This is the second time working with Angie and once again, another great experience! With her…read moreknowledge of the industry and insight, she made the whole process for looking for my next property so much easier. If you're in the market for a new home and need a pro, I highly recommend Angie! Thank you again Angie for all your help!

Hallelujah y'all, my house is finally sold! The process was more stressful than buying a home and…read morewe are so glad it's over. We originally contacted Angie in the beginning of July. We wanted to work with her based on her sales history within this past year. At the time, her profile showed 59 sales. She had great reviews and with 16 years of experience, we wanted to work with someone who is a seasoned agent. Hubby did most of the correspondences and all were answered immediately. Being first time sellers, we had tons of questions, especially the whole logistic with living out of state. Angie assured us that she's worked with several out of state clients and explained the process to us. All the paperwork was done electronically, so that part of the process was super convenient. She did a home evaluation with my nephew and pointed out the updates that were needed. At that time we were not clear that the updates were pretty much required but we had thought they were just suggestions. Our plan was to do what we could and give credit for what wasn't finished. My nephew did what he could to help us out, but as the weeks passed and due to the amount of updates, we were eager to finish things up so we drove up there on Labor Day weekend in hopes of finishing up what we could. That was when we meet with Angie in person for the first time. She was personable and straight forward. She reiterated the updates and made us realize they're really not optional, such as painting the wood trim. She explained the painting is necessary since houses with peeling paint can not be shown to certain buyers, and we wanted to appeal to all buyers. Once the updates were completed, Angie set up a professional photographer to take photos for the listing which is included with her fees. We had an offer after two weeks and man, they tried to low ball us. It was ridiculous. We countered back and forth and finally came to an agreement. In hindsight, we probably would have gotten back more if we listened to Angie, but were motivated sellers and didn't want to lose out on the deal. Any problems that occurred along the way (and there were many), Angie went above and beyond took care of them all. She is a workaholic and provided excellent service. Despite a personal emergency towards the end, she still did not let up on the follow-ups and stayed on top of the file no matter. We would highly recommend her.

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.

I honestly don't know where to begin - and if you look at my other reviews you'll see "finding…read morewords" isn't usually a problem for me. I worked with Marco on the sale of my condo and couldn't be happier. I had met with several agents before finding Lucid and while I liked all of them, Lucid's commission structure interested me greatly. Marco and Gary came to see my condo and I shared with them where I wanted to be price wise. I thought my expectations were in check, however, they firmly believed that my property was worth a large 10+% more than I thought it was worth and significantly more than the other agents "swore" I could get for it. In fact, when I mentioned my ideal price to another agent (which was much less than what Marco wanted to list it for) the agent suggested I hold on to it for another "couple" years so that it would appreciate. When Marco told me what he wanted to list the property at, I was a little concerned (because it was SO HIGH) and a part of me began to question whether or not this was the "catch" on the "hourly model" with Lucid - that they price high so they can bill bill bill. This, absolutely, is not the case. Marco was right on with his pricing analysis! The property received several offers within the first four days of listing and closed within 40 days after we listed. The process was so seamless and Marco was so hands on I, honestly, felt like I was his only client for that month. During the negotiation phase with the buyers agent, I REALLY wanted to accept their first offer (it was tens of thousands more than I was willing to accept) but Marco calmed my fears and coached me through being aggressive. I was afraid, again, that his desire to stand firm was because there was no "harm" to Lucid if it didn't sell (since I was paying hourly) but - like the listing price analysis - Marco was spot on with his advice to me during the negotiation phase. I can't recommend Lucid, Gary and Marco enough! I have referred my friends to them and I will shout from the rooftops to anyone that is willing to listen to me - this brokerage is amazing!!! You will get white glove service and expert advice. Mind you, I saved over 48% in commission fees and got BETTER service and TENS OF THOUSANDS of dollars more than other agents told me was possible. I couldn't be happier and Lucid Realty has acquired a client for life. If you want to save money, receive better service, get a higher price, and truly be "wow'd" look no further. I am a firm believer in that if it "seems too good to be true" there is likely a catch. I assure you, however, there is no catch! Thanks, again, Marco!

After our parents passed, my brother and I kept the home/house we grew up in as a rental. When it…read morecame time to sell it, our vision was clouded by history and preferences of retired guys. For us it was a home & not a building. Marco helped us choose a decorating scheme that attracted contemporary buyers and suggested a way to stage the living room that we couldn't have dreamed of. After the prep, he had 2 offers after 7 showings. One of them was full price and "as is". Marco helped with negotiations after the village's pre-sale inspection came back with requirements that would be found in new construction and were not common when the home was built in 1950. The house was listed after Labor Day and closed at the end of October. I recommend Marco as a realtor and would not look anywhere else.

