Nathan assisted us with the purchase of our beautiful West Loop condo a couple of months ago. Probably the most responsive realtor I've ever worked with. Wonderfully honest, not afraid to share his feedback, and has been around long enough to be, in my opinion, an expert in Chicago real estate. If we ever decide to buy or sell property in Chicago in the future, I will be giving Nathan a call. If you are looking for a realtor in Chicago, look no further. Nate the Great is your guy. read more

As real estate attorneys we work with brokers across the Chicago area and Nathan and his team are on the ball. Great client service, timely communication and knowledgeable insightful approach to his clients, and transaction details. If you work with Nathan or are thinking of doing so, you will be well represented. Highly recommended. read more

Nate at Binkley Residential sold our West Loop loft. We chose him not only because he was Chicago Agent Magazine's "Best Dressed" broker in 2015, but because Nate was recommended as someone that is easy to work with and well respected in the broker community. As I am someone that is hands-on with buying/selling anything (I'm a facebook marketplace king pin and didn't use a broker on my prior two real estate transactions), Nate helped me realize the value that a broker provides through the sale process - especially through his knowledge of the broker network and negotiation tactics when offers came in. As a consultant, I can appreciate that Nate "assesses and recommends," but ultimately let me be in the drivers seat when it comes to key decisions (pricing, negotiations, personal property negotiations, etc). We also appreciated his referrals for just about everything that helped with the sale process: contractors (for every trade), stagers, legal to name a few. Nate was dealt a tough hand with us - I had high expectations from a price standpoint, and we had an initial deal fall through (thanks pandemic). From a buy side standpoint Nate was always getting us into showings quickly and understood my quest for finding a good deal - which meant several showings and several offer rejections. In summary, Nate got the job done and would highly recommend Nate on the Buy or Sell side! He knows how to play the game well - which translates to more cash in your pocket! read more

This is my second time working with Nate, first when I bought my condo and most recently in the sale of the condo. I can truly say he is the absolute best in the business. His customer service is next level, not just responding but with incredibly thoughtful advice & insights based on his knowledge of the Chicago market. He makes an intimidating and complex process so simple, guiding us through every step of the way. I'm so grateful for Nate - truly the best of the best!!! read more

It took us about a year to find our dream home. Nate was super patient throughout the entire process, as this was our first time navigating the uncharted waters of home buying. I think he ended up seeing at least 40 places with us. From weeknights to weekends (and sunny days to snowstorms - still rocks the loafers), he was responsive and gave his unbiased opinion on each and every place we saw. We never felt pressured. Nate is honest and transparent, which is a breath of fresh air. We learned a LOT about Chicago real estate in the last year or so. Our home buying process was definitely not easy. Nate not only had our backs the entire time, but made the process informative and fun (what?!). Nate easily translates real-estate complexities into easy-to-understand language. We went from diapers to graduating with a Master's Degree in a pretty short timeframe. I recommend Nate and the Binkley Residential Team to anyone looking to buy a home. read more

Nathan was a joy to work with! He helped during my Chicago condo search, and his knowledge of the Chicago landscape is impressive. He has a good pulse on the city and its future trends too. Really appreciated his guidance during the home buying process, in addition to utilizing his broad network of contacts! read more

We contacted Nathan about a condo he was representing, and ended up working with him to find and purchase a condo in the East Loop area. Nathan was invaluable at helping my partner and me understand the various areas and buildings in the Loop that might suit our needs. Once we identified a unit we wanted to purchase, Nathan did an amazing job working with us to understand the building we were interested in, and to come up with a sound offer. Once our offer was accepted, Nathan quickly arranged a team to help us with the purchase, especially helpful as we don't live in the area- the unit inspection happened the day after our offer was accepted! The whole purchasing process was quick and seamless, we are thrilled with our condo, and Nathan was and is a delight to work with. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nathan- he is thorough, responsive to questions, quick to get things done and very professional. read more

Nate is the best. Responsive, smart, practical, and professional at every step. Could not recommend any higher.

