Dennis is absolutely amazing when it comes to the real estate business. He truly knows his stuff…read moreand understands the market better than most. I have referred both a family member and one of my best friends to Dennis to help with the sale of their properties. In both cases, they told me Dennis went above and beyond every step of the way. His knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and strong communication made the entire process smooth and successful. It's clear that Dennis has a real passion for what he does. You can see it in the way he communicates, how thoughtful he is with his clients, and in the results he delivers when it comes to getting homes sold for a great price. I would highly recommend Dennis and the entire Huyck Group.

Dennis was referred to me by my financial services advisor as a top-notch real estate professional…read more Even though I wasn't ready to sell my house for at least 5 months, he was happy to come over in a few days after contact and gave us an evaluation of what it would take to put it on the market from a repairs perspective to maximize attractiveness and value. We were moving out-of-state and we jointly decided to wait to put our home on the market until after our move. Since my wife and I were not present, Dennis took sole responsibility of making sure our home was in great shape, ready for sale while we were away. If something needed to be addressed, he let me know, lined up the necessary contractors and it got done. He gave us a fair appraisal of what price we should expect given market conditions and did not just solely settle on "comps" for his assessment. When the house went on the market, we received great offers very quickly . Once we accepted an offer, the buyers did not negotiate in good faith, and Dennis quickly was able to navigate the situation to a point where we ended up in a great place. I highly recommend Dennis and his group as they are professional, really know real estate and well-worth the services they provide.

Michael Hall is exceptional. I worked with him on both a purchase and a sale, and he delivered on…read moreboth. The home search took months and Michael was patient throughout: never rushed us, never pressured us. When we finally found the right place, his guidance in the bidding war was the difference-maker. We won. On the sell side, he brought us 11 offers, every one above asking price. Michael draws on deep experience, gives genuinely sage advice, and stays a steady partner no matter how long or complicated the process gets. Highest possible recommendation.

I worked with Michael on my purchase in 2017 and again on my sale in August 2026. His advice on…read morelisting- from refreshes to present better, staging, and pricing- helped me get multiple offers and sell my condo for above asking. He and his entire team were prompt in responses, patient with my questions, and overall fantastic to work with. I'd moved out of state prior to listing and could not have imagined trusting the process to anyone other than Michael and his team!

Sona was our real estate agent for our most recent home purchase. We were paired with @properties…read moreThe Leigh Marcus team randomly by a website that pairs people based on sales stats for certain zip codes. So based on that, we knew Leigh's team had a strong sales record in the Logan/Avondale/Irving Park areas we were initially looking in. However, we were just buying (not selling). Additionally, we're real estate investors, so while we were looking to buy a single family home for our own enjoyment, we wanted an agent that thinks about homes as investments and could help guide us on a smart buy we'd also love. And that's exactly what we got! Sona was very patient during our search and not pushy at all. We even ended up pulling out of one offer because my husband realized Irving Park wasn't quite the right fit for him, and Rogers Park was better for the fun lakeside hangs he was craving. She helped us navigate out of that deal. Then, she helped us find a beautiful vintage home in RP. While the home ended up getting 4 other offers, Sona's hard work got us the house! She was able to figure out what we should offer, helped us determine a fair price (not a crazy over offer, but not a lowball that would have lost us the house either). She sent us YOY information so we could see how the neighborhood appreciated over time. She also helped us think about the home from every perspective (as a young family living there with kids, as investors, etc). Sona was a joy to work with, and out of the 5 agents we've worked with so far, she definitely earned a spot at the top of the list. We would be happy to work with her again in the future. If you have the good fortune of working with her, make sure to ask for recs on movers and other service providers. She's got really great ones. She also met us at our new house after closing even though it was a long drive for her, just so she could take photos and give us champagne. What a special moment that was!

Thanks again Leigh for selling our home. Leigh and his team were extremely patient and…read moreknowledgeable at every turn. We had long discussions (interviews?) with 4-5 agents before settling on Leigh. Leigh Marcus was the ONLY one who showed up on time AND never cut us off or spoke over us. Apparently that's hard for a lot of agents out there (and yeah, we're talking about online meetings here). He didn't even offer the lowest commission, but HE DIDN'T TALK OVER US. I don't know how to put a price point on being talked over, so Leigh gets the job. I can't recommend him and his team enough. We ended up with a selling price higher than our final listing and everything was gravy.