It was a great pleasure to work with Jill. She is very knowledgeable and helped us find exactly…read morewhat we needed. Jill was very patient with us and guided us through the end-to-end process of buying our first home. Jill always returned emails and calls quickly and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend working with Jill if you are looking to buy or sell a house.

Highly likely to recommend 03/21/2016 - tammey04…read moreSold a Single Family home in 2016 in Bartlett, IL. Local knowledge: Process expertise: Responsiveness: Negotiation skills: We listed our house with Jill who was very honest in telling us what buyers are looking for. We followed her recommendations and she brought in her crew to stage the house. All I can say is that she was amazing ! She really knows her job well and the market. The house was on the market for three days and was sold for well over the listed price. I will recommend Jill to my family and friends. Expert at her job, honest and dedicated. Thank you so much Jill for helping us start a new chapter in our life ! Your the best !!!!!

John was so helpful and went above and beyond for my family. Whenever you needed him, he was always…read morethere. We wanted specific locations and preferences during our search and John managed to meet our expectations. If you want someone who is caring, intelligent, honest, prompt and trustworthy, I would definitely recommend John. Thank you so much again for being there for my family, John!

First time home buyer-Give John a call. Professional & wonderful to work with. You won't be…read moredisappointed. Look forward to working with you on all my Real Estate needs. Thank you.

I've been working with Jane Ehlert for several years now, and she continues to exceed my…read moreexpectations every time. Most recently, she helped me secure amazing new tenants in just one weekend! Jane provided great recommendations on what to fix and update to get faster results, and she was right on point. She's incredibly professional, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I trust her judgment completely and truly appreciate her dedication. If you're looking for someone who knows the market and gets results quickly, Jane is the one!

No. I drove 2 hours, cleaned, etc. the Broker Judy did not even show. Do not use them. She never…read morecalled. Just stood me up. Cindy referred her to me.

Diana's specialty is helping seniors with their real estate needs and their transitions. My…read moremother-in-law needed guidance with her condo in a 55 and over senior living complex and Diana was a wealth of information!

I would not recommend this realtor. She was the listing agent on a home we attempted to buy. We…read morewent back and forth with the owner after they asked us to come back in on a deal and finally settled on a price and all of the other terms. We even received confirmation of agreement in emails. Between the emails and signing the contract, she informs us there is a "problem" and that they have accepted a higher offer. So after asking us to come back in and then agreeing to everything, you negotiate in bad faith for an extra $5K. Funny, she never even asked us to counter to get the most money for her client because we would have been okay with going up another $10K. All in all, she is not honest and does not act with integrity, so I would not recommend trying to purchase her listings or using her as your agent.

Had two houses to sell, was referred by a friend to contact Angie Lotz at Remax. She did an amazing…read morejob with both listings, and photos. Had offers on both within days. She is extremely knowledgeable and committed in her profession! Would highly recommend her! Couldn't be happier with all aspects of both sales.

We met with Kathy M. a few months ago in an effort to put our townhome up for sale. Kathy came to…read moreour home, was exceptionally professional and polite, and complimented my taste in home furnishings. Unfortunately, we were told we were "upside down" in our home, that we really can't sell without losing a huge chunk of money. I wasn't ready to hear that, and I felt I was keeping an open mind thinking we would break even, or maybe lose a few thousand, but what I didn't expect was being told that our best bet was a short sale. We weren't happy with going in that direction, and part of me wonders if they just didn't want to list our property or if that was the 100% truth. In the end, we decided to stay in our home for at least another year, but I think we will be seeking out a second opinion in the near future. Kathy's marketing tools were impressive, and I believe she would gain so much exposure for any seller. It was important to us to have someone with experience, and working with Re/max full time, in order to sell our home, and Kathy was recommended through a family member. Overall, Re/max definitely has their sh*t together, and what company wouldn't after all these years? But just be prepared to hear the worst, because we definitely weren't!

This is my second time working with Amy and she has ben nothing but PHENOMENAL. I would definitely…read morework with Amy again. She is very responsive and works hard and even works on the weekend.

We would hire Amy and Howard again in a heartbeat. They know the Western Suburbs of Chicago inside…read moreand out, are super responsive and leverage their relationships to get the best outcome for their clients. They found multiple investment properties for us, advised us regarding bidding strategy for the one we wanted, and stayed on stop of it even after the seller went with another buyer. The persistence paid off as the seller contacted Amy directly after the other buyer walked which enabled us to secure the property without it going back on the market again for a competitive bid. She has also been helpful in determining which renovations are essential, gauging optimal rent based on the current market and actually finding tenants for our vacant units. In short, our experience has been fantastic and we look forward to providing repeat business.