We listed with Nathan Binkley after interviewing four different brokers. Nathan offered exceptional knowledge of the area and a proven track record that spoke to his expertise and successes. His effective communication skills and sales plan made selling our condo a straightforward endeavor. While he faced a major hurdle, being hit with a special assessment a couple weeks into the listing, his past experiences made this a non issue in getting our unit sold in a timely fashion. He simply stated what our options were and made his recommendations based on our best interests. This was the reoccurring theme throughout the process. Nathan always had our best interests in mind and that was a reassuring feeling knowing that we were being taken care of throughout this important time in our lives. I don't leave very many reviews, but our exceptional experience with Nathan absolutely needed to be shared. If you are in need of a top level broker look no further, Nathan Binkley will go above and beyond to make sure your needs are met and exceeded. Thanks again for the high level of professionalism and support! read more

No nonsense- Nate clearly knows his stuff and is beyond helpful through the entire process. It was really a breeze--even as a first-time house purchaser! Cheers! read more

Nathan is my go-to real estate agent in the Chicagoland. I've known him and worked with him for 6 years now and he never ceases to amaze me. Not only does he understand the marketing and know what it takes to find you the right home, but he helped us to have realistic expectations and be set up for success. He is personable and goes the extra mile! I would highly recommend him for all of your real estate needs! read more

Helped me sell my condo in the loop! Very responsive and proactive, thank you

I've known Nate for over 10 years now and the time finally came to use his amazing talents! Nate was such a joy to work with! He helped me and my husband find our first home here in Chicago. He knows everything there is to know about the real estate industry and made it so easy to trust him. Nate is a true professional and I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy in the Chicago area. read more

Nathan is an amazing broker to work with in Chicago. We used him to buy our condo in Wicker Park in 2019 and then again to sell it in 2020. We never expected to sell that quickly, but you have heard of a certain global pandemic that really made us feel like we needed more space. Despite the tall task, Nathan jumped on our listing, get pictures done, and was setting up showings in a matter of days. We had multiple offers within 72 hours. And his great work doesn't stop there. Guiding us through an incredibly complex process, Nathan always made sure we knew what was required of us and what to expect next. Couldn't be happier having done 2 transactions with Nathan and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy in Chicago! read more

Nathan was a fantastic resource in the home buying journey. I saw him in action on both sides, originally selling the apartment I was renting, which led me to track him down to assist in a purchasing process. Nathan did not let me down. He knew my neighborhood of choice cold, and we were touring a combination of listed and unlisted ("pocket") units within a week. Importantly, it was clear that Nathan was looking out for our best interests from the start. He understood that we were only buying if we found the perfect place, and it never felt like he was pushing us to make a decision. In fact, he would regularly tell us why we may not want to purchase in a particular building for various reasons (bad HOAs, etc). After we found the right location, Nathan worked closely with the selling broker to find a reasonable price and helped us negotiate a strong deal. We would definitely work with Nathan again although we like our place so much that seems unlikely! However, we have already recommended Nathan to a friend. read more

Nathan helped my fiancee and I out on a move to Chicago from out of state. Before Nathan was working for us, finding a place to lease was a nightmare. We had spent weeks trying to research places and schedule appointments with no success. After Nathan was helping us, we found a place within a week. He took care of everything and made the process seamless. Nathan even went so far as to get our lease applications and credit scores run the day before we went to see a place that we were very interested in so that we could be quick to grab it. It worked and we are in that place now. Even after we had the lease signed, Nathan continued to help us out and make the move from out of state easier. He continued to check in, and even made certain that the house was in move-in condition before we got there by arranging for carpet cleaning when the landlord was being slow to act. Nathan was incredibly available. He seemed to always be on his phone and would respond to our questions via email or text within minutes. I felt that I could really count on him. Having worked with other real estate agents in other cities in the past, I very much appreciated Nathan's professionalism, knowledge, and availability. I will be using Nathan for all future transactions and I would highly recommend Nathan to any friend who is looking to buy or sell property in Chicago. read more

Nate and his team are the best at what they do. We recently worked with Nate to sell our home in Chicago and could not have been happier with the experience. We found his thoughtful and analytical approach to the market incredibly helpful to cutting through the noise. Nate ensured we maximized the price of our house while making sure we sold as timely as possible. Use him - you won't regret it. read more

You will not find a more generally knowledgable, Chicago-savvy, genuinely caring realtor. I sincerely believe that we would not have A) found our condo nor B) closed with another agent. A) We were looking for something very specific in a space. Our pickiness did not daunt Nathan. He did, however, honestly and clearly manage our expectations with deep education on the local environment and, in turn, how this environment would effect the ease (or lack thereof) and timeframe wherein we could expect the find The Place. The space on which we ended up closing was a pocket listing. Aka, we quite literally would not have found it without Nathan's extensive local network and know how. B) Our condo faced a few obstacles in the closing process. Nathan navigated these seemingly effortlessly on our behalf despite the complicated nature of the issues (ours had to do with zoning). He, again, called upon his diverse experience and network to successfully get us to closing -- all the while helping morale up in an emotional time. One of the most notable characteristics about Nathan is his ability to educate. He explained every technical step/issue resolution point in clearer terms than any other resource. This is extremely important not only in times of uncertainty but generally -- my sense of understanding grew with every connection with Nathan. All in all, he is truly your partner in regard to his objective; he was clearly in it to find us the perfect space with minimal headache. Can't say enough about that mindset in this kind of transaction. read more

