Mark Miles was superfantastic! We were on and off searching for properties, and he never pressured…read moreus, and always ensured that every decision we made was informed and the best for us. When we finally went ahead and found the right place, it was all smooth sailing. Would recommend him a million times over, and more.

Mark Miles recently helped us purchase a home long distance due to a work relocation. He was…read morereferred to us through a friend who he has assisted multiple times. Mark was extremely knowledgeable about all of the Chicago burbs we searched. He spent many hours with us looking at so many houses! He has also assisted us with finding resources such as plumbers, electricians, foundation experts etc. Relocating has been one stress after another and Mark has helped out every step of the way. We cannot say enough nice things about Mark...he is wonderful and we highly recommend him.

We understand that Cherie Smith Zurik is one of your agents. We have never encountered such a rude…read morereal estate agent. She was unprofessional and condescending with us. Upon arrival, as we were walking to the front entrance she came around from the back and yelled at us that the open house was over (even though we still had 30 mins before the advertised closing time). She even said alarms were on, the police were notified and there was no way to get back to the house. As we were leaving, our real estate agent asked if the house was owner-occupied or vacant so we could understand the scheduling and plan, to which she replied "none of your business" in an extremely rude manner and then called someone to check on the listing times of the open house (which were changed when we checked again). Owners and REMAX should be aware of her attitude before giving her a house for sale as we clearly don't feel welcome to make an appointment and will not buy anything she lists. There are plenty of other houses in the area, We would give her ZERO stars if we could.

Renters/buyers BEWARE! Greg Swanson is a scam artist. I rented a house through this company and…read moreresided in that house for almost 6 years. When it came time to leave (owner wants to sell house), I get charged $2500 for painting and $1900 to replace carpet!! Therefore, no security deposit was given back to me! I basically just paid for the owner to re model his house so he can sell! That should be considered wear and tear after 6 years. I will NEVER recommend this reality group especially GREG SWANSON!!

Cherie may be a long time realtor and thus experienced, but I agree with another review here: she…read moresometimes comes across as rude and opinionated. Doesn't always listen well.

We have never encountered such a rude real estate agent. She was unprofessional and condescending…read morewith us. Upon arrival, as we were walking to the front entrance she came around from the back and yelled at us that the open house was over (even though we still had 30 mins before the advertised closing time), she even said alarms were on, the police were notified and there was no way to get back to the house. As we were leaving, our real estate agent asked if the house was owner-occupied or vacant so we could understand scheduling for an appointment, to which she replied "none of your business" in an extremely rude manner and then called someone to check on the listing times (which were apparently changed when we checked again). Owners and REMAX should be aware of her attitude before giving her a house for sale as we clearly don't feel welcome to make an appointment and will not buy anything she lists. There are plenty of other houses in the area. We would give her ZERO stars if we could.

I've been working with Jane Ehlert for several years now, and she continues to exceed my…read moreexpectations every time. Most recently, she helped me secure amazing new tenants in just one weekend! Jane provided great recommendations on what to fix and update to get faster results, and she was right on point. She's incredibly professional, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I trust her judgment completely and truly appreciate her dedication. If you're looking for someone who knows the market and gets results quickly, Jane is the one!

Jane and her team are what you want when you are buying or selling a home. They make the whole…read moreprocess, which is usually really stressful, feel totally easy and calm. From the very first phone call, they treat you like you are their only client. Their communication is outstanding; they promptly respond to texts and calls, explaining complex paperwork in clear terms so you comprehend what you are signing. Working with them feels less like a transaction and more like getting help from a super-smart friend. Their service exemplifies what it means to be 5-star.

My wife and I are from the East Coast. We moved here for work and settled on the North Side. We…read moreloved it, and we believed we'd stay in the city for good. Once kids came along we started looking outside Chicago to settle down. My wife contacted Mimi and she made everything so easy for us. Her insights into Barrington told us everything we'd need to know as far as settling our family somewhere new. There were no second thoughts or fears about making a mistake. And it could have been a BIG mistake ... Think about it; you go ahead and start a life in a new place and only find out AFTER the fact it isn't what you were looking for? If you are looking to buy in Barrington, for sure and certain you should use Mimi. She will show you what you need to see and there will be no negative surprises after the fact.

From the owner: Mimi Noyes is highly regarded as an elite real estate professional in the Barrington area. Her…read morereputation is built on a high volume of successful transactions, deep local expertise, and consistently positive client feedback.

The year 2012 was one of the worst years my wife and I experienced.Not only had I lost my job 4…read moreyears earlier,our home of 27 years had fallen into the Foreclosure process. I was introduced to Mike Rein by a long time friend of 34 years. I take (and give) recommendations very seriously,and after meeting with Mike for the first time,my wife and I were comfortable going thru this very emotional time to "move forward". Not only did Mike Rein sell our home via Short Sale,but he did it with understanding and class! Our home was so very important to us on so many levels i.e. it was the only home we lived in since our marriage,our son knew no other home and graduated from gradr school,high school,and college while living there.There are far too many significant memories to mention. Mike not only sold our home,but also found a rental property for us.Since I am a Post Polio individual,the only type of home we could live in would be a ranch style.Mike was tireless and spent too many hours to count,in looking for,and showing my wife and I homes. I can pretty much guarantee anyone that the average realtor would not have taken the time to do this for a client--ask me,I know! Mike found us a home in Hoffman Estates in 2012,and we have be here for 3 years.Unfortunately,our landlord is selling the home in October,2016,and the first person that we are going to call is Mike Rein,of Century 21! Why? BECAUSE HE CARES!

At a time that should have been exciting, Michael Rein who owns Century 21 Sketchbook, turned it…read moreinto one of the worst experiences of my husband and my life. My husband and I were interested in a house that was listed under Michael and right from the get go, he was rude and condescending towards our real estate agent. Not only was he unwilling to work in a friendly manner towards our agent, he also personally insulted my husband and I. We offered Michael's clients 2K under their asking price for their home. After we made the offer, Michael's clients decided they no longer wanted to sell their home. This is after the home had been on the market longer then 250 days! I would highly recommend people stay clear of Michael and Century 21 Sketchbook in Lake Zurich, IL. My husband and I were so disgusted with his unprofessionalism that we want to make our story known to potential buyers and sellers that may consider using his services.

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.

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.

Cori is an exceptional broker! She is prompt, dedicated and is an expert in her profession. Indeed,…read moreshe get things done in a timely manner. Prior to meeting with her, she answered all my inquiries patiently and accordingly. She provided reliable and valid feedbacks on purchasing a home. She is trustworthy, accomodating and very pleasant to work with. Her work ethics and deameanor are outstanding! I highly recommend her expertise.

I worked with Cori Michael. She is hard-working, responsive, professional and has a great attitude…read more No matter what came our way, she pivoted with grace. Cori was able to put me in the house that I wanted, and connected me with the right mortgage guy. We faced some trials along the way and I was so lucky to have her on my team because she always kept her eye on the ball, and she always looked out for my good. She is straightforward, kind, and fair. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone.