I have been working with Mark for 12 years and have bought and sold multiple properties with him…read more He is an absolutely fantastic real estate agent to work with, 100% recommended. What impresses me most about Mark is that he puts his client's interest above his own. As a buyer, he helps you negotiate the price down even though that's less money in his pocket. As a seller he helps you walk away from deals that are not in your best interest, even though it means a lot more work for him. In my most recent sale with Mark, I lived 6 hours away so it was difficult for me to do everything that needed to be done with the property to be ready. Mark was instrumental in working with contractors, working with tenants, showing the building, communicating with me, and generally working his butt off to get the deal done. Amazing. And if that's not enough, Mark has a tremendous team behind him. He has great people that he works with like contractors, lawyers, mortgage brokers, and property inspectors, that are instrumental to the process. If you choose to work with Mark, I'm confident that you'll be happy that you did.

Mark was great to work with being a first time home buyer. He truly has his clients best interest…read moreat heart, even steering me away from a property that was bad news. I was really picky with my home search and he still found me tons of homes to look through. Mark is the best agent to have on your side in the home buying process and I will definitely work with him again on my next move.

I worked with Philip and his awesome team for the last 10 or more years! Absolute the best people…read morein this business! There's many reasons behind my success and they are one of them because they always point me in the right direction and they know the reality of this business and it's always been a pleasant experience! Philip is very experienced and his recommendations stay on top for me, either at buying or selling!

Sold our home quickly and aggressively. It was a real fixer-upper, but Philip knew who to target,…read moreand we got our full asking price.

Ian Schwartz is a stellar real estate broker. He knows the market like the back of his hand, is…read moreincredibly friendly and funny, and will move heaven and earth to make sure your property gets sold. He's the kind of broker you can call at any hour of the day, and he'll have an answer to your question. Our sale was a bit complicated as we are in a co-op, and Ian truly went the extra mile to ensure the deal closed smoothly. First rate broker and first rate guy.

Ian was recommended to my husband and I my our family members and we weren't disappointed. He is an…read moreexceptional real estate agent who checks all the boxes: proactive, responsive, thoughtful and has your best interest top of mind. From start to finish he was very diligent with keeping things moving, informing us each step of the way, providing objective counsel and being a master negotiator! He works well with first time homebuyers as well as experienced buyers, and as someone who's been both, you need a strong home buying team on your side to make sure you're 100% confident in your investment - and Ian is absolutely part of that winning team. It's true, every he touches turns to sold!

Hands down, best realtor EVER. Not only did she help us find our home moving during covid,…read more(jeremy's review from 2020) But then helped us sell that same home as we are moving out of state soon. She was able to help us sell our home for the highest sale in neighborhood history. Everything from staging, cleaning, utilizing her own decor from her house if needed, letting our dog out, open house, negotiating. Effortless for her. You will not regret choosing Laura! She will be honest, set realistic expectations, and be your advocate all the way through.

It was around February 2020 when me and my wife decided on buying our own dream home. We were…read moreapprehensive and had absolutely no idea of how to go about doing it but we needed to start somewhere.I believe home buying could be very stressful process especially for a first time home buyer. I thought Google would be a nice place to start to look for a realtor who could help us find our next dwelling. I did my search online to look for a firm with a proven track record, good ratings & testimonials and who could understand what we exactly were looking within the location of our choosing and of course, keeping it under our budget!! And then the pandemic struck the US to make the whole process a lot harder. We weren't sure if any realtor would be willing in person in these troubled times to go around the city, to show us properties in reality. Obviously, Market standing , credibility turnaround time and knowledge played a significant role in our realtor choosing process. While googling, I looked up best realtors in Chicagoland area and that's where I came across McPherson Westhoff realty. Emailed them the next day and got a call back within hours from them asking about our selected areas/ expectations for our new home. They took down all the information and customized our property search results based on the criteria we set. Here is where Laura Duckett with Compass Realty was introduced to us for the first time to help us see some properties in which we were interested and we are glad we were. Laura struck me as an incredibly knowledgeable, patient, honest,helpful punctual ,diligent, passionate realtor who loves her job and who was one step ahead in her game of finding us the right property as per our requirements with a pleasing personality. She's serious about her work and humorous when the moment calls for it .She was reachable whenever needed and always inboxed newly listed or upcoming properties depending on the frequency we asked for. She scheduled showings of the properties , even from a third party website in a timely, meticulous manner with a proper printed travel map at a short notice. She totally respects her clients considerations, be it price, neighborhood, budget or you name it. We were always comfortable discussing anything and everything with her. To be honest, we became friends with her ,talking and looking over multiple properties and it gave us a sense of personal connection with her within a short span of time . We never felt rushed in, forced into buying anything or any unsolicited advice by her. She would drive with us to multiple properties in a single day all around Chicago and would give suggestions of what needed attention in a potential property, looked closely at the mechanicals, foundation, walls, flooring, ceiling appliances and materials. She was on top of answering any questions we had, and if she wouldn't know the answer right away she would make an extra effort to find them out by the end of the day to text later. I remember her sending texts even during the late night hours about a ghost query I had.It wouldn't be an exaggeration if I could say she not only won our trust, she won our hearts!! Well, after we decided on buying our current home, Laura made the whole process of negotiating, comparing the comps, putting in the offer, inspection, hiring a real estate attorney, getting a lender at a cheaper rate super quick and super smooth. She kept everyone in the loop while we went through closing with a 100% transparency. Unfortunately, Laura couldn't be present because of social distancing restrictions during our closing during the pandemic so she asked us to have our picture taken outside the title company with her head shot and that's exactly what we did.lol. She, in turn, framed that same picture and gifted it to us at the time of handing over the keys to our new house. That was hilarious! Later when we became new homeowners she suggested a firm to help us with our moving, setting up internet and other utilities transferred into our names all of which went through like a breeze and for free!! Our home buying process couldn't be any easier than what Laura made it. I highly recommend Laura as one of the topmost real estate agent one can find for the Northwest/ western suburbs. Please call her for all your real estate needs, see her in action and I'm sure you'll be delighted you did because she's exceptional in what she does. We kinda sat back and relaxed while Laura did all the work for us .We appreciate it a lot all of what you did including the leaf blower which you gifted us with is in use every single weekend reminding us of you being by our side;) . Thank you Laura.

