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 purchased three properties with Brooke over the last 13 years: two condos and a two-flat. I…read moream very fortunate to have found her for my first home purchase in Chicago. Brooke helped me find my first condo in the West Loop in 2013. She was patient, worked to understand what was important to me and worked tirelessly to help me purchase the perfect place. I contacted Brooke when I was ready to buy a two-flat rental in Humboldt Park/Logan Square in 2022. She referred me to multiple lenders and one in particular where I was able to get a lower interest rate and funds toward closing. In 2026, I purchased a condo in the Gold Coast with Brooke; her negotiation skills are unmatched, and she continued to walk me through each step of the process, looking out for my best interests. She made great recommendations and referred me to a lender who helped me secure the lowest interest rate possible. Brooke is the only realtor I will use, and I highly recommend her.

Brooke helped us find our first house in a very competitive Chicago Market. We were new to home…read morebuying and also new to Chicago and we would not have been able to do it without her guidance. She is extremely knowledgable on the city and the housing market and was able to help us quickly narrow down our search. We looked at a lot of houses over a long period and at no point did we feel any pressure from her to make a purchase. In fact, there were actually multiple properties she talked us out of putting an offer on. She is not afraid to point out things that she thinks could be issues, and I knew by the end of the home buying process that I could trust her eye for quality. We love the house we are in and could not have done it without Brooke.

My husband and I recently listed our 2 bedroom condo with Debra. We met with several agents prior…read moreto choosing her and got the best feeling from her. She had great opinions about what to do to stage our condo and how to market it. Ultimately, we were under contract exactly 1 week after listing for full price. Unheard of and so much better than anything we could have imagined. She also helped us find our dream house and was there for us every step of the way. The most impressive thing to us was that she pushed the seller for a super fast close so we didn't have to live in temporary housing between the sale of our condo and our purchase!! I would recommend Debra to anyone selling or buying!

Debra Dobbs and Alyssa Alger provided us with the best experience possible. We primarily worked…read morewith Alyssa who was a complete joy. She was professional, creative and hard working. She treated our condo like it was hers, and used everything in her power to help us sell our unit for the best price possible. We felt like we were in very capable hands . These women actually care about their clients. We couldn't be happier with this team and the experience they provided. I would highly recommend them for all your real estate needs in the Chicago area.

Lisa has all the skills and talents you know you want in a real estate agent, and then many extra…read morethat make the experience phenomenal! She has years of experience in the field, which is evident in the recommendations she makes and the network of connections she has built. She is an amazing listener, taking time to learn what you want a home so she can help you find it. She has a keen eye for assessing the pros and cons of each home you tour, sharing her knowledge of design, remodeling costs, resale value, & red flags. Her calm demeanor & steady guidance were a welcomed balance to the fast pace & stress of home buying. She was a delight to work with throughout each stage of the process! I have already recommended Lisa to several of my friends & will continue to do so, because I have seen how impactful it is to have an extraordinary real estate agent like Lisa.

When moving from downtown Chicago to the suburbs, we had a long list of requirements for our new…read morehome. Throughout the process, Lisa was helpful, patient and supportive. She always valued our opinion and never pressured us to make choices that we were not comfortable with. Her depth of knowledge goes beyond just buying and selling real estate. She supported us after the move with suggestions about updates, repairs and local contacts.

I rented an apartment above Melissa's Dwellings office for three years and she is a fantastic…read morelandlord in every respect. She is also a very compassionate and fair minded individual. I had a neighbor in the building who had many challenges physically, mentally and financially and Melissa went above and beyond to help this person. The building was kept in excellent condition and any property issues were handled promptly. Melissa is a top notch pro and a wonderful person.

