An acquaintance of mine was selling their house, and Carolyn took the initiative and jacked up the…read moresquare footage in the listing to make the house look more valuable than it really was, and got a contract in no time! Awesome!

My realtor connected with Carolyn Schartz, Baird & Warner to schedule a time for me to see a home…read moreCarolyn had listed in libertyville. On Sunday, my realtor asked if the sellers were accepting offers and when...Carolyn never confirmed that they were accepting offers or that she was going to present offers to them. We were schedule to see the house Monday morning; however, Carolyn presented offers to the buyers Sunday evening. When my realtor said to Carolyn that she should have told us she was accepting offers, Carolyn told my realtor she didn't have to tell her anything. First of all it's a courtesy to let the buyers realtor know that. Second of all..This is a disservice to the buyers. If we had liked the home we were prepared to offer well over asking price and we have the funds to pay over appraisal. It's sad she did her sellers wrong..I would never use this realtor if I were you. And buyers for this home...I'm sorry you got screwed over.

Matt Messel and his team of professionals successfully sold two penthouse units in Palatine for me…read more Each property presented unique challenges, as they were standout residences within an otherwise average building. Throughout the process, Matt skillfully navigated numerous obstacles, including multiple instances where contracts fell through at the last minute. Thanks to his business acumen, persistence, and in-depth market knowledge, both units ultimately sold at satisfactory prices. I would not hesitate to work with the Blackshaw Messel Group again for any future real estate needs.

My husband passed away and I had to sell our waterfront property on the Chain of Lakes because it…read morewas too much of an upkeep for me. I chose All waterfront Realty because when we bought the property that was the real estate agency that handled the sale and I felt they would be familiar with the property. After we got a buyer, they referred me to an attorney to handle the sale. Between All Waterfront , the attorney they referred me to and the buyers Chicago attorney, they changed the terms of the contract without ever asking for my approval. I also want to mention I didn't care for the attorney that they referred me to either. After that, they gave me a list of people and companies to call for testing at the house. I also called people and companies that I looked up. I came to realize that I could get some of the testing done cheaper with companies that I looked up. I chose one or two companies of my choice and I paid them directly. It was an eye-opener for me because at that point I realized the kickbacks were going on between the real estate and everybody they referred me to. They also had someone of their choice come out to do a Radon Inspection in the basement. When it came down to emptying the garage and the house with everything that didn't sell at the estate sale All Front Realty wanted me to sign a document that I would use their workers, who would keep certain items in the garage for themselves. My husband was a Tradesman and he had tools and supplies for almost every trade. They wanted to charge me $200.00 an hour for this job and they wouldn't give me a time frame as to how many hours it would take to remove everything. When Jeff came back to pick up the contract, I was on my driveway and several of my neighbors were on theirs. When I told Jeff and his wife Robin that I wasn't going to sign the contract because it was too vague and I got somebody else. Both of them started screaming and yelling at me. After they left, my neighbors approached me and told me they were appalled at how they were speaking to me and that it was none of their business who I hired. When Jeff came back to my house for a Final Inspection, he called the the guy I hired on the side and asked him how much I was paying him, he also asked him for his business card and wanted to hire him. My advice would be if you're selling your house try to do as much as you can on your own with friends and family. Sad to say, but the majority of companies and people that are out there try to take advantage of you if they can.

I bought my first house from Jeff. This place is great for finding the perfect lakehouse. He was…read moregreat to talk to, more than helpful, very patient since my bank was dragging their feet, and worked around my schedule. When it comes time to move, my first phone call will be to Jeff at All Waterfront. Thank you!

I was downsizing after my husband passed away. Moving into a smaller home that still had a roomy…read morefeeling and was reasonably priced seemed overwhelming. We looked at MANY homes before I found what I was looking for. My realtor was patient and encouraging. She was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout our search and purchase. I love my new home.

