Chuck was an absolute lifesaver during our home search in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area. As…read morefirst-time homebuyers, we walked into this totally clueless about how the process worked or what we were actually looking for in a home. We spent months going back and forth on 2 vs. 3 bedrooms, then roof deck vs. no roof deck, but Chuck had unbelievable patience with us. He gave us space to figure things out, always offered his honest perspective, and never pushed us. He even happily agreed to go back and re-tour a place we'd seen three weeks earlier (spoiler alert: we still didn't buy it). Throughout what ended up being a pretty intense market, Chuck was the calming presence we needed. He was insanely responsive at all hours and always had a thoughtful and well-reasoned answer to our questions. Every property we put an offer in ended up in a multi-offer situation, which was incredibly stressful. But Chuck gave us a real edge by doing the extra legwork behind the scenes, talking to the listing agents to find out what the sellers actually cared about so we could structure the strongest possible offer. It also felt like he personally knew every single agent in town, which built so much trust. At the end of the day, Chuck is that rare realtor who genuinely puts your interests first. We couldn't have asked for a better advisor to help us buy our first home. We loved working with him and would recommend him to anyone!

My husband and I purchased our first home, which was a condo in downtown Chicago, 17 years ago…read more When we began the process, we came across Best Chicago Properties and met Chuck Gullet. As first-time buyers we were nervous and had a lot of questions, but Chuck guided us through every step of the process and made everything comfortable, manageable, and exciting instead of overwhelming. Seventeen years later, we reached back out to Chuck again--this time to help us sell that same condo. Just like when we first worked with him, the process was incredibly smooth. Chuck and his team were diligent, professional, and very responsive from start to finish. Chuck truly put in the work to get our property sold quickly. He hosted open houses, he did the footwork, and follow up calls to ensure our condo received great exposure and strong attention from potential buyers. It really says a lot that after 17 years we knew exactly who to call. Chuck continues to provide exceptional service, and we highly recommend him and his team at Best Chicago Properties.

Jon is a great realtor for so many reasons. He has patience, understands his clients, area savvy,…read moregoes to bat for his clients and all around a nice person. He always has a smile on his face and genuinely cares about his clients. Has helped many of my friends and family but or sell properties. He helped my sister buy a condo downtown. Helped my wife sell her house in Hermosa. Jon got my wife and I our dream home several months ago and we love it. He held our hands through the whole process. Negotiated a great deal for our home. We got it for a steal because of him. He was there for the inspection and closing. He took extraordinary care of me. I highly recommend working with Jon. I will definitely buy my next property with him.

Jon was very patient and helpful throughout the entire home buying process. He has a very good…read moresense of what areas in the city are set to improve. I had a lot of time to find the perfect place for me and over months looked at dozens and dozens of apartments. Jon never pressured me to make any decisions until I was absolutely ready. He also help greatly with the negotiations and got me what I feel to be an extremely fair price. I would recommend Jon to anyone I know who is buying or selling property and I will certainly use him again in the future.

You won't find a Chicago area agent that knows the market better than Mike Checuga. Not just a…read moreknowedgable fellow, Mike is a person you can depond on and trust with what is likely to be the largest investment you will ever make. Mike is your guy, give him a call, you'll be glad you did.

Mike did what was seemingly impossible! He helped me buy a condo in one just one day during my very…read morefirst visit to Chicago. My daughter is attending college in Chicago and I wanted to be close to her. Mike understood exactly what I was looking for and helped me through every step of the buying process. To all my friends who might ever want to buy in Chicago and to my future friends in Illinois - Mike Checuga is your guy!

Better late than never! Thornton Realty Group thank you so much for helping my family move into our…read more1st home. Moving here last year from California, I was a bet skeptical to buy a home if we were not planning on staying here permanently but its really helped make Chicago home. Mike was professional, supportive and knowledgeable so it made it easy for us to trust him. He helped us make the best choice on our home and I'm very happy. If i need any other real estate needs, Mike will definitely be my go to guy. Thank you Mike! Rishard and Sandra Lekkas

My wife and I were relocating from Colorado back to Chicago-land and I was so grateful for the…read morereferral we received for Mike Thornton. Mike served us with excellent advice from the beginning to the end of the process. He listens carefully, responds quickly, follows up well, and maintains a positive and joyful attitude during one of the more stressful time in a clients life. We would enthusiastically recommend him as one of the finest realtors we've ever worked with.

