I don't normally comment or review businesses. However dealing with Matt Perkins and Casey Olson…read moreand Pearson Realty Group I must say I was very impressed and deserves to be recognized. The knowledge and guidance I received as a first time client was exactly what I needed and wanted. I highly recommend Pearson Realty Group for real estate needs.

I had a very positive experience working with Pearson Realty Group. I found them to be diligent,…read morecommunicative, and punctual.

We had another flawless experience with Jim Flanders, this time while selling the same home he…read morehelped us buy 6 years ago. We have kept a great relationship with Jim through the years, and my husband has worked with him on buying and selling some of our investment property. So when it came time to sell our city home in Logan Square as we made the move to the suburbs, we knew Jim Flanders was the one to help us do this. We were building a new construction home in the burbs, so we had a lot of lead time in knowing that we needed to list the property. This was a tricky balance since we didn't want to list the home too quickly (and risk selling it and being homeless for many months until our new house was ready), but we didn't want to miss the peak market season during the summer months and wait until the fall or winter to list it. We also have 2 toddlers at home, so the idea of having to keep the house "showing ready" for an extended period of time was daunting. In a perfect world, we would be able to get under contract quickly with a buyer, but negotiate a later close date and get the best of both worlds. Jim helped us do a walkthrough of the house and pointed out the things he recommended we do to get the house in showing form (painting the walls, caulking some areas, clearing out toy congested areas) but only focused on what he felt would actually make a difference rather than asking us to invest a bunch of money in things that ultimately do not help sell quicker or at a higher price. Jim helped guide us in our timing, thanks to his knowledge and understanding of the market. We listed on a Wednesday in July, and decided to have an open house that very weekend. Jim came and managed the open house for us and the first couple to see the home made an offer that same day. They did not have a real estate agent, and Jim led all the conversations directly with the buyer and negotiated the terms and conditions for the contract. He was able to negotiate a 90 day closing, which gave us plenty of time to stay in our home and enjoy it before needing to vacate. The best quality about Jim Flanders is his easy going personality and honest approach. He always has your back and wants the best for you. But he is not pushy. He will not talk you into doing yourself a disservice just to get a quicker commission. He truly wants to advise you and guide you to get the best results possible and his patience is incredible. He will be there as many times as you need him for as long as you need him, to make sure everything goes smoothly. It was one thing for us to have the utmost trust in Jim, but the most impressive thing was how much the buyers also trusted Jim. They opted not to get their own real estate agent and were fine working directly through Jim (even though he was representing us, the sellers) because they also could feel that Jim had everybody's best interests at heart. This is where Jim Flanders really sets himself apart from other realtors I've worked with. He forms relationships, not just with his clients, but with the opposite clients as well. He took time to have many phone conversations with the buyers to put them at ease, talk through the inspection findings, and negotiate our terms. They trusted him so much that when it came time to close, they didn't even ask for a final walk through of the house before closing. We couldn't have asked for a smoother and less stressful process of selling our home. We got the price we wanted, the closing date we wanted, and all the negotiations and conversations were easy and friendly.

We cannot recommend Jim more highly. He is a consummate professional, honest, thoughtful and…read moreoutrageously knowledgeable about the Chicago property market. We took the plunge this year and started the search for our first home. Jim was incredibly generous with his time working with us, and helped us figure out what we actually wanted and where we would be happy. In May, Jim showed us a home we fell in love with and he guided us through every step of the process, from winning the bid, inspections, closing and held our hands every step of the way. Knowledge and professionalism aside, Jim is just a legend and we just enjoyed hanging out with him and having the chats at showings. The second we get a sniff that any of our friends or people we meet are looking to buy, we instantly stop the conversation to tell them 'YOU HAVE TO WORK WITH JIM FLANDERS'. Thank you Jim.

I've bought and sold properties with Anthony . Great experience all around. He's very reliable…read moreand responds quickly which I really wanted in this market . I've recommended lofty to both friends and family

This review is well overdue, considering Lofty has been our property management for the past 4…read moreyears. We have had the most challenging property issues, ranging from dealing with tenants, property damage, city/ village regulations- you name it! Lofty has always come through and been there to help fix anything with diligence, and personalized attention. Tracy Collins (who is a rockstar by the way!) and Jason Williams are super responsive not to mention creative and resilient and I can't thank this team enough! Open to feedback, innumerable calls and texts even through weekends, with a client first approach, that is highly recommended.

It has been just a few short months since we closed on our new home, and we could not be happier…read moreand more grateful. We owe much of this opportunity to our realtor Damian Albert who walked with us from the very beginning of our search, when we only had a vague idea of what kind of property we were looking for, down to the last conversation we had following our close at the title company office. Homebuying in an inflated market is absolutely a roller coaster ride of emotions. But what we appreciated about Damian was his professionalism, calm, and attention to detail through each phase of the process. Being new to homebuying, we had little idea of what to expect or how the process worked. But Damian took the time to explain the steps to us in a way that was clear and was quick to return calls when we had questions. Early in the process, Damian was prompt in scheduling showings and was thorough in pointing out features and themes to look for, when it came to good signs or red flags concerning features of properties. As we begun to narrow down the most important characteristics we were looking for in a future home, we did not feel rushed or pressured to make a decision. Damian was never prescriptive in giving us advice, but urged us to be patient with ourselves to ensure that we would feel comfortable with whatever decisions we came to. By the time we were ready to make an offer, Damian counseled us on how to approach the situation out of both his experience and with empirical market research. He provided recommendations for home inspection, financing, and legal representatives and helped us negotiate with a tough seller to close the deal. If you are looking for an experienced realtor who cares about not just his own bottom line, but deeply about people and communities, we would highly recommend Damian.

