We recently sold my mother's condo with Ron Pickard, and once again he did an outstanding job. This…read morewas the second time we've worked with Ron in the past six years, and he continues to impress. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. Ron quickly connected us with excellent contractors to paint the condo and clean the carpeting, helping us get it market-ready in no time. His communication is exceptional--he's responsive, proactive, and keeps you informed every step of the way. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy real estate agent who delivers results, I highly recommend Ron.

I cannot speak highly enough of RE/MAX Suburban with Susan, Ron, and David Pickard!!! They have…read morebuilt a team and comprehensive network of professionals that know how to deliver in all aspects of home purchases. I went from thinking the possibility of a home purchase was 3-5 years away... to finding and closing on my forever home in 20 days with the Pickard's guidance, help, and assembled team. The Pickard RE/MAX Suburban Team was referred to me by a lifelong friend who has exclusively worked with the Pickard's over the past 15 years for home rentals, purchases, and sales. Initially my goal was to attain a 3-5 year home rental and then transition into a home purchase. After seeing the elevated rental prices with limited inventory, I asked Ron Pickard, "can I purchase now?" Ron answered "yes, let me show you how." From there Ron & David worked with an outstanding Mortgage Broker to create a comprehensive purchase & financing strategy that worked for where I was at and what I could do. David was able to help me find, negotiate, and acquire my "Forever Home". David assembled my purchasing team of Mortgage Broker, Lawyer, Insurance Agent, and Home Inspection that yielded a seamless closing within 20days of submitting an offer on a property that had 4 other offers. That ability for a rapid and low risk closing is what made my offer then selected option. Ron & David were ALWAYS very responsive, and made sure to fully answer or get the answers to the items I asked. They best part is they worked as a team so there was ALWAYS continuity in expedited action and delivery. Thank You Pickard RE/MAX Suburban!!!

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!

No. I drove 2 hours, cleaned, etc. the Broker Judy did not even show. Do not use them. She never…read morecalled. Just stood me up. Cindy referred her to me.

Karen and Alan are excellent. My wife and I are both Realtors in the Boston area but needed someone…read moreto help sell my wife's parents' house near Chicago. Karen made everything smooth and easy in a transaction that wasn't always straight-forward and she was looking out for us and protecting our interests even when it wasn't to her benefit. Would confidently recommend her to anyone else.

Alan and Karen are such great people that really love their job and it shows. They helped us find…read moreour dream home and helped us sell our house. The process was very well explained and they both were extremely patient with all our questions we had. We met Alan at an open house and he was so nice and very personable. I knew right away that this is who we wanted to work with. We met Karen a few days later and she was just like Alan; Fantastic! They found some houses that matched our criteria and we went to look at them. There was no pressure and they were very knowledgeable about everything. I can't say enough about them being so patient and really wanting the best for us. If you're looking to sell or buy I strongly recommend contacting them. We have been in our home a few years now, and love it. We also recently sold our investment property with them, and they handled all renovations & the process of the sale making it a hands off process for us. Thank you for everything and making us smile everyday about working with you.

Our family had a very awful experience with one of your realtors, Linda Francis Pierson. She wasn't…read moreour realtor but she was our landlord. Our family rented her townhouse at 1503 N. St. Marks Pl., Palatine 60067 for one year. It was the most horrible rental experience. Everything and anything went wrong in the place. The appliances were old, the washing machine wasn't working when we moved in, the dryer wasn't drying clothes properly after a while, we had ants, the garage door worked improperly, the toilet seats constantly fell off, the toilet handle was improperly installed on one of the toilets. The carpet was soiled in the basement but, insisted it was cleaned. The window blinds were old and always falling down. One of the balcony doors leaked constantly when it rained. The stair banister handle broke. The master bedroom closet shelving broke down not once but twice. The kitchen faucet broke. Every time we had to contact her with the many of the problems we had it was always questioned in "what did you do?" It was a hassle to get anything repaired or replaced. After all this, we decided to vacate at the end of of our lease. We had the property clean, and everything was in working condition and we had the carpets professionally cleaned. It was horrible to get any answers regarding our security deposit of $3000. She took her time and nit-picked everything. Finally we heard a response from her claiming that we damaged her property, especially the refrigerator and the stove, and didn't clean her carpet well enough. These appliances were old but they weren't damaged and they were in working condition. She thinks that they were damaged so she had to purchase a new refrigerator and stove and have the carpet re-cleaned and that cost us a $1000. After getting our remaining $2000 security deposit back. She fixed up her place on our dime and is now selling her property as well as renting it out! She shouldn't be a realtor or a landlord! Don't buy or rent this place!