Listing our condo with Nate was an incredibly smooth and pain free process. He guided us from beginning to end, handling all of the little hiccups along the way the come up during a real estate transaction. He knows West Loop real estate and it really comes through when working with him. read more

We were new to Chicago and had met with several realtors but as soon as we met Nate we could see how knowledgeable he was about the Chicago neighborhoods and made us feel comfortable about the buying process. He really understood what we were looking for. Despite being on several search lists for other realtors for months, we found our home within the first few days of being on his search list. He had us viewing the home the same day and guided us through making a competitive offer. He is very responsive and was with us every step of the way. We've been in our home for almost two months now and can't imagine ourselves anywhere else. We are so glad we found Nathan and will definitely use him again when we sell! read more

This is the fourth transaction we've closed with Nathan in the last 4 or 5 years. Each time we've bought with him, we've managed to get a great place at a great price before it hit the market. In our most recent transaction in Roscoe Village, Nathan wanted to price our unit quite a bit higher than we thought we could get, which made us a little nervous! But, having been down this road before with our last sale, we trusted his judgement and marketing strategy. Via Nathan's pocket networks and TAN ("Top Agent Network" where a lot of the top brokers in Chicago operate before listings hit the MLS) we were able to secure a contract on our property with multiple offers and a post-close possession agreement that allowed us to stay in our current home and shop for a new home in the burbs without a home sale contingency. Not having the home sale contingency on our condo in the city allowed us to win out in a multi-bid on our home in the burbs. This was a BIG deal. The contract that Nathan procured on our condo in the city was heavily scrutinized by the listing broker on the home we were purchasing in the burbs. Basically, the other broker just wanted to know the likelihood of the deal going through. Nathan walked us through this process prior to accepting the offer and explained the importance of working with a "good" broker and lender on the other side of the transaction (not an internet/discount broker) and how that would come into play when we were trying to buy a home in the burbs. We didn't think it would be a huge deal, but it really did end up making a difference. Nathan also discussed with us the importance of technology when it comes to selling real estate and how not all brokerages/brokers and lenders are the same. Having been through the sales process before, we understood (more than first-time buyers or sellers) the importance of having a seasoned broker on the other side of the deal who would be able to coach the first-time buyers through the sale process on our current condo. While we understand this isn't something you can always control, we felt much better accepting the contract with the full service broker knowing that the buyers were represented by a real broker and not an internet agent. Bottom line, Nathan and his team PUSHED price on our condo and closed it with multiple offers for $19,000 MORE than the Redfin estimate. It was funny to watch the internet sites update the value of our home once it closed! If you're looking to sell your home quickly for the most amount of money, call Nathan and his team, we're 4 for 4! read more

Nate is the absolute best to work with. My wife and I just bought our first condo and he was super helpful throughout the whole process. He also knows exactly what to look for. Highly recommend working with him if you're in the Chicago area. I know we won't work with anyone else read more

Met Nathan at an open house and after a few minutes of chatting with him, I knew he should be my broker. He went to many open houses with me and dealt with all of my needs very professionally - 100% would recommend to anyone! read more

We loved working with Nate to buy our first condo in Chicago. He is a true professional that has tons of industry/market knowledge. Most importantly, he was completely honest with us (no sugar coating things) throughout the entire process, which we loved and appreciated. Nate made the intimidating process of buying our first place very easy and comfortable. We'd recommend Nathan to any of our friends/family that are looking to buy or sell a property and we hope to work with him again in the future. read more

We bought our first home with Nate's help, and we are so appreciative of his patience and honesty. He helped us hone in on exactly what we were looking for, and after "the one" fell through due to structural issues, he helped us find something even better. Nate gives it to you straight, which is exactly what you need when making such a big decision. Plus, he's ON IT - he knows all the details and is very responsive. Nate, come over for dinner soon! We miss you, and seeing your face on the bus stop benches simply isn't enough. :) read more

Doesn't get better than Nathan. We worked with him twice in less than two years and both times he went above and beyond. If you're buying, he's committed to finding what you're looking for. He has an incredible network and access to the best places often before they're listed. If you're selling he's a tremendous asset. He's creative and invested and genuinely wants the best possible outcome for his clients. Basically, he's a rock star and you should hire him immediately. read more

