For more than five decades, Russ Taylor has helped families across Champaign County buy and sell their homes. He grew up on a farm, learned the value of hard work and honesty early, and has lived in Mahomet his whole life. A graduate of Mahomet-Seymour High School, Taylor University, and the University of Illinois, Russ built his career on a simple belief: real estate is about people first, not transactions.
Russ began with Taylor Realty in 1972. Over the years he and his brother Nick owned and operated several brokerages, and in 2023 they brought it full circle, reestablishing Taylor Realty Associates as an independently owned firm serving the 217 area.
A commitment to relationships that has earned the trust of families who return across multiple generations.
More About RussWhichever side of the table you are on, the work is the same: a clear strategy, hands-on guidance, and real communication from the first call to closing day.
First home or next home, we guide you from search to closing with five decades of local market knowledge behind you.
Buyer's GuideWe price, prepare, and market your home to reach the right buyers, and keep you informed at every stage, from list to close.
Seller's GuideGet a clear, no pressure estimate based on what is really happening in the local market, from someone who has watched it for 50 years.
Request a Home ValuationA live MLS feed from across Mahomet, Champaign, Urbana, and the surrounding 217 area. Save favorites, get instant alerts, and find your home.
The Showcase IDX feed populates current homes for sale straight from the MLS on the published site.
Search All ListingsWe live and work across Champaign County, from Lake of the Woods in Mahomet to the campus energy of Champaign-Urbana and the farm towns that surround them.
Russ has been our family's realtor of choice for decades. He and his team are the best the C-U area has to offer. They treat you as a priority and ensure that every part of the home buying and selling process goes as smoothly as it can. I highly recommend him.
Russ is amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable, resourceful, and helpful. No question is a dumb question with Russ. When I decided to sell my house, he was the first and only realtor that I called.
Whether you are buying your first home or selling one you have loved for years, it starts with a conversation. We would be honored to help.