Andrea Vallejo is the best luxury broker in Chicago…read more I reached out to Gold Coast Realty -- an amazing resource for browsing available and verified properties in the Chicago region in itself -- and Andrea contacted me that day. She demonstrated world-class customer service and professionalism throughout our experience working with Gold Coast Realty, including: 1. Rapid response time to me, along with lightening speed outreach to the landlords of homes in which we were interested. 2. Daily sets of homes according to our preferences, immediately as they appeared on the market, or as they had price reductions. She also provided insight into when we could expect the frequency of available homes to start increasing, based on our move date. 3. Thoughtful consideration of our feedback about likes/dislikes of toured properties to help focus our search. 4. Valuable, Chicago-native-level insight about the pros and cons of neighborhoods in Chicago, with consideration of our preferences. 5. Flexibility as we changed the main neighborhoods we were looking in. 6. Quick, efficient communication and process when it came time to apply and sign our lease. Andrea is the utmost professional, but also very personable and relatable. It is evident that she loves the Chicago region and has a natural talent for helping folks find their dream neighborhood AND home. Thank you for all you've done for us, Andrea! Of course, the most important evidence of her work: we quickly found our dream home and couldn't be happier with our experience finding it. I highly recommend working with Andrea Vallejo and using Gold Coast Realty to help you find your next neighborhood and home!

I've worked with Mark Benjamin to lease multiple apartments in the city since moving here several…read moreyears ago. Mark is very professional, offers guidance and suggestions based on the neighborhoods you're interested in and is not afraid to advise you in a certain direction based on his experience and savvy of the Chicago area. He works quickly and efficiently which is necessary in hot rental areas. I've been very pleased with the service Mark provides and will continue to work with him for all my real estate needs in the future.

My husband and I recently listed our 2 bedroom condo with Debra. We met with several agents prior…read moreto choosing her and got the best feeling from her. She had great opinions about what to do to stage our condo and how to market it. Ultimately, we were under contract exactly 1 week after listing for full price. Unheard of and so much better than anything we could have imagined. She also helped us find our dream house and was there for us every step of the way. The most impressive thing to us was that she pushed the seller for a super fast close so we didn't have to live in temporary housing between the sale of our condo and our purchase!! I would recommend Debra to anyone selling or buying!

Debra Dobbs and Alyssa Alger provided us with the best experience possible. We primarily worked…read morewith Alyssa who was a complete joy. She was professional, creative and hard working. She treated our condo like it was hers, and used everything in her power to help us sell our unit for the best price possible. We felt like we were in very capable hands . These women actually care about their clients. We couldn't be happier with this team and the experience they provided. I would highly recommend them for all your real estate needs in the Chicago area.

Pooja Naik - Weichert Realtors…read more We had the pleasure of working with Pooja recently when we relocated from Chicago to NYC. She was FANTASTIC from start to finish. It was a very chaotic time for us personally, but she took care of the most stress inducing aspect - selling the condo. From officially listing the place to final sale was completed in JUST a week!! She was able to get the price that I hoped for and negotiated the closing in out favor. In terms of customer service, she was always readily available and very pleasant. She went over and beyond to make sure nothing was short of great! I would highly recommend her to anyone who expects a true partner & champion!

Louisa has helped me a couple of times to look for a home and she has made what can sometimes be a…read morestressful transition into a breeze. She responds quickly to any questions I have and really puts in the time and effort to find answers for me. I also love that she gives her honest opinion which has always steered me in the right direction. If you're looking for a realtor for the Chicago area, I would most definitely recommend Louisa!

Terri is amazing! She really knows her stuff and knows the city of Chicago - she helped my husband…read moreand I find our first home within only a month of working together. Terri came to us through a recommendation from a friend, and I plan to recommend her to friends who are looking to buy in Chicago.

Had a bad experience with Terry as the listing agent on my home. She wasn't very attentive to my…read moreneeds and seemed more interested in getting the deal done quickly to get her commission. She made some last second changes to the deal so that she could get it done fast without discussing with me, even though it costed me money, so be wary. During this deal the buyer agent told me some of Terry's practices were unconventional and not standard. Also, things weren't done in a timely manner and any delay with the listing and processing of paperwork was always her "assistant's fault." Overall, clear lack of professionalism.