My review relates to the property management services, but if the broker services are similar, then…read moreI would avoid Dwellings all together. As the owner of an investment property in the city, I know the importance of a good property management company. Dwellings is not that company. We rented a property managed by them so we got to see how they operate from the lessee side, and...yikes. For example, the garage door of the property we leased was lifting slow. I know that when that happens, you stop using the garage. We called Melissa and she came out to look at it. A professional (which is who I would have called to come fix it) would have seen immediately that the torsion spring was broken and needed to be replaced. But not Melissa -- she proceeded to open and close the garage door repeatedly until the whole motor blew out. So instead of bringing in someone who knows what they are doing to make a relatively minor repair, she incurred hundreds of dollars in repair costs by blowing out the motor, requiring the entire system be replaced. If I were the owners I would have been pissed. Melissa also tried to increase our rent -- DURING THE TERM OF OUR LEASE. It was at that point we decided it was best that we move out. So we move out. Our lease provided for deductions from our security deposit solely for damages. Despite that fact, she withdrew money for light bulbs and move-in cleaning. A burned out light bulb is not "damage," and neither is the cost of cleaning. She took our money without regard to what the contract said. She also charged us for her botched door repair. So renters be wary, and make sure you do a walk through with her and a get written accounting after you move out and BEFORE she takes your money. I would never rent a property managed by Dwellings again and would definitely never hire them to manage the properties I own.

As first-time home buyers, my fiancée and I were clueless as to where to start. Jeff was amazing…read moreat breaking down each section of the home buying process into a simple overview before we even started our search. Then, during each step of the way, was able to communicate exactly what to expect and he was spot on. He was really on top of the market and was able to show us a lot of properties right away. He has a great eye for potential problems and what to look out for. Jeff is also well connected to the rest of the pieces of the puzzle and made wonderful recommendations from inspector to attorney to locksmith. Jeff really gets the Chicago real estate market. Our search was also during COVID and Jeff was able to adapt easily to still be effective and safe. Jeff is a great guy and a great agent.

Jeff is really great to work with! I worked with him to buy my condo, then again several years…read morelater to sell the condo and buy a house. He is very good at answering questions, and very responsive. He even arranged a last minute showing for me during the coldest day of the year! I very very highly recommend Jeff.

Purchased my first condo in Chicago with Alex, and he was very pleasant to work with! I live in…read moreCalifornia so it was hard to find a quality agent (Redfin was awful. They redirected me to 3 different agents and did not take me seriously). I resorted to LinkedIn where he reached out and offered his help. He was available through text, call, and email, and he provided the latest listings in the Lincoln Park area. We had 7-8 properties to view, and he was able to set all appointments in a single day. When I flew out for the appointment, I didn't have a car and was going to ride a bike, but he kindly offered to take me to all the viewings. One day later, we were able to put an offer down on a condo and close out by the end of the month. Alex is very accommodating and helpful. I really like how professional yet casual and easy he is to talk to. I highly recommend!

Great realtor. Really will make it work around your schedule. He was driving at odd times to places…read morecompletely inconvenient to help seal the deal. Also was on top of the other side in making them get corrected documentation (the other lawyer wasn't really putting any effort into getting thru attorney review). Personable, not pushy, we looked at dozens of houses before we came to a decision. Didn't feel rushed at all thru the shopping process. Can say he was looking out for our interests instead of just sealing the deal to hit quotas like at larger realty groups.

We bought and sold a home this past year with the ATM Team and we can't recommend them highly…read moreenough! For buying we worked with Nick, who was knowledgeable and whose relaxed attitude made us feel at ease. He was great to work with. Tabitha did an amazing job making the home we were selling look great to go on the market and really went above and beyond. Do yourself a favor and use the ATM Team for buying and/or selling your next home! They truly care about their clients and the communities in which they work.

I have worked with Tabitha in two other real estate transactions and wouldn't consider working with…read moreanyone else besides her. Tabitha's empathy, communication skills and professional approach to real estate transactions are above and beyond. Tabitha is a fantastic selling agent, extremely knowledgeable while always keeping the needs & best interests of the seller in mind. I would highly recommend Tabitha to anyone looking to sell their property in Chicago and the nearby suburbs.