Mike was actually originally the realtor for a house we were renting an apartment in, and he did such a great job making the (admittedly uncomfortable) process of showing our apt. to potential homebuyers a little more bearable that he left an impression on us when we were ready to buy our own place. We obviously knew very little going in (although my wife is a researcher-supreme, so we were at least not caught completely off-guard), and Mike made every step of the process painless and easy to understand. He's patient, respectful, and does his due diligence; he gave us helpful advice about all aspects of the homebuying process, and his insight helped us make good decisions that we'd have otherwise had more trouble making. Realistically, people are in real estate to make money, right? The nice thing is, we never for a second felt like this was a factor in Mike's approach to us; he didn't try to up our budget (actually, he tried to be pretty conservative until we gave him the thumbs up to start climbing) and made it crystal clear that the important end result was a place we'd love AND feel comfortable with financially. My Yelp account is basically a place for me to highlight food joints I've really enjoyed, but Mike is such a great guy, and such a gem of a realtor that I wanted to make sure other people got the chance to check him out and hopefully work with him in the future. Whatever your goal is, he won't disappoint you. Also, his suits are killer! read more

Mike was incredibly helpful from start to finish. He provided any and all information that we needed to provide transparency and clarity to the home buying process, and this was especially appreciated as first time buyers where we felt comfortable and listened to. He made the offer and closing process simple by providing preferred and vetted lenders and attorneys. read more

We are first time home buyers. Anyone who has bought a condo in Chicago knows there is so much to learn and understand. Mike walked us through the process and answered all our questions no matter how big or small they were. Like many people in this market we put a few offers in but didn't end up getting the place. Mike was always there to help keep our spirits up and keep helping us search for our home. He was always plugged, I would send him a text that I had a few question and he would text back right away to set up a time to talk on the phone. He always made himself available to speak on the phone, at all hours of the day. Mike is professional, personable, and interested in ensuring you are happy with not just your home purchase but all enjoying the whole process. We felt like he was our partner in the process not just someone showing us a few home options. read more

TL;DR From start to finish, Mike walked us through EVERYTHING. He explained the Chicago market and what to look out for when purchasing a home. He responds to emails and texts right away and is very honest and patient. Great service comes first for him regardless of how much the property you're looking at. I highly recommend Mike. Give him a chance to help you, you won't regret it. Mike helped us purchase our first investment property, which turned out was different from purchasing our home. There are a few details that Mike advised we needed to look out for and these are details we never would have thought of or found out had we worked with a different realtor. As mentioned, he is honest and will give his honest opinion as if he is to buy the property of his own. This is very helpful in terms of reassuring we were making the right decision. He also advised what to keep in mind in the future when renting out the property. Mike never pressured us to purchase a property. He never showed that we should hurry and choose or if he thinks he's wasting his time. He also doesn't mind the cost of the properties we were looking at, expensive or less expensive, it was all the same to him, he was happy to help us make the right decision. Money seemed secondary, great service came first for Mike. He is definitely the best realtor we've had to work with. read more

Our first-time homebuying process was an absolute pleasure in spite of a competitive market and a global pandemic, thanks entirely to Mike. He patiently and professionally walked us through every step, answering late-night emails right away and helping us feel confident in our choices. At showings, he pointed out things we didn't know to look for, teaching us about the homebuying process and helping us make an informed decision about our new home. We just moved in and couldn't be happier! We'll definitely work with Mike again when the time comes. read more

Mike was wonderful to work with. He came to our first meeting and presented us with great information and his presentation was professional and very informative. Throughout the whole process he was always available to talk and really helped us through our first home selling process. I give him my highest recommendation and so appreciate how easy and transparent he made the whole process. read more