It started with an idea of how nice it would be to have a little place in the city to be close to…read moremy husband's work, the young adult sons, the action . . . and to be able to have a place to sleep, have the dog and avoid some traffic. It led me to a zoom call with Matt after watching his entertaining IG videos featuring many of the places I imagined could fit exactly what I was looking for. I was drawn to his enthusiasm and he just seemed like he was a total Chicago guy who could help me get this figured out. Turned out I was right. Matt got me lined up with just the kind of places I was looking for, was always super prompt with communication (so fast), and really seemed to know everything I wanted to know about buildings, locations, etc. This guy KNOWS Chicago! Fast forward a few months-and we have crossed the finish line, getting a cute Fulton Market place that we are now making our own. Shout out to Tyler, who met me everywhere and got me into places so I could figure out what I didn't want...what I fell in love with, and alerted me to places coming on line the minute he saw them. Always as pleasant as can be with the most positive attitude assuring me it was all going to work out! Another shout out to Jamie, who also was pleasant, communicative and even a little bit therapeutic often letting me talk her ear off probably a little longer than I needed to. Real Estate is an emotional endeavor and requires a balance of competence, patience and endurance. The Laricy team really kept me moving through it all and I am appreciative that I found this group and they accompanied us on our adventure. I will be keeping them on my list for future endeavors and I recommend them all of the way!

Matt sold our Chicago condo for over asking price with multiple offers, but that's only part of why…read moreI'd recommend him. From the moment my wife and I agreed to work with him, he owned the entire process. He also navigated some incredibly difficult negotiations involving new condo financing restrictions that could have easily derailed the sale. Here's what I really want people to know about Matt. He has a big personality, especially online. I'm sure that attracts some people and turns others away. But I wish I could shake the people who turn away. Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. You're not looking for a buddy. You're looking for someone who knows what they're doing and will get you the best possible outcome. Matt has more transactions than anyone in Chicago. The numbers alone should speak for themselves. When I first met with Matt, I had this grand idea of exactly when we should list our condo (4-6 months down the road). Matt politely but confidently threw that plan out the window and told us we needed to list the following weekend. It felt CRAZY at the time, but that one piece of advice made our family thousands of dollars. Matt understood exactly how the market was behaving and knew that waiting would likely cost us money. He was absolutely right. That's exactly what you want in a real estate agent. Someone who knows the market, takes ownership of the process, and isn't afraid to tell you when you're wrong. Matt did all three, and I couldn't recommend him more.

In a world where Realtors are a dime a dozen, there is one person who sets himself outside the rest…read more- Sam Shaffer. The best decision you will ever make in your Real Estate journey will be choosing Sam to be by your side. My fiance and I were first time homebuyers and knew next to nothing about the process. This is the biggest purchase you make in your life and honestly the whole thing seemed so daunting and stressful. Sam and his team were there for us at every step to make sure that our questions were answered. I kid you not - for several weeks I must have called, emailed, or texted Sam 5-6 times a day. Every. Single. Day. (Sorry Sam!!) Not once in the million of first time homebuyer panic-filled calls did Sam ever respond with anything other than the same cheery and calming voice. He was a godsend during this stressful time at making sure we knew everything was going to plan. Sam will work for you He will go to bat for you He will champion your concerns as if they are his own As a first time homebuyer - I cannot stress enough how lucky we are to have found him. He guides you through the process and we truly could not have done it without him.

We recently purchased a single family home and sold our condo with the help of Sam and his amazing…read moreteam. Sam is an expert negotiator and knows the Chicago market inside out. It took us over 6 months to find our perfect home and he kept us from settling along the way just because we were anxious to move and tired of house hunting. He knew what we wanted and made sure we got exactly that. He is patient, kind, but tells it like it is which is exactly what you need when buying a home. Ann and Noach did an awesome job getting our condo listed and made it a seamless process. They had our place staged and we got several offers at asking price within days of listing. Buying and selling a home can be stressful and daunting but this team makes it a breeze. They are hands down the best in the city.

