Andrea Vallejo is the best luxury broker in Chicago. I reached out to Gold Coast Realty -- an amazing resource for browsing available and verified properties in the Chicago region in itself -- and Andrea contacted me that day. She demonstrated world-class customer service and professionalism throughout our experience working with Gold Coast Realty, including: 1. Rapid response time to me, along with lightening speed outreach to the landlords of homes in which we were interested. 2. Daily sets of homes according to our preferences, immediately as they appeared on the market, or as they had price reductions. She also provided insight into when we could expect the frequency of available homes to start increasing, based on our move date. 3. Thoughtful consideration of our feedback about likes/dislikes of toured properties to help focus our search. 4. Valuable, Chicago-native-level insight about the pros and cons of neighborhoods in Chicago, with consideration of our preferences. 5. Flexibility as we changed the main neighborhoods we were looking in. 6. Quick, efficient communication and process when it came time to apply and sign our lease. Andrea is the utmost professional, but also very personable and relatable. It is evident that she loves the Chicago region and has a natural talent for helping folks find their dream neighborhood AND home. Thank you for all you've done for us, Andrea! Of course, the most important evidence of her work: we quickly found our dream home and couldn't be happier with our experience finding it. I highly recommend working with Andrea Vallejo and using Gold Coast Realty to help you find your next neighborhood and home! read more

I've worked with Mark Benjamin to lease multiple apartments in the city since moving here several years ago. Mark is very professional, offers guidance and suggestions based on the neighborhoods you're interested in and is not afraid to advise you in a certain direction based on his experience and savvy of the Chicago area. He works quickly and efficiently which is necessary in hot rental areas. I've been very pleased with the service Mark provides and will continue to work with him for all my real estate needs in the future. read more

worked with Christina Riordan to find my forever home in Chicago. There were specific boxes I wanted to tick, and she helped me find the perfect place. This was my first condo purchase, and she really helped alleviate a lot of my fears and worries throughout the process. She kept a level head and made sure I was buying with my head as well as my heart. It was like having a good friend by your side the whole time. I doubt I will ever move from this place, but if I do, she will be the first person I call. Thanks Christina! read more

Ryan Hardy was an excellent realtor. He guided these first-time homebuyers painlessly through the process. We'd use him again in a heartbeat!!! My fiancee and I decided to take the plunge into homeownership, but were pretty limited by our finances - which typically gets you the snub from most realtors in Chicago. Ryan treated us like we were his only clients. He walked us through the entire process. In short, if you're buying your first home (or any # home), you can't go wrong with Ryan. Lots of realtors are condescending to young couples, but he treated us with care and respect. We love our new home and we have Ryan to thank! read more

Attempted to work with Kelsey as a realtor to search for an apartment in Chicago. She initially was quick to respond to my emails, but didn't send me listings for potential units to look at until I asked her twice. She sent me potential units only about 24 hours in advance of our meeting. I took time to look at the listings and chose the ones I was interested in- she then told me that it would not be possible to view these units with such short notice. She told me to find a new realtor. Very disappointed in this experience as I have read such great reviews for this group. Overall would not recommend- they were not timely, not helpful. read more

Recently had the opportunity to work with Mike L at Gold Coast Realty; and it was a great overall experience and process with him. Mike was quick on follow-up, consistently connected, acted as an ambassador on my behalf, and was incredibly friendly during the all of our exchanges in person, email, and phone. I have had experiences in the past with agents who were pushy or made me feel rushed due to their busy schedules. Not the case with Mike, even though I know he has other clients and active accounts. Truly personalized and I felt supported in my hunt for a new home! read more

worked with Christina and loved it. So prompt in replying and setting up appointments for the places I wanted to see. Can't recommend highly enough read more

Excellent service, attention to detail and collaborative approach to each and every transaction and conversation from start to finish. Ryan Hardy is professional through and through. read more

Gold Coast helped me find my dream home! They were professional and so accommodating especially during these difficult times. They went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable with the whole process from start to finish. A class act all the way! read more

It was my first time home buying experience and I got a great opportunity to work with Emily Chet. She made the process very smooth for me and she was always there to answer all of my questions since I was the first time buyer. She was so dedicated to make her clients feel comfortable in the process that once she made it to an open house despite her hurt ankle. She made me feel everything was so easy and smooth from putting in an offer to the closing date. I really appreciate her efforts in this. So, I definitely recommend her as your real state agent. read more

Rachelle King helped us find the perfect townhouse! She was very responsive to all of our questions and made the purchase of a new home a lot less stressful. I highly recommend Rachelle's knowledge and experience! read more

