He was ok but slow to reply emails and messages, sometimes no replies. But after the property was…read moreclosed, he simply ignored all my messages for a small question.

I have used John Oertel of the Oertel Group to purchase two homes and sell one. I have very little…read morepatience and at times i can be demanding. John made the buying and selling process very easy and streamlined. He is truly an expert and always steered me in a sound direction. I have already referred some friends and family and I look forward to the next time i get to work with John Oertel and the Oertel Group.

This is my second posting on Michael Michalak. Both get 5 stars. When our son first moved to…read moreSeattle Mike suggested we hold off making the sale. A year later my wife and I moved to San Rafael, CA. So neither my son or I were in Chicago anymore. Michael handled the sale of Andy's condo and set up the closing for us with a local attorney. It was handled in a highly professional way and I'd definitely work with Michael again if we were ever to do something in the Chicago area again. I've worked with several real estate agents over the years as Lynn and I changed residences. Michael was one of the best we've worked with and I highly recommend his services. In the interim....stay safe, wear a mask and make it a great day!

We had a fantastic experience with Michael. He was clear, patient, helpful, knowledgeable, and…read morepersonable. He made the experience so smooth and enjoyable, and we felt well taken care of through the process. His recommended partners were largely awesome to work with - especially Patrick Tran, the lawyer he recommended. You won't regret working with Michael!!

Chris helped us buy our new home in May of 2023…read more We'd been searching solo for a while, but when it was time to search in earnest, we were referred to Chris and it couldn't have worked out better. We spotted the ideal listing on a Thursday morning, attended a packed open house on Saturday of a holiday weekend, and our offer was accepted Sunday night. Chris was a calm and steady presence through what could've been an extremely stressful time - from intro to offer and all the way through closing. He's extremely resourceful with a network of competent referrals: RE attorneys, contractors, inspectors, etc. He was even a resource guiding us through our options for renting our first property. He offered excellent counsel and was especially informative about the process and the market landscape, even for 2nd time homebuyers. From the start, he set level expectations and helped us exceed them, securing the property that met all our criteria and then some. I'd refer him to anyone searching for a new home.

I cannot believe that Chris doesn't have any reviews...but am pleased to be the first. Chris was…read moreour realtor in finding my brother a single family in the city. He brought us to countless properties for months...answering each email, text or call as quickly as possible and putting up with three very different personalities in my family. I know Chris had plenty of other clients, but with the amount of time he spent with us, I can only presume that he never sleeps. My brother is now in a beautiful single family that had everything (& more) he was looking for. Moreover, I think that a lot of how a deal goes down has to do with the reputation and relationship between realtors. It is clear Chris is well respected in his field, and with good reason. I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you are looking for a realtor you can trust, who has a good pulse on the current market whether buying, selling or renting, you will not be disappointed if you go with Chris.

We met with Dave Shalabi to discuss the sale of my mothers Orland Park Villa. Dave recommended a…read morefew ideas for updating this well maintained townhouse. Within a week we updated and added newer appliances for the photo shoot. His recommendations paid off when he listed it at a price we agreed upon and within a day, there was a serious offer for the property. Dave guided us through the process with the help of his assistant to complete some additional minor repairs following the inspection. Dave's advice, experience and knowledge of real estate in the Orland Park area proves he is a true Real Estate Professional. Dave was always available to answer any questions or concerns during the process and stayed in contact through the home closing process. We believe you cannot find a more dedicated agent and Realtor team to sell your home.

I chose Dave to work with this year after meeting him once a few years back. He stood out from the…read morecrowd due to his warm and genuine personality. His years of service and high volume speak for themselves. Dave is professional, honest and 100% reliable. I would highly recommend Dave for anyone buying and/or selling in the Orland Park area!

We just purchased our first home in Logan Square with Jen and couldn't recommend her enough! She…read moreguided us through the whole process that my husband and I knew nothing about. She was patient throughout our search and was always available to show us homes, answer emails/texts and give opinions on what makes a home valuable. She knows the market inside and out! She helped us buy a home that was on the market for 3 days and knew exactly what to do to give us a fighting chance to win the bid for the home. We ended up purchasing a 2-unit house where she promptly found us new tenants without any hiccups or vacancy! Jen is very professional and exceeded all of our expectations in finding a home. We hope to work with her again! Thank you, Jen!

Jeff needs to be more attentive. Not a good salesman when he can't respond to questions about a…read moreproperty from potential buyers.