I can't overstate how lucky we felt to have Nate as our agent. We worked with us to sell a condo in Lincoln Square and buy another one in Andersonville. We have young kids so were so nervous about the logistics of timing -- he was reassuring throughout the process and worked timing miracles to make it all run smoothly. He gave us great recommendations about how to increase value and was aggressive enough to maximize our sale price. We were thrilled with our experience from start to finish. Thanks Nate! read more

As first-time buyers, we feel so lucky that we were referred to Nathan by a friend. He broke down the entire process easily and clearly, letting us know just what to expect from the beginning. He was always available to answer all of our questions and concerns, no matter how small. We saw numerous places with Nate and eventually made an offer and bought our first condo! He also has great professional connections we utilized such as lawyers, general contractors, etc. Nate always gave us his honest professional opinion, which allowed us to feel comfortable and that he had our best interest in mind throughout the entire process. I definitely recommend working with Nathan Binkley and we can't wait to work with him again in the future. Thanks Nate! read more

Recently we had the pleasure of meeting Nathan while looking real estate. The circumstances were difficult and complicated, painful even, and Nathan never judged. Some of the parties involved were less than professional, but Nathan's committment to problem-solving never wavered. He has the perfect combination of midwestern friendliness and smart professionalism, and I'd work with him again in a heartbeat. read more

I wandered into the @properties building randomly...hoping to get some help to find an apartment. The first staff I met with wasn't super helpful, but Nathan was AWESOME. Despite primarily focusing on sales, he took time to help me understand the Chicago rental market. Within days, I had secured a place; and I had to do very little work. - He is super patient and answers all of your questions - He searches more efficiently than other brokers/agents I've met with - He is hilarious yet professional. - He is very knowledgeable of the area I was looking in AND super smooth when it came to viewing the apartment (ie, a lot more helpful than the person showing the apartment). - Knowing full well, he wasn't getting much out of this rental in terms of commission, he still made me feel like I was his only client. - I can't wait until I am ready to buy property in Chicago, b/c I've already found an agent :). Yay, Nathan! read more

I highly recommend Nathan for anyone who is either selling or buying a home. Nathan guided me through the purchase of my first condominium in Chicago, and I will definitely reach out to him whenever it finally comes time to sell. Nathan is an expert in his craft, and I felt comfortable and confident with him on my team. He was always available to schedule showings and provide candid advice during tours, and he gladly worked around my busy schedule. He was also extremely responsive in answering my various questions throughout the process, regardless of the time. As others have emphasized in their reviews, Nathan has a strong understanding of all aspects of real estate, including construction, remodeling and neighborhood trends. Most importantly, however, Nathan proved to us that he is honest and trustworthy. His advice was never self-serving, and I genuinely believe that his primary goal was to help me find me a place that I would love. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions one will make in life, and I cannot stress how important it is to have a broker who is looking out for your best interests. Thank you! read more

Nathan Binkley made looking for a first condo enjoyable and easy. He was a great sounding board for our initial preferences and helped us shape our priority list each time we went to see a place. He was available whenever we wanted to see anything and spent the time with us to talk through pros and cons after each showing. He also has a wealth of knowledge about neighborhoods, construction materials, and remodeling and you can tell that he is genuinely passionate about real estate. I will be recommending him to all my friends going forward along with you yelp reader! read more

Nathan did a fantastic job finding us a great place in the West Loop that was exactly what we wanted. I would definitely recommend him. He is extremely knowledgeable about the West Loop neighborhood. At the beginning of the buying process he took the time to explain the entire process and answer all of our questions. He was also very well prepared with available properties and comparative sales even at our first meeting. As we started our search, Nathan was very efficient at finding us properties to look at and fitting the showings into our schedule. He was able to find us pocket listings to look at BEFORE they went on the market. In a competitive market, this was incredibly important. He was easy to get in touch with and was very professional as we went to the showings. Nathan was very helpful as we worked through putting in an offer. We really liked how he has the contracts set up to be able to sign while we were at work so it didn't slow down the process. He was aggressive with our offer and negotiation and got us a great price. We ended up with an amazing place and were able to purchase it before it went on the market. Nathan suggested an excellent lender, house inspector, and attorney to work with and the entire close process went very smoothly. He checked in with us often to make sure that everything was on track. Overall we were extremely happy that we worked with Nathan and we would recommend him to anyone. He made the entire process very easy for us and ultimately found us a great new home read more

