We recently sold my mother's house and couldn't be happier with Ron and team. Our original plan was…read moreto use one of the big home buying companies that say they handle all costs and close quickly. After a month of that company dragging their feet, we decided to list with Ron. He made the process super easy. As soon as my mother moved out, he arranged to remove anything we left behind. Once he listed the house we had over 15 showings in the first weekend with 5 offers over our asking price. We chose one of those offers and signed the contract within just a few days. Ultimately, we got about 40% more than we would have with the home buying company.

We recently sold my mother's condo with Ron Pickard, and once again he did an outstanding job. This…read morewas the second time we've worked with Ron in the past six years, and he continues to impress. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. Ron quickly connected us with excellent contractors to paint the condo and clean the carpeting, helping us get it market-ready in no time. His communication is exceptional--he's responsive, proactive, and keeps you informed every step of the way. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy real estate agent who delivers results, I highly recommend Ron.

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.

Alan and Karen are such great people that really love their job and it shows. They helped us find…read moreour dream home and helped us sell our house. The process was very well explained and they both were extremely patient with all our questions we had. We met Alan at an open house and he was so nice and very personable. I knew right away that this is who we wanted to work with. We met Karen a few days later and she was just like Alan; Fantastic! They found some houses that matched our criteria and we went to look at them. There was no pressure and they were very knowledgeable about everything. I can't say enough about them being so patient and really wanting the best for us. If you're looking to sell or buy I strongly recommend contacting them. We have been in our home a few years now, and love it. We also recently sold our investment property with them, and they handled all renovations & the process of the sale making it a hands off process for us. Thank you for everything and making us smile everyday about working with you.

Karen and Alan are excellent. My wife and I are both Realtors in the Boston area but needed someone…read moreto help sell my wife's parents' house near Chicago. Karen made everything smooth and easy in a transaction that wasn't always straight-forward and she was looking out for us and protecting our interests even when it wasn't to her benefit. Would confidently recommend her to anyone else.

Our family had a very awful experience with one of your realtors, Linda Francis Pierson. She wasn't…read moreour realtor but she was our landlord. Our family rented her townhouse at 1503 N. St. Marks Pl., Palatine 60067 for one year. It was the most horrible rental experience. Everything and anything went wrong in the place. The appliances were old, the washing machine wasn't working when we moved in, the dryer wasn't drying clothes properly after a while, we had ants, the garage door worked improperly, the toilet seats constantly fell off, the toilet handle was improperly installed on one of the toilets. The carpet was soiled in the basement but, insisted it was cleaned. The window blinds were old and always falling down. One of the balcony doors leaked constantly when it rained. The stair banister handle broke. The master bedroom closet shelving broke down not once but twice. The kitchen faucet broke. Every time we had to contact her with the many of the problems we had it was always questioned in "what did you do?" It was a hassle to get anything repaired or replaced. After all this, we decided to vacate at the end of of our lease. We had the property clean, and everything was in working condition and we had the carpets professionally cleaned. It was horrible to get any answers regarding our security deposit of $3000. She took her time and nit-picked everything. Finally we heard a response from her claiming that we damaged her property, especially the refrigerator and the stove, and didn't clean her carpet well enough. These appliances were old but they weren't damaged and they were in working condition. She thinks that they were damaged so she had to purchase a new refrigerator and stove and have the carpet re-cleaned and that cost us a $1000. After getting our remaining $2000 security deposit back. She fixed up her place on our dime and is now selling her property as well as renting it out! She shouldn't be a realtor or a landlord! Don't buy or rent this place!

This place basically looks like a really big house. They do all types of propert managemnt and…read morereal estate. I haev noticed that this place is always busy with many people. However, it is a good company that can assist you.

Amy was very supportive and on top of everything during the sale of our home. We were first time…read moresellers and she broke everything down for us so we didn't get confused. Would without a doubt recommend her!!

Amy is top of the line when it comes to real estate, by your side making sure everything runs as…read moresmoothly as possible while making sure everything you don't even think about is addressed. I trust her judgement on everything related to home purchasing and selling, as she clearly knows the business and everything that it entails. Her promptness to everything that arrises is so crucial when you are in the midst of such a stressful and time sensitive process. This is the second time Amy has been my realtor. She helped me find my first and now my second home; both were very desirable homes with multiple offers. We could not be more pleased with her work ethic, attention and understanding. My husband and I happily refer Amy to anyone we hear is looking to buy or sell their home.

