After having my prior apartment flood I decided that it was time to move. Both to be on a higher…read morefloor and to be more central in the city for my hospital rotations. As I do not know the city well I decided to get the help of professionals to help navigate the situation and ended up going with Dumas and Associates. During my apartment search I worked with Nikki and Rena, who were both incredibly helpful. They were communicative, proactive in contacting apartments I wanted to look at, and were in my corner when it came to filling out applications and other paperwork. I'm fairly certain that without their help the process of finding a new place would have been many times harder. On top of that, I found their compensation structure to be very transparent and fair. At no point was I blindsided by an unexpected fee or bill. I don't know if I'll ever be moving around the city again, but if I do I'd happily work with this group again.

Nikki helped me and my partner buy our first home. She was absolutely amazing from start to finish…read more Incredibly attentive, communicative, and motivated! She was always ready to get us in to see listings as soon as possible, helped us to get a better understanding of what we were looking for, and was there to answer any and all questions we had. I highly recommend using Nikki as your realtor-- couldn't say enough good things about her both as a professional and as a person.

I never write reviews, but I had such a wonderful experience working with Cassandra Kleinshmidt…read morethat I had to share. I was looking for an apartment for my 20 year old son in downtown Chicago, near his college. We live in Southern California which made researching neighborhoods and finding available units close to school, in our price range even more challenging. I literally spent weeks going thru Apartments.com, Zillow, Craigslist, Domu, all of them! Only to be frustrated by unreturned calls or missing out on prospective apartments as they went so fast and we were not physically present in Chicago. I inquired about an apartment on HotSpot Apartment Rentals, and Cassandra got back to me immediately. She suggested a phone call to find out more about we were looking for and spent at least a half an hour chatting with me about my son, his school, our budget and what we were looking for. She sent me a video of a fantastic apartment that was not on any of the lists I had seen and was only a 3 minute walk from my son's school. A huge plus during a Chicago winter! She advised me on many other great units to look at as well, but we ultimately went with the first place she showed us which was perfect. Cassandra has such an understanding of each Chicago area and wonderful relationships with so many of the great buildings, she even helped us thru the leasing process with our new landlords. I could not recommend her more and only wish I would have found her sooner, would have saved me so much time! And we could not have found a better home for our son. So grateful to Cassandra, call her!

I was in a panic to find an apartment, and I just so happened to stumble upon Jennifer Day, who is…read morepart of the HotSpot Apartment team! Out of all brokers I've spoken to before, Jennifer was one of the most helpful and nicest that I've met. She sent me a list of apartments that fit my criteria and even found me a deal that is unheard of in downtown Chicago. I was able to tour immediately the next day, and she was accommodating of my changing schedule. Highly recommend working with her/ and her team if you're trying to find an apartment to rent in Chicago!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!…read more Working with Brooke was like having a close friend by our side. She invested so much time in us and what we wanted in our new home. House hunting is stressful but Brooke put us at ease while we searched the city for our new home in the city. If anyone is looking to work with someone who is friendly, reliable, and professional I cannot recommend Brooke enough!

Working with Brooke made the process of buying our first house sight unseen and moving across…read morecountry feel totally comfortable. Brooke stepped in and did all the leg work for us. She Facetimed us from the private viewing appointments and even sent videos of each room so we could look at them over and over. Even though we had never met her in person when this process started we instantly new we could trust her instincts. I highly recommend working with Brooke, if you're across the country or moving down the street she will be able to take care of you throughout the entire process. Thank you Brooke for securing us our forever home!

If you're searching for a real estate team that combines deep expertise with genuine care, look no…read morefurther than Vesta. My experience working with Joe Nicastro and the entire team during the purchase of my first home was nothing short of exceptional. As a first-time homebuyer, I had countless questions and moments of uncertainty, but Joe navigated every step with patience, clarity, and confidence. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also truly invested in his clients' success. The entire Vesta team operated with professionalism and precision, keeping me informed, prepared, and supported from start to finish. Buying a home can feel overwhelming, but with Vesta, I felt empowered and protected throughout the process. I am deeply grateful for their partnership and cannot recommend them enough.

Julia was a dream to work with. We were moving back to Chicago from out of state and were concerned…read moreabout having logistical issues when booking viewings and going through paperwork. All those concerns were for not because Julia was responsive, an advocate for our preferences/choices, made sure we could jam pack our viewings during our short trip to Chicago, and helped us with our inspection and final walkthrough. The rest of the Vesta team was also extremely helpful and responsive. We are so grateful to Julia and the Vesta team for all of their hard work. Highly recommend.