Worst experience with Mike Opyd and Alejandro Trujillo of Re/Max Next. I think they are deceptive and unprofessional, at the least. My property was trespassed and back gate was broken. They were deceptive and I was set up with a VA buyer. I signed listing agreement in Feb, and was told not to list until April. They asked several times to bring contractors to my house. I refused and told I am not interested. They brought a VA buyer. I searched public information and social media; his last employment was ended six months ago per linked.in. Also they submitted "as is" contract although it is known VA require repairs. I raised concerns/discrepancies but Mike Opyd insisted he feels great about this buyer; he knows agent and the lawyer. After inspection, buyer's lawyer demanded seller repairs all items listed in the inspection report. Standard practice is lawyers correspond, not agents during attorney review period. However, Mike Opyd emailed me without my lawyer, that contractor came into my house (without knowledge), and I should spend $800 to their contractor. Lists include minor and petty issues like removing tree leaves from garage, removing plastics under kitchen sink. Most items were not even seller's responsibility per contract, not to mention it was "as is" contract. The most disturbing fact was contractors and Alejandro Trujillo couldn't enter my house because I locked front gate/back gate/front door/back door, and they did not have keys to enter. But they entered in the evening without my knowledge. After inspection was over, I went to the house and noticed back door was left unlocked. Therefore, I locked front gates (double-sided deadbolt) and back gate, and front door and back door (deadbolt and lock). Re/Max had only one deadbolt key without door lock key. Therefore, they couldn't have entered using the key. I asked Alejandro Alejandro Trujillo whether he jumped front iron gates that were locked with double sided deadbolts. He said he entered alley. He claimed back alley gate was open (Both Remax picture and inspection picture show back gate was locked with latch.) and he closed. Then how did he leave my house? Through front gate that he did not jump? Front gates have double sided deadbolt. So his story that he locked back gate and left is untrue. He did not want to enter by jumping front gate; so he wouldn't leave by jumping front gate. Front gates were locked with double sided deadbolt and Re/Max never had the key. My back gate latch was always locked. When I went back the house again, back gate was broken. This was right after contractors and Alejandro Trujillo supposedly entered without my permission. When real estate agents cancel they send cancellation form. They just informed they decided to cancel. Alejandro Trujillo claims my back gate was open; he locked my back gate; and left. Did contractors and Alejandro Trujillo leave my house by jumping front gate? According to their theory, someone opened my back gate just before they entered; and someone broke my back gate right after they left. read more

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Mike came recommended by family, he was a great agent to have from start to finish. I have not purchased a house before so my knowledge was very minimal, even having spoken to other realtors. He met with us at a cafe, equipped with an iPad and a very detailed but concise and easy to understand presentation. From then on, we were comfortable with the entire process. He was always available and responsive. Once we chose our property, Mike ensured that we understood the entire process and kept all parties involved on their toes and on schedule. Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy a home in Chicago. read more

My husband and I can not say enough about our experience with Mike. For starters, we weren't the easiest of clients to work for. We were indecisive, at times confused and sometimes completely disengaged from the buying process. Even at our most difficult, Mike stood by us, offering to help in any way we needed. He was a consummate professional, pleasant and always neutral. Many realtors would have tried to force a home down their clients throats in the interest of making a sale and going home with a commission. This was not the case with Mike. He worked tirelessly for us and never once lost his patience, for which we are eternally grateful. After 5 grueling years, we finally bought a home last weekend. Mike was amazing through the process. He was on top of every last detail from the initial offer until the time we closed and had our keys in hand. We trusted him with one of the biggest decisions of our lives, and for that we have no regrets. We know that when it comes to buying our next home, we will not hesitate to work with Mike again! read more

We found Mike after a strong recommendation from a friend. It was a pleasure working with him. He was always prompt and responsive to questions and concerns. He took the extra time to make sure we understood everything in the process of buying our first home. Would definitely work with him again. I cannot recommend him more highly. read more

My wife and I whole-heartedly endorse Mike Opyd to anyone seeking a realtor when purchasing a property. Mike is a seasoned professional who listens to his clients and follows through on each and every commitment that he makes. Mike provided frequent updates on available properties that met our search parameters, and he made himself available to show us a range of properties on our very compressed schedule. Most important to us was his guidance and assistance during the process of securing a mortgage. Mike was the one person who orchestrated communications between the bank, attorneys, and title company. When the process seemed to bog down, Mike was the first person to the table extracting the necessary information and communications from all parties who were critical to the mortgage process. Mike can help you find the right property, in the right area, for the right price - and then, he will make it happen. read more

Mike has been amazing to work with. As a first time home buyer, he was available 24x7 to answer our questions. The sheer volume of houses that he put together for us proves his dedication and willingness to go above and beyond. He was super patient and supportive throughout the process. Sets expectations up ahead in the process which helped us go in prepared. We are so glad we got to work with him and will definitely go back to him in the future! read more

Mike was always extremely responsive from day one, replying to emails minutes after I sent them, regardless of time of day. Another big plus of his group was that all documents were submitted electronically. I have no idea how many other realtors do this, but it was a huge time saver considering the number of offers we put in! He was also very patient with us considering we were looking for over a year and probably set the record for homes he's taken clients to. He is a very personable guy who was easy to get along with yet still professional. We were satisfied with his services from beginning to end and would recommend giving him a shot when interviewing realtors! read more

Mike was fantastic to work with as first-time homebuyers. My boyfriend and I really appreciated how quick Mike was to respond to anything we had questions about. We appreciated him meeting with us for coffee before we looked at places to help us understand the process and to get to know us a bit. We (very luckily) found an amazing condo our first trip out with Mike, and he helped us negotiate a great deal that worked in our favor. If we ever move, we'll definitely be working with Mike again! read more

Buying a property is a very stressful process and when you are doing it for the very first time that stress level doubles. After a decade renting in the City of Chicago, I was ready to purchase my own place. I interviewed several realtors to find one that really understood my situation, what I was looking in a property and frankly someone I can truly partner with during this scary process. After much consideration, I decided to partner with Mike Opyd and I do not regret it one bit. From our first meeting, Mike showed his highest level of professionals, knowledge and expertise in the real estate field. He also showed a level of empathy to someone like me that was frighten about the process I was embarking in. He always put my needs ahead of anything else and coached me through all the things I didn't know or understand (believe me there were a lot). He also put me in contact with some of the other experts that needed to be included in the process which made the whole thing simple and more enjoyable. Most importantly, Mike Opyd heard what I was looking in a property on the first day we met and developed a process in which I was only looking at properties within my budget and with the features I wanted. Today I am happy to be in my own first home and it is in great part thanks to Mike Opyd. Mike was my support, thought partner and biggest advocate during this whole process. I have only good things to say about him as a real estate professional. I will recommend him to anyone that tells me they are looking to purchase a home and if I am ever again looking to purchase another home, my first call will be to Mike Opyd. read more

Mike was absolutely awesome to work with. He helped us with our condo purchase from start to finish, and cooperated with us very well at each step. He recommended the lawyer as well as house inspection. We went with his recommendations, and it was a great decision.He was always very punctual for our meetings, and patiently sat and discussed every step with us. He is very hard working, extremely enthusiastic about his work, and responds very quickly to emails, or calls. We would definitely recommend him for all of you out there who are wondering who to go with. With Mike's help, we were able to go through the whole process, starting from condo hunting to buying one, very smoothly! read more

We found Mike through Yelp. He was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional, honest, and very easy to work with. He was very patient with us as it almost took an entire year for us to find a condo we fell in love with. We were first time buyers and very nervous about buying our first condo. He was very honest with us and advised us against buildings he knew were not good buying opportunities. My wife and I also have very tight work schedules...but Mike was always willing to meet us at any time of day...he always made himself available via phone, email, or in person and gave us prompt replies. He was very knowledgeable about every building we visited and would point out advantages and disadvantages of every property we visited. He always questioned what we liked and didn't seem to mind when we visited dozens of properties, while always focusing on our needs. We ended up finding a condo we fell in love with and Mike was with us every step of the way! We were so happy with how everything worked out and loved working with Mike. He helped make first time condo buying relatively painless as possible, and gave us a lot of advice and tips along the way. He respected our budget and always gave us realistic expectations, never being too pushy or impatient to make a quick sale. I would highly recommend mike to all of our friends and family. Mike is extremely skilled and amazingly insightful and trustworthy! read more

Mike was my agent when I bought my house one month ago. He is a great agent! As a first time home buyer, I know nothing about the process of buying a house. To buy a house you will need all kinds of knowledge, location, property tax, price compare, house structure, loan, law. I honestly know nothing about these. Mike helped me from the beginning, and explained everything clearly and easily. I was always nice to work with him, he is very responsive to email, and never late on appointment. He also has a great team, which provide very competitive loan rate, good house inspection and law services. Many thanks to Mike! read more

Mike is AMAZING! He really made our first time buying a home seamless. He is extremely knowledgeable about the housing market, professional and friendly and quick to respond to questions. He was so helpful walking us through the first time home owner process. Mike was with us every step of the way. He helped us out with lawyers, lenders and the home inspection. I would highly recommend Mike Opyd as a realtor for your buying or selling needs. You will not be disappointed! read more

Mike is a fantastic realtor for any first-time home buyer (especially one that is new to the area!) He took the time to explain everything I would need to know about buying in Chicago - he broke down the pros and cons of each neighborhood I was interested in, explained the real estate market then & now, walked me through the process from start to finish, etc... I never had to ask a question because he was always one step ahead of me providing me with all the details I would need. He was patient, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. He also uses electronic documents (docusign, dropbox, google docs) which makes it really easy to review/sign from anywhere! I would 100% recommend Mike Opyd and the Matt Laricy Group! read more

Mike is a great agent. With his help, we recently closed on the sale of our condo in what many people would call a transitional area, and it required educating buyers on the potential and value in buying it. Mike was already knowledgeable of most of the development nearby and took the time to research anything he wasn't already aware of, all to help the sale. We also set a very firm minimum sale price, and despite receiving many offers under that amount, Mike was patient with us as we turned many down while insisting on getting what we wanted. Needless to say, we weren't Mike's easiest clients to deal with and the selling circumstances weren't ideal, but Mike kept at it through well over 40 individual showings and numerous negotiations to get us our price. In the end, we're extremely satisfied with our sale and look forward to working with Mike on the purchase of our next home. read more

Matt and his group took over from another realtor on an Old Town sale and did a fantastic job! They are organized, professional, accessible and friendly. Matt's negotiating skills came in handy with a tough buyer as well. These folks have their act together in a sometimes sketchy profession. I absolutely would trust Matt and his team if I return to Chicago! read more

Mike was really great through our whole process. I would say what stood out most to us is the speed and quality of his response to any questions that we had - no matter how small the questions were or what time of day or the week it was. Mike was extremely helpful in walking us through the entire process; he gave us an initial presentation to acquaint us with the real estate market (first time buyers), drove us to all the showings, helped immensely through the bidding process, and was right there to help with our closing. He is even helping us find a renter for our old place, which is one more way he's gone above and beyond for us. Thanks Mike! read more

Mike was extremely helpful in purchasing my first condo! As a first time buyer, the process was new to me and it can get stressful. Mike ensured that I understood every step and was always responsive to my questions and concerns. I would recommend Mike to anyone! He is amazing to work with and very knowledgable in the industry! read more

Mike was absolutely terrific throughout the entire process of purchasing my condo. The process began with us sitting down for coffee to discuss my criteria and Mike immediately set me up on MLS for us to schedule showings. Mike was extremely flexible in the scheduling of the showings and we soon moved quickly on an offer once I saw my future condo. Mike did an incredible job orchestrating the communication among all of the parties. I would recommend him for anyone looking to buy a home. read more