We had 2 very positive experiences working with Alejandro during the purchasing and selling of…read morehomes! We decided to move from our house and from day one Alejandro was super professional, but also down to earth and he really paid attention to what we were looking for. He always gave us the real deal, taught us a lot about the process, and how to better assess potential new homes for us. When it came to communication, Alejandro was always responsive and kind. After we found our future home, we decided to rent out our old house for a couple of years, and when we were ready to sell it, he was ready to help! If you have had the stressful experience of selling a house, you know that it's not an easy or smooth process, but with Alejandro, it could not have gone smoother. If you want a professional, kind, knowledgeable, real, and trustworthy realtor, look no further than Alejandro Trujillo at REMAX. Our next move will be down the road a bit...but you can bet we'll be calling him! -Kerry & Bob

Worst experience with Mike Opyd and Alejandro Trujillo of Re/Max Next. I think they are deceptive…read moreand unprofessional, at the least. My property was trespassed and back gate was broken. They were deceptive and I was set up with a VA buyer. I signed listing agreement in Feb, and was told not to list until April. They asked several times to bring contractors to my house. I refused and told I am not interested. They brought a VA buyer. I searched public information and social media; his last employment was ended six months ago per linked.in. Also they submitted "as is" contract although it is known VA require repairs. I raised concerns/discrepancies but Mike Opyd insisted he feels great about this buyer; he knows agent and the lawyer. After inspection, buyer's lawyer demanded seller repairs all items listed in the inspection report. Standard practice is lawyers correspond, not agents during attorney review period. However, Mike Opyd emailed me without my lawyer, that contractor came into my house (without knowledge), and I should spend $800 to their contractor. Lists include minor and petty issues like removing tree leaves from garage, removing plastics under kitchen sink. Most items were not even seller's responsibility per contract, not to mention it was "as is" contract. The most disturbing fact was contractors and Alejandro Trujillo couldn't enter my house because I locked front gate/back gate/front door/back door, and they did not have keys to enter. But they entered in the evening without my knowledge. After inspection was over, I went to the house and noticed back door was left unlocked. Therefore, I locked front gates (double-sided deadbolt) and back gate, and front door and back door (deadbolt and lock). Re/Max had only one deadbolt key without door lock key. Therefore, they couldn't have entered using the key. I asked Alejandro Alejandro Trujillo whether he jumped front iron gates that were locked with double sided deadbolts. He said he entered alley. He claimed back alley gate was open (Both Remax picture and inspection picture show back gate was locked with latch.) and he closed. Then how did he leave my house? Through front gate that he did not jump? Front gates have double sided deadbolt. So his story that he locked back gate and left is untrue. He did not want to enter by jumping front gate; so he wouldn't leave by jumping front gate. Front gates were locked with double sided deadbolt and Re/Max never had the key. My back gate latch was always locked. When I went back the house again, back gate was broken. This was right after contractors and Alejandro Trujillo supposedly entered without my permission. When real estate agents cancel they send cancellation form. They just informed they decided to cancel. Alejandro Trujillo claims my back gate was open; he locked my back gate; and left. Did contractors and Alejandro Trujillo leave my house by jumping front gate? According to their theory, someone opened my back gate just before they entered; and someone broke my back gate right after they left.

Brian listed and sold my condo and helped me find my new house - all during Covid19 and the most…read morecompetitive single family home market in US history. First, selling my condo; Brian is calm, organized, responsive and absolutely knew how to price and sell my condo. I got the right offer and with the right buyer. Purchasing a home became quite the challenge in a very low inventory, sellers market. Every house of interest had 10-20 offers within 1-2 days. In this type of market experience and expertise matter even more. What mattered even more is that Brian is the broker other brokers want to work with; he is the professional they know they can count on him to get things done. In a competitive market where offers are very close having the broker who others recognize as professional, courteous and who can execute is literally the difference that gets you to closing.

We totally recommend working with Brian!…read more We were first time buyers with pretty set parameters of what we were looking for (and not much knowledge of how to find it or what to do if we did find it). We met Brian at an open house that he was showing, and we decided to call him after meeting with other agents who were just not our speed. Brian was a great fit--I knew he was going to be great to work with when he offered to come to us for our first meeting so that we didn't have to find a babysitter or bring antsy kids to an office. Working with Brian was great because he is knowledgable, patient, and sincere. Our house hunt took a year, with multiple bidding wars, and an almost-purchase we ran from after inspection. I am so glad we didn't give up, though, and that Brian stuck with us, because in the end we were able to find and purchase *our* home. It feels great--exactly where we were meant to be--and we are so thankful that Brian helped to get us here!

Ian Schwartz is a stellar real estate broker. He knows the market like the back of his hand, is…read moreincredibly friendly and funny, and will move heaven and earth to make sure your property gets sold. He's the kind of broker you can call at any hour of the day, and he'll have an answer to your question. Our sale was a bit complicated as we are in a co-op, and Ian truly went the extra mile to ensure the deal closed smoothly. First rate broker and first rate guy.

Ian was recommended to my husband and I my our family members and we weren't disappointed. He is an…read moreexceptional real estate agent who checks all the boxes: proactive, responsive, thoughtful and has your best interest top of mind. From start to finish he was very diligent with keeping things moving, informing us each step of the way, providing objective counsel and being a master negotiator! He works well with first time homebuyers as well as experienced buyers, and as someone who's been both, you need a strong home buying team on your side to make sure you're 100% confident in your investment - and Ian is absolutely part of that winning team. It's true, every he touches turns to sold!