Catherine Boyle is an exceptional real estate agent, and I feel incredibly fortunate that she…read morehelped me find my first condo. She was attentive and responsive every step of the way, moving quickly to schedule viewings and making sure I never missed an opportunity. As a top-tier agent, she also has access to pocket listings and properties that may not yet be widely available. As a first-time buyer, I especially appreciated Catherine's patience and willingness to explain every step of the real estate process. She made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and connected me with a stellar real estate attorney and a top-notch home inspector. Catherine also brings a unique level of expertise to home evaluations. Because she comes from a family of home builders, she understands construction and knows exactly what to look for. She noticed important details that helped steer me away from properties that looked beautiful on the surface but had issues I never would have recognized on my own. When it was time to make an offer, Catherine suggested thoughtful ways to help me stand out and convince the seller that I was the right buyer. In Chicago's competitive real estate market, those small but strategic details can make all the difference--and they helped seal the sale. Catherine is kind, thorough, responsive and exceptionally knowledgeable about the Chicago real estate market, pricing, construction quality and negotiation. I truly felt that I was in excellent hands throughout the entire process. You cannot go wrong with Catherine Boyle as your real estate agent. She is a true gem!

Catherine was fantastic. She helped us look for condos in the city, at first to buy, then to rent,…read moreand then again to buy. She was knowledgeable and extremely well connected, we ended up using all of her contacts for the entirety of the process and we felt taken care of and empowered by each one of them. We will be working with her again in the future!

Anne was great to work with. Professional, prompt and knowledgable. Selling your home can be…read morestressful and she's a very calming presence. Highly recommend!

We used Anne at the start of what we were expecting to be a long search process. After talking with…read moreher and seeing a few properties, we realized that we wanted to move much faster than we initially planned. Anne was amazing during the entire process. She helped us get our house ready to sell, found a new house to buy, and finished all of the paperwork in record time. Even with our expedited timeline, we were blown away with her ability to get us into house in a fantastic neighborhood at a price we loved... and sold our previous home for more than we had imagined. We have now been in our new home for over a year and I still can't imagine going through the whirlwind process with anyone else. She is an extremely solid agent that I would recommend to everyone!

Update 2024: My family has worked with Patti Sprafka Wagner times, we purchased our first home with…read morePatti in Oak Park in 2015. We subsequently sold our home in 2021 with Patti and came back summer 2024 and purchased our second home in the Chicagoland with Patti. To say Patti knows her stuff is an understatement. She's been an advocate for us every step of the way. Patti went above and beyond and helping us find a home. Patiently going thru the thin inventory and navigating a highly competitive market made the whole process as painless as it could be. Patti was able to react quickly and put offers together that responded to our needs. We worked our way through 3 failed offers and finally found a place that we could not be happier with. Patti was extremely patient throughout everything. In addition, Patti has the most extensive network of contractors, plumbers, HVAC, electricians, inspectors, etc. Every house need you have she has someone that can assist during either the home sale or purchase process. Work with Patti, you will not regret it!

Patti is amazing! We've worked with her both as buyers and sellers, and we were so impressed with…read moreher professionalism, organization, creativity, advocacy. She really gave us great advice on how to prepare our property to sell, and I have to say: I couldn't believe how great the photos came out! We had offers within just a few days of listing, and eventually got our asking price when all was said and done. She really hit the sweet spot on finding a price point that would get us what we needed but also not scare buyers away. Above all, once the offers came in, we felt so grateful that she was on our side as we went into negotiations. Her instincts are spot-on, and her communications skills rate an A+, too. Everything went really smoothly, and we won't hesitate to use her again when we sell our current home down the road.

Khala Bridges is the real deal. Patient, professional, and genuinely cares…read more I will be honest. I was a difficult client. Khala showed me multiple places, I went and looked at options through other channels, and at one point she probably thought I had moved on entirely. She never made me feel bad about it, never pressured me, and stayed professional and kind throughout. When I was ready to commit, she came through immediately. I just signed a lease for me and my son, and I could not be happier. This is exactly what I needed and Khala made it happen. If you are apartment hunting in Chicago, especially in the South Loop, ask for Khala Bridges. She will take care of you. And Cassie, thank you for building a company with people like her on your team. It is rare. 10 out of 10. I will recommend to everyone I know. Best, Christian S

I reached out to Smart City for assistance with my apartment search and was divinely paired with…read moreUri. He was attentive and knowledgeable which put me at ease initially. Uri was able to find excellent apartment matches that fit my needs and wants. So much so, I was able to apply for apartment on the first showing. I would definitely recommend Uri and the Smart City team.