WHY we choose Maggie Finegan. While visiting my wife's parents in Chicago, Rudy (my father-in-law) asked me for advise in selling his 2 flat apartment building. I only had a few days left in Chicago before returning home to Texas, so I figured the best help I could give Rudy was to find the very best Realtor for HIS property. I began my Realtor search by driving 10 blocks, on every street, in every direction from his building in the Andersonville neighborhood. I made notes and took pictures of all the buildings that were for sale or rent, including the Realtor's signs. After that I called eight Realtors and talked to them about their listing. I also asked about their real estate experiences and if they were bi-lingual since Rudy speaks fluent Spanish. I then made appointments with three to meet Rudy at the property. All at different times of course. After meeting Rudy and viewing the property the Realtors prepared their market analysis and we scheduled a follow up meeting for them to present their marketing plan. At the conclusion of their presentations I asked Rudy what he thought. Without hesitating he wanted Maggie Finegan to be his agent. I asked him, "Why did you chose her?" Maggie's presentation and the market analysis she delivered proved she knew the market. Not only has Maggie listed and sold many properties in Andersonville, she lives, shops and dines there. She knows the neighborhood! Well, our choice proved right, her sign went up and within the week she had 2 prospective buyers. Rudy countered one offer, the buyer accepted and then her real work began. Maggie scheduled the buyers inspections, appraisal, coordinated the closing with the title company and attorneys. She kept things moving and kept us informed. Everything was going so well I told Rudy that things were going too good and there had to be a problem somewhere. It closed without a hitch! Just 45 days after meeting Maggie Finegan, the property was sold! As an investor, I have been the buyer, or seller at a couple of hundred real estate closing. I learned the value of choosing the best Realtor for the market. I recommend talking to Maggie BEFORE you choose your Realtor to buy or sell in Andersonville. Thank you Maggie for a job well done!! read more

Tim Gallagher is a total professional and I cannot recommend him enough. He made the process of buying a home for the first time as stress-free as possible. He was very responsive with texts, emails, and calls--even early in the morning, late at night, and when he was on vacation! Tim was extremely experienced, knew the area, always on time, was never pushy, and was patient with all of our first-time home buyer questions. He never made us feel like we were a chore or wasting his time. It was always clear from the beginning that Tim was acting solely in our best interest--not nudging us to buy more home than we could afford or toward a seller represented by another Keller Williams agent. Tim's only concern was finding a condo we'd be happy with (which was not the impression we got from other agents). Even after our offer on the condo we now live in had been accepted, Tim kept checking in with us, making sure things were on track to close on time, and remembering all the little details when we forgot. He even helped us negotiate a separate agreement to buy some of the seller's furniture. He truly went above and beyond! I think it's really important to work with someone you can trust and like being around--you'll probably be spending lots of time together, after all. We hit it off with Tim right away. He was a delight to be around and actually made the home-buying process fun and exciting rather than overwhelming and stressful. We could not be more pleased with our condo or with our experience working with Tim. read more

We are so happy to have chosen to work with Tim Gallagher in the purchasing of our first home. Tim is extremely professional and represented us exceptionally well at every step of the way. I was always proud that Tim was our guy when in situations with other realtors/lawyers/lenders/etc. Not only that, but he also was very attentive and generous with his time. His response times to emails, texts, and calls were impeccable, and he even placed out initial offer while he was on vacation! Not to mention his offer to bring us over a bunch of space heaters when he learned of an issue we were experiencing with our furnace (which he also made sure got fixed asap!). He never once made us feel like a chore or that we were wasting his time. We were worried that the experience of buying a home for the first time would be extremely overwhelming. While there of course had to make some tough decisions, Tim helped us know what we didn't know. Because of Tim we felt confident that we were asking the right questions, and in getting to know us he knew what considerations we personally might want to make when looking at places, and he would be sure to point those out. We love our new condo so much it's hard to describe. Basically our life has gotten unbelievably better, and much of that is because of the hard work of Tim Gallagher. read more

Maggie and Tim are the best real estate agents around. It was cool how Tim focused on buying process while Maggie was able to focus on the selling process. As someone who has used them for both sides of the transaction - it is apparent that these are two completely different disciplines. Tim - can't say enough great things about Tim. We became fast friends. When we went to look at open houses or showings, Tim was all over it. He planned out a route of 5-6 houses that maximized our time and never once doubled-back. He immediately understood what we were interested in, and would provide an honest and valuable opinion the moment we walked into a house. His experience shows and we absolutely couldn't be happier with the results. Maggie was a delight. I co-owned a 2-flat with a friend who was not quite on board with the whole selling process. She was able to counsel him through what could have been a traumatic process. She listens and provides great suggestions as to things we needed to fix/touch-up in order to prepare our property for the market. Once we listed and proceeded to have multiple offers - she helped us navigate through the crazy and nerve-wracking selling process. read more