This place basically looks like a really big house. They do all types of propert managemnt and…read morereal estate. I haev noticed that this place is always busy with many people. However, it is a good company that can assist you.

Amy was very supportive and on top of everything during the sale of our home. We were first time…read moresellers and she broke everything down for us so we didn't get confused. Would without a doubt recommend her!!

Amy is top of the line when it comes to real estate, by your side making sure everything runs as…read moresmoothly as possible while making sure everything you don't even think about is addressed. I trust her judgement on everything related to home purchasing and selling, as she clearly knows the business and everything that it entails. Her promptness to everything that arrises is so crucial when you are in the midst of such a stressful and time sensitive process. This is the second time Amy has been my realtor. She helped me find my first and now my second home; both were very desirable homes with multiple offers. We could not be more pleased with her work ethic, attention and understanding. My husband and I happily refer Amy to anyone we hear is looking to buy or sell their home.

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.

I got no approval from other real estate agents to purchase a home but when I met Khurram, he…read moreeasily got me approved, what a magic this man has. Khurram is very professional in this field, man with good and speedy results. my purchased for a home went through without hassles till the end. I appreciate this man very much. And he got my other friends approval too. Great and honest salesman and person. Highly recommended.

Kurram is a great real estate agent. he is hard working, he is very honest, and he does not…read morepressure you to sell or buy your home. He was constantly finding clients when I was selling my home until he got it sold. I am hoping to do business with him again in future and I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good real estate agent

As first time home buyers, we are so grateful for Praveen's expertise through the entire process!…read moreHe took the time to get to know our family, was always very responsive, and really listened to our requests. He was extremely knowledgeable during home tours, and offered suggestions as to how each house could be changed to fit our needs. Even with the craziness of the housing market he kept us motivated and ultimately helped us get the perfect home for our family.

A Seamless Experience with Exceptional Results…read more This is our second time working with Praveen Mathew on a real estate transaction, and once again, he exceeded our expectations. Two years ago, my wife and I were first-time homebuyers searching for a house in Glenview, the suburb we wanted to call home. Despite the challenges of a competitive market, Praveen's expert negotiation skills helped us secure our first home under the asking price--a remarkable achievement that set the tone for our trust in him. Fast forward two years, and we found ourselves casually exploring the idea of upgrading to a slightly larger home with a fenced backyard, still within the same area. Praveen made the process stress-free, sharing private listings without any pressure. Over the course of a month, we viewed several homes with him, and rather than pushing us to settle, he meticulously pointed out flaws in each property, ensuring that we wouldn't compromise on finding our dream home at the right price. Then, a house that was well beyond our budget appeared on the market. Initially, we considered viewing it purely for inspiration, but after falling in love with it, we thought it was out of reach. Praveen, however, didn't let that stop him. He reached out to the listing agent and began what can only be described as masterful negotiations. Over time, he managed to secure the house for $350,000 below the asking price, along with additional incentives like finishing the backyard fence, installing CAT6 wiring and a Tesla charger, and ensuring cable lines were in place. Thanks to Praveen's expertise, we landed our dream home--and more--within our budget. Selling our current home was the next challenge. As I had a physicians loan, I was limited to one loan at a time, so timing was critical. Praveen confidently assured us that he could sell our home quickly and guided us through preparing it for market. His advice, such as painting bathroom cabinets instead of replacing them and rearranging furniture to maximize space, transformed our home into a buyer's dream. After professional photos were taken, we almost reconsidered moving because the house looked so incredible. Within 24 hours of listing, we hosted an open house that attracted over 25 families, resulting in multiple offers--all above asking price. Ultimately, we sold the house for nearly $200,000 more than we had purchased it for two years prior, and over $100,000 above asking price. Praveen seamlessly coordinated the sale and purchase so that we closed both homes on the same day, using the proceeds from our sale for the new home's down payment. Praveen's knowledge, professionalism, and dedication made what could have been a stressful process incredibly smooth. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients. Whether you're buying or selling a home, I cannot recommend Praveen Mathew enough.

