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“Brittany was so confident and optimistic from day one and made herself available any time of day, with very prompt communication on any request or update! She came prepared before even meeting me, educated on comparisons and providing examples from the start! She even had a strategy, and always thought in the markets shoes, determining when is the best day, or even time of day to update or post my listing! She had my back the whole time, and gave her honest opinion and advice for counter offers, and asking price, while also respecting my decision the whole time! I am thankful she helped me sell my townhome, in under 40 days on the market! 👏👏”

Brittany Simon

Compass

“I would recommend Andrew and his team to anyone that's both looking to buy or sell. The team is very knowledgable, patient and will take as much time as you need to answer all your questions.”

McCatty Real Estate

Century 21 Circle

“This is the third home purchase in Naperville where Rose Riordan has served as my realtor. She is excellent! Rose is knowledgeable, displays excellent expertise and communicates every step of the way. I recommend her to my friends! Thanks for your help Rose!”

Rose Riordan

Century 21 Affiliated

“Kim was a pleasure to work with. Great experience with Kim all the way around.”

Kim Wirtz

Wirtz Real Estate Group, Inc.

“For a first time homebuyer it feel important to have someone in your corner who knows the area and the business. Victoria and team are those people you want. She was patient, understanding, and transparent during the process. If I ever sell or buy a new home, I'll be contacting her again.”

Victoria Holmes

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

“Kathi did an outstanding job in assisting us with the sale of our family home. Her attention to every aspect of the process put us at great ease. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy a property. She's your go to gal!”

Kathi Boswell

Village Realty

“Over a Decade of Trust, Loyalty, and Exceptional Service — 5 Stars! When I moved to Chicago over 10 years ago, Blake Galler was the broker who helped me find my very first apartment. Little did I know that would be the beginning of not only a long-standing professional relationship, but also a genuine friendship. A few years later, Blake helped me purchase my first home, which also happened to be his very first sale in Chicago! It's been incredible to watch his career and business grow over the years, and I'm proud to have been a small part of that journey. More than a decade later, Blake continues to be someone I trust wholeheartedly. I've referred countless friends, colleagues, and personal connections to him because I know they'll receive the same exceptional service, honesty, and dedication that I've experienced firsthand. What truly sets Blake apart is that he doesn't just treat you like another transaction. He builds relationships. He's incredibly responsive, follows through on his promises, knows his market, and genuinely cares about the people he represents. Whether you're renting your first apartment, buying your first home, or navigating your next real estate move, Blake brings the same level of commitment and personal attention every single time. In an industry where relationships can sometimes feel transactional, Blake is the real deal. He's earned my trust, my loyalty, and, most importantly, my friendship. Over 10 years later, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a broker who truly delivers. Five stars aren't enough!”

Blake Galler

Baird & Warner - Evanston

“We weren’t sure how to compare the offers on our house beyond the price. Ryan walked us through the financing, contingencies, and closing dates so we understood the differences. He was patient with our questions and kept us updated as we moved toward closing. We appreciated being able to reach him when something came up.”

Ryan Saoudi

Ryan Saoudi Realtor / Schaumburg / Chicagoland / Exp Realty

“I had a great experience working with Yazen! He was professional, helpful, and responsive throughout the entire process. He made everything easy to understand, answered all my questions, and made sure everything went smoothly. I truly appreciated his patience, honesty, and dedication. I would definitely recommend Yazen to anyone looking for a reliable real estate professional. Thank you for helping us find a home !”

Tim Sherry Team

Crosstown Realtors

“We had an amazing experience working with Rizwan to purchase our first home. From our very first meeting at a coffee shop—where he took the time to understand our priorities and clearly explain the entire process—he was the perfect guide for us. We found Rizwan to be highly competent, reliable, and a deeply skilled negotiator. Most importantly (and indeed this is quite rare in our world), we always felt he had our best interests at heart and never rushed us into a decision. When the perfect house came along, he acted quickly to secure it with the right offer. We highly recommend him! P.S. He's also very fun to work with!”

Rizwan Bokhari

Chicagoland Brokers Inc.

“Ed and his team were true professionals. He made home buying very easy. His knowledge of the area and house construction took some fear out of the homebuying process. We will use and recommend Ed and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a house. Thank you for making our homebuying less stressful Ed and Jenn.”

