I may have been a challenging client for Frank, but I couldn't be happier with how he took care of me. He worked with me for 6 months, never wavering or wanting to give up. As a first time buyer and single mom, I had my heart set on finding a cute and comfortable home. There weren't many places coming on the market within my price range, but he showed me everything that could possibly work. I did get a contract accepted on a home, but the inspection revealed a lot more problems than expected. We both agreed it was just too much to deal with and canceled it. I really appreciated his honesty, he didn't sugarcoat anything. He helped me to see the practical side of things when I was letting my emotions and desire to find a home get in the way. As time went on he suggested a condo as an option. After thinking about everything, I agreed that it was really best for me. So, here we go again searching and driving and looking at places. I was just amazed at how positive he was and with answering many questions. He knew the exact questions to ask the listing agents and owners, things I never would have thought of. The whole process was a bit of a roller coaster of emotions, from being very happy, to disappointed and frustrated, but it all ended perfectly. He found a great place, in a very convenient location for both shopping and getting to work - and I still got garage parking! I couldn't have been happier with how smooth the whole process was from putting in the bid to the final signing! I felt Frank was my Guardian Angel! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! read more

In assisting me with my third home purchase, Frank Scalise has far exceeded my expectations in every way, and I highly recommend Frank to anyone purchasing real estate. For an extended period, Frank and I have searched for the one condo that would best fit my needs, and recently, he found it. Frank's determination, patience, and expertise made this happen. After I had decided that I was going to look in only one particular condo development, there were no condos available to buy due to very tight market conditions. Not in any way deterred by the lack of available condos, Frank took the unprecedented step of mailing 56 prospecting letters to all of the owners of unlisted units in order to determine if one of them would sell their condo to me through a private sale. Although I had thought that this strategy of mailing prospecting letters to unit owners who had not even listed their condos would get us nowhere, two unit owners responded to Frank's letter. He negotiated my purchase with one of them, and I purchased my condo through a private sale at a very favorable price. Frank's determination to find the right condo for me, his patience with a very long search process, and his expert negotiation skills were really what made this purchase happen. I absolutely believe that Frank is the best real estate agent I have ever worked with, and now, I have worked with three. I highly recommend Frank Scalise to anyone purchasing real estate. read more

I have worked with 4 different agencies and was not happy with the level of service. I searched on google "best realtor in Rogers Park" and on yelp Frank was rated #1. Within a few minutes speaking with Frank on the phone I knew he was going to be exactly what I was looking for. I am so glad I found him on the internet. Frank went above and beyond to decide whether I should sell or rent, then found the best tenant and got a long term commitment that I was looking for. He handled everything from screening, showing, walk thru, keys, meeting painter when I was too busy at work, reviewed the painters work, took pictures, made a list of things that needed to be fixed (like a home inspector) with details that needed to be addressed. The end result, a happy long term tenant and a happy landlord. Frank is your one stop shop for all things real estate. I had questions about how to handle security deposits and he answered all my questions. Stop looking and pick up the phone! Frank is BEST you will find! He even drove out of his way to meet me to pick up keys to make sure I avoided the traffic. On another occasion I was going to have to drive into the city from the suburbs and he took care of it to save me a trip...He truly cares about his customers and is a genuine person. read more

This review is to express our sincere appreciation for all the work Frank did in selling our multi-unit building. It was a building we owned for many years and certainly had our memories. We searched on-line for Real Estate Brokers and he did have a very good profile. There was such a comfort level in our initial conversation when we met him for coffee. My husband and I knew right away (we interviewed 2 other agents) that we were going to hire Frank to sell our building. We were impressed with how open and honest he was and that he was well informed about the market, marketing and how to work with people. He handled all the communications with our tenants too which was a big help. Frank guided us through every aspect of selling our building. There are always things to do to get ready to sell, but he was very helpful in suggesting what we didn't have to do, we were so happy to save time and money. He even stopped by on a Holiday to check on the building and tenants while we were on Vacation. He also recommended a great attorney, John J. Swiess, who gave us exceptional service from beginning to end. While we never knew Frank before this sale, we can truly say he has become a friend of the family and someone who we refer to our friends. Anna & Leszek read more

