Sohum Realty · Licensed Illinois Brokerage
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026 · Effective: March 2026 · Chicagoland, Illinois
Sohum Realty is a licensed real estate brokerage serving the Chicagoland area and surrounding Illinois communities. We specialize in helping South Asian and multicultural families buy, sell, and invest in residential properties — communicating fluently in Hindi, Telugu, Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali, and Spanish.
We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of every client and website visitor. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in connection with our real estate services and website sohumrealty.com. By using our site or engaging our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
Company
Sohum Realty
Chicagoland’s #1 Desi Real Estate Brokerage
License
Licensed Illinois Brokerage
Regulated by Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Service Area
Greater Chicagoland, Illinois
Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane and surrounding counties
Contact
+1 (847) 238-2077
info@sohumrealty.com
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you register on our site, request a property showing, submit a contact form, or engage our agents, we may collect:
- ◆Full name, email address, phone number and residential address
- ◆Property preferences such as location, price range, number of bedrooms and desired neighborhoods in Chicagoland
- ◆Financial pre-qualification details necessary to facilitate property transactions in Illinois
- ◆Language preference so our agents can assist you in your native language
- ◆Messages, inquiries and feedback you send to our team via email, phone or website forms
Information Collected Automatically
When you browse sohumrealty.com, we automatically collect technical data including:
- ◆IP address, browser type, device type and operating system
- ◆Property listing pages viewed, saved searches and favorited properties
- ◆Time spent on pages, referring websites and click patterns
- ◆Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 05)
How We Use Your Information
Sohum Realty uses your information exclusively to deliver exceptional real estate services and improve your experience. Specifically we use it to:
🏠 Property Matching
Connect you with homes, condos and investment properties across Chicagoland that match your budget, lifestyle and neighborhood preferences
📬 MLS Listing Services
List your property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and major real estate portals such as Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin
📞 Agent Communication
Allow our multilingual agents to contact you in your preferred language to schedule showings, discuss offers and guide transactions
📈 Market Updates
Send you Illinois housing market reports, new listing alerts and neighborhood price trends relevant to your search area
⚖ Legal & Compliance
Fulfill our obligations under Illinois real estate law, IDFPR licensing regulations and applicable federal fair housing laws
🔒 Account Security
Authenticate your account, protect against fraudulent activity and secure your saved searches and favorite properties
Sharing Your Information
🚫 Sohum Realty does not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We share your information only in the following limited and necessary circumstances:
- MLSMultiple Listing Service (MLS)
Your property details are submitted to Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), the MLS serving Chicagoland, to expose your listing to thousands of licensed agents across Illinois - AGENTSCooperating Agents & Brokers
Other licensed Illinois real estate professionals may receive your contact information to facilitate showings, offers or buyer representation as part of a transaction - VENDORSTrusted Service Providers
Technology partners (website hosting, CRM, email delivery, analytics) who are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we direct - LEGALLegal & Regulatory Requirements
When required to comply with Illinois state law, federal law, IDFPR regulations, court orders or to protect the rights and safety of our clients and staff - LENDERSMortgage & Title Partners
With your explicit consent, we may refer your information to trusted Illinois mortgage lenders, title companies or home inspectors to assist in completing your transaction
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to remember your property search preferences, keep you logged in and understand how visitors use our site. You can manage cookie settings in your browser at any time.
Your Rights Under Illinois Law
As an Illinois resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information under the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and applicable federal law:
- ✓Right to Know — Request what personal data we hold about you, where it came from and how it is used
- ✓Right to Correct — Request correction of any inaccurate or outdated personal information in our records
- ✓Right to Delete — Request deletion of your personal data. Note that we may retain certain information as required by Illinois real estate record-keeping regulations
- ✓Right to Opt-Out of Marketing — Unsubscribe from property alerts, newsletters and promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send
- ✓Fair Housing Rights — Sohum Realty fully complies with the Federal Fair Housing Act and Illinois Human Rights Act. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or familial status
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@sohumrealty.com or call +1 (847) 238-2077. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security & Retention
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure or misuse:
- 🔒SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through sohumrealty.com
- 🔒Secure, access-controlled servers hosted within the United States
- 🔒Password-protected client portals with encrypted credential storage
- 🔒Regular security reviews and software updates
- 🔒Staff training on data privacy and Illinois PIPA compliance
Data Retention: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with Illinois real estate record-keeping requirements (typically 5 years per IDFPR regulations). Transaction-related records may be retained longer as required by law. You may request deletion of non-legally required data at any time.
Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to or integrations with third-party services. Sohum Realty is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external platforms:
- ◆Zillow, Realtor.com & Redfin — Property listings may be syndicated to these platforms, each governed by their own privacy policies
- ◆Google Maps — Used for neighborhood and property location features on our website
- ◆Social Media Platforms — Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn integrations for sharing properties and contacting our team
- ◆Mortgage Calculator Tools — Third-party widgets to help estimate monthly payments. No financial data is stored by Sohum Realty through these tools
Children’s Privacy
Our real estate services and website are intended for adults aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through our website, please contact us immediately at info@sohumrealty.com and we will promptly delete that information from our records.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, legal requirements or Illinois regulations. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of sohumrealty.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
We Speak Your Language
Questions About This Policy?
Our multilingual team is available in Hindi, Telugu, Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali and Spanish.
Sohum Realty · Licensed Illinois Brokerage · Chicagoland, IL