For a first time homebuyer, purchasing a home can be a daunting and intimidating task (Or so I've…read moreheard). Not to mention, purchasing one in the midst of a pandemic where the interest in homeownership has skyrocketed causing a record-breaking decrease in inventory coupled with inflated prices to match. This was the situation when my wife and I entered the market on 12/23/20 in search of our new home in the Galewood area of Chicago's Austin community. We were very ambitious buyers with a relatively limited budget. This means we wanted all the amenities like specific location, sizable square footage, move-in ready with modern finishes, and a big backyard with a garage but for the best value possible. Thankfully for us, our realtor is a realist. Damian's pragmatic approach to aiding us in our search was not only helpful, it was ideal. During our search, we toured 9 properties in 46 days. Just under half of those checked our wish list for the desired location. If the property had one thing it was missing another and new listings were far and in between. Our hope was to find the right home before the summer but success was proving to be more challenging than we thought. However, Damian was encouraging throughout and most of all - patient. Whenever we went to view a property, he always seized the opportunity to educate us about the fine points of homeownership and the many factors we needed to consider short and long-term. When he wasn't showing us properties, he was sending us examples to view so we could continue to increase our understanding on what home would best suit our family. This is what ultimately led us to make an offer and successfully purchase the first home on our tour list he curated. Damian's knowledge and experience provided us with just enough guidance to make a difficult and weighty decision, logical and clear. This made our experience as first time homebuyers delightful and memorable. Today, we are enjoying our new home and couldn't be happier with our purchase. This wouldn't have been possible without the right realtor. Whether you are a first time buyer like us or looking to purchase another property, Damian's attention to detail, thorough analysis, and professionalism makes him an ideal realtor for today's housing market.

I have been working with Inter Properties for over 2 years. I have bought an investment property…read morewith them and now they are managing it for me. They are very professional and always provide the best service. Whenever there is any issues, inter Properties fixes it right away! I am very happy with them and will continue working with Inter Properties.

Since the Fall of 2023, Mr. Konstantin Shelegeda, of INTER Properties Management, has been a true…read moreprofessional who continuously demonstrates both his skills and professionalism, when communicating with: the Chicago Housing Authority, myself, or the Tenants who occupy my family's property on South Green Street, Chicago. My wife and I happily and readily see the marked professional differences, totally ignored and missed by our previous property management company. Such vital and visible differences show INTER Properties Management to be educated and knowledgeable; and welcomed, admired, and trusted by: the Chicago Housing Authority, property owners, and Tenants. My wife and I are extremely happy that we hired INTER Propertlies Management. What an excellent, Five Star partnership, on behalf of our Tenants, and a continuous comfort for the Chicago Housing Authority. Sincerely, James E. Shaw.

Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, my wife got a job in Chicago. She had 2 weeks to find a…read moreplace to rent that was close to her future work location. I started looking for agents on the internet. You would think that being one of the top-5 biggest cities in the US, Chicago is an easy city to find an agent in. WRONG! Every agent I called turned out to be a either a douchebag who "did not do rentals" or an asshole who "had nothing in my price range". After a few hours of looking for an agent, I was convinced that I will end up having to rely on outdated Trulia data and take my chances with open houses during our 1-day house-hunting trip. I ended up cursing at myself, Chicago, and all its real-estate agents and did what I typically do when I want to cool down: filled a bowl with plain yoghurt and took it to my bed to eat in peace. After devouring the first spoon of plain yoghurt, I came across Stephen's number on Yelp. I was pessimistic, but that one spoon had un-pissed me enough to give another agent a chance, so, I said, what the heck, I'll call this one too. Now, this was a cold depressing Sunday afternoon, so, nothing could really cheer me up and I wasn't expecting anyone to answer anyways. Still I called anyways. He answered the phone asking me the exact kind of questions I was expecting "how close do you want to be to the loop?", "how do you feel about spending $100 more to get a place that's closer". He then took time to explain to me how real-estate market works in Chicago (it is VERY different than Boston and San Francisco!). We exchanged emails and he put us through the smoothest apartment-hunting experience anyone in continental US has experienced.

Had an awesome experience working with Steve at Missirlian Properties! He had contacts at every…read moreproperty and ensured I was totally happy with my new place. Will definitely be working with him in the future.

My wife and I have been customers of the Touchstone Group for almost 2 years. Everyone is very…read moreprofessional. All emergencies are addressed immediately. Very reasonable management fees. They have a complete crew that will fix and maintain your building. They also help very fast with finding quality long term tenats. Thank you guys for the hard wirk and quality service.

Michael FitzSimmons is wonderful. Very accommodating, professional, and helpful in our search for…read morean apartment. He asked the right questions and always went to bat for us with any properties we searched for. My fiance and I felt very comfortable and cared for working with Michael. Thank you!

I've been working with Jane Ehlert for several years now, and she continues to exceed my…read moreexpectations every time. Most recently, she helped me secure amazing new tenants in just one weekend! Jane provided great recommendations on what to fix and update to get faster results, and she was right on point. She's incredibly professional, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I trust her judgment completely and truly appreciate her dedication. If you're looking for someone who knows the market and gets results quickly, Jane is the one!

No. I drove 2 hours, cleaned, etc. the Broker Judy did not even show. Do not use them. She never…read morecalled. Just stood me up. Cindy referred her to me.