I worked with Philip and his awesome team for the last 10 or more years! Absolute the best people in 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! read more

Sold our home quickly and aggressively. It was a real fixer-upper, but Philip knew who to target, and we got our full asking price.

When starting the real estate search, I used Zillow to connect to local agents to see if I can find some one that is good to work with. After going through a few agents, we found Philip. He was very professional and knowledgeable and very helpful starting from our first encounter. As a first time homebuyers, I do not think the experience would have been as good as it has if Philip and his network were not evolved. He has earned my business and loyalty and I'm sure he will earn yours if you give him a chance. read more

Philip is spectacular, I highly recommend him and his team! He'll be completely honest with you about the market and your property, yet remain confident he can find a buyer even if the outlook sounds difficult. My condo had been on the market for 6 months and I felt beat-down when I came to Philip in October. He immediately energized me. His research was thorough, his Chicago market real estate knowledge was voluminous and his assessment of the situation ended up being spot-on. He threw himself and his team into the listing, updated me frequently and only a month(!) later had a buyer. Simply Amaze-balls! Have I mentioned the fun outings he takes his clients - now friends - on? Philip is an all-star! read more

My husband and I had a great experience with Phil. He's very knowledgeable on Chicago neighborhoods/ north suburbs and flexible with times he can meet you out. He helped us create a game plan for purchasing our home and was very patient with us..walked us through the entire process and transaction by connecting us with the right people to obtain financing. We were shown numerous houses in the area over the course of a few months. He was always willing to take the time to answer all of our questions. We looked at a number of places and he gave his honest feedback and we never felt pressured Phil, made an otherwise tedious process go smoothly and he is truly one of the best Chicagoland brokers we know. Will definitely use him next time we are looking to buy or sell. Couldn't ask for anything more! read more

Thank you PHILIP and your team for such a great help in finding our place, your knowledge , your help is greatly appreciated. Never easy for comercial building but in the end all worthwhile. Can't wait to see the final product. Thank you!!!! read more

Would recommend to anyone looking for a responsive, invested team to help you sell or buy your home! We were able to sell and buy over the course of a few months and they were attentive every step of the way. Thank you, Team Schwartz! read more

This is the guy you want on your side. He is metric driven and direct; he won't waste your time. When we received the first offer on our place (after only the second showing), he counseled to not accept. He ran numbers on the buyer's agent and projected the price range that her clients typically pay. They came back with an offer the next day that was at the high end of the range his model predicted. read more

We can't say enough great things about Phil. We just bought our first home in Chicago, and thanks to Phil (and Lisa!!) we found the absolute best place at the best price - and the process was absolutely painless! Philip is your guy if you are looking for a home in the Chicago area, he is knowledgeable about the market, basically any and all Chicago neighborhoods, and will be able to give you the run down on all things buying and selling - as well as restaurants and things to do in the area. He is honest and direct, which we appreciated so much...if a place you are looking at is not for you, he will tell you! He will not tell you to buy a place if it is not a good deal, or there are issues with the building, or HOA if you are looking for a condo in the city like we did. He is not looking to sell you a house simply for the sake of the sale. While looking for our new house, we could always call, text or email with any questions and Phil was quick to respond - and he will check in to check on how things are going and guide you through the entire process. I always knew where we were at in the process and what we could expect next, from our first meeting to signing on the dotted line at closing. Great service, great guy - look no further if you are looking to buy or sell! read more

Philip just helped us close on a great house at a fantastic price. He was very knowledgable about everything, and taught us what we needed to know to buy our first house. I would highly recommend Philip to anyone looking to find their perfect home in the Chicagoland area. read more

