I would recommend Gust Realty to anyone that is looking for a professional, friendly, and…read moreknowledgeable resource. I was fortunate enough to work directly with David Gust on my house search. From the moment I met David, I knew I was in the right hands. He made a very strong impression on me the morning of our initial meeting. Not only was he willing to listen, but he also provided a lot of useful information that helped me understand what type of home I should be looking for. David was kind enough to give me his personal phone number and told me to give him a call at any time for whatever reason. This made me feel good because it assured me that he was dedicated to giving me the best service possible. I was in a bit of a time crunch with my house search due to my lease expiring in a few months. David and I spent several weeks looking for a home and in just two short weeks I sent in my first offer on a house. David did a market analysis on the home to help me estimate a proper bid and thanks to his help, the offer was accepted. This was a huge relief to me because not only did I get the house that I wanted, but I also did it in a short enough time that didn't require me to find temporary housing. My lease exhausted the same week that my house was set to close. It was perfect. David was also very helpful in finding a home inspector that suited my needs. I purchased a foreclosed home which was sold "as is" so I wanted to make sure that there was nothing wrong with the home. David set-up an inspection almost immediately in order for us to properly assess the home before we got too deep into the purchase. The house was in great condition and we moved forward with the purchase. This was a great experience from day one. I wouldn't have ever guessed that purchasing a home could be such a fun and stress free experience. Throughout the whole search process, David acted more like a friend or brother than a business associate. He looked out for me whenever I was falling into a "lipstick on a pig" situation and would always give me an open and honest opinion on each house we visited. He was really good about identifying water damage, flood spots, mold, etc. When I look for my second home, Gust Realty will be the first number I dial!

I recently purchased a home in downtown Elmhurst,with the market being a crazy as it is we had to…read moremove fast. Dave was alway up and ready to bring us to the newest listing!! It took us some time,and he was a great help. I highly recommend giving him a call. Great personality and spot on recommendations about neighborhoods.

My wife and I have worked with Maximillian on the purchase and sale of three separate properties!…read more He is our go-to expert and source for all things real estate - and will continue to be! Maximillian is extremely knowledgeable , incredibly responsive and will make you feel like you made a great decision by choosing him as your real estate professional!

Go with Artizen Realty because 1. they're experts in all…read moreparts of home buying, including but not limited to writing up and negotiating offers. 2. they give you all the information you need to make your decision 3. they know how to spot issues during viewings that I've seen missed by other realtors Maximillian is knowledgeable, reliable, and efficient. He listened to our list of concerns/requests (it was long). There weren't many houses out there that met our needs; when we started to get desperate he stopped us from buying properties that would have been an absolute mistake. His communication is very effective. I always had all the information I needed to make a decision. He answered questions thoroughly. He always answered quickly. He delivered and found us the home that we needed and within our budget. We have lived happily in the home for over a year.

My wife and I were introduced to Matt through friends of ours who just so happened to be moving out…read moreof one of the units he owns. When we expressed interest in the unit Matt owned, and our friends suggested we contact Matt. We did so, and were advised by Matt that he was not able to show us the unit on that particular day, but said we could coordinate with the current occupants to view the unit. And so we did. The current tenants told us that Matt would be willing to keep the rental price the same if there was a smooth easy transition, and since we had a personal relationship with the current tenants, that was satisfactory according to Matt. We spoke with Matt over the phone, getting to know each other and Matts exact words were 'If you don't have any more questions for me than I'll consider this a done deal' - at the price agreed upon. At that point, we agreed to the deal and Matt requested that he meet us in person. We did so, 2 days later, and did a final viewing of the unit. We sat down with Matt at his desk in Current Properties and discussed the particulars of the transition. We left Matts office, excited to move into a new unit that would house our growing family. Matt said he wanted to involve his wife, and needed to talk to her, but would follow-up with us to finalize everything a few hours later. 3 hours passed, and Matt called us telling us that he had decided to go with another couple because they 'offered asking price.' At no point, did Matt allow us to counter, rather, he told us that we would be 'bad tenants' because we wanted a lower price. Mind you, we NEVER asked for a lower price, we were told that the price would be kept the same as the outgoing tenants by Matt himself. We tried to be reasonable with Matt, and unfortunately, Matt chose to be unreasonable. If these are the ethics by which you run your company, Current Properties, then I think we lucked out. For these reasons, I would STRONGLY advise against doing business with Matt Walton of Current Properties.

Matt was such an amazing resource to me when I needed to sell my house after divorce. He helped me…read morethink through the best ways to highlight the house on the market and was very realistic about pricing and the quickest way to get it sold. He went above and beyond in service and continues to be a great thought partner as I think about my long term real estate needs. I wouldn't work with anyone else!

Tommy Choi is an extremely knowledgeable and patient agent. He is very approachable and friendly,…read moreand we felt comfortable with him right away. Tommy helped my husband and me, first-time home buyers, navigate the Chicago real estate market and made us feel like our best interests were always on his mind. He went out of his way to help us find and buy our ideal home, in our preferred neighborhood, in a competitive market. When we decided we wanted to make an offer on our home, he worked quickly to put together our bid even though it was a holiday weekend and he was on vacation with his family. We ended up in a bidding war with another potential buyer, and Tommy used his expertise to ensure our offer stood out. We got the home even though we didn't have the highest bid. The best part of working with Weinberg Choi Realty is their team-based approach. Tommy connected us with an excellent home inspector, contractor, and real estate lawyer. As first-time buyers, it was comforting to feel taken care of not only by Tommy, but by a whole group of excellent people. I highly recommend Tommy and Weinberg Choi Realty to anyone who is looking for a full-service, personal approach to the home buying process. We had the best possible experience buying our home because of Tommy and his team.