Samuel and I met through a mutual acquaintance five years ago when I was beginning my journey as a…read morereal estate investor. Chicago was a new market for me and I knew very little about that city. Before my first visit, however, Samuel carefully listened to my interests, sent nearly a dozen options for me to consider, and prepared an itinerary in anticipation of my arrival. In those early days, he was key in making a complicated and arduous process straightforward and transparent. I've continued to work with Samuel over the years and through the ups and downs of the real estate cycle. Having a realtor who knows and understands what I'm looking for, keeps an eye out for opportunities, and explains why I should pursue some options over others is invaluable. By having Samuel as part of the team that I count on when conducting real estate business in Chicago, I have seen my portfolio grow faster and larger than what I had projected initially. My favorite part about working with Samuel is knowing that he believes that my success is his success. We don't just work on transactions. Instead, he checks in to ensure that I'm set up for long term success, from understanding the changing laws and requirements in the city, to the economic and structural viability of the buildings, and the happiness and well-being of the tenants. I truly feel supported and plan to continue working with him for as long as I'm invested in Chicago.

Samuel sold my condo and helped my partner and I buy a single family home. He really knows real…read moreestate, and his knowledge was so appreciated throughout the selling & buying process. He negotiated the price down a significant amount when we bought our home, and he priced my condo well & got it sold after 1 open house weekend! Can't recommend Samuel enough!

Ted was outstanding. He supported our move from out-of-state by helping us understanding real…read moreestate law, as well as navigating the suburbs and finding a great location.

Teddy is very knowledgeable and he helps you get the most out of your deal. He is easy to work…read morewith and the process went smooth.

Tom and his team were great to work with! I heard about Tom from a friend, and I was so glad that I…read moredecided to reach out to him. As a first time seller, I was a little bit nervous and anxious. Before selecting Tom as my realtor, we spoke a couple of time about my goals and timeline. I felt like Tom was completely on the same page as me with how I wanted to approach the sale. He also had some great recommendations to help me prepare to put my condo on the market. Once we went live, Tom and his team were extremely proactive in communicating timing of open houses and showings, and they provided me with helpful feedback as soon as each showing ended. I also got weekly summary reports on visibility and engagement. I knew Tom was always putting the work, and he wanted to get as many eyes on my place as possible. We did hit a couple of bumps in the road, but Tom handled them well and gave me reassurance when I needed it. At the end of the day, I was happy with the offer we accepted. I would definitely recommend Tom if you're looking to buy or sell. He'll have your best interest in mind and make you feel at ease!

Tom is a top-notch real estate broker. It requires a true professional to see you through a sale in…read morea rollercoaster market. Tom was steadfast in his engagement and responsiveness - so was the entire team! Trusting Tom with the sale process led to a deal better than I could have ever hoped!

In a world where Realtors are a dime a dozen, there is one person who sets himself outside the rest…read more- Sam Shaffer. The best decision you will ever make in your Real Estate journey will be choosing Sam to be by your side. My fiance and I were first time homebuyers and knew next to nothing about the process. This is the biggest purchase you make in your life and honestly the whole thing seemed so daunting and stressful. Sam and his team were there for us at every step to make sure that our questions were answered. I kid you not - for several weeks I must have called, emailed, or texted Sam 5-6 times a day. Every. Single. Day. (Sorry Sam!!) Not once in the million of first time homebuyer panic-filled calls did Sam ever respond with anything other than the same cheery and calming voice. He was a godsend during this stressful time at making sure we knew everything was going to plan. Sam will work for you He will go to bat for you He will champion your concerns as if they are his own As a first time homebuyer - I cannot stress enough how lucky we are to have found him. He guides you through the process and we truly could not have done it without him.

We recently purchased a single family home and sold our condo with the help of Sam and his amazing…read moreteam. Sam is an expert negotiator and knows the Chicago market inside out. It took us over 6 months to find our perfect home and he kept us from settling along the way just because we were anxious to move and tired of house hunting. He knew what we wanted and made sure we got exactly that. He is patient, kind, but tells it like it is which is exactly what you need when buying a home. Ann and Noach did an awesome job getting our condo listed and made it a seamless process. They had our place staged and we got several offers at asking price within days of listing. Buying and selling a home can be stressful and daunting but this team makes it a breeze. They are hands down the best in the city.