I moved to Chicago from Toronto in 2014 and Charese David was the selling agent for the condo I…read morebought. I was immediately impressed with Charese's detailed knowledge of the building and she was able to answer any and all questions I had. Because I was moving from Canada, the purchase process was more difficult than originally anticipated. Charese was in constant communication with myself and my agent, and I often found it was easier to go straight to her to ensure she had the latest information. The day I came to get the keys, Charese was at the property in person and gave me a Starbucks gift card to thank me for being so great during the process - I kept thinking that I should have been giving HER a gift for putting up with all of the issues I had! When it came time to sell my condo, there was no question - I wanted Charese to be my buying and selling agent. She has a deep knowledge of the Chicago market, asks tough questions during walkthroughs, is always available to talk (or vent) and truly gets to know her clients and what they are looking for. She is very honest about her thoughts on specific properties and wants to ensure her clients get the very best this city has to offer. I would highly recommend Charese to anyone buying or selling a property in Chicago - she will work tirelessly to make sure you get exactly what you want!

Charese David should be your ONLY choice if you're buying or selling in Roscoe Village. She had my…read moreplace sold in 2 to 3 weeks, at 96.3% of asking price. Charese recommended a terrific real estate attorney, who was integral to keeping the deal together. She worked with my buyers, their lender, and their realtor, to keep everything moving. Charese even recommended, and coordinated, her handyman, her tile guy, and her painter, to make the needed beautifications & repairs. I'm very busy, so this was extremely helpful. I had a couple windows that ended-up needing repair, so Charese worked with the window company, and really knocked my socks off with how affordable those repairs ended-up. She also recommended a local moving company that did an outstanding job. Charese David is a Top Producer for a reason. If you want a real Pro, she's the ONLY person you should ever use.

Gail Spreen was an absolute pleasure to work with. At the start, she gave sound advice as to how to…read moreproperly stage our condo so it looked the best. She told us what furniture to move to storage and what to leave out. She even gave us advice on paint colors that would most appeal to a wide range of buyers. When the unit was on the market, she was wonderful. Printed materials looked great, and she was a real advocate for us in pointing out the favorable features of the unit. It is a tough market right now, and when we got a bit down, she managed to keep our spirits up. When we received offers, her advice as to how to respond and how to counter was exceptional. We are thrilled to have worked with her on the sale.

Gail Spreen is, and has been for years, the best realtor in Chicago. She is known as the "Mayor of…read moreStreeterville," for she knows absolutely everything about the history and the current changes in the area. She is a lovely person to work with, and a true professional: on time, punctual, accurate in her assesssments. She has no equal and hasn't for years. A cut above the rest!

One of the best rental agents you can get. Easy to work with, reliable, and excellent at doing a…read morebackground check.

I feel so lucky to have worked with Laura. It was my first home purchase and she was the perfect…read moreperson to assist. She's incredibly knowledgable and her insights helped me understand the process and make informed decisions. I've worked with realtors before who felt like they weren't listening to my interests and needs and I didn't trust they had my best interest in mind. Laura was completely the opposite. She listened to me, advocated for me, and stood up for me when I needed her to. I trust her completely. She always showed up enthusiastically for me and went above and beyond. Because of her I have my dream condo in Chicago. I recommend her to anyone and will definitely work with her again in the future.

Full disclosure - I do not like real estate brokers...they are usually pushy and annoying. Not…read moreMegan. She is a professional and she's there when you need her. We worked together to find the perfect condo for me and my wife, and her attention to detail was amazing. We are very specific people, and she was able to find our dream home. HIGHLY RECOMMEND using Ashbrook Realty for your next home.

I have LOVED working with Ashbrook Realty. I have yet to find my dream home (or more like I can't…read moreyet afford my dream home) but condo shopping with Megan has been easy fun and refreshingly low pressure. She will find the right home for me at the right time. Of this, I am sure.