Renee did a fantastic job selling my Lincoln Park town home last year…read more I'll be honest, what I asked of her was a lot. And she came through each and every time. She has a great eye for design and knowing what clicks in the eyes of buyers. There are some realtors who will advise their clients to simply make every possible upgrade in advance of listing their home, disregarding the financial investment needed to make them. After all, it's not their money at stake! Renee understood the delicate balance of making the place look great and spending money judiciously. She marketed the place tremendously, as we had upward of 20 showings in just first few days of listing. I ended up accepting an offer within FIVE DAYS of listing, at full price. To date, my unit still holds the record for the highest selling price in my complex, which has over 150 units..... There's obviously a lot of great realtors in Chicago, but if you're reading this, it means you're actively searching for one you can trust. Renee is one of them. Do yourself a favor and give her a call.

If you have any opportunity to work with Renee, DO IT! My husband, Andy, and I were lucky enough to…read moreenlist her help while we were looking for a new place to rent in downtown Chicago. She is reliable, honest, direct and decisive (which really came in handy when my husband and I were not). She would always pick up the phone to talk to us - even on the weekends or late into the night. Once, I even called her the night before a day full of showings she had planned for us with a whole slew of new places I wanted to see, and she didn't bat an eye. That was a Sunday, and she got right on the phone to make sure we could fit them into the schedule the next day. During those showings, she brought things to my attention I would have never thought to look out for. When we were wish-washy on a certain place, she remained objective but would give us questions to think about along with her honest point of view based on what she knew of our personalities. And more than anything, Renee is fun! I can't think of anyone I would rather ride around with from showing to showing. So much so, that I was a little sad when we did find a place. Now I just look forward to when we're ready to buy so we can work with her again!

Awesome experience! She was extremely detailed and very knowledgeable. Walked me through the entire…read moreprocess from beginning to end and made sure I found the right home that is perfect for me and my family. She goes above and beyond for her clients and does a lot more then your average realtor when it comes to disclosers, tax information, property history, surrounding area and much, much more! Highly recommend her services!!!

Working with Carla was a true pleasure. My wife and I are extremely difficult and picky clients,…read moreour search for our home took over a year. Carla's patience and level of care was second to none in finding us our perfect home. Carla is extremely knowledgeable and is great at negotiating and was able to find us an amazing deal. I have conducted various real estate transactions over the years and Carla was by far the best agent I have ever worked with. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking to buy, sell or rent a home.

Susan Libman helped us buy our first home, and we can't recommend her highly enough. From our very…read morefirst conversation to closing day, she was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure we understood every step of the process. As first-time buyers, we had a lot of questions -- some of them probably repeated more than once! Susan answered every single one with patience and never made us feel like a question was dumb. She always treated us with respect and made sure we felt confident in our decisions. Communication was outstanding. Whether we reached out by text, call, or email, Susan responded promptly, often within minutes. That responsiveness made a huge difference in a fast-moving market where timing really matters. She also connected us with a great network of contacts -- lenders, inspectors, and other professionals -- who were just as helpful and professional as she was. It's clear she has built strong relationships in the industry, and that made the whole process smoother for us. If you're looking for an agent who is supportive, responsive, and truly has your best interests at heart, Susan is who you want on your side. Thank you, Susan, for everything!

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!

We met Lynn in 2017 when we bought our condo. We were very pleased, so enlisted her help in selling…read morethe condo and buying a new home. First, just about her--extremely responsive, even when I was being annoying with many many questions. Very friendly, and really cares about her clients. We have really enjoyed working with her. Currently, she is very conscientious of COVID precautions. I, especially as a physician, was very reassured by this. Now specifically about the process: In terms of selling, we moved very quickly, got the house on the market quickly, and despite it being the middle of winter closed on an offer we were very pleased with. She guided us expertly through those negotiations and the circumstances particular to us. Katherine Hart, the lawyer she recommended, was also outstanding. In terms of buying, we were nervous--we wanted a single family home, were picky about neighborhood, but also cost. Lynn helped us find our dream forever home, on the actual single block we had fallen in love with years ago. She has many contacts in Chicagoland, and we also had other options with homes that were not yet listed, and things we likely wouldn't have seen otherwise. SHe guided us through negotiations, and got us a price we felt good about, and guided us through the whole inspection and review process, which on a house over 100 years old was an endeavor. We knew we were in good hands, and trust Lynn immensely. Cannot recommend her highly enough. LYNN IS AMAZING!! For a purchase as important as a home, don't go with anyone else.