When my place was listed with Maggie Finegan and it was getting a lot of showings, a friend of mine asked me, "Beth, do you really think your broker made a difference?" I gave her an emphatic, "Yes!" Maggie was absolutely critical to the success we had selling our condo in Ravenswood/Andersonville. I know this is true because we had tried to sell it previously, but we were missing two things that are critical in this competitive environment: Focused price guidance and attention to aesthetics. We have a vintage property, and through Maggie's suggestions and the great ideas and (affordable!) furniture and accessory rentals from the professional stager she recommended, we had two dozen showings and multiple offers by the end of three weeks on the market. Maggie's instincts regarding a modest price drop allowed everything to come together. She knows how to get a home sold with happy buyers and sellers. Throughout the process, I often thought about how she was right about everything from the very first meeting. Trusting her paid off for me and my family. read more

Tim Gallagher helped me on my first time condo purchase and I'm so pleased with my choice. He listened carefully to exactly what I was looking for, was constantly finding new properties to go see, was available to answer any questions, and he seems to work just about 24/7.... Once we found the perfect place, we thought we were in a multiple offer scenario - quite stressful for a novice like myself. We had to get the offer in late on a Saturday night (I think we finally wrapped up online paperwork around 10PM) and Tim didn't bat an eye. As a regular 9-5er I was truly impressed that someone would be so willing to do that for me. Luckily, it did the trick and with Tim's guidance through the negotiation process I got the place for less than I was planning on spending. Phew! I then realized I needed to find an attorney and home inspector. Of course Tim had referrals for those professionals as well and they were just as great to work with. Overall, a great experience with the Move with Maggie Team and I would highly recommend them. read more

Maggie was a referral from a very good friend, and we could not have been more pleased with Maggie's efforts. She was with us every step of the way guiding our home buying AND home selling process. Maggie's guidance was supportive and directional without being overbearing, which was great for us because we wanted to make the decisions on where to live and which houses to see. Maggie's knowledge of the housing market, knowledge of Andersonville, and her ability to put us at ease, went a long way to making a very stressful decision so much easier...and sometimes fun! Maggie's team included a professional home stager who took the time to make our place shine in the photographs. We HIGHLY recommend Maggie to anyone looking for an knowledgable and experienced advocate in a realtor. For those who want to know results, Maggie helped get us an offer in less than a month! read more

Maggie Finegan made my selling experience more enjoyable than I expected with professional expertise and personal support. Being a novice faced with selling my parents home, in another state, with other co-heirs, I felt a bit overwhelmed with the process, and had many questions connected with our process. Maggie researched my options and the property's particulars while listening to my needs and expectations. She then connected me with a referral to an amazing Keller Williams team in that area that was knowledgeable and welcoming. Maggie followed up with support and encouragement from the groundwork she started. I was empowered with selling tips and great service, from beginning to end. Not only were my financial goals met, but the timely process brought peace of mind and closure, due to the guidance of Move With Maggie and her experienced and engaged colleagues. read more

Maggie and the Team (especially our agent Tim Gallagher) were very helpful from the start to the sale of our condo. Tim took us through the process and gave us tips on how to make the sale go smoothly. Within a week of listing, we had several offers! The team updated us each step of the way. Even though we have moved out already and moved to another state, we felt like we were still in the city transacting with Tim and his team. Everything was prepared for us and all we needed to do was to review the paperwork and click "sign". Tim is a good negotiator and since he knows the agents, his word carries weight and credibility. He did not fail to give us his input even if his input contradicts ours. We had issues with the closing date but it was quickly resolved by Tim and our attorney. Overall, Maggie and the team made the whole experience less stressful for us! read more

My wife and I met Maggie through a referral from a friend after not being satisfied with our first real estate agent. Our decision to go with Maggie was definitely the right move. After our first meeting with her, we were able to figure out why we had been unable to sell our house and just what needed to be done. She specializes in working with people who have been unable to sell and to help fix common mistakes that are made those sellers. She has many years of experience and it really shows. We immediately felt a sense of relief that we could trust her and her expertise. At our first meeting, Maggie quoted us a price that she believed our house would sell for, sure enough, after many previous months of being unable to sell, we sold it at that exact price after our first showing. She knows her stuff :) You will NOT regret giving Maggie a call! read more