Our family will be forever grateful for everything that Frank did for us. It is hard enough to handle the passing of a parent and all the legal estate stuff, then you have to deal with selling a home. Some friends had given us Frank's name and we did other research on-line. At the first meeting we knew he would be the one for us. There was a level of trust that was easy to form. He was very thorough, had the right plan and we could tell he was compassionate. He was a man of action, kept his word and not once did he deviate from this. He was involved at each step by counseling, offering advice and putting us in touch with other people to help with the estate. The two things that stand out about him: - Passion for taking care of his clients - He knows the market and strategies that will get it done On top of exceptional real estate services, he then helped with selling of furniture by taking pictures and posting ads on-line. Wow! Everything we read on Yelp was true - the guy is great! Recently we passed along his name to friends that are buying a home and they too have been impressed. We highly recommend Frank! read more

This review is our Thank You to Frank for such a terrific job he did representing us in the sale of our home and then quickly purchasing our new place. We were in our home for over 26 years with many cherished memories and sensitive to how best prepare for selling and handle the overall process. His research on pricing and suggestions on some interior changes were spot-on accurate, as we received multiple offers the first week! The photographer he uses took excellent photos too. It was a long time since had sold a home, so we were impressed with how quickly he responded to our many questions; very thorough and always gave the best advice. After going under contract, we then asked Frank to search for our next home. He immediately got the ball rolling and took us out to numerous neighborhoods. Once again, he guided us through every step - from negotiations to inspections and all the closing details. You can imagine the tasks and stress we had making 2 major moves within a short period of time We were so happy to have a true advocate we could rely on - Thank You Frank! read more

I am so grateful that I found Frank. The first time I called him was to get advice on whether or not it was a good time to sell my Mom's 3 flat. He did a thorough analysis with comparable properties that included rental data as well. He was no pressure and so understanding of my emotional ties to the house and gave me time to figure it out. He offered me concrete data in his analysis on rent vs sell. He even came over with a remodeler to offer his suggestions, again in a non-pressure way. Frank also helps with renting property and I'm so glad that he offers these services as well. As I have decided to rent the property for now, Frank has kept me updated on the market (at my request) and when the time comes to sell the building I have full confidence in Frank helping me with the sale. Frank is patient, understanding, knowledgeable, and I am so confident in his abilities that I would look no further for an outstanding realtor. He's the real deal! read more

I can't thank Frank enough for helping me sell my condo last Fall of 2016. I had such a wonderful experience working with Frank. Very knowledgeable and thorough, he was there with me every step of the way. This was my first time on the seller side, so there was a lot of unknowns for me. From start to finish he helped me set up the listing and come up with great price to sell fast that was fair market value. In addition he guided me on how to setup my first open house, and all the details that would go into a successful event. His efforts and guidance paid off, because after one open house, I received a full ask offer! His work didn't end there, Frank was completely supportive throughout the whole process during the legal review. We had few delays on the buy side but Frank kept me posted and was my advocate in times that were difficult. I highly recommend working with Frank, as he is professional and smart and truly can get the job done! read more

I am very thankful I met Frank years ago as he has been a true friend and advocate in guiding me through numerous real estate transactions-both selling and buying. I just closed on a beautiful Lakefront condo! A property I was very interested in came on the market while I was out of town, so he immediately went look at it. He took a great video of the place and we had a long discussion about the details and strategy to present an offer. He did a superior job with handling all the aspects from beginning to end. I also learned that the agent with the listing was impressed with Frank too saying he was professional, polite and prompt in all communications. The type of person you want to work with to get a deal done. Frank's advice and guidance in handling multiple offers was also one of the key reasons I was successful. Thanks again Frank, I look forward having you over for many visits to enjoy my new home and stunning views! read more