We listed our condo and bought a new home with Philip and his team. He's everything you could ever want in a realtor: Honest -- doesn't just tell you what you want to hear, doesn't sugar coat. Passionate -- always trying his hardest to make sure you get the most from your listing and the best from your future home. He truly takes pride in helping his people fulfill their realty dreams. And make no mistake when I say "his people" -- when you are working with him, you are his. He and his team care for you like you are one of their own. When i hang up the phone with him, I call him "brother" and I mean it. That's how it feels. And that's how he cares. I didn't know him until a few months ago when we met to discuss the value of our condo, and in that time we have built a friendship. And yes, a lot of it has to do with the way he approaches his work. You have to respect someone who does the very best they can for you on every single day. Communicative and informative -- you always know where things stand and what you need to provide to keep the processes moving. Everything is explained clearly and cogently and therefore mistakes and delays are avoided. Calming -- I know that's an odd one, but I'm not sure how to say it. These are some of the biggest decisions I've ever had to make in my life. It's scary to sign a piece of paper that puts you so many hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. To that end, I was paranoid about... well... everything. I'm sure I was a pain in his ass. But he had a way of hearing me skirting the edge of panic and talking me down from the cliff. He's calming because you trust that he's got you. Professional -- To focus on his team for a minute, they're all extremely courteous, considerate, and competent. I could probably keep going, but... seriously. This went so well, I'm exceedingly happy in my new home, and I can't thank Philip and his team enough. I've already recommended him to a friend and they listed her place together. If i'm not mistaken, it already sold. read more

We were first impressed with Philip on an interaction with a different realtor. We saw how professional he was and knew his stuff so we pursued him. We are lucky to have had him. He had access to listings that hadn't yet hit the market which was truly vital in our search. Philip knew what houses were worth scheduling a viewing for and what weren't just by looking at the listing. He was very knowledgeable in the walk through for each place we looked at and could easily identify areas for improvement and associated costs. He also did well in preserving our interests and conditions while being realistic with us at the same time. Philip is truly a closer and gets the job done. We will refer anyone looking to buy his way! read more

Phillip was helpful through the entire process. He was patient, knowledgeable and happy to assist in any way we had asked. If we ever wanted to see a place, he was quick to get viewings set up, which is key in a fast moving market like Chicago. We were first time home buyers, and were walked through the process in a detailed manner. Home buying is stressful, it is important to have someone solid on your side - Phillip certainly kept us informed and answered all our questions along the way. read more

Philip is amazing. He is very professional and knowledgeable about the Chicago marketplace. He is a straight-shooter with impeccable character. While each situation is unique, my home sold in 3 days at a very reasonable price. If you want someone you can trust with your hard-earned money, then stop searching and contact Philip today. read more

Philip sold our Chicago west loop townhouse in late 2013 when the market was still softer. We had multiple estimates and marketing plans. Philip was far and away yhr emost prepared adn believed we could get the most for our home. We listed on the lower end of his range (higher than any other realtor's top end) and sold in 3 days. Staging tips were outstanding. read more

Philip was great. Very detail oriented and stayed on the buyer until the deal was done. Glad we used him!!

My wife and I were having difficulties with our previous agent and I asked our mortgage broker who is a friend who is the best agent he knows. He recommended Philip highly and we were not disappointed. We were a little nervous since we were looking in the suburbs and he is based on the city, but our mortgage broker said it didn't matter and he was right. He is the most thorough and responsive agent we have ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable about building materials and has a very objective eye. Our house was a complicated foreclosure in Lake Forest, but he was on top of everything and if it wasn't for him and how responsive he was I think the other agent and back would have not chosen our offer over the other multiple bids. We will have Philip sell our condo and found our agent for life. He is a true gentleman and professional read more

If your looking to buy a home or sell your existing home, Phillip will produce the results you are looking for. I have had the pleasure of working with him, and seeing how caring, detailed,and his vast knowledge and professional approach to reach the best end results for his clients. Philip by far is one of the best in the business, I will not hesitate to work with him in the future read more

My husband and I were referred to Philip by a friend after our longterm agent took a hiatus from real estate. My husband and I are real estate investors. We live abroad and rely upon Philip for all of our real estate needs, including finding properties, viewing them (without us, of course) and breaking down the net return figures for us. I prefer a direct, no nonsense approach, and that is what Philip brings. He is always available to answer questions and view properties on our behalf. He walks us through the entire process and has set up a team of professionals to guide us from offer to closing. I trust him at his word. I never feel like I am one of many clients. I always feel like I am his only client. I can be a pain in the ass and he hasn't called me one yet, at least not to my face. So, if you want to buy a house, apartment building, townhouse, condo, or seek recommendations on some of the best taco places in Chicago, call Philip. read more

Phenomenal experience with Philip. Incredibly responsive, very understanding of our goals, and easy to work with. He was protective of my best interest as a buyer from start to finish, and can't give high enough praises. Will be using Philip again! read more