We were in need of a survey for closing the sale of our home. The Murry & Moody team were terrific…read moreto work with. They scheduled our survey on a short notice. Even with an expedite fee the cost was reasonable. Barbara and her team were thorough and detailed. Noelle was able to answer all our questions promptly and accurately.

Murry and Moody provided a quote within hours while I waited nearly 2 weeks for another surveyor -…read moreafter calling to see what the hold up was. M&M gave me a better price and kept me informed on when our surveyors would be out and within two days I had copies of the plat, a PDF sent and a CAD file for the architect.

Subject: Thank you to Bob DeFrank of Tusk Realty…read more Thank you Bob for your experience and talent in helping Danielle and I sell our home in Lake in the Hills. Your patience and guidance helped steer our way through the challenges we faced in the journey. You stayed solid as a rock when Danielle and I had worries and doubts. You were always a source of inspiration and your many years of real estate experience helped stay the course. We are so very happy with your work and market wisdom and will recommend you and Tusk Realty to others. I am always available as a reference to add to your list. Thank you very much, Ken and Daniele Hall

From the owner: Tusk Property Services Real Estate division is managed by Robert DeFrank, managing broker for over…read more3 decades. Robert works exceptionally well with providing quality services for all customers, and it's proven by his many certifications and specialities. Robert has his SRES (Certified Senior Specialist), CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations) and is a member of CAMICB (Community Association Managers International Certification Board.) If you need help finding your next home, Tusk is the place.

WORST ASSOCIATION EVER! If you are looking for a place to live DO NOT consider Countryside…read moreCondominiums!!!!!! The buildings are OLD and DIRTY and the association does nothing to fix that! They will however take your money with every chance they get! They sent me a bill for $100 dollars because I had flowers rested on my balcony they told me I could request a "hearing" if I wanted to... EXCUSE ME BUT WHO HAS AUTHORITY about whether I should get charged $100 dollars... my next door neighbor who's on the council!?? SAVE YOUR MONEY AND MOVE SOMEWHERE WHERE YOU WILL BE RESPECTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PS LAST NIGHT A SAW A COCKROACH IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM!

This is now Woods of Countryside and it has the absolute worse association I ever worked with…read more They charge a $50 key fee for roof access (where air conditioning units are located) and don't have access to the roofs on Saturdays! There is an older lady that works there that is very mean and rude on the phone. I would never rent a condo here again nor would I ever consider buying one!

Ryan Gable from Starting Point Realty was our agent when we were shopping for a house. We're first…read moretime home buyers, and even though we did as much self-learning education we could, he taught us there was always more and more to learn during the home buying process. Even though we had a hard time deciding between single family homes (Detached) and town homes/Condos (Attached), Ryan was always patient with us. He was with us every step of the way with great insights on affordability, explaining how home offers work, even when we decided to switch our search locations! No matter the twists and turns we presented (I'm sorry Ryan!!), Ryan stood by our side the entire process. In fact, he was a mentor for us, who went to essentially EVERY single house we wanted to see, who gave valuable opinions and insights on every home and even the area where the home was located. He checked in with us and made sure we actually loved the house instead of pushing us towards a home to make a quick sale. Ryan is the kind of real estate agent you would want; patient, will educate you during the whole process, and will ensure you're taken care of during the whole process!

Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic. He was able to deftly guide us…read morethrough the process of selling our home and the absurdities of the current market to a safe landing. Ryan was down to earth and walked us through each step, always respectful of our situation and perspective while providing honest and insightful counsel. Ryan worked with us even before any formal agreement, advising on remodeling and market value. We had to sell our condo due to unemployment, it was an emotionally difficult process but Ryan and his team were always supportive and compassionate. Ryan went above and beyond in terms of availability and providing hands on help. This process could have been an absolute nightmare with a lesser realtor, but we always felt safe guided by Ryan's expertise.

Judy and Steven are a dynamic duo! We were in a crunch to sell our house quickly and during the…read moreholidays, when very few people are looking. But with their excellent staging, fast marketing, and open houses, we sold in just 2 weeks (between Thanksgiving and Xmas!) and were able to secure our dream home in CA. Their complementary talents make them a strong combo to represent your buying or selling needs, and their friendly professionalism make them a pleasure to work with!

Judy Greenberg is an exceptional broker. She and her team work from the highest level of…read moreprofessionalism, knowledge and efficiency. From start to finish Judy and Steve made the sale of our home of the last 22years seamless. The pictures were beautiful and the home was marketed extremely well. Her team did an excellent job highlighting many exciting aspects of our home and community at the open house and personal showings which led to a sale within a week. I highly recommend Judy Greenberg and her team!

