As a real estate investor, Rachell is our go-to for multifamily transactons. She was incredibly thorough during a purchase of our 3-unit property, and caught details we would have missed and ensured everything was legally sound. Professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! read more

Rachell was a consummate professional, helping me with two closings, from both buyer and seller side. As a (then) licensed realtor, I felt lucky to find Rachell for my own sale and purchase as I'd experienced challenges with many of the attorneys my clients had selected for their transactions. We have appreciated her so much that myself and another family member are also using her services for estate planning. read more

Ok up to when I really needed some help, then she had a sudden dropout of dealing with me due to family issues. It was understandable, yet strange timing that something came up when more work would be needed on her end. Great with communicating through emails but never really explained things and said everything was typical though another lawyer I got went more in depth saying the contracts definitely leaned in favor of the builders. It makes me wonder if she read the contracts at all! She did give some ok reccomendations once she cancelled with me, but all of the reccommended lawyers were rated subpar online and didn't bother answering basic questions. read more

Rachell has been a great asset for me in the buying and selling of many homes. Timely, professional, courteous, knowledgable. Pay her and rest easy. read more

We have used Rachell twice and both times she was excellent. She responds promptly and takes time to thoroughly explain the process. We would highly recommend using Rachell. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Rachel. She replies to messages right away by email and texts. I sold a house by owner and I had no idea what kind of information and documents I needed it. She helped my husband and I through the whole process and made the signing so convenient I was impressed on how she took care of everything for us. I made the right choice selecting her services. I will definitely contact her again when I need services again. I absolutely recommend her. read more

We can't say enough good things about Rachell. She is our go-to for any real estate legal work and has now worked with us on 7 transactions. For her it's more than just a transaction. She really has her clients best interests in mind and super responsive to questions. We highly recommend her, you won't be disappointed! read more

Rachell was with us each step of the way for our first home purchase. We had some tough decisions and conversations to make - and we wouldn't have locked in our dream condo without the guidance of Rachell's sound and knowledgable advice. She is quick to respond, efficient in her processes, and very much an expert in her field. Plus, as an LGBTQ+ couple, we knew we were in good and trusting hands. We're so thankful to have worked with her! read more

Used Rachael just recently for my sale of my home as well as my purchase of a new home. We rarely talked on the phone. Never explained anything to me. Very unprofessional. Complained about a current client that was a pain in her ass verbatim. Didn't even show up to my closing in September. Not like we were on lock down any longer. I didn't find out she wasn't attending until the day of. Then I made a joke about feeling clueless and she responded " not that clueless. Yeah thanks to my professional attorney for explaining anything to me. And conducting herself in a respectful way. Also dropped the F bomb a few times. I was shocked. So I said thats ok I say that all the time. read more

Rachell is outstanding! I've completed 3 transactions with her so far and could not be happier with her work. She did a fantastic job explaining how everything works buying my first house. She made everything so easy that what started out as stressful and scary ended up being kinda fun. Rachell's legal chops are very impressive. She was knowledgeable in every respect on both the buying and selling side. Even when weird stuff cropped up; she nailed it. Thanks Rachell! I look forward to working with you again. read more

Rachell is outstanding! She is the law goddess. I would recommend her to anyone when it comes to home buying or selling. Outstanding service, competitive, and fierce when it comes to negotiations. She even came to us to sign paperwork and we didn't have to go to her. Great real estate attorney! read more

I used Rachell for both buying my house, and recently selling it. She was a pleasure to do business with on both ends, especially the selling as that was causing me stress as I had moved out of the house after getting married recently. She kept me in the loop on everything, and made the "legal" part a breeze. I would recommend Rachell for any of your real estate needs. read more

Rachell is my go-to attorney due to her intense work ethic and successful experience in the legal realm. I thoroughly trust her to help me navigate my legal interests and enjoy working with her! read more

Rachell has helped us with multiple purchases and sales over the last 8 years as our lifestyle and needs changed with time. We recently completed a sale that went great because she worked to balance our desires with the buyers requests. She is always readily available by phone and email and has been an amazing resource for us. So thankful for her wisdom and clear communication. read more

I recently had the pleasure of having Rachell represent me in the selling of my home. The closing took forever and was the most convoluted transaction I've been involved with (buyer changed lenders after multiple extensions, COVID issues, bad appraisal, etc.), but this was absolutely no fault of Rachell's. She was great to work with! Very responsive, easy to communicate with and definitely knows her stuff! Rachell is very familiar with these transactions and knows when to put the pressure on to GSD! I definitely appreciate her direct, no-nonsense approach. Without a doubt, I'd work with her again and in fact, now need to update my estate planning so I'll be reaching out to her. Thanks, Rachell! read more

Rachell was fantastic on both my purchase and sale. She was always there to answer my questions and made my process smooth. I love her fun loving demeanor too. I would use her again and refer her to my friends. read more