We purchased a home that Joyce and her partner had renovated and flipped. Although we are happy in…read morethe home now, our experience during the purchasing process was horrific. As first-time homebuyers, we relied on Joyce and her team to be honest about the condition of the property and the repairs we requested. We were told that the requested work had been completed and were provided receipts as proof. We later discovered that the work had not been completed as represented and that the receipts provided to us were fake. The home was also supposed to be professionally cleaned before closing because it was filthy from the construction. During our final walkthrough, we documented that the cleaning had not been done and brought the photos and receipts with us to closing. When we raised these concerns with our lawyer present, Joyce proceeded to scream at us. Even her own lawyer acknowledged that it was obvious the home had not been cleaned. We were then promised that someone would return in the spring to clean the gutters, but that never happened. After living in the home for approximately one month, we also discovered serious basement water issues that had not been disclosed to us. Based on what we found, it was difficult to believe that the sellers had been unaware of the problem. During closing, we were also threatened with the claim that they could find another buyer the next day and were told the house was still being shown. This made an already stressful and intimidating situation even worse. Based on our experience, I do not recommend doing business with Joyce or her associates, nor would I recommend purchasing a home renovated or flipped by them. We learned a very difficult and expensive lesson through this process. Joyce should be ashamed of the way she conducts business and what she claims to provide to the community.

Michael is a total professional. My wife and I could not be happier with the assistance we…read morereceived from Michael during our house hunting and buying process. As a first-time buyer, I had a lot of questions. Michael's personality and knowledge-level put me at ease. He explained everything and helped us get our dream home. Thanks Michael!

We used Michael to both buy and sell our house. He helped us find a townhouse that was right for…read moreour growing family in the Treehouse in the Woods area which really felt like living in a tree house. He keyed into what we really wanted and helped us find what was right for us. The buying process was smooth and easy. When we needed to move out of state for a job opportunity, Michael also helped us sell the same place. He worked over time to make the process of selling from out of state painless. He even met with the carpet company when we were having it replaced! He goes above and beyond because he cares about his clients.

Still simply amazing! They found my then fiancé and I put beautiful home and helped seller her…read morecondo in less that 2 weeks in the summer of '17. I was holding onto my condo with the intention of renting it, but decided it was time to let it go. Within a week, we had an offer that we accepted close to our listing price and I couldn't be happier! Shari and Kim know so much about the market and how to price point items. I am completely grateful for that! There is no other agents I would recommend if you are buying our selling. Their complete dedication to clients and making you feel comfortable throughout the process is just awesome! They are my permanent recommendation for everyone! Seriously, if you are doubting you're financial situation and whether you can buy or not, they will take care of you! Thanks again Shari and Kim!

RELIEF. If I had to pick one word to describe what Shari and…read moreKim meant for me, that would be it.... relief. I don't make decisions well. Awful at it, really. I don't make big commitments well either. Therefore, buying a home is close to my worst nightmare. Well, a long exhausting process later, I've awoken in what is pretty much my dream house (within financial reason, at least). I didn't think anyone would be patient enough to deal with me, but I never saw so much as an eye roll while I scoffed at the most minute little flaws of the places that just weren't right. Then it happened, like Goldilocks, I found my perfect fit. They helped me with every little detail up until closing. Made all sorts of calls and appointments, and even met contractors at the house for me. As a first timer, needless to say I was very overwhelmed. However, things could not have gone more smoothly, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

If you are looking for a real estate agent to sell your property or to buy, my husband and I…read moreSTRONGLY recommend Christine Lee. Her level of knowledge and professionalism exceeded our expectations as well as her kindness and warm personality. She went above and beyond and answered our texts, emails, and phone calls at all hours. We never felt as if she didn't have time for us. She knows her stuff and can point out the good and bad things of each house we looked at. My parents used her as well. I recommend her to anyone I know looking for a real estate agent. The best thing. She sold our townhouse in two days. Yep, two days!!!

We were selling our home in Long Grove, we interviewed several Realtors and selected Christine as…read moreshe was high energy and knowledgeable. She help us prepare and stage the house for sale. She promptly responded to all of our questions. Everything was handled professionally and went smoothly. Most importantly, after three days on the market we got an offer that led to the sale at 99% of asking price.

I used Ben in the purchase of my first home as well as the sale of that same home. I would have…read moreused him for my next purchase but I moved out of state. Ben is extremely knowledgeable in his field and cares about his customers. I recommend him to anyone who will listen. It is true, you can Bank on Ben!

I had a buyer using Ben Hickman as a realtor. The day he brought his buyer he said they were…read morequalified and would be closing within nine days. I took my house off the market and also lost rental income. Two months later the deal fell through. I would never recommend Ben as a realtor.