My realtor is Laura Catrambone-Gerace and she is absolutely wonderful. I've had multiple purchases…read moreand sales and each time she was my realtor. I appreciate your honesty and just always being there with a willingness to help. I've been out of the market now for a few years but when I began to look for a house again, she will be my first choice. Thank you for your help.

Laura made an impression from our first meeting. She described her selling philosophy that included…read moreall the latest methods to attract buyers and also understood the current market pricing and as a result generated interest in our property which sold for more than asking price! She made the process pretty painless by keeping in close contact and making suggestions that really helped in a quick sale! Contact Laura if you want an experienced professional to make it happen!!

My wife and I worked with Lucas when we decided to explore selling our Northwest Side condo. He was…read morevery accommodating and walked us through the entire selling process. Lucas arranged a professional photographer to take amazing photos of our place that I truly believe made our unit stand out. After listing our condo on Monday, we had a verified offer on Tuesday! Lucas handled questions from the buyer's broker, arranged a great attorney, and kept us updated about all the details until our closing. My wife and I are extremely happy with the level of service that Lucas has provided on our sale and we are currently working with him to find our next house. I have recommended Lucas to all of our friends and family.

When it comes to buying a house I had no idea of how the process truly went. This guy was such a…read morelife saver. Sorry but it's scary dealing with realtors, lumbers, car salesman etc, because you never know when someone is taking you for a ride. But Lucas was so transparent in the process and not only acted as our realtor but was really like a trusted advisor and mentor. There were a few houses we saw and we were like "yes" and Lucas would do something like touch the basement brick wall, rub his fingers together and be like "nope, there's moisture" and then go into a long explanation as to why it was a bad deal. There were a number of houses were he could have easily been looking out for his best interest ($$$) and left us in a situation where we wouldn't have known how the seller cut corners on the plumbing, heating, or electrical work, so sometimes he'd walk into a house with us and in 30 secs, say "nope, bad idea". I am so appreciative to have had someone so honest because I was ready to buy the first house we saw lol. This is a good, honest, man and realtor. Period!

Great real estate brokerage. I see their signs everywhere in Skokie and surrounding suburbs. I…read morehave worked with them for many years and assisted with numerous transactions. They know the Cook County and surrounding County markets extremely well. Nij and Jay are both depending, hard working and very strong negotiators who treat their clients with A+ service.

My wife and I found a property using Zillow that we were interested in renting. Zillow put us in…read morecontact with a realtor who was not Jay C, but acted as an intermediary between us and Jay C. We viewed the townhouse, which was fine. We then went through the full application process, and we were accepted. We reached the point of reviewing the lease, and asked what the next steps were for signing a lease. We were told that we were required to wire (using Zelle) our security deposit to Jay C and first month's rent to the landlord (a relative of someone at Jay C), and then a Lease would be forwarded to us for an e-signature. This, of course, immediately set off alarms in our heads. Why would we be required to pay the equivalent of two months rent prior to the parties signing a lease? Sure enough, our intermediary-realtor said that while this sometimes happens, it was highly unusual and not common. She said she fought Jay C on this, but was told "this is how [he] does business, and that isn't going to change." Further, we were told that paying this money was needed as a sign of our commitment to leasing the property. We thought this over, and did not feel comfortable at all with wiring so much money (~$2,500) to private accounts without ANY written contract between the parties. We countered, saying that we wanted this townhouse and were ready to sign a lease IMMEDIATELY. We hoped that signing a 12+ month lease should be the biggest sign that we were actually committed to the rental, rather than cash attached to no further obligation. The answer was no. Security deposit and rent was required before a lease would be signed. In an effort to come closer to their demand we conceded that we would wire the security deposit to Jay C Realty, as long as a lease was sent for signature immediately after. Then, the first month's rent would come at the first of the month, as the lease language required. If they could give us a compelling reason why that money was required before the first of the month, we would consider paying it after signing the lease. We pointed out that while they were demanding a sign of "trust" and "commitment," they were not willing to show us any such reciprocal sign. We further pointed out that while they were in such a rush to lease the townhouse, their extreme and shady demands were the only thing keeping us from putting signatures on a lease. The responded, once again, by saying it was their way, or nothing. Jay C's shady demands, requiring nonsensical "signs of trust and commitment" while being unwilling to do the same, and overall unprofessionalism made it entirely clear that they were not a company who we could trust or stand to rent from for a year or longer. Luckily, before having to go any further with Jay C, we found a nice, bigger, and cheaper apartment with a legitimate apartment company in a nicer neighborhood, and walked away from Jay C's townhouse. We were very relieved we did not have to deal with this company as a landlord / realty company, and we want to make sure that potential renters are aware of Jay C's business practices before "committing" themselves to this kind of relationship.