Rachell is so amazing! We are first time home buyers so naturally had a million dumb questions to ask. She helped us through the whole process and made signing our life savings away fun and enjoyable ! Haha. Contact Rachell when you're in need!!!! read more

I found Rachell almost a year ago online, she was a lifesaver! Although it was not her area of practice she stepped up and helped me with me a small crises. So needless to say six months later when I needed a real estate lawyer I turned to her. Rachell is helpful when you have questions and returns messages promptly. Her knowledge and expertise were exemplary. She is easy and fun to work with, while doing a perfect and professional job. We used her for our buy and sell and you should too! read more

Rachell made the process of selling our house such an easy process! She was always easily accessible via email, phone and text to answer any questions we had. I'm so glad we had her by our side through the process and know we will be using her expertise again for our future legal needs! read more

If I could, I would give Rachell H 100 stars. As a first time homeowner, going through the real estate process might have been daunting if it weren't for Rachell's amazing knowledge and support. I cannot recommend her enough. I know I was in the best possible hands and consider myself lucky to have worked with her. If you are purchasing a home, look no further! read more

Rachell is not only professional real estate attorney but also is friendly and personable. She handled our home closing smoothly and kept a nice timeline tracker to guide us through step by step. We highly recommend her services to anyone who is interested in hiring a real estate attorney. read more

Rachell was so helpful during our entire house buying process! She wasn't able to be at our closing due to social distancing, but she stayed in the phone with us for almost 2 hours and went over every piece of paper we had to sign, answered any questions we had and made the whole process more calming in a difficult time. Thanks so much! read more

I was referred to Rachel by my Real Estate agent. From start to finish on the real estate transaction she educated us (new to Chicago) and helped us all the way through. Sat through our closing and made sure that the developer that we were buying from was kept in check. She did such a great job that I had her do estate planning for us. She asked the right questions and gave us a complete package at a great price. Again was so impressed, as President of our condo association, I engaged her to be our attorney of record. I had some issues with one of the owners and she took the time, mediated the conflict, and ensured that we came to a reasonable solution. I value Rachel's knowledge a great deal. I would trust her with any legal transaction. She has resonable fees and doesn't talk down to you. I would highly recommend Rachel. read more

Our third time using Rachel for our real estate transactions. We would highly recommend her and utilize her services again in the future.

As a part time real estate investor and homeowner we have been very fortunate to work with Rachell Horbenko. She is prompt to respond and works with great efficiency. She offers keen insight into real estate law issues; I have never had a question that she could not answer and I never hesitate to call her (unlike my previous attorney whom I would only call in dire circumstance due to the 30 minute invoice I would incur for a 2 minute call). Additionally yet unrelated to her expertise in law, she has a great personality and keen wit which adds some color to the drab landscape of real estate law. So whether buying a house, writing contracts, transferring title, etc., Rachell is great and I highly recommend her. read more

Rachell was Excellent to work with on the sale/closing of our house. We found her counsel to be helpful and wise, and she made the process simple and easy. She responded quickly and engaged with our Buyers' attorney very effectively. We're recommending Rachell to our friends and neighbors. and plan to use her again in the purchase of our new home. read more

Rachell is terrific! She is always available by whatever means of communication you should choose. She is measured in her approach - so if you have a little tantrum about something insignificant (like me), she can talk you off the cliff and help you see the larger picture. And she does so kindly. Highly, HIGHLY recommended! read more

I am a Home Inspector and first met Rachell at a networking group. Since then, I have referred here many times to my clients (both buyers and Condo associations) and heard nothing but good things (which is why I refer her, to make me look good ;^#]). I also referred her to my Mother, when she was buying a condo. Rachell took the time (very few RE lawyers do) to fully review the condo docs and minutes. She found indications of an large upcoming lawsuit and steered Mom away fro that liability, later helping her close on another condo. My only regret is that my wife and I didn't know Rachell when we bought our house. Rachel is smart, thorough, professional and a fun person to boot. I can fully and without reservation recommend Rachel for your Real Estate or Estate needs. She is one classy lady. read more

I sold my home "by owner," and Rachell made the close a breeze. In the absence of a listing agent good legal representation is critical, and her expertise and professionalism allowed me to focus on the other aspects of the sale and my move with confidence I was in good hands. read more

Rachell was referred to us and we were very pleased with the entire experience. She's efficient and helpful and dependable and easy to work with. Looking forward to working with her again. (This was for a real estate transaction). read more

Rachell was wonderful to partner with when our home sale became a reality for us. Her professionalism and guidance made our transaction a smooth process. We Are looking forward to engaging her on the buy side as we search for a new home! read more

Rachell was a tremendous help and protected my interests at every step of the way. Would definitely recommend her to my friends and family!