My husband and I bought our first home in December and were exceptionally pleased with Joanne…read moreRancich work. As first time buyers we worked with many different real estate agents, in hope of finding someone who is knowledgeable and available to meet our needs. Luckily a family member recommended Joanne that turns out to be our best decision ever. She was very flexible to show us the properties according to our schedule, filed our bids right away even if she had to stay late nights. Joanne was extremely patient in answering all our questions and doing research for her. Joanne's knowledge and experience around homes, the housing market and the various stages of the home buying process was impressive and ended up helping us immensely. Joanne was fantastic in all our quick responses and getting us set up to find lawyer, inspector and plumber whatever needed. All in all extremely happy with her service! She is not only kind, non-pressuring, knowledgeable, on top of her game. What more could you want from your realtor!

We contacted Frank Kresz because his name came up when we found a property we wanted to see and we…read morewere not working with an agent. He showed us the home, we put in a bid, He showed up at our house as "Super Realtor" ......he filled in the blanks of the contract.........however, he was next to unreachable following the acceptance of the contract. His response was something like, not everyone can be on your schedule. we had some questions about the house( I received my answer from the owner at our final walkthrough). I even contacted his managing broker (Gary Jacklin, who laughed it off when I mentioned Super Realtor ) then nothing. To top it off, during our final walkthrough, Frank took a key from the counter, he said just in case there is not one at the closing (he never showed at the closing). We changed the locks. I would steer clear of Frank Kresz as well as Remax Action.

We just bought my first house with Wayne as our agent. I don't think we could have done it without…read morehim. I knew nothing about the process, the market, the pricing, the pitfalls...nothing. We couldn't start out with some simple condo deal for our first foray into homeownership. No, we had to get a multi-unit building with the intention of renting the other units out. We were in over our heads. Wayne took us under his wing and showed us everything we needed to know. He was extremely patient, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, realistic, helpful, and responsive. Everyone he recommended (inspectors, etc.) were of equal quality. I seriously cannot fathom someone being more competent or capable. You cannot go wrong with Wayne.

Wayne was by far the best realtor I have worked with. If you are looking to purchase an energy…read moreefficient home or a new construction, Wayne Beals is the subject matter expert you need. He was always available and went out of his way to make sure that the deal went smoothly. We faced multiple challenges with lenders, appraisers, and my tight timeline. Wayne dealt with all the issues like a true professional. I was all the way in Hawaii during the majority of the time I was looking for a home and he made the process seamless. I had a family emergency during the time we were scheduled to close and he made it a priority to make sure that everything I needed was accomplished prior to me signing the closing documents. I can't even imagine how closing on my home would have been possible with any other agent. I have no doubt that with any other agent, I would have either not met my timeline or I would've been advised to make compromises for the type of home I wanted to purchase. You will not find a harder working realtor than Wayne and wouldn't hesitate to refer him to any of my friends or family.

We purchased our first condo with Matt in 2021, and used him in 2025 to sell our condo and purchase…read moreour home. His compensation came much more from the latter, but that did not effect the effort he put into selling the condo, despite it being after the home purchase was done. He did a great job marketing it, resulting in multiple offers after one single showing, and got us an unbelievable $50,000 over asking price - a price I had thought was fair from the start! It was obviously an excellent result, and so nice to not have to be out of the house multiple times for showings. He was always personally present for everything, not sending underlings. Very responsive on text, email, or call, and used the best form of communication based on what we were discussing - this will be more efficient to just discuss quickly with a call rather than going back and forth on text, for example. Thank you for making a stressful process (while very pregnant) smoother than we thought possible!)

My fiancé and I recently worked with Matt to buy our first condo in Chicago and he could not have…read morebeen more helpful!! We are first time home buyers and had what I am sure were plenty of dumb questions, all of which Matt was able to thoughtfully answer. Matt is extremely responsive, clear, communicative, and honest, all which are amazing qualities to have when entrusting someone to help you find your future home. I would absolutely recommend working with Matt to all friends and family and plan to work with him again in the future!