My husband and I worked with Matt's team to sell our South Loop condo. Matt himself came to see our…read moreproperty for the initial meeting and we had a great impression of his expertise in the Chicago real estate market. From start to finish, his team is very professional and incredibly well organized. We were kept up to date for each showing and provided with immediate feedback. Matt also has a list of preferred partners such as attorneys that we used and had a great experience with. We also appreciated how reachable Matt was and felt that he had an appropriate level of involvement throughout the entire process.

As first-time home buyers, we could not have asked for a better experience working with Matt and…read morehis team. During the initial phase of the process you could tell Matt intimately knew the neighborhoods we were looking in and precisely what to expect from each property we toured. We valued all his expertise and insights about each building we expressed interest in. Any questions we had along the way were responded to very quickly, whether it was email, talk, or text. As far as his negotiation skills, we won the very first bid we offered! Throughout the closing process we appreciated the constant communication and organization of his team to achieve a seamless 30 day close. There's no question Matt is a master at his craft and we would easily recommend him and his team for all your real estate needs.

Melissa and Tavis were absolutely amazing to work with. They were professional, responsive,…read moreknowledgeable, and truly had my best interests in mind throughout the entire process. They made everything feel easy and stress-free, answered every question I had, and stayed on top of every detail. You can tell they genuinely care about their clients and their work. I could not have asked for a better team and would recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home!

My Husband and I have worked with Melissa and Tavis for Over 6 years. They helped us purchase our…read moreFirst Home and then Hepled Us sale our home. They are Very knowledgeable, Patient, Kind, Informative and Trustworthy. We Would Recommend them to EVERYONE . Thank You Melissa and Travis For Everything

I had an incredible experience working with Brian and his team as a first-time homebuyer, and I…read moretruly cannot recommend them enough. From day one, Brian made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable, clear, and even enjoyable. He took the time to walk me through every step, making sure I understood what to expect and felt fully prepared at each stage. No question was too small, and his guidance gave me a level of confidence I didn't think I'd have going into this. What stood out most was how much of a true advocate Brian is for his clients. He consistently had my best interests in mind, provided honest advice, and made sure I felt supported in every decision. It never felt transactional, it felt like I had someone genuinely in my corner. If you're looking for a realtor who will guide you, educate you, and advocate for you every step of the way, you're in the best hands. Five stars all the way!

Brian/Team Review To…read moreWhom it May Concern; As late-arrivals to Home Ownership, our nervousness and naivete were demonstrably abundant. We had scores of questions, many obvious or simply dumb...and plenty legit as well. We were acquiring an education on the fly. Thankfully we had as Allies, the kindest, most thoughtful, thorough, professional and forthcoming Band of Sherpas one could hope for in Brian Somera and his Fantastic Team at Coldwell-Banker. Their responsiveness was metronomically dependable. Their Service was sincere and utterly consistent (And I know something about Great Service having run Zingerman's Delicatessen for 11 years). Our path to our 'Forever Home' was circuitous. We looked at over a dozen properties. We bid on 3. Didn't get the first, backed out of the second after a scarifying Inspection, and Happily So, because the 3rd, the 'Just Right' place, checked every single box and felt like 'Home' the second we stepped in the door. Brian squired us around to all of them, gave astute advice and insight, gently nudged us towards resolution if we hadn't responded to a query or an E-sign, always with a comforting lightness and smile. We felt cared for. We confidently shared our Trust with He and his Team and could not have hoped for a better experience through this process. You couldn't wish for a better Advocate than this crew.

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.

I was in a bind with needing a place to live because my punk of a land lord wants to sell his…read moreproperty at the last minute. This left me in a horrible position with very little time and living in the Midwest the weather is horrible at the moment. I found Tahir and he has been amazing all the way through and very patient because the process was ruff trying to find a place at the last minute. Hee stayed in contact with me through call, text, or email at anytime sending me place making a list and we would see each place. I'm truly grateful that I found him and I found a place. He was amazing with me and he will be amazing with you. Thanks Tahir

friendly, responsive and. very helpful highly recommend. Available in short notice. Tahir is great…read more Thanks.

Alex has been everything you want and need in Broker! He has been attentive, listened to all of my…read morerequest in apartment size, budget, neighborhood and sent me so many wonderful listings! Even through the application process he has been on top of everything going above and beyond truly ensuring everything is taken care of in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend him to anyone in Chicago or moving there. You will not be disappointed! Thank you for everything!

We have been working with BCG for years. They are very professional and responsible. They always…read morestay on top of the property management matters, and communicate with our tenants effectively. We, as owners, get maintenance update/approval request from them periodically, other than that we are hands free. We highly recommend this team and will continue working with them.

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.