I selected Rachell Horbenko based on all of the great reviews I read on Yelp. I was referred to another lawyer by my real estate agent. When I called him I felt like I was just a number and I would be communicating with him through his secretary since he was unavailable most of the time. His fee was outrageous!. I contacted Rachell and I was happy I did. It's easy to understand why she has such a terrific following. She was thorough and worked with me directly. Rachell took the time to answer any of my questions or concerns and stayed on top of the closing process on my condo. Her son was admitted to the hospital the day before the closing yet she persevered and attended the meeting. She took her time and clearly explained every document to me. She was a delight to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a real estate lawyer. Millie P.. . read more

I chose Rachell Horbenko because of the fantastic reviews on Yelp! And she lived up to everyone of those reviews. Rachell is a super lawyer, she's honest, caring and very professional. I used her services to handle the closing on my home. She is the lawyer you want to have on your side. She cares about you and your specific project like you're the only one she is working with. She is so personable and easy to work with and made both my wife and I feel like we had known her for years... like a close a friend! Rachell, has the knowledge and the drive to give you excellence and to give you all you deserve. She is very knowledgeable in many areas of law and was able to provide much needed wisdom beyond the scope of our closing! When you choose her you need not look any further you have the best!! read more

Rachell helped me rent out my apartment. From the time that I contacted her to the time that my place was rented and I actually had to move was five weeks!!! She's very professional and knows the area very well. She also screens the candidates for me making the process very easy. She drafted and handled the entire agreement process and i didn't have to worry about a thing! Best of all, I got more for rent than I originally asked for. She even followed up after a couple of months to make sure everything's going well. I would definitely call her next time I need help with any real estate transactions. She's very knowledgable and I highly recommend her. read more

Rachell was referred to me by a trusted friend/colleague. Overall, it was great working with her and my wife and I cannot recommend her enough. She is no-nonsense, easy to access, and very friendly. From our first call, it was like speaking to an old friend. She answered all of our questions and made a point to alleviate any concerns we had as first time home buyers. She is also very affordable. We have no reservations recommending Rachell to our friends, colleagues, or other yelpers and anticipate using her again in the future should we need a real estate attorney. read more

I found Rachell through a Yelp search, and was impressed by all the positive and helpful reviews. Rachell is an absolute joy to work with! She made the handling of my time-sensitive and complicated house closing in Evanston a non-stressful and positive experience. When you hire Rachell to help with a house closing, she takes care of everything. She contacts all the pertinent people and agencies, handles all of the paperwork, shows up at all the pertinent meetings. When I was getting overwhelmed and vexed with the ups and downs of the appraisal and title agency processes, Rachell was a calm and steady voice in a seemingly unending storm. She was incredibly responsive to my calls, texts, and emails. She answered any and all questions and concerns I had. When I felt like just giving up the whole process, she helped to give me sound and sensible advice and recommendations. I recommend her wholeheartedly. Here is one of the most remarkable examples I can share of the trustworthy and exceptional person she is: When the time finally arrived for our closing meeting with the buyers, their attorney, their real estate agent, and their bank loan officers; I was not able to attend the meeting. I was completely engrossed in packing up my house. Since a seller (me) is not required to attend the closing meeting, but a seller's attorney is required to, Rachell attended the meeting on my behalf. I trusted her to take care of all of the processes and issues that can come up in a closing meeting, and in some cases even delay the closing meeting. Rachell was a fantastic advocate on my behalf at the meeting, and she ensured that the closing went through completely and accurately. She then delivered my large proceeds check back to my house and hand delivered it to to me. I'll be honest, I was a bit nervous about trusting someone with this large check, and my mind was a bit concerned about not being at that meeting to receive the check directly from the title company. However, when Rachell kept in constant contact with me from the closing meeting, let me know when she was leaving that meeting, and then personally delivered the check directly to me at my house, she only reaffirmed the truly exemplary, professional, and wonderful person and attorney that she is. Thank you, Rachell, for everything. read more

We selected Rachell as our real estate attorney for the recent closing on our condo in Chicago. We found her on Yelp and were impressed with the excellent reviews she received from her previous clients. Rachell is an absolute joy to work with!! She explained everything thoroughly and even helped advise us on what to do when the appraised value of our property came back less than what we offered. When it came to the actual closing she was there with us every step of the way and explained every piece of paper we needed to sign and why. The closing was painless and efficient because of her. By the end of the closing I felt like Rachell was a great friend whom I'd known for years. We look forward to working with her again if we need additional counsel on real estate. Thank you, Rachell!! We look forward to seeing you again at our house-warming party. read more

We picked Rachell because of other reviews on yelp, and we are happy to say that we are very glad we did. Rachell did a great job helping facilitate resolution of all our needs during the attorney review, and the closing was literally the fastest one that any of the parties involved had ever seen (title company, lawyers, etc). Rachell was fantastic. read more

Rachell is simply the best. We had sold property 11 years ago & frankly I was a bit gun shy. I was SO pleasantly surprised. Rachell was helpful, insightful, knowledgeable & humorous. We had three sales (2 condos & a garage space). One was a very tough deal. Rachell was wonderful throughout. Really she was just great. Thanks, Rachell :) read more