Working with Lidia was great! I knew after speaking with her the first time I wanted her to stage…read moremy home but she was unavailable. I was about to work with someone else when Lidia reached out to say she could stage my home sooner. I was elated! She did not disappoint. Not only did she stage my property beautifully, but she shared some other things I could do to help my home sell. I definitely recommend and would use her again.

From the owner: Real Estate Solutions Star has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, including:…read moreDesign, home staging, consulting, interior styling, redesign, shopping services, sales and project managing. We understand the relationship between design choices and construction realities. Lidia's ability to grasp the uniqueness of each client along with her problem solving skills has helped her in putting together a team of people to aid in the staging and redesigning process. This extensive network of trades people come together under Lidia's leadership to seamlessly move clients into their dream home or help to them prepare their existing home for sale so we can get the best price possible

i was actually glad finding this place it made my life so much easier fast and easy and staff are…read morefriendly

When you need important documents handled quickly and correctly, Express Apostille & Notary…read moreServices is exactly the kind of place you hope to find. Scheduling was incredibly easy. We needed several estate-planning documents notarized, and it can be surprisingly hard to find a notary who handles everything--signing, stamping, witnesses--efficiently and professionally. Here, it was seamless. Service & Experience *Appointment scheduling was smooth and flexible *Quick responses to initial questions about pricing, witnesses, and requirements *They provided all necessary witnesses on-site *The full notarization process took less than 30 minutes *Pricing was very reasonable given the number of documents we had What Sets Them Apart *Excellent customer service--fast, clear communication from start to finish *Clean, professional setup that makes the process feel easy and stress-free *They also offer apostille services, which is a huge convenience. Instead of navigating government offices downtown or waiting at limited DMV locations, you can simply make an appointment here and get it done without the hassle. Verdict Express Apostille & Notary Services makes a traditionally inconvenient process unbelievably smooth. Great communication, efficient service, reasonable pricing, and the convenience of both notary and apostille offerings in one place. Five stars and highly recommended for anyone needing document services in Chicago.

Time and time again Rich went above and beyond, always exceeding expectations and over delivering…read more From taking on the daunting effort to obtain VA approval for an HOA (an incredible feat!) to supporting us navigate multiple (Multiple!) lender issues, he was an tremendous assest in our corner, no chance we would have found success without him nor with anyone else. Honestly, cannot thank him enough for all he did, has my highest recommendation!

I am so grateful to have had Rich's help in finding a Condo. I didn't even know that buyers agents…read moreexisted, and I had found my way to National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents at naeba.org on Thanksgiving day. I signed up the site to find a buyer agent and Rich contacted me that evening, Thanksgiving evening! He spent quite a bit of time asking exactly what I was looking for and set me up with a website I could log into to see condos that met my criteria. I found ones that I wanted to look at, we met and looked at a few places. I found a place I liked, he helped me with negotiation then helped me find a great home inspector and an excellent lawyer. He helped me with any questions I had, which I had more than a few, and I've got a condo now! I recommend Rich and the Harty Group. I was a bit afraid that since I was looking for a cheaper place, that I wouldn't get the best help or that I would need to pay out of pocket for an agent, but there was no need to worry. I am so pleased with the service Rich provided! He really knows his stuff and seems to enjoy doing what he does, helping people find their new home.

Our second time working with Beth Alberts was even better than the first. She shepherded us…read moreseamlessly through a situation in which we were selling from the other side of the country and had a tight deadline to complete the transaction. I highly recommend her services!

My wife and I met Stephanie and Beth at an open house a few years ago. I had already been looking…read moreto ditch my agent at the time, mostly because he was not listening to me and he was pushing us towards a decision that he would make, not necessarily a choice we wanted. (We moved from the city to North Shore-a big decision for us as we've been downtown for over a decade, and still love it). Then we ran into Steph/Beth at another subsequent open house. I'd had enough with my old agent's pushy/slime-y salesmanship and we had built a quick and comfortable rapport with Beth/Steph. The decision was clear, for buying in the North Shore, we would begin a working relationship with Beth/Steph. Over the course of two years, they graciously guided us through searching, knowing the whole time we may not end up pulling the trigger for a long time. That didn't matter to them, they weren't hunting for a deal. They were fighting for our best interests, which I love. Never pushy, always helpful and always patient. In my experience, you don't often see that with realtors. You often get the hard sell, desperation mode style of pitching a deal. That hard sell and aggressive tactics tells me as a customer that they don't really care about the client, they just care about their commission. Stephanie and Beth are the polar opposite and we consider ourselves lucky to have had a few chance run ins that turned into a fruitful working relationship. Win-Win through and through. No matter what end of a real estate transaction you're on, Beth and Stephanie have all my praise and confidence in stewarding a client from start to finish.