In 2007 I began looking to buy my first condo. My trusted friend Scott recommended Frank. From the start I felt that Frank genuinely understood an agent's role, in my opinion, as a buyer's advocate/educator in the home buying process. He listened and didn't waste our time showing me places far off my radar. A couple months later he was guiding me through my first condo purchase in Uptown. As a result of my positive experience with Frank back in 2007, I didn't hesitate to call upon him when a real estate company recently bought/de-converted my Uptown building. This 2nd buying process had a lot of curve balls compared to the first and I was really glad to have Frank's patience and experience in helping me to navigate the post offer process, in particular, for my new condo in Oak Park (2020). read more

When I needed to sell my home in Lincoln Park, I felt the need to contact and talk to a few realtors before deciding whom I should trust. I quickly decided to go with Frank. I knew I could trust him. Frank is honest, straight forward and in addition, he was available and always quick at responding to emails or phone calls. Frank showed great work ethic and integrity during the whole process; he was also resourceful and gave us some excellent advice. I rarely met someone as dedicated, personable and competent! The house sold quickly and we (of course) hired Frank to help us buy a condo. Another great and successful experience. We highly recommend you talk to Frank and decide for yourself. A+! read more

I worked with Frank for my first ever home purchase, a condo in Lakeview. Frank spoke with me in great detail to fully understand my needs, and every unit we viewed fit the price range, location, and style that were important to me. I didn't realize at the start of my home search how many details there were to the process of buying a home and how nuanced the local market could be, but Frank guided me through everything like a pro, and always kept my best interests in mind. If/when I sell my condo and buy a new Chicago home in the future, I will definitely be using Frank's services again. read more

Frank is a true professional who communicates promptly, clearly and intelligently. I highly recommend him. I used Frank in the horrible Chicago winter months to help me find tenants for my condo. He kept me updated about inquiries, provided useful landlord information for the City of Chicago and even helped arrange professionals to get the apartment move-in ready. His rates a very reasonable for the level of service you get. Frank, thank you for all your diligence and professionalism. It has been a positive process because of your outstanding service and market knowledge. read more

This was my first condo purchase in Chicago and I'm very pleased I found Frank to guide me through the entire process. His best traits - excellent negotiator, responds quickly, trusted advisor. He is very good at analyzing the market and explaining a plan for negotiating an offer. I was very pleased with his advice and it worked out in my favor. After the purchase he continued to help with such things as finding good contractors for floor sanding. In my experience, Frank genuinely cared about me, listened to what I wanted and needed and always kept my best interests at heart. read more

After my mother passed we needed to sell her condo quickly. Frank was a godsend! He walked us through the entire process. He helped us get the condo ready to sell, and advised us on price, with thorough research on comparable places. Frank was always available for our many questions, providing exceptional customer service. We went from listing to SOLD in just over 2 months, over the holidays, during a pandemic! Amazing. We highly recommend Frank for his superior customer service, professionalism & meticulous attention to detail. He's the BEST! read more

I can't say enough about our real estate agent, Frank Scalise. Frank has been so helpful selling our house, and we couldn't have sold it without his help. He is knowledgeable, sensitive to our needs, and a real pleasure to work with. He is always upbeat and encouraging. Although the process of selling our house was bittersweet, Frank was both sensitive to our needs, and very, very hands-on, every step of the way. If you want "the very best" real estate agent, call Frank Scalise! read more

We first met Frank over 10 years ago when we bought our condo. He spent endless hours helping us find the perfect place. He is so patient and truly wants you to find the place you want. He is also extremely knowledgeable, and most importantly, very honest. Now, years later, he helped us sell two condos and did a fantastic job. With no doubt, he always goes above and beyond his job description. I would recommend Frank in a heart beat- he's the best you can get! read more

I used Frank again. This time I needed to sell my Mom's home. It was a very emotional experience for my family and Frank helped to make the situation seem less like we were violating my parents home for the past 60 years. Frank was compassionate and gave us a very fair market analysis of the house. It sold within 7 days. Still sad to clean the house out, but glad a young family bought it and will start their new life in our home. Thanks Frank. read more

Frank is an excellent broker. He helped us find a great home in a tough market. We wanted to take our time to find a place that met our needs, and Frank patiently helped us to the very end, without rushing us. Frank is patient, reliable, and knowledgeable about houses. We felt we could rely on him to give us good advice and information about the homes we viewed. We strongly recommend Frank. read more