I don't think I've ever had an experience that went so smoothly. I needed someone that could help…read moreme with the unknown. It was my first time buying a home. I don't know what to ask and I'm too busy to even google "what do I need to know about buying a new home?" I didn't need to. Joey anticipated my needs based on a few conversations about what we wanted. People would ask me if I was stressed out yet and I kept thinking "maybe I'm missing something. Is this supposed to be stressful?" We met to review the entire process, what to expect, things I should know, who I need to call when, what an escrow is. Everything about his approach was calming. I felt taken care of. I felt like he had my best interests in mind, like he was my Realtor Dad. He has a unique way of picking up on interests. I could tell each time we spoke it's like he somehow mentally cataloged any nuance in our conversation and he'd give me this look like he already knew if I wasn't interested in something. I value that level of efficiency. It's priceless. When we looked at places, he'd teach me what I needed to know about that type of place, the questions I'd need to ask to make sure the home fit me and I knew how it functioned. I didn't need Google or a manual on how to buy a home. I needed a Joey. When I move again, and it's going to happen at some point once I'm done with grad school, I hope I can take him with me because I couldn't work with anyone else after this. No one else would compare. Thank you Joey!

Joey was very professional and his wealth of experience showed. The team was always ready to join…read moreme for a showing and ask all of the right questions. I felt very confident choosing a new home with Realocate and highly recommend them.

Nick is a great realtor. Very professional providing superior service to his buyers and sellers. An…read moreexcellent negotiator for his clients. I would highly recommend Nick.

Our experience with Nick included buying, rental listing, and selling the property. Nick is one of…read morethe best realtors we've ever had. He is experienced, knowledgeable, professional, and a genuinely nice guy! Nick not only knows the market well, he is also a great listener and a thoughtful guide. He always asks great questions to help us think and make the best possible choices and decisions. He did it best to find the right property for our need, and led us through the whole process step by step in a clear and easy manner. For the six years that we kept our property as a rental, Nick was always there to help us, while we lived a thousand miles away. At times, he even helped us with finding the handy man, the cleaning crew, and with putting in the new carpet. We were very lucky to have found Nick. Selling that property at the end was sad, not only because of the letting go of that beautiful unit, but also our regular contact with Nick.

Kevin Kelly is definitely an exceptional real estate agent. He is experienced and very…read moreknowledgeable in purchasing and/or selling your home. He guided me through the entire process of selling my home to move out of state. I am grateful for his expert advice and all he did to make this experience a good one for me. I highly recommend Kevin for your real estate needs.

Kevin provided exceptional service for me and my family throughout the entire real estate process…read more He is polite, intuitive and an expert in all things related to real estate. I would highly recommend using Kevin's expertise and knowledge to navigate your buying/selling needs, especially in today's fast paced environment. You will need a strong, educated and loyal Realtor by your side and Kevin is the right choice. Greatly appreciated Kevin!

We got Mikes name from friends of ours that Mike sold their condo in the first week, LUCKILY for us…read morewe got his name. I knew that probably would not happen for us. We had two agents come out to give us their opinions on what to fix/paint etc. The first guy just walked quickly through, telling us not to sink anything into "this price point". No, it's not a million dollar condo, but it's nice, and we loved it for our starter home in a great neighborhood. Mike came in, and treated us and our condo just like someone that cares should. He took lots of pictures, studied the neighborhood, told us what we needed to fix, and what was in good shape. His wife does staging for homes. He brought all the pictures to her to get her expert opinion. We took her advice, (that was great), they staged it for us beautifully!! All while we are now living out of town. Mike went above and beyond to help us while we couldn't be there. He was always available if we had questions or concerns. It seems like he just really cares. Well, Mike sold my friends condo in a week, like I said. Never thought we would be so lucky. Mike sold ours before he even listed it on the MLS!!! WHAT??!! We are so grateful to him, and would recommend him in a heartbeat! Thank you, Mike and Becky!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!…read more I was referred to Mike because of his expertise in the Chicago area, specifically the northern and northwestern suburbs. As a first-time home buyer, I was nervous about getting a realtor who was more concerned about selling me a home, than helping me find the perfect home and because of that, I'm glad we found Mike. Mike is not a realtor who is just looking to sell, but he wants to make sure his clients find the home that is right for them, even if it takes more time. During our search, Mike walked through houses with us and pointed out issues, that we would not have otherwise seen. If we had concerns about a property, or wanted to know more about the history, Mike was very quick to get us answers. I know several other people who have used him and they all recommend him as well. If you are looking for a realtor who is familiar with the area and knows what to reasonably expect from the market, Mike is your guy. I will definitely be using him again in the future.