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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

My wife and I had the great pleasure of working with Henry Huynh on the Saladino team. My wife…read morespoke with Henry a few times before I got involved and then do to work, she had to pass the reigns to me but Henry was able to quickly adapt with me and continue our dream home search. We worked through him on one opportunity that just didnt go our way but he stuck with us and continued feeding us new homes until we recently found our dream starter home. Henry is very personable and responsive and will work with you on your wants and needs. I couldn't imagine going through this purchase without Henry and the resources his team put together. I highly recommend Henry and the Saladino team when in the market for a new home.

There is no other word to describe the team, especially Henry our real estate agent other than…read moreexceptional. The process of selling and buying a home from the Saladino Sells Team was stress free and they were very flexible with our time constraints and needs. Henry and the team were always readily available to answer our questions anytime they arose. Henry went above and beyond to ensure that transitioning from a seller to a buyer was easy and smooth. We couldn't be more happy about the process and would highly recommend this team!

...i do not recommend this office/agent, they just want property to get rid of it at all costs, or…read morein other words, sell it as soon as possible, take yours and suggest to the seller that the price should be reduced because ,because...they also persuade to furnish for the period of sale for which of course you have to pay and it does not help at all - and maybe it will be possible to sell furniture as well

Craig helped my wife and I sell our home and was amazing throughout the process. He was with us…read moreevery step of the way! Highly recommend!

Michael Hall is exceptional. I worked with him on both a purchase and a sale, and he delivered on…read moreboth. The home search took months and Michael was patient throughout: never rushed us, never pressured us. When we finally found the right place, his guidance in the bidding war was the difference-maker. We won. On the sell side, he brought us 11 offers, every one above asking price. Michael draws on deep experience, gives genuinely sage advice, and stays a steady partner no matter how long or complicated the process gets. Highest possible recommendation.

I had the pleasure of working with Michael Hall as my realtor, and I couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter experience. From start to finish he was knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly patient. He never once made me feel rushed or pressured. Michael often worked late into the night to make sure everything was on track, and he always took the time to answer my (many) questions thoroughly. What really stood out is that he guided me though the process step by step, giving me options but never trying to force his own opinion. That meant a lot, because it always felt like he respected my decisions while still giving professional guidance. Another thing that impressed me was his professionalism with others. Even when certain buyers or other agents were being difficult (and honestly deserved a few choice words), he never spoke poorly about them. That kind of integrity is rare. Buying/selling a home can be stressful, but Michael made it as smooth as possible. I'd happily recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor who truly cares about their clients.