The Pluchar Group

1 Percent Lists Real Estate Solutions

“Holly was everything and more I could ask for when I needed someone to help me with the sale of my home. After moving across country, holly orchestrated everything; from pictures to showings, to letting junk removal in, to double checking things for me. She was always a phone call away and incredibly responsive to any inquiries I had (there were a lot). Being states away now from my property, Holly made me feel at ease. And with settling into a new place and a new job, suddenly the sale of my house was on the back of my mind because I knew Holly could take care of everything. Listed with gorgeous pictures right away, four offers in less than a week and a half, and a final offer that was above asking, she did everything I needed and more. Couldn’t recommend a better realtor for your needs.”

Holly Connors

@properties

“I worked with Eric for the better course of a year to land my first property, and Eric demonstrated extreme patience, flexibility, excellent communication, and great professionalism throughout the whole process. Eric is extremely knowledgeable in his expertise and makes the buyer feel comfortable and confident in their decisions. Eric is extremely approachable and supportive, and I would recommend anyone in the buying market to reach out to Eric with any questions, tours, or any housing-related items.”

The Star Home Team

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Real Estate Star Homes

“In today’s world, when reviewing a product and/or business, Artificial Intelligence tends to be used to get it done in a fast and efficient manner. That would be an absolute disservice to Miriam’s work product and personality. She is genuine. She is responsive. She is intelligent. She is kind. My favorite aspect of Miriam’s work is her past experience working at a property management company. She understands how a building is run, the importance of the building’s budget, and other minor details you would never even think of. She is simply the best, and you should definitely give her the opportunity to help you find your new home!”

Matt Laricy

Americorp Ltd

“I highly recommend working with Cesar. One of the things I liked best about working with him was that he really seemed to have my best interests at heart. This man will be pulling out his phone light checking basement corners for any signs of mold or water and checking above every stove to see if there’s a proper vent or not. He noticed many things on walk throughs that my parents and I may have just breezed right past and he makes sure to point out the things he notices, good or bad. They say never trust a sales person but idk, I think Cesar’s just in it for the love of the game at this point. I dragged this man to a LOT of houses and he never once rushed me. He was very insistent that we need to find the right fit for me and that I not go past the amount of money I was comfortable with. This was my first time buying a home so I had about 80,000 questions and he was always happy to talk through any questions or concerns. He’s a fun guy to work with as well. In these trying times you need a sense of humor or the home buying process will be miserable. All in all I would definitely recommend working with him.”

Airel Hermosillo

SMART HOME REALTY

“My realtor nick and his team were phenomenal. It was my first time buying a home and they answered all my questions and helped me every step of the way. Made the whole process very easy. You definitely want them in your corner when purchasing a home.”

Matt Kombrink

One Source Realty

“With Diana’s marketing expertise and beautiful professional photos of our house, our house got $100k overasking within the first 24hrs of our listing going live. She did an amazing job protecting our interest and shielding us from random inquiries. We had more than 14 showings in 48 hrs, multiple offers, and several bids.”

Diana Matichyn

Coldwell Banker Realty

“We couldn’t have asked for a better agent than Christin Kaufman to help us sell our home. Our transaction turned out to be far more challenging than we ever expected. We were dealing with an extremely demanding buyer and what seemed like an endless stream of questions, concerns, and new requests.  Through all of it, Christin was fantastic. She stayed calm, kept us focused on the end goal, helped us separate the important issues from the noise, and guided us through every new twist without letting the process get off track. She was always responsive, patient, and willing to talk through our options. Anyone can look like a great real estate agent when a transaction goes perfectly. You really learn the value of your agent when things get difficult. Christin proved her value to us over and over again and ultimately helped us get across the finish line. We are incredibly grateful for everything she did for us and would recommend Christin without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”

Jamie Hering

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Star Homes

“I have worked with Barb for years and she was so patient and understanding to my situation and was amazing with communication.”

Barb Gall

RE/MAX Remax Ultimate Professionals

“Renee is an incredibly knowledgeable agent that has a lot of experience, cares about her clients, and is trustworthy !! She knows the ins and outs of current real estate markets and how to strategically price a property so that it will sell in a timely manner but with the highest yield!! She has sold two of our properties over the last eight years (one in Illinois and one in Wisconsin) and we received more than we expected on each of the sales!! We cannot recommend her highly enough! Thank you so much, Renee!!”

Renee OBrien Group

Keller Williams North Shore West