Tommy Choi is one of the most outstanding realtors in the nation. He is knowledgeable, caring,…read moretrustworthy, and honest. A true leader.

Michael did an outstanding job marketing my condo and made the sale process easy. I always…read morerecommend Michael to friends and colleagues because he is the most knowledgeable and effective in the business. I have now bought and sold multiple units with Michael Rosenblum and will only use him as he's the best in the business. Kyle Betterton, Chicago and Manhattan

We first met Michael when we bought our condo five years ago. He was the seller's agent and we…read morethought that he did a good job so we hired him to sell the same condo for us last fall. Michael is personable and confident. He made a good impression when we interviewed him before we hired him in the fall. It was all downhill from that point on. We cancelled our agreement with him after six months. Here are our general points of feedback: 1) He convinced us to price the condo higher compared to similar units in the same building. The asking price he suggested was significantly higher than other agents we had talked to. He was either inflating the asking price to get our listing or he did not really understand the market. Neither of those two options are that great. We had very few showings in the last six months. 2) He consistently fell short of the promises he made as he is likely to tell you what you want to hear rather than what you need to hear which at the end does not turn out well for anyone 3) He has quite a few listings so your listing with him will be on "auto-pilot". He provides basic online and email marketing (which is quite ineffective if you think about how many emails you receive a day) and has an assistant who schedules the rare showings that come up but if you are expecting proactivity (e.g., reaching out potential buyers, doing an open house, etc.) from Michael, forget about it. 4) He seems to think good customer service is being responsive with emails which might work well when you are in a healthy market with a lot of showings but when you are in a slow market; his approach of waiting, trying to market online and "being zen" does not work. 5) Michael likes to talk about "supply and demand" and "global macroeconomic environment" when you ask him questions about where the market is going and what he suggests. However, when you start probing him on these topics, you realize he does not really have much depth (my assessment as someone who works for a global strategy consulting firm) and it is the same 2-3 talking points he consistently goes back to. 6) Finally, we had an interested buyer in the fall but Michael took a really long time (about three weeks) to close the deal which then fell through. He likes to talk about how he does not pressure people (which is fine) but I expect my agent to follow up to make things happen and run a tight process to get a deal done. If you are considering Michael, I would highly encourage you to RECONSIDER, especially: 1) If he suggests a higher price compared to other real estate agents you are interviewing 2) If he brings a buyer he is representing (We had a couple of bad dual agency experiences with him). I would specifically ask him how long he has known the potential buyer and if that time frame is longer than you have known him, it is worthwhile to ask more questions 3) If you are a first time seller and need someone who can guide you through the process 4) If you need to sell fast or the market is soft (because his "zen" approach does not work)

We had an incredible experience working with David. From start to finish, he went above and beyond…read more His responsiveness, attention to detail, and knowledge of the market made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and well-managed. David was always available to answer questions (and I had a lot of them as a first time home buyer), provided honest feedback, and always advocated for our best interests. We were always treated as a priority and he made us feel confident in every decision along the way. We couldn't recommend him more.

David is the rare agent who thinks like a financial strategist. We first worked with him years ago…read morewhen he helped us buy our property in Chicago. We trusted him so much that we came back when it was time to sell. Both transactions had real challenges. But David's 15+ years of experience showed every step of the way. He has a sharp understanding of market timing, pricing strategy, and marketing. These things matter enormously in a market as competitive as Chicago's. On both the buy and sell side, he knew when to push and when to wait. He knew how to position the property to get the result we wanted. What really sets David apart is his network. He connected us with loan officers, attorneys, inspectors, and photographers he genuinely trusts. This took so much stress out of the process. We didn't have to vet everyone ourselves. Everyone he referred us to was professional and reliable. David treats your transaction like it's his own investment. We're grateful to have worked with him twice. We wouldn't hesitate to do it a third time.

We recently were searching for a condo in the Western Suburbs and Chris Rosenburg helped us see…read morequite a few places, and he always offered great advice. I would not hesitate to recommend Chris, or to call him again with a listing or a new search. He is a gentleman who is kind, knowledgeable, professional, and very easy to work with. No pressure ever - but great advice and obviously lots of experience on how to handle a sale. He returns calls, he is on time when you have a meeting with him, and he understands the business and takes all of a clients needs & wants into consideration. Very nice man to work with.

I initially contacted Jim to educate me on the buying process for my first home, unaware if this…read morewas even in my realm of possibilities. Jim took the time to meet, learn about me and my situation, my wants and needs and was extremely thorough in educating me on the process. I was under the impression I would be overwhelmed and intimidated with the process; however, Jim was the perfect expert to have on my team. He was always prompt responding to my many questions, which were occasionally at all hours. Jim's abilities never ceased to impress- from his construction background insight on how to maximize space in a stylish manner, insights as to which features I should invest in, to his relentless negotiation skills. Honest, intelligent, professional, determined- Jim is one of the few who would go above and beyond for his clients.

Jim is the best Realtor that I have worked with in my 10+ years of dealing with real estate as a…read moremortgage broker, appraiser and as a buyer/seller. He is good at his job because he is extremely knowledgeable, which comes from his experience as a construction manager and as a seller for several large Chicago and national developers. So with his experience we are able to really quantify how much extra bedrooms are worth, or how much having a bathroom in the wrong place is worth, or which developer is going to take away your view with their new project in the next year or so after you close. It's difficult to explain but once you have worked with not-great or even average Realtors, you see how valuable someone like Jim is - there's no reason to settle for less.