Keller Williams agent Maggie Finegan and her real estate team were engaged to sell my vintage two-flat this spring/summer. With proper staging, timing, pricing and expert negotiation, multiple offers were generated on the first day of showings. Excellent communication with my tenants allowed for timely scheduling of showings, photography,inspections, appraisal, repairs, and final walk-through. What this high level of service did for me was critical. I was able to entrust the handling of the many steps in the sale to Maggie and her team and the attorney from a referral list Maggie provided. Hiring experts saved me time and worry, and I was able to move on with confidence, knowing the transaction was handled professionally from start to finish. I recommend Maggie and her team to anyone seeking calm in the storm of selling a property. read more

It was our second time putting our house on the market - the first time w/ Maggie at KW. Maggie works hard! She does her homework and is a truth teller. If you want your home to sell - even in this market - I recommend you comply with the comps she does of the area and listing at the price she recommends. We had to catch our breath when she told us the price, but she was right! And we sold in the middle of Chicago, in the middle of winter, in a lesser-known neighborhood, in the middle of a recession in 6 weeks!! The price she told us was comparable to what we could buy in the area outside the city where we were looking. In fact, we bought for less than what our city house sold for - and got a little more space. Maggie knows what she's doing, and when you follow her advice - which is wise and fair - it is likely you will sell!! read more

I met Maggie when she showed me a condo I was interested in. Maggie was warm and friendly but very professional at the same time. She returned phone calls even when she was away visiting family. But let me tell you what I appreciated most about Maggie. I had contacted 5 other realtors and when I told them I was interested in trying to buy a condo that was either a foreclosure or a short sale none of them called me back. Why? Apparently the commission was not enough to merit their services so they blew me off. Maggie was not concerned with my price point or my budget. She gave me excellent service regardless of what her commission would be. She lives in the downtown area and gave us very valuable advice about the areas we were looking in. I highly recommend her. read more

We worked with Tim Gallagher for a number of months as first time homebuyers and had a great experience. He was very responsive (including during off hours), seemed to be infinitely accommodating as we saw properties all over the city and as our purchase criteria evolved, and he was able to get us into the properties that we were interested in very quickly based on our schedule. We were ended up being very grateful to be working with someone with such a complete knowledge of all of the various aspects of the home buying process, including being able to point out what to look for and what to avoid when touring the various properties. We'll be recommending Tim to our friends and family. read more

Maggie is the absolute best!! She is the go-to Realtor for the North Side of Chicago and the Edgewater/ Ravenswood/ North Center neighborhoods. She is highly professional but still fun, kind and great to work with. She strives to keep her clients happy by providing the most current and best real estate insight into the market. As well as going above and beyond and really getting to know her clients personally to understand their particular needs. She surrounds herself with talent and takes her job very personally. If you want someone who will help you make your real estate dreams reality she is the smartest choice to make it happen. read more

I am a State Farm Agent and I have worked with Maggie and her team at Keller Williams. I recommend to my clients to work with Maggie because of her professionalism as well as her method of dealing with clients. I really appreciate her willingness to listen and really put the clients first. I've worked with many other real estate agents and they seemed to be pushy and wanting a quick commission. Maggie is completely different from other agents that I've worked with as she seems to really care for the clients as she tries her best to get you into your dream home! read more

Maggie and her team helped us sell our condo in 2020. From the beginning Maggie was very organized. She had a lot of practical suggestions for preparing the unit for market as well as a number of trusted contacts to help with cleaning, fixing up, and staging. Her team held regular open houses and stayed in close contact regarding showings, feedback, and potential offers. Maggie helped compare offers and prepare counter offers. We actually closed at the start of the pandemic and we were relieved to still be able to get a good price given the market shift. read more

Maggie and her team helped us in the sale of our 2 bedroom condo in Rogers Park. They did an excellent job with pricing our home, giving us tips to maximize our value, and taking pictures that showed our home at its best. They treated us like we were their most important clients. I appreciated having Maggie at our side as we evaluated and negotiated with our sellers. We weren't sure we would be able to sell our place for the price we wanted but thanks to Maggie and her team we walked away with the amount we needed! read more

Tim Gallagher worked tirelessly to help me find a condo in Chicago and relocate across the country. His knowledge of the industry and the city is priceless! And to top that off I had a great time working with him! Negotiating my offer was a cinch with Tim at the helm. When things got down to the wire Tim saw to it that every last detail was taken care for me and the Move with Maggie Team was incredibly kind and accommodating and communications exceeded any expectations! Thank you Move With Maggie Team!!! read more