Brian Pistorius

Licensed Real Estate Broker

License # 475110198

Meet Brian & Molly

Co-founders Brian Pistorius and Molly Blanke lead The Heritage Group at Compass, a Chicago-based real estate team dedicated to integrity, hard work, and client-focused service. Operating from Compass’s Lincoln Park office and proudly rooted in Logan Square, Brian and Molly bring together decades of experience, local expertise, and a shared passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals.

With over twenty years in the industry, Brian Pistorius offers unmatched market insight and a deep understanding of Chicago’s ever-evolving neighborhoods. His strategic approach and commitment to excellence have made him a trusted advisor to buyers, sellers, and investors alike.

Molly Blanke complements that experience with a modern perspective—combining creativity, thoughtful marketing, and an eye for design to provide an elevated client experience. Her fresh energy and detail-oriented approach ensure every transaction is seamless from start to finish.

Together, Brian and Molly have built The Heritage Group on a foundation of trust, transparency, and genuine relationships. Their collaborative dynamic and commitment to personalized service have established them as one of Chicago’s most respected real estate partnerships—helping clients not just find a home, but a place to belong.

TESTIMONIALS

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"Brian was extremely patient and took the time to answer all of our questions in a prompt, truthful, and professional manner. Considering we had such a great experience with Brian through the purchase of our first home, we hired him again to sell our home and to search for a new home in the suburbs. With the sale of our home Brian again applied his knowledge of the market to recommend an appropriate listing price, which attracted multiple bids and allowed us to go under contract in less than 2 weeks. Brian guided us through every aspect of the sale process which made a generally stressful time much less stressful allowing my wife and I to focus on our lives."

Max Kling

"I could not have been happier with the professional service I received from Brian throughout the sale of my rental property. From the onset, Brian offered both suggestions and solutions as to how to best go about the process and ensure a quick sale, which was important to me. He was very open to my thoughts, but also had the market knowledge to explain a few ways we could a deal done in an efficient manner. He also stayed on top of all matters throughout the sale, including making sure I had all documents and requests in order, as I would have had no idea how to do so myself. I would be happy to recommend Brian's expertise to anyone looking to engage with a broker regarding their purchase or sale."

Timothy Cody

"Brian showed us places for two years. Throughout that time we never felt pressured by Brian to purchase a home. On the contrary, there were places he talked us out of attempting to buy! In the end we got our dream house. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!"

Home Buyer & Seller

"I feel fortunate to have been able to work with Brian. Brian took good care of us all along the journey. We passively looked for a long time and never felt pressured or hurried for him just to make a sale. Further, he was quick to point out whether he thought the price, or other features, were outside of his expectations. However, he balanced it well with knowing that the choice ultimately was ours, allowing us to act independently, but with his support and assistance."

Jon Malacarne

"Brian will be our guy on every real estate transaction moving forward. Great experience all around and could not have asked for a better guide through the process. As a first time buyer, his insight and knowledge saved us from making costly mistakes, and settling on a property we were not 100% set on. Now we invite him to all of our family gatherings and BBQ's, too."

Home Buyer & Seller

"Brian is a knowledgeable, trustworthy and accessible agent. We could not have had a better home buying experience. Brian made himself available to us at all hours of the day from the beginning of our search through closing. Truly a fantastic agent and person!"

Home Buyer

"Brian did an excellent job helping us understand the market, pricing our house, preparing our house and closing the deal. Our overall experience with Brian was great and would recommend him."

Valerie Reich

"Brian Pistorius was an absolute pleasure to work with. My wife and I live in Los Angeles and had engaged Brian and his team to try and sell our condo in Chicago. There was potentially an option to try and sell our condo prior to making any renovations, which would save us a lot of headache, time, and money. Brian understood this and put together a marketing and sales strategy which led to him securing offers immediately after its initial showings. We ended up selling the condo at our asking price in a week. Brian and his team made this a seamless process and we didn't have to lift a finger. I would definitely work with Brian Pistorius again and would highly recommend him to anyone."

Carl Monje

"We sold my previous condo in Des Plaines knowing that Arlington Heights was my next stop, so Brian recommended a few buildings he knew of. After we saw them, I knew there was only one building I wanted. However, there were a only a couple units listed on the MLS and I could not see myself in either place. Brian sent flyers to all homeowners and his response rate was extremely high! Instead of looking at the same 1-2 units that every site represented, we now had 3 (unlisted) units to choose from. Once we determined the best unit for my needs and budget, Brian negotiated an even better price. I love my new home and I'm forever grateful for Brian's efforts to make this happen."

Kevin Tardi