one of the most active community leaders in Elgin. He serves as President of the Elgin Hispanic Network, Vice Chair of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, and a Deacon at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rafael also serves on the boards of the Gail Borden Public Library District, The Salvation Army, and Centro de Información, organizations dedicated to strengthening the Elgin community.

Rafael is also the host of “Ponte las Pilas,” a podcast focused on conversations and issues impacting the Hispanic community in the Elgin area.

Through Epic Real Estate Group, Rafael combines deep local expertise with modern real estate marketing strategies that help sellers gain maximum exposure and help buyers discover the right opportunities in today’s market. His approach is simple: treat every client with honesty, patience, and the same level of dedication he would expect when making an important investment himself.

When you work with Rafael Villagomez, you are not simply working with a real estate broker. You are working with a local expert, a community leader, and someone fully invested in helping families succeed in the communities he proudly serves.