Carissa Giancarlo

Carissa Giancarlo is a highly respected Chicago-based real estate agent, known for her commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience with clarity, care, and expertise. Over the past decade, she has built a highly successful career, earning recognition among the top 0.01% of brokers in Chicago and its suburbs. Carissa is a valued member of the Kate Waddell Group, one of Compass’ top-producing teams with over $800M in career sales.

Her love for Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods, combined with her desire to help others, fuels her passion for guiding buyers and sellers through one of the most important decisions of their lives. Drawing on her background in elementary education, Carissa brings a nurturing, patient approach that her referral-based clients deeply value. She thrives on building lasting relationships, taking pride in her clients’ trust, and ensuring they feel supported and advocated for at every step.

Carissa graduated from the University of Michigan and is a proud mother of two daughters. She lives in Lincoln Park, where she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, trying new restaurants, and exploring the city on foot (and stroller!). With a modern mindset and a genuine passion for her work, Carissa delivers results with heart and truly loves helping her clients achieve their real estate goals.