Summary: Celeste was everything we could hope for in our realtor. She provided the perfect amount of feedback during tours, helped us when we got stuck during our search, stayed out of the way when needed to, and adapted our strategy when we provided feedback. She responded to emails and phone calls with lightning speed. She was an amazing realtor that I would definitely recommend to anyone. After initially meeting to get through the basics, we were set up with an MLS feed. Unlike other realtors, her MLS feed was well organized by city, which allowed me to get email notifications without getting overwhelmed. This seems like a simple thing, but watching other friends go through the same thing, this matters. Searching for weeks can lead to a lot of emails and notifications to monitor. When we found houses to look at, she quickly set up tours at times that were convenient to us. During tours, she actively pointed out issues with houses, perks in houses, and ways to fix potential issues in houses correctly and cheaply. When the first house we put in a bid on began to have negotiation issues after there were serious issues during the inspection, she provided her opinion and then stepped back for us to make the decision. She always informed without being pushy. A fine line that most cannot walk. When we saw the house we were going to buy, she encouraged us to negotiate hard with the sellers as she saw room for negotiation on the price. We initially believed it was still too high for us. By the time contracts were set, we had met in the middle, at a price both the sellers and we were happy with. Throughout the process, she was always there for us when we had additional questions and was there to help prod people along to keep it moving. This being our first house, she was everything I could hope for in a realtor. Most importantly, we trusted her and her opinion. We went with the lawyer she suggested (Tracey Lundgren). In the end, a month later, the house is more than we could dream of. read more

Celeste is the absolute best! She was my parents' realtor over 20 years ago so we knew she had a ton of knowledge and experience to help guide us in buying our first home. Celeste is patient, kind, efficient, and her actions demonstrate how much she truly loves what she does. She answered our numerous questions...some even for the second and third time, and pointed out every little detail about the homes and neighborhoods that did not even cross my mind in the first place. When there were numerous other offers on our dream home, Celeste helped us determine a fair offer that secured our purchase. Celeste also has excellent connections with other professionals (inspector, lawyer, lender, etc.) that are reasonably priced and have great reputations. I am so happy with our home and could not have done it without Celeste! I would recommend Celeste to any and ALL home buyers/sellers as she is the one you want on your side :) Thank you Celeste! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Celeste for buying my dream home and I cannot express how grateful I am for the amazing service she provided. She truly listened to my needs and provided valuable insights throughout the entire process. Her professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail were truly remarkable. She is also an excellent teacher, provided us a lot of awareness in each and every step of things to check while buying property. Even after the closing day, Celeste provided invaluable support by recommending furniture, contractors, and even helped me set up a calendar to take care of the furnace, AC, and backyard in different seasons. She truly cares about her clients and it shows in everything she does. I highly recommend Celeste to anyone looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable real estate agent. Thank you, Celeste, for helping me find my dream home and for being there every step of the way! read more

When it was time to put my home on the market, I returned to the broker who helped me find my home 15 years ago. Why? Because I knew Celeste knew the market better than anyone and would do her homework. I was not wrong. They key thing about Celeste is her ability to research EVERYTHING about your home. She created a thorough binder of every aspect of my home and we carefully selected a price. She pushed me to list it on the MLS before listing it on the market and, because of her thoughtful research, my house sold at asking price in about 2 days after a few showings. I never had to put it on the market. At the closing, she was ready at the drop of a hat to help as I was working. I was so incredibly pleased and recommend her without hesitation. read more

We worked with Celeste 4 years ago when we were looking for our first house. She did a great job finding us a perfect house. Before starting the search, my husband and I had different views on what we want and we were disagree on everything. Celeste was very patient with us and helped us to find a house that both of us loved. Last year we needed to move because of the new job and were selling our house, called Celeste again. She was very nice and gave us very good advises about decluttering and staging the house, so we got an offer on the second day the house was on the market! Celeste worked with us the whole time and made process of selling the house easy for us. We would definitely recommend Celeste to all our friends and acquaintances. read more

We worked with Celeste Barr to both buy & sell a house. She is always upbeat, positive & encouraging. She responds to requests, questions & concerns almost immediately. We always felt she had our best interest at heart. She was very patient as we looked at many houses & never tried to sell us just a house; she wanted it to be the "right" house & always pointed out the negatives of a house as well as the positives. When selling our house, she used the traditional tools (signs, open houses, MLS listing) as well as some very creative & innovative internet & social media approaches to maximize exposure. In the interior of our house she was quite imaginative in showcasing its highlights & features. We would definitely work with her again. read more