I honestly don't know where to begin - and if you look at my other reviews you'll see "finding…read morewords" isn't usually a problem for me. I worked with Marco on the sale of my condo and couldn't be happier. I had met with several agents before finding Lucid and while I liked all of them, Lucid's commission structure interested me greatly. Marco and Gary came to see my condo and I shared with them where I wanted to be price wise. I thought my expectations were in check, however, they firmly believed that my property was worth a large 10+% more than I thought it was worth and significantly more than the other agents "swore" I could get for it. In fact, when I mentioned my ideal price to another agent (which was much less than what Marco wanted to list it for) the agent suggested I hold on to it for another "couple" years so that it would appreciate. When Marco told me what he wanted to list the property at, I was a little concerned (because it was SO HIGH) and a part of me began to question whether or not this was the "catch" on the "hourly model" with Lucid - that they price high so they can bill bill bill. This, absolutely, is not the case. Marco was right on with his pricing analysis! The property received several offers within the first four days of listing and closed within 40 days after we listed. The process was so seamless and Marco was so hands on I, honestly, felt like I was his only client for that month. During the negotiation phase with the buyers agent, I REALLY wanted to accept their first offer (it was tens of thousands more than I was willing to accept) but Marco calmed my fears and coached me through being aggressive. I was afraid, again, that his desire to stand firm was because there was no "harm" to Lucid if it didn't sell (since I was paying hourly) but - like the listing price analysis - Marco was spot on with his advice to me during the negotiation phase. I can't recommend Lucid, Gary and Marco enough! I have referred my friends to them and I will shout from the rooftops to anyone that is willing to listen to me - this brokerage is amazing!!! You will get white glove service and expert advice. Mind you, I saved over 48% in commission fees and got BETTER service and TENS OF THOUSANDS of dollars more than other agents told me was possible. I couldn't be happier and Lucid Realty has acquired a client for life. If you want to save money, receive better service, get a higher price, and truly be "wow'd" look no further. I am a firm believer in that if it "seems too good to be true" there is likely a catch. I assure you, however, there is no catch! Thanks, again, Marco!

After our parents passed, my brother and I kept the home/house we grew up in as a rental. When it…read morecame time to sell it, our vision was clouded by history and preferences of retired guys. For us it was a home & not a building. Marco helped us choose a decorating scheme that attracted contemporary buyers and suggested a way to stage the living room that we couldn't have dreamed of. After the prep, he had 2 offers after 7 showings. One of them was full price and "as is". Marco helped with negotiations after the village's pre-sale inspection came back with requirements that would be found in new construction and were not common when the home was built in 1950. The house was listed after Labor Day and closed at the end of October. I recommend Marco as a realtor and would not look anywhere else.

Great experience with Claudio. He was honest and gave us great feedback with every home we saw. He…read morehelped along the way with our brokerage and attorney questions even though he didn't have to. He was super knowledgeable about what to look for and/or avoid when buying a home. He assisted us with purchasing our first home and I wouldn't have asked for a better first experience. Highly recommend.

Claudio is the best. Can't say enough good things about him. He always puts his clients first, and…read morehas best interests in mind. He is knowledgable, patient, honest and always keeps you informed as things progress. Buy/selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will ever make. You need someone like Claudio guiding you through the process. He does business with integrity, and goes above and beyond to make sure his clients are comfortable with their decisions and get the best. Highly recommend