Lala shepherded my wife and I through a home search that coincided with a relocation and job…read morechange, acting not only as a real estate agent, but a trusted partner and guide as we learned about an entirely new part of the country and worked to find the perfect fit for our new life. Lala quickly intuited what we were looking for, and helped us think through vital aspects of each home that would have been missed by a less-trained eye. (She also has a ridiculously good memory for property details!) From the start, Lala demonstrated exceptional expertise in the inventory, pricing, and options in Chicago and the North Shore. As impressive, she had a truly remarkable degree of patience, wisdom, energy, and general optimism that turned a complex (and what could have been quite daunting) task into a pleasant and highly rewarding experience. Bottom line: Lala is the consummate professional and we cannot thank her enough for what she has done to help our family put down roots in this wonderful community. We are grateful and will be passing along every referral we can.

Cannot say enough about this realtor! She helped us find our dream house as promised.I am very…read morepicky and for a year and a half she worked so hard for us. We didn't know if we wanted a condo or house and she was a great guide to finding the best space for us. She knows her stuff and drops everything to handle any questions or concerns. We always felt like her only client- 24/7 and on weekends she was available, helpful, and knowledgeable. Lala is the best!

Debbie is a fantastic realtor who guided us through our first home purchase. We were incredibly…read morelucky to be able to work with her and I would highly recommend her to everyone. As first time home buyers, we were nervous about making such a large purchase. Debbie was professional, authentic, patient, and made sure we were educated throughout the entire process. After we went to see a few homes with Debbie, it felt as if she knew exactly what we were looking for. Within a few weeks, she sent an email to my wife and I about how she found a great house that would be perfect for us. She hit the nail on the head. Every morning we wake up in our new house, we are taken aback by how perfect this home is for us. Not only did Debbie find us our perfect home, she also helped us through all of the paperwork, returned all of our phone calls and emails the same day, and gave us an amazing recommendation for our lawyer and inspection. Even when Debbie was on vacation she responded to us within a day. If you are buying a home, you will not go wrong with Debbie. She genuinely cares, is your advocate, and is simply fantastic.

From the owner: I represent sellers, buyers and renters in residential real estate transactions. My goal is to make…read morethe process,whether a sale, purchase or lease as easy as possible! As a lifelong resident of Chicago and the North Shore, I have extensive knowledge of all that its many communities have to offer. Whether pricing a house to sell or helping a buyer negotiate a purchase, I am dedicated to educating my clients and making their transaction as smooth and worry free as possible. When working with buyers I use all available tools to find the perfect property. That includes special networks only available to realtors. I enthusiastically explain every step of the transaction including the mortgage process, inspections and walk throughs. I help you zero in on that amazing new home! When working with sellers, I use state of the art marketing and technology tools. As a Certified Negotiation Expert, I work diligently to sell your home at the best possible price. I also work extensively with renters. Whether it is a loft in Wicker Park or a house in the suburbs, I will help you find what you need.

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.

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.

NSBB represents buyers only, so that frees them from conflicts of interest that can afflict…read moredual-sided brokers. Joel Epstein of NSBB represented me in my successful purchase of a home in Highland Park. He did an excellent job, and I especially appreciated his negotiation skills. He also helped inform me as to the structural and mechanical pros and cons of the house. He's had extensive experience in real estate and is very pleasant to work with. The "kicker" is the check I got from him after the closing (representing 20% of the commission). It will buy a very nice oriental rug for the living room of my new house!

From the owner: We only work with real estate buyers. 20% rebate.read more