Celeste - Elizabeth and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the splendid job you did in guiding us through the maze that is selling a house these days. We could never have done it without you! When I think of all the things that could have gone wrong in a transaction of such complexity, I shudder. What would have happened if we had had a realtor who lacked your enthusiasm, motivation and uncompromising sense of professionalism? You always had a crystal clear idea of the good in mind, and an equally clear idea of how to bring that good to fruition. You may rest assured that we will be delighted to recommend you to anyone seeking the services of a top-notch real-estate professional. Thanks a million! read more

I was a first time home buyer and working with Celeste was a breeze. Her use of integrated apps and calendars made signing paperwork and viewing scheduled items very simple and stress free. She is very responsive to texts and emails. She works with a great team of people and has incredible knowledge about the local areas and the home buying procedures. Celeste will give you honest opinions on the properties you are looking into to guide you into your best decision. Celeste cares about your well being and I would feel no hesitation reaching out to her for advice or recommendations on future home projects. Overall I am very pleased with the experience and happily living in my new house. Thank you again, Wade S. read more

Celeste is not only an agent, but a friend, from the moment we met her, we knew there was something different about her. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to buying and selling a home. My cousin and I were so lost before we met her. You not only get a woman of integrity, strength and loyalty, you get a since of family. She never steered us wrong and we were able to sell my cousins home in 1 day and purchase another within weeks. Celeste is authentic and crisp in her approach and we would not have had it any other way. We wish her continued success, all of our prayers were answered, that's when you know Gods hand was in it every step of the way. Thank you Celeste, we appreciate you beyond words. Lisa Hayes read more

Celeste was great! We actually used her to sell our house because she was the selling realtor when we bought the house. (Our buying realtor was a disaster). We were impressed with the way the house was presented on the market, and thought if she did a great job once, she certainly could again. And she did! Our house was under contract in less than one week. She not only knows her business on her end, but her recommendations for small renovation work, staging, and real estate attorney were spot on. If you already don't have a realtor you love in Chicagoland, then give Celeste a call! read more

We worked with Celeste this year to sell our townhome in Schaumburg. I would highly recommend her because she is a true professional and knows the right way to market your home. She knows what sells and how to do it. Listen to what she says about how to prepare your home to sell. I took all of her advise and we sold our home at full asking price (slightly above market) in 5 days. That speaks volumes about how important it is to work with a professional like Celeste. She takes care of her clients and makes sure things are done right no matter is you are buying or selling! read more

Celeste was a great realtor to work with. She met with us right away, and then worked with us to help us find exactly what we were looking for within our price budget. She found us the perfect home in under a week. Celeste was also available day and night for any questions we had. Even after closing she was there to answer questions. Being a first time home-buyer, this was very helpful. She made sure to connect us with great people to help us get through all of the tasks needed during the buying process. I would recommend her to anyone I know looking for a new home. read more

We are so thankful for the opportunity to work with Celeste and find an amazing home to raise our baby girl. As first time home buyers, we were unsure about the process but quickly felt confident with the personal attention Celeste offered. Celeste not only listened to our house wish list but answered dozens of questions about the process. She also connected us with community professionals to ensure we were truly finding the best house for our family. Overall, we couldn't be more grateful to Celeste and excited to start life in our new home! -Keane and Christine read more

Celeste worked with us for our first home purchase and she truly exceeded every expectation we were looking for in a real estate agent. She brought a positive attitude, great communication skills and attention to detail during our home searches. She truly cares about her clients and listens to their needs. She's very knowledgeable about homes and offered great perspective and never pressured us into any decisions. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the future! Mr. & Mrs. Tselekis read more

Celeste Barr was a huge help to this first-time home seller! She patiently walked me through each step of the process, gave great tips for getting the house prepped to go on the market, and provided invaluable advice from her vast experience as a realtor. Anytime I had a question, Celeste was available. She is honest, direct and kind -- and wants only the best for her clients. I am grateful to have her on my side and highly recommend Celeste Barr. You won't be disappointed! read more

I was very pleased working with Celeste. Celeste was understanding to all my needs and was never rushed. She is professional and really good at what she does. I appreciate all that Celeste has done for me in helping me find the perfect home. I'm truly great full for you crossing my path an making my dreams come true! I would highly recommend Celeste to family & friends. Maria Murillo read more

Celeste is absolutely the BEST realtor. She has an eye for everything and extensive knowledge on all types of homes. She is a savvy negotiator. She listens to her clients needs and goes to great lengths to meet them. Celeste has been incredibly loyal to us and we have recommended her to friends who agree with her expertise. read more

Celeste truly treated us like family. Her attention to detail, follow through, and communication helped make the process smooth. She provides her clients with a wealth of knowledge, and makes the process of buying and selling easy to understand. We can't thank her enough- and would highly recommend her. read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Celeste on a number of occasions. She is a true professional in every sense. Responsive to her clients and detail oriented, she has a drive to be great at what she does that is contagious. Highly recommend her for your real estate needs! read more