We happen to fall into working with Apartment Solutions from a Zillow listing, and we were SO…read morethankful we did. Caryn was our direct contact and she was nothing short of WONDERFUL. Extremely accessible, very high degree of communication, super organized, wealth of knowledge, and just an overall very nice and friendly human to make an acquaintance with. Would highly recommend using them to find your next rental. And, ask for Caryn!

We have worked with Cary for 9 years. Highly recommend. She is friendly and very helpfulread more

I understand wanting to turn profits but when you do nothing to property and sell it for way over…read moreits value because of your say so, you're robbing yourself of loyal clients. You buy a property, gut it, and less than a month later (without renos mind you) you put it up for sale $250k more than your purchase price. Make it make sense. The most you should ask for is the purchase price you paid plus demo price. Whoever your agent is in charge of that property is also difficult to work with. He doesn't let anyone get a word out to have a normal human being conversation. Won't go near your agency with a 10 ft pole.

Wanted to look at an house and received the following message from the Realtor at John Greene…read more There is an up front fee of $50 to setup the viewing of the house, and a 3.5% buyers commission (non negotiable if you put in an offer) that a contract must be signed prior to viewing the house. While I understand the laws have changed around buyers commission and sellers commission fee, the percentage requested up front is more than the average commission received by sellers today... usually it's 6% total (buyer/seller) and 1% goes to the sellers company, and selling realtor gets 2.5% to 3.0% and buying realtor gets 2.0% to 2.5%. Even then everything should be negotiable between the buyer/seller which is what the law was changed to mean.. Would not recommend anyone deal with Amanda from John greene Realtor.

My husband and I utilized the services of Barbara Akkeron of Baird & Warner to sell our former home…read moreand purchase a new one. We had recommendations for several realtors from neighbors and friends, but Barbara impressed us with her answers, and ultimately we are very glad we went with her! Not just for the insight and experience she brought (for example, when we were crafting an offer), but also her relationships with other realtors, and also the excellent recommendations she supplied for various vendors (attorney, mortgage broker, movers, inspectors; in the case of the movers; they get so much business from her that they gave us a discount!) Home buying and selling is generally a stressful experience, but with Barbara's experience and advising it was as smooth as possible. We have already recommended her to others!

Baird-Warner is an outstanding agency that truly cares about the community. They continue to show…read moretheir commitment to giving back and supporting the work of the G. W. Buck Boys & Girls Club. We are very grateful for the support of Realtor Kathy McKinney.

Selling in the luxury market requires more than data. It demands precision, expertise, and a team…read morewith the credibility and presence that commands respect at every stage of the process. We interviewed three realtors before making our decision. The data pointed us toward The Alice Chin Team, but what sealed it was a simpler question: who would I take into a boardroom or a high-stakes negotiation? The answer was Alice and Jim, without hesitation. Every step of the process was polished, seamless, and refreshingly honest. They brought professionalism and genuine warmth to what can be a stressful journey, and we had a lot of fun along the way. We achieved both our price and time goals, a result we are incredibly proud of, and one that came from the right preparation, the right positioning, and a team driven by excellence behind us. And then there's Jim. Jim is one of those rare people who makes every room better the moment he walks in. Charismatic, warm, and genuinely fun to be around, he's the kind of person you find yourself wanting to call just to talk. But don't let the warmth fool you. Jim is also one of the most honest professionals I've worked with. No spin, no games, just straight talk and a relentless commitment to doing right by his clients. He went above and beyond at every turn, anticipating needs before we even articulated them. If you are lucky enough to work with Jim, you will understand immediately why people who work with him once never go anywhere else. If you want a luxury experience to sell your luxury home, this is your team.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The many efforts, helpful guidance, areas of expertise, overall perseverance, and job completion of…read moreThe Alice Chin Team are greatly appreciated!