I hired Lynn Briskin to market and sell my home. This review is specifically about deceptive…read moremarketing practices by @properties more than it is about Lynn Briskin, although she too is culpable for this behavior. Frankly, I am upset and feel deceived by the whole process and can only hope future homeowners will not be put in the same position as me. TL;DR: If you are listing your home with @properties, INSIST that the commission split between the buyer's and seller's agents be written into your listing agreement. Buried in the very fine print of the @properties standard listing agreement it says that @properties can decide the commission split between the agents. Even I missed it, and it was only at the closing table that I even caught wind of the consequences of this. My property sat on the market for 10 weeks accruing market time with a below average number of showings and Lynn assured me she had done absolutely everything in her power to help me garner a buyer. For those who may not be aware: When a property is listed on the MLS, the listing agent inputs what the commission to the buyer's agent will be. This information is absolutely secret to the general public and not viewable to anyone without MLS access, so you are completely putting your faith in the listing agent and trusting they are holding your best interests. As we all know, agent commissions drive showings and ultimately sales. Whether it would be considered ethical or not, a property listed with a lower commission to a buyer's agent (e.g., 1%) will result in fewer showings. (Please tell any agent who disagrees with this statement to switch to a flat fee structure instead). As I found out the hard way, Lynn listed my property with a full 1% commission in her favor (i.e., not an equal commission split). In other words, a lower commission to the buyer's agent, and plausibly responsible for the longer market time and lower sale price. While the "net" commission to me as the seller was the same, had this been *disclosed* upfront, I would never have hired Lynn to represent me. To my dismay, this is a widespread practice with @properties. After speaking with Don Shea the @properties managing broker, he encourages "all of his agents" to list properties in this manner with this type of split commission in a 1% favor to his agents. While this practice puts more money in the @properties pockets (and may be even justifiable in some instances), the homeowner has zero visibility or knowledge of this practice. The commission split should be disclosed upfront because it is both the ethical thing to do as well as consequential to the homeowner with their sale.

We worked with Mary and her associates to purchase our first home and she was extremely helpful and…read moresupportive throughout the whole process. There was a lot of confusing twists and turns to the process, but we felt we were in good hands the whole time. Thank you, Mary!

As we are approaching retirement we wanted some advice on the current market, not even sure we were…read moreready to sell yet and while looking at realtors a review for Mary Conway of Baird & Warner caught my eye. We did not want to be pressured into anything but we did need help and Mary Conway gave us exactly that. Mary is polite and patient and her knowledge of the housing market becomes quickly obvious. Every step in selling our home of 20 years we felt secure as Mary proved to be on top of things all the way. If it weren't for the fact that we are now in another state we would have Mary as our realtor to purchase a new home. Thank you Mary we appreciate your excellent service!

I am pleased to write a review and recommendation for Debbie Fligelman…read more After interviewing several realtors to assist with the sale of our home in Skokie, we selected Debbie. Debbie impressed us with her knowledge, experience and down to earth approach / plan of action. Debbie scheduled regular open houses and did all that she could to market our home. She truly cares about her clients. Debbie even checked on the home when we were out of town. She treated our home and our money with the same care and concern as though it were her own. The home went under contract quickly and she handled absolutely everything for us till the closing. There was a minor follow up matter and she was there for us even after the transaction closed - over and above the call of duty. Debbie is a true professional and after working closely with her, we now consider her a friend.

Debbie was amazing to work with from beginning to end. This was my first time buying a home and…read moreshe took the time to explain everything in detail. She went above and beyond when it came to not only finding the right home, but finding the right lender and inspector. She listened, cared, and was available at all times. I truly appreciate her hard work and kindness.

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!

Jamie and team are fantastic! Responsive, knowledgeable, experienced, and always willing to go the…read moreextra mile. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a good realtor.

Jamie is one in a million. Knowledgeable, caring, responsive, trustworthy, highly responsible and…read moreshe knows her stuff. She doesn't just sell homes, she takes care of people. Highly recommend!