We had a fantastic experience working with Susan. She brought so much expertise, professionalism,…read moreand positive energy to the table. She listened, answered every question, gave great advice, guided us through every step of the transaction, and made sure everything went smoothly. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell!

With how crazy the real estate market is, especially in the North Shore, it really goes a long way…read moreto have an excellent realtor. Susan was beyond exceptional. We were so fortunate to have first met her while wandering through one of her warmly staged open houses. While most seller's agents we met at open houses tended to stay disengaged, Susan was welcoming and clearly was there to advocate for her client. Even though we didn't go with her open house listing, the true reward was getting connected to her for the rest of our new home search. While some realtors are just there to open the door and send you automated listings, Susan blew us away with her vigilant and thoughtful procurement of potential homes. When seemingly perfect listings popped up, we'd quickly hop onto our email to ask Susan for a showing only to find an email already in our inbox from her asking if we'd be free later that afternoon to see that exact listing. With each potential home, we were greeted by her kind smile and thorough data on not only the home but also the neighborhood and market. Her local roots and connections to the North Shore gave us the confidence in understanding and making the decisions needed to submit offers in an area where homes were receiving 10+ offers, tens of thousands over listing price. Susan provided constant communication and support. We never felt pressured, uncomfortable, or alone while working with her. I honestly have no idea how she has so little reviews online and feel like we really lucked out to have gotten her as our agent before more people catch onto the exceptional quality and service she delivers. If you're in the market for a home in the North Shore, you need to at least give her a call to experience what an exceptional realtor truly looks like. Oh... and she helped us close on our new home at the price point we had hoped for. Exceptional quality, service, and results - yes, she's that good.

I first met Karen a little over three years ago when I started researching my first condo. I had…read moreworked with a few other Realtors, but never felt like they understood what I was looking for, or were interested in building a long term relationship with me as a client. Karen was different - she treated me like one of her clients looking for a million dollar condo and commission to match (I definitely was not)...To top it off I had a very small neighborhood I was open to viewing (maybe a square mile). Along with her patience with me as a first time buyer, Karen provided excellent real estate advice and referred me to fantastic colleagues to provide lending and real estate law services. Karen helped me find the perfect place and I couldn't be happier. I would highly recommend Karen for any real estate needs.

A coworker recommended Karen to me when I began my first condo search in Chicago and was…read moredissatisfied with the pushy realtors I met. I cannot be more thankful. She has spotted special assessment level defects that I would never have noticed and that might not have been in board meeting minutes, helped imagine renovations, given sage advice on issues critical to long term value of the condo, and been excellent during negotiations. All while making me laugh, feel comfortable, never smooth talking, and leaving the impression that I was her only client. My partner said, "You get the sense that she doesn't need the money, that she does real estate because she loves it." He's right and it'sobvious. After a friend went on showings with Karen and me, he left his agent after the contract expired and started with Karen. At first I doubted the value of a real estate agent because these days the internet has a wealth of up-to-date listings, past sale data, and other relevant information about buildings and the units themselves. Those data have certainly helped me in my search. However, working with Karen, it's clear no DIY research online can return close to the value she brings in terms of dollars and the security that someone highly competent is double-checking and questioning my decisions.

Jen Laskov is an amazing agent, always available, kind, responsive and open....and a great person!…read moreWe found our condo with her help and during this journey she has always been with us suggesting us for the best. When we found THE ONE she helped us with the next steps, which may seem overwhelming at first if you are alone and without experience like us! But....with her everything went super smoothly and seemed also easy! Thanks Jen for your help, it meant a lot! I give her just 5 stars because unfortunately I can't give her more!

Really enjoyed working with Jen. She originally helped me to purchase my home, then I came back to…read moreher when it was time to sell. I appreciated that Jen had a very strong knowledge of the market and helped me price my home correctly the first time. Even during all of the COVID craziness, my home sold after only 2 days of showings. As I was living out of state while selling this home, Jenn was a lifesaver when it came to stopping by and checking on work we agreed to complete before the sale. Jenn had a great network of professionals (painting, home staging, etc.) that quickly helped get my home ready for sale. You don't think about needing those things, but boy does it come in handy in a pinch. Jenn was responsive, prompt, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her as your next agent!

We strongly recommend working with Stephanie Cutter and her team…read more She's helped us buy two condos and sell one. In each case she listened closely to our needs and provided the expert guidance, advocacy, and resources we needed to feel confident in our decisions. Not only is her team excellent, but she has an extensive network of contacts that she willingly engaged and connected us with to consult on everything from mortgage and legal questions to contractors. She has also been there for us in several important moments in between, like when we needed an expert perspective on some complicated HOA dynamics. And we really appreciate the resources on home ownership she and her team share regularly. To say she goes above and beyond is an understatement, and she is also one of the kindest and smartest people we know. She will absolutely be our first call if we ever decide to move again in the future.

Stephanie helped my wife and I with our move from Florida to Chicago. Although we only had a…read moreweekend to look at properties, she created an agenda of listings for us to view and adjusted in real-time based on our interest. Thanks to her help and experience, we were able to find a condo we loved by the end of the weekend. Afterwards, she helped assist with the closing process making it absolutely seamless. Cannot recommend working with Stephanie enough for any of your real estate needs in Chicago!

Awesome experience! She was extremely detailed and very knowledgeable. Walked me through the entire…read moreprocess from beginning to end and made sure I found the right home that is perfect for me and my family. She goes above and beyond for her clients and does a lot more then your average realtor when it comes to disclosers, tax information, property history, surrounding area and much, much more! Highly recommend her services!!!

Working with Carla was a true pleasure. My wife and I are extremely difficult and picky clients,…read moreour search for our home took over a year. Carla's patience and level of care was second to none in finding us our perfect home. Carla is extremely knowledgeable and is great at negotiating and was able to find us an amazing deal. I have conducted various real estate transactions over the years and Carla was by far the best agent I have ever worked with. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking to buy, sell or rent a home.

As a first time home-buyers, we were nervous about the whole process. Rachel helped spell things…read moreout for us and walk us through every step. She's not only extremely professional, she's also very personable and took time to get to know my partner and I and assess our needs. I highly recommend using Rachel as your realtor. She's wonderful in about a million different ways.

Rachel was my realtor in April of 2014, and she was able to work out nothing short of a miracle for…read moremy fiancé and I - finding us a beautiful home within our price range with less-than-perfect. She was always punctual to every appointment, readily available to answer questions, and and generous with helpful solutions to whatever problems we encountered. In short, Rachel Montiel is a consummate professional and a first-class realtor. I would recommend her to any and everyone!

Coyte Realty is 5 Stars all the way! Jen assisted me in…read moreselling 2 homes in 2025. One located in Elmhurst and one in Elk Grove Village. I am truly amazed at the level of follow up and sharing of feedback after each & every showing. This level of communication closes transactions quickly in a stress-free environment while also maximizing return. This sets her apart from other agents. Thanks for making selling my houses so simple!

Working with Jen the last few years has been a great choice! She has continuously gone above and…read morebeyond to reach an all around positive outcome. Her knowledge about Elmhurst and connections through all of Chicagoland has made listing and closing deals a breeze!

Excellent service from Marjorie and Henry. Almost all other agents will quit finding you a place…read more No pressure to pick a place. They use the Zenlist app which is fantastic and light years ahead of the archaic MLS website. I'd recommend them to others just on this feature. I needed a special accommodation, a regular 120V (Level 1) power outlet for my car. Doesn't seem like a hard accommodation, however almost all 3rd party owners/managers/agents are just an example of pure laziness. They do not understand at all, repetitively say they don't have Tesla chargers (never asked for 240V (Level 2)), or ask for photos of what a wall outlet looks like. Some advice for other electric-hybrid owners: I recommend if you need a place for your hybrid/EV to just aim for a place with a garage. Better that you drive by the unit to see if they have an outlet if outdoors. Generally you'll get more movement if you request a tour but then it's a waste when they get back after that tour, that they won't install an outdoor outlet (like for lighting decorations). I've done this for a few moves. You should clear the power access terms out in your lease, in writing. Protections if any access is blocked. Ask for install if you do an extended lease. They won't do this, then what if an indoor outlet breaks, will they refuse? Thirteen years after the first plug in and to have this much trouble is unreal. Retrospect, do not entertain any management entity that refuses to answer any questions prior to app fee. However that's if you have time to keep looking. Get info on all fees, and all questions answered prior. Some places bring up surprise fees after, wanting both a fee and sec. dep. One place did a bait and switch, claimed yes you could overnight charge, and after approval said you cannot charge here.

Marjorie Allabastro and her brother Matthew are nothing short of the best real estate brokers I…read morehave ever dealt with. My background is in real estate law, and so when it came time to engage brokers to purchase our first home, my past experience made me wary and suspicious of brokers, but Marjorie and Matthew almost instantly dissolved all my concerns. They are conscientious, knowledgeable, and diligently fierce advocates for their clients. It is hard to know where to start in terms of heaping on the praise. When we started working with them, they spent a great deal of time and care asking about our unique needs, desires, and aversions. They listened closely and were able to craft tours all over the city showing us buildings that aligned with our goals. Marjorie and Matthew have a tremendous knowledge of the city, and we never took a tour with them without learning something new about the areas we were visiting. Further, with a family background in construction, they also have a deep knowledge of the ins and outs of a building and were able to alert us to possible hidden issues we would not have noticed on our own. They were absolutely invaluable resources in this and many other respects. Throughout the very stressful process of buying our new home, Marjorie was always available to us even at very odd hours. In fact, I have secret suspicions that Marjorie may never actually sleep! She was generally responsive within minutes of a phone call, text or email. She went out of her way to make sure we were aware that informing us and advocating for us were her primary goals. Our seller turned out to be a very difficult and problematic individual, and closing was fraught with issues. Where every other broker I have dealt with would be impatiently drumming their fingers and waiting for their commission, Marjorie and Matthew instead continued to staunchly support us and advocate for us. We could not be more grateful that we had them at our sides during this stressful process. Well after closing Marjorie continues to reach out and send us helpful insight and information and offer support. We will be forever grateful to them. There could truly be no better in this business. I wholeheartedly recommend the Allabastros without qualification or reservation. They will easily meet and exceed all expectations.