June 17, 2025 Re: Review of RowCal Community Manager, Rachel…read moreQuiroz, Arlington Heights, Illinois It is with great pleasure that I am writing this letter of recommendation for Rachel Quiroz, who serves as the Community Manager of Vista Del Lago, Park Ridge, Illinois. Rachel has worked for Vista Del Lago for many years. Our relationship began when Rosen Management was our management company, and Rachel has guided us through the successful transition with RowCal. As the Vista Del Lago secretary and current interim Treasurer, I have had the privilege of working closely with Rachel for several years and can certify her immeasurable worth as an exemplary community manager. Rachel has displayed incredible competence in her role, along with an unshakeable sense of diligence and responsibility. Although our building is a moderate size, it is an older building and requires frequent and sometimes long-term maintenance projects (we currently have multiple vendors on site). Additionally, we just completed a four-year structural renovation project (with multiple contractors), and her organizational skills during the process were invaluable. One of Rachel's core strengths is her strong communication skills. Whether managing owner relationships or communicating with vendors, she displays professionalism along with a pleasant personality that enhances those relationships. Rachel is a tremendous asset to RowCal, and her commitment to doing an exemplary job has been instrumental to the success of our building. Best regards, Dr. Valerie Gruss Vista Del Lago Board Secretary and Interim Treasurer

This management team is terrible. They took over our complex a few months ago and have taken us…read moreright into the gutter. Zero communication, even after multiple follow ups. The new property manager Kathryn Coconato had our 1st meeting on Zoom, rather than in person meetings as Villa Mgt used to do. She was hostile, angry, and offered excuses for the RowCal care team lack of response. This company is the absolute worst.

From the first interaction with Martin, he was professional, reassuring, and so incredibly helpful…read more I was on a tight budget for a big purchase, but Martin's focus was always on getting me the home I've been striving for. Being a first-time homebuyer is a nerve-wracking and overwhelming process especially with the current housing market. He was incredibly patient and supportive, always quick to get appointments scheduled and there to check-in when I had to pull out of offers as repairs discovered during inspection periods were beyond my financial scope. He's got a wealth of knowledge as well, helping to suggest other companies for inspections and repairs and financing. He was the best possible person to have worked with as a first-time home buyer. I cannot recommend highly enough!

It is really very difficult to come up with enough adjectives to describe Martin. He recently sold…read moreour house and I can't think of anyone I would rather have given that job to then him. You might ask why...... Martin is one of a kind - he is always available to speak with you, answer your questions, encourage you and make suggestions. He is very positive and knowledgeable and definitely flexible. He is anything but pushy when it comes to listening to you or finding out exactly what you have in mind with the sale of your house, however he will give you recommendations based on his experience and let you decide how you choose to proceed. He is always coming up with new ideas how to market the homes he is selling and is more than willing to have Open Houses or other events to promote your property. He is honest to a fault and certainly has the utmost integrity. Thank you is such a small phrase, but in this case it carries a lot of weight because his abilities, attitudes, efforts, and sincerity are unmatched in the real estate world! He serves the entire northern Illinois area and even if you need suggestions or recommendations on someone in a different area, he is more than willing to research for you and find out who is the best person to assist you. It is rare that you find an individual who always goes above and beyond to help you... Martin is just that! He is calm and patient and provides excellence in customer service. His listening skills are great and his suggestions are spot on. When I look at his reviews it seems all I ever notice are reviews very similar to mine. In this day and age of people who are less than honest, never seem to have time to help, or are sometimes unkind or unknowledgeable...... I can assure you, Martin is the opposite of that!!! You will be very glad that you did!!!

Apartment Solutions are the real deal. my wife and I were looking for a place to rent and was…read morehaving trouble due to our credit. I gave Mike a call and had a place in a week. Mike is very professional and knows the business. thank you Mike a Apartment Solution much appreciated.

My boyfriend and I have been working with Mike and he is wonderful! Knowledgeable and helpful and…read morea true professional with his clients best interest at heart. Juliane and Joseph

Mark Miles was superfantastic! We were on and off searching for properties, and he never pressured…read moreus, and always ensured that every decision we made was informed and the best for us. When we finally went ahead and found the right place, it was all smooth sailing. Would recommend him a million times over, and more.

Mark Miles recently helped us purchase a home long distance due to a work relocation. He was…read morereferred to us through a friend who he has assisted multiple times. Mark was extremely knowledgeable about all of the Chicago burbs we searched. He spent many hours with us looking at so many houses! He has also assisted us with finding resources such as plumbers, electricians, foundation experts etc. Relocating has been one stress after another and Mark has helped out every step of the way. We cannot say enough nice things about Mark...he is wonderful and we highly recommend him.