We could never have found such a perfect rental in the Loop if Nathan hadn't been there to help us. My husband and I had numerous must-haves for our rental, including a very specific location, move in date, a dog, and a need to do everything long distance! Nathan found us units that met all of our specifications, sent us videos of his walk throughs, and helped us through the leasing process. He is honest, friendly, and very helpful. He honestly could not have made a very difficult process easier, or been more pleasant to work with! Nathan was recommended to us by a friend who first rented, and then purchased an apartment with his help. We totally understand why after working with Nathan, and we'll be calling him when we're ready to buy, too! read more

Nate made navigating our first home purchase painless, and we were painfully picky. I will recommend him to every single person that I know looking to buy a home. If you are reading this, I highly recommend you stop shopping around and give Nate a call. read more

After going through 5-6 agents who were less than helpful and not aligned with my desire to find an investment property that met my specific criteria, I was grateful to my mortgage broker for referring me to Nathan. Nathan and I looked at over 40 properties, made offers on a handful, went under contract on two, and bought one. Nathan also sold one of my investment properties for top dollar allowing me to do a 1031 exchange and defer a lot of money in taxes. Nathan is very easy going and never forced me to do something that was not in line with my objectives. Nathan understands that a good real estate agent builds a career on a relationships, referrals, and service. With each deal he completes, he interacts with many parties, all of which affect his standing in the real estate community, so it is in his best interest to perform at his highest level every day. I was very happy with Nathan's work and I will use him again in the future. If you're interested in hearing more about my experience with Nathan, please ask Nathan for my contact information and I'll be happy to talk with you. read more

My husband and I have worked with many realtors in varies cities/states over the years, and Nathan was by far the best in every way. His work ethic, responsiveness, attention to detail, and knowledge of the Chicago market and individual buildings is incredible. His personality and appreciation for our business made him such a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend him highly enough!! I would especially encourage people who are relatively new to the Chicago market to take advantage of his vast wealth of information and advice. He found us the one home my husband and I could agree on. =) Many thanks for making our home-buying experience as painless as it could possibly be!! read more

We had a great first time home buying experience, and couldn't have done it without Nathan. Moving from out of town our nerves were put to rest knowing we were in good hands. He helped educate us on the Chicago market as well as the basics of the home buying process. His knowledge of the market was invaluable along our search. Most importantly he listened to what we wanted and helped guide us to the place of our dreams. We couldn't recommend Nathan more highly for house hunters in Chicago. read more

I cannot say enough about how great Nathan is and how positive an experience it was working with Nathan to purchase our first home. My wife and I had close to zero idea what we were doing but knew it was time to buy as we are having our first child and Chicago rental prices are getting outrageous. We got the recommendation for Nate from my wife's friend who had just bought her first house with her fiancé and had nothing but good things to say. Upon our first meeting with him at a coffee shop, we knew we liked Nathan and wanted to work with him as he was incredibly friendly, professional, and sincere. During the next 3 months, Nathan saw about 25 properties with us and put in 3 offers with us. The home buying process is an emotional roller coaster, especially in hot markets like the neighborhoods we were looking in, but through the whole process Nathan kept us incredibly informed, calmed our nerves, and never made us feel any pressure. We were blown away by the service that Nathan provided--he actually made the whole process fun! He KNOWS the market in Chicago, and has the home buying process down--he even hooked us up with great lenders and attorneys so that we basically had to make zero hard decisions except for which home we wanted. The culmination of the whole journey was when Nathan found a "pocket listing" that turned out to be the perfect house for us and eventually became our home, which we absolutely love. Thus, we can honestly say we would not have found our home if it wasn't for Nathan, because the house never even hit the market! He even went and toured the place while we watched over Facetime because the pocket listing came to his attention while we were away on vacation. Above and beyond the call of duty! I was doubting that we would ever find a great house that we could afford in the neighborhood we consider home, Bucktown, but Nate made it happen. I honestly can't think of a single negative thing to say about the experience of working with Nathan. He texted us daily through the WHOLE process, answered all questions via text/phone/email pretty much immediately and provided useful information that was understandable to us newbies. On top of all that, he is really funny and positive. And an added bonus is he is one super stylish dude, which lets you know he has a good eye for aesthetics ;) We now consider Nathan a friend of ours, not just our realtor. If you are looking to buy a house in Chicago, WORK WITH NATHAN. You will not be disappointed. read more

Nathan is a wonderful agent who helped us find our dream home. He knew what we were looking for - a fixer upper that was close to the train and had a nice yard. Boy did he deliver! We were able to get into a brand new listing the day after we saw it post, put in an offer on the same day and beat out the three other offers that were also submitted. Nathan's expertise and tenure in the industry shined here. He was able to present our story to seal the deal. We couldn't be happier with our home. He was also able to recommend a painter and a floor guy that did some great work for us. Thank you Nathan! read more