My wife and I worked with Mike for our first house. We know Mike from a friend, who is also his client. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of questions. Mike has been very professional and with all the expertise you expect from a realtor. - He returns email or text quickly, even in the night - Mike knows what he is doing, is very rational, neutral and objective. - Mike is responsible. If he does not know the answer, he will refer you to someone with that knowledge. - Anything you care, he cares. Even it is not a realtor's job. It is not a easy case. During the closing, we almost canceled the deal, because the contractor we found quoted us too much to fix the house. It is much more than the inspector's estimation. Mike helped us contact the inspector and found us a good contractor that has reasonable charges. The lender also gave us a hard time, and has changed the amount of fund we need to close for several times. Mike provided great help to push the lender and figure out everything. We highly recommend Mike, if you are looking for a realtor. read more

My husband and I were looking for a second property (condo) in Chicago in order to be closer to our jobs. Even though we had to set a strict limit as to how much we would be able to spend on our condo, Mike Opyd always treated us like we were important clients and worked with us 100% throughout the process. Mike's responsiveness to phone calls, texts, and e-mails is absolutely incredible. He would respond extremely quickly and at all hours of the day. Mike's expertise and real estate knowledge is outstanding. Due to this, my husband and I trusted him throughout the process. Mike knows a lot about Chicago real estate and was able to answer all of our questions. If and when we are ever in the market to buy or sell property again, we will definitely be working with Mike. He was able to get us a great deal in a great neighborhood. We are extremely pleased. read more

My wife and I can't thank Mike enough for his help on finding our first home! He is very responsive and knowledgeable with the many questions we had as new buyers. He always put our priorities first and never made us feel rushed. His patience was his best quality and made us feel at ease making sure we found exactly what we were looking for. Mike was a pleasure to work with and we will definitely recommend him to other that are in the market for a new home. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Mike to purchase my first condo. He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive. Mike was very patient, he showed me multiple condos and answered many questions. I was very grateful for his help during the closing time. Mike was very organized, he walked me thru every single step, which I really appreciated as a first-time buyer. read more

I can't thank Mike enough for everything he has done. After going through 2 agents in one year, I was really hoping that this time I would find the one. His professionalism, quick response ,honesty and knowledge of the market is what makes him someone you want on your side.. He made the entire closing process a great experience for me and I am certain he will do the same for YOU! You will not regret it. read more

Mike is a powerhouse agent. Answers a phone call or text any time of the day/night. He truly lives and breathes this. He helped my wife and I from day 1 look at so many different places so we could help narrow down our options. Once we found something we loved, he made it smooth and seamless to get our offer in and routinely made sure we were good to go. I'd recommend Mike to anyone looking to buy a home in Chicago! read more

Mike was the best decision we made. Mike was referred to us by another realtor that we interviewed because Mike is known for getting it done. Mike had one showing on our place, and an excellent contract followed. We closed on our terms. Mike was excellent to work with. He has the connections and the know-how to sell quickly. He understands the market, and he is known in the market. I would reccommend him to anyone who really wants to sell their place. read more

Words cannot describe how lucky we have been to work with Mike Opyd. We are first time buyers and Mike did a great job on educating us thoroughly on the home buying process at our first meeting. He is extremely prompt at responding any texts/emails/calls - no matter what time of the day or night it is! Mike was very flexible about booking showings that fit our schedules, including weekends. The best trait about Mike is that he will never be pushy or pressure you into considering a place. In fact, he will actually steer you away from something that he feels will not meet your criteria or knows if it is a bad investment - even it if meant a loss of sale. And finally, when we found THE place, he was available for numerous viewings. Mike gave us his feedback about the building, provided us with comps for sales in the area and showed us a market analysis to justify his opinion. He also contacted the building management to get answers to our questions. He is an excellent agent! I highly recommend Mike and I know we will definitely go back to him in the future - whether we sell or buy. read more