Ryan Gable from Starting Point Realty was our agent when we were shopping for a house. We're first…read moretime home buyers, and even though we did as much self-learning education we could, he taught us there was always more and more to learn during the home buying process. Even though we had a hard time deciding between single family homes (Detached) and town homes/Condos (Attached), Ryan was always patient with us. He was with us every step of the way with great insights on affordability, explaining how home offers work, even when we decided to switch our search locations! No matter the twists and turns we presented (I'm sorry Ryan!!), Ryan stood by our side the entire process. In fact, he was a mentor for us, who went to essentially EVERY single house we wanted to see, who gave valuable opinions and insights on every home and even the area where the home was located. He checked in with us and made sure we actually loved the house instead of pushing us towards a home to make a quick sale. Ryan is the kind of real estate agent you would want; patient, will educate you during the whole process, and will ensure you're taken care of during the whole process!

Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic. He was able to deftly guide us…read morethrough the process of selling our home and the absurdities of the current market to a safe landing. Ryan was down to earth and walked us through each step, always respectful of our situation and perspective while providing honest and insightful counsel. Ryan worked with us even before any formal agreement, advising on remodeling and market value. We had to sell our condo due to unemployment, it was an emotionally difficult process but Ryan and his team were always supportive and compassionate. Ryan went above and beyond in terms of availability and providing hands on help. This process could have been an absolute nightmare with a lesser realtor, but we always felt safe guided by Ryan's expertise.

I got no approval from other real estate agents to purchase a home but when I met Khurram, he…read moreeasily got me approved, what a magic this man has. Khurram is very professional in this field, man with good and speedy results. my purchased for a home went through without hassles till the end. I appreciate this man very much. And he got my other friends approval too. Great and honest salesman and person. Highly recommended.

Kurram is a great real estate agent. he is hard working, he is very honest, and he does not…read morepressure you to sell or buy your home. He was constantly finding clients when I was selling my home until he got it sold. I am hoping to do business with him again in future and I recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good real estate agent

Five stars? Many agents earn that…read more Five closed transactions? That's rarified air. I've written plenty before but will reiterate Praveen's value here. While data becomes increasingly democratized and AI assistance can help, real estate is a people business and your home is more intimate than a generic market analysis. Praveen is responsive and will extract information from other agents, lenders, appraisers, etc that Claude and ChatGPT cannot get. On the buy side, Praveen had shown us many homes and talked through some "almosts" with us. He patiently listened to us and distilled our pros and cons to hone in on what we truly valued and wanted. When we found it, we were aligned and ready to make a quick, strong move in a high-demand market. On the sell side, Praveen again delivered a huge premium for us. Another listing well above where I would have listed -- and still sold ABOVE asking in a multiple offer situation. His meticulous curation of professional photos, focus on the key repairs and luxury staging that have the best ROI, and relentless marketing make the home shine in that all important first lookafter potential buyers click their Zenlist alert. He did so well that we may not need him again for 20 years -- but we'll be recommending him to friends and family without reservation!

As first time home buyers, we are so grateful for Praveen's expertise through the entire process!…read moreHe took the time to get to know our family, was always very responsive, and really listened to our requests. He was extremely knowledgeable during home tours, and offered suggestions as to how each house could be changed to fit our needs. Even with the craziness of the housing market he kept us motivated and ultimately helped us get the perfect home for our family.

After our parents passed, my brother and I kept the home/house we grew up in as a rental. When it…read morecame time to sell it, our vision was clouded by history and preferences of retired guys. For us it was a home & not a building. Marco helped us choose a decorating scheme that attracted contemporary buyers and suggested a way to stage the living room that we couldn't have dreamed of. After the prep, he had 2 offers after 7 showings. One of them was full price and "as is". Marco helped with negotiations after the village's pre-sale inspection came back with requirements that would be found in new construction and were not common when the home was built in 1950. The house was listed after Labor Day and closed at the end of October. I recommend Marco as a realtor and would not look anywhere else.

We had an amazing experience working with Denise at Lucid Realty! She really made the process of…read morebuying our first home as easy as possible. She went above and beyond, with excellent suggestions on the surrounding areas and resources available to us! She was very quick to respond and was with us every step of the way. We could not have imagined doing this without her. Thanks so much Denise!!

Great experience with Claudio. He was honest and gave us great feedback with every home we saw. He…read morehelped along the way with our brokerage and attorney questions even though he didn't have to. He was super knowledgeable about what to look for and/or avoid when buying a home. He assisted us with purchasing our first home and I wouldn't have asked for a better first experience. Highly recommend.

Claudio is the best. Can't say enough good things about him. He always puts his clients first, and…read morehas best interests in mind. He is knowledgable, patient, honest and always keeps you informed as things progress. Buy/selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will ever make. You need someone like Claudio guiding you through the process. He does business with integrity, and goes above and beyond to make sure his clients are comfortable with their decisions and get the best. Highly recommend