Our family used Deb Ritter twice and are very happy with the marketing skills and professionalism…read moreshe used to sell our home and a condo. Deb was the broker we used both times, and we were impressed with her hard work and knowledge of the local real estate market. Deb was very easy to reach by phone, text, and email every time we had a question. She also sat down with us several times to explain the sales process and the documents involved in our listings and eventual sales. Her sales strategy was very helpful in quickly selling our properties for top dollar. We would use her again to sell real estate, and highly recommend her as a trustworthy agent who gave us individual care and attention, and also to the other sellers and buyers she represents.

Deb was excellent at every level, listing, pricing, staging, showing the house at the most…read moredifficult time of the year, working through offers, actually seeking out someone who low-balled us, to get to a final satisfactory deal. She even helped with finding buyers for some unwanted furniture. Great networker. Always accessible. Smart and positive. I'll use Deb every time.

Working with the O'Donoghue Group has been fantastic from start to finish. Danny O'Donoghue is…read moretrustworthy and friendly, and really knows the Chicago area real estate market. My husband and I have a long-standing relationship with Danny--we worked with him to find and purchase our first house in Chicago, where we lived for more than 10 years. He helped us figure out what we really wanted in a home and negotiate a great price. When it was time to sell, we knew right away that we wanted to work with the O'Donoghue Group again. Danny handled all the details expertly and helped us focus on what was most important. He is honest and is a skilled negotiator with great instincts on pricing and timing. He was always patient and wanted to make sure all of our questions were answered. And he put us in touch with the right painters and handymen to get our house market-ready. We are delighted with the selling price and could not be happier with the high quality, professional service that Danny provided. The O'Donoghue Group will always be our go-to for Chicago real estate needs! We recommend the O'Donoghue Group 100%!

Katy has helped me locate an apartment in the city on two different occasions. For my first…read moreapartment search, I was new to the city and the whole process seemed overwhelming. Katy eased my nerves by making the whole experience extremely easy and painless by working closely with me to identify my needs and used her experience to provide me with great apartment options. A few years later I was looking for a larger apartment in a new area and Katy helped me again. She used her knowledge of the Chicago neighborhoods to help my find a place and area I absolutely love. Thanks again Katy!

Stephanie was absolutely fantastic to work with throughout the sale of our home in Edison Park…read more From our first meeting to the closing table, she was knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us achieve the best possible outcome. Selling a home can be stressful, but Stephanie guided us through every step of the process, answered all of our questions, and kept us informed the entire way. Her expertise in the local market, attention to detail, and strong communication made a huge difference. Thanks to her hard work, our home sold quickly and the transaction went smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor and would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you for making this transition such a positive experience!

Steph did incredible job . Told me to trust the process and got me well over asking price. I…read morecouldn't be happier and I highly recommend Stephanie LoVerde!!!

We worked with Brandi Smith to buy our home and couldn't recommend her more. She's thoughtful,…read morehardworking, and incredibly easy to work with. Brandi made a complex process feel simple and enjoyable, and we appreciated how available she was for all our questions. If you're looking for a realtor who's sharp, sincere, and truly cares--Brandi is the one!

Thank you for the great job you have done helping me with finding and purchasing my condo. It's…read moreprobably lucky to find such a professional and knowledgeable agent as Mark who made the searching and buying process very smooth and easy. Every question and every single important detail about the process and the properties we considered was covered 100%. Not being an experienced property buyer myself, it was great to have Mark cover that lack of knowledge for me from the very start of this journey. Thank you, Mark and the United Realty Group for all your help!

When our daughter needed an apt in Chicago, we contacted Andrea to help. We were unfamiliar with…read morethe area which meant we were relying on Andrea to provide extensive information about locations, commutes, the rental process, screen for responsive and responsible landlords, and overseeing the entire thing long distance. Andrea came through for us by quickly finding an apt in a location that was better than what we expected, a secure bldg that is remarkable for its charm and character, and under budget. She was communicative, responsive, kept everyone in the loop and stayed on top of process, making it as smooth and stress-free as possible. We really couldn't have done it without her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a Realtor in the city of Chicago.

Andrea was my agent for the sale of two condos in Chicago. In both instances she did a great job in…read moresetting an appropriate price with room for negotiation...did a great job in marketing...and in neither case did I even have to attend the closing due to a heavy travel schedule. Flawless. I have recommended Andrea to several friends buying and selling.