I have worked with Kevin Dahm on multiple real estate transactions, including the recent purchase…read moreof our primary residence, and I can confidently say he is the most outstanding realtor I know. Kevin is a top-notch professional who simply knows real estate better than anyone else. His knowledge of local markets, negotiation tactics, and contractual details is unparalleled. He is also extremely responsive and well organized, which makes navigating the complexities of buying or selling seamless. One of Kevin's greatest strengths is his dedication to his clients' best interests. He does not treat clients or deals in a transactional way. Instead, he invests his time and expertise to ensure you make the right long-term decision. This means he does not shy away from voicing his honest opinions of home features and/or concerns, which is invaluable when touring properties. Whether you are a new home buyer trying to understand the basics or an experienced buyer needing sophisticated guidance, Kevin is the expert you need in your corner. I highly recommend him for any real estate need!

Kevin was at helpful during our whole process of buying a new house. He answered all of our…read morequestions, was available for showings, and helped us get to the finish line of closing day. He helped make such a stressful process of buying a new house a much better experience. We would definitely recommend Kevin as a realtor!

As a landscaping vendor I absolutely love working with the managers that Advocate has on staff…read more Marsha and Lindsey have been great over the years. Makes my job a bit easier!!! Keep up the great work!

We are purchasing a property managed by this company. I have dealt with several PM companies and…read morethis one by far is the worst! WE have no direct dial numbers to the PM's. We have left messages over the past two weeks and cannot get them on the phone. The PM's do NOT have voice mail! The staff answering the phones is clueless, if you can understand what they are saying. I don't know how people can run a business so poorly and get away with it!

Tried working with one of their agents, Mary Anne. Communication was nearly impossible. I had to…read morefollow up several times just to get basic answers to my questions. There is a palpable sense of arrogance in her approach. she seems more interested in her own image than in providing actual service to her clients. If you are looking for an agent who is transparent and communicative, I would suggest looking elsewhere

ReMax missed closing date on our house selling and used their lawyer to constantly communicate poor…read morefollow up by their realtor over 30 days and missing closing date. very unhappy and lacking good on the ball work.

We had an amazing experience working with Denise at Lucid Realty! She really made the process of…read morebuying our first home as easy as possible. She went above and beyond, with excellent suggestions on the surrounding areas and resources available to us! She was very quick to respond and was with us every step of the way. We could not have imagined doing this without her. Thanks so much Denise!!

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.

My son saw a listing for a house in Chicago and call Leda, the selling agent to scheduled an…read moreappointment to see the house. Leda gave my son a phone number of Nick who, as we found out later, was Neda husband and said that he will show him the house. My son call Nick and Nick said that in order to see the house my son will have to sign an exclusive agreement with Nick that he will use Nick as his Buyer agent for this house or any house he plan to buy for 6 month. Seller's agent job is to get the seller the highest price possible. Buyer' job is to get the buyer the lowest price possible. So there is a clear conflict of interest between the the 2 agents. This office want to keep all the commissions. and practice highly unethical practice. I called Jack, the broker to let him know that 2 of his sells people are practicing an unethical practice, but he saw no problem with that. This office is not looking for your best interest whether to want to sell or buy a property. They only look for their interests. Do yourself a favor and avoid them all together,

You might want to think twice about being a client of theirs or even doing business…read more After over a month after they cancelled our deal we are still trying to get our earnest money. They apparently send $1,500 checks via USPS with no tracking information. Went so far as to let us know they are not responsible for lost mail and if I don't receive my funds they will charge me a $20 fee to resend it. To get my money back. They tried to find every reason to not return my check. Every day I was told check again later. This isn't the first time. After reading the google reviews I see it's a history here of not returning earnest money. Make sure you do a full review on this agency.

Lori helped me buy a home during a very stressed time in life…read more I appreciated her continued follow up and push of the seller's realtor to get the offer signed. During the search she provided great counsel vs just letting me figure it out on my own. She wanted to make sure the home would fit my needs. Lori is kind and I appreciate her no nonsense approach to real estate.

We had a wonderful experience working with Lori in the purchase of our first home…read more Lori, is equipped with an astute knowledge about the greater Chicago area real estate market with an amazing network of leaners, inspectors and almost anyone involved in and after closing. She took her time to know us and our preferences with which she combed through the listings to find an ideal home for our family. We value her patient attitude and never felt rushed during this process. She worked behind the scenes to negotiate with seller, putting in time and effort ironing out all the details. We really appreciate her commitment to her clients and work ethics. We could not have asked for a better person to have guided us. Lori is truly a friend in a realtor suit.