Absolutely horrible. I question how many of the glowing reviews below are actually written by actual customers. They will send you their precursory email asking you about your rental preferences, email you listings maybe once, never send you any more listings, and then email you weeks later asking you if they can help you like they have no idea who you are. I lost out on 3 condo units in a building I specifically told them I wanted to rent in. STAY far away! The negative review below me is similar to my experience. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Cathleen to find an apartment in Chicago for when I was moving from another state. Not having any knowledge of the area or the real estate market in Chicago, Cathleen made the process quick, easy, simple, and fun! She was always very responsive via email, text, or call, and answered all of our questions. She helped us find a beautiful apartment and we couldn't be happier! She was also very sweet and gave us a warm welcome to the city on our first night here, thank you, Cathleen! I highly recommend Cathleen Walker for your next real estate endeavor! read more

Lots of properties listed on their site, but often without enough detail to really narrow things down. After clicking the "I'm interested" button on several, I received an email from Mike asking questions about our preferences. I immediately responded with lots of detail, including that we really wanted someone who knew the area well to help us with info that isn't usually listed (What utilities are/aren't included? How thin are the walls? Does the unit have good natural light?). Over 2 days went by with no response. When I emailed again, he asked "Did you have see any units on our site that you want to see?" Um, wait, aren't you supposed to be finding them for me, not the other way around?? Plus, did you not see the ones I already tagged on your site?? I did send him about 5 addresses anyway, but was clear that I wanted to learn about them (Do they fit the criteria I previously sent you??) before visiting. After again not getting a response, I emailed the main office asking to be put in touch with someone who could help me. Oh, that's when Mike wrote me that he "was waiting for confirmation" to take us to them. And in the end, he only ended up with a confirmed visit to one address, none of which were the ones I asked about. SMH. read more

Thanks, Justin Penn of Gold Coast Realty. Justin Penn scheduled a showing of my property on Labor Day and didn't show. No phone call, no apology, just didn't show up. A no show is irritating any day of the year when you are trying to sell your home; however, to schedule a showing on a national holiday and then not to show up is unforgivably rude. Being a real estate agent, he should know that it is a big deal getting your house in show condition for potential buyers. If you are looking to work with someone who is inconsiderate and rude, definitely call Justin! read more

Had the pleasure of working with Joey Haras. Got a great apartment at a below market price. It was lit. Qucik, easy, and simple.

I spent countless hours browsing through apartment web sites on my own with no luck, and then finally asked Jenn Hedrick to help me find my new Chicago home. I think we visited seven or more properties in one day, and she never lost momentum. She was really driven to find me the perfect place. We drove all over the city so I could get a feel for what neighborhood worked best and when we finally found the one for me, she fought to make sure I got it. Had we not acted promptly, the apartment was set to go to other applicants. She made sure I got the information in before I anyone else could view it, and her fast actions helped me land the apartment. Apartment hunting can be stressful, but she made it a fun experience and did everything she could to ensure I got my home. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in search of an apartment in Chicago. read more

A big shoutout to Cathleen Walker in this crew. She not only helped me in finding an apartment with a great price but also worked with leasing office staff for the entire move in process since I'm moving from out of town. She's kind and answered/followup every single question I had. I highly recommend her service to anyone looking for a home :) read more

I just moved to Chicago and needed to find a place sight unseen due to a short time-frame. While that is stressful in and of itself, Jennifer Zglobicki at Gold Coast Realty helped make it an easy and comfortable process. I knew a pretty small radius where I wanted to be, so I started looking for properties online on a Sunday. I inquired about a few and immediately got a response from Jen. She was very responsive and helpful. After talking to her about what I was looking for, she sent me several listings within a few hours and went to view my favorites in the following couple of days. She sent me videos of the properties and was constantly updating me as the process went on. I just moved in, and the place is just as I expected if not better! I highly recommend working with her. read more

I had the pleasure this past year working with the fabulous Christina R. Apartment searches are never easy, especially in the city of Chicago. I have a ridiculously busy schedule and like anyone else I had a number of must have's for my new place. I truly feel like Christina soared above the rest. She was able to find me a great variety, all in my parameters, exactly what I was looking for and more. She is highly professional, nice and this girl knows the city. Can't wait to work with her again when I'm ready to buy at the end of this lease! read more

We recently had the pleasure of working with Susan and Justin at Gold Coast Realty to find our next rental. They were both easy to work with and honestly a great team! The two of them made searching, negotiating and finalizing our deal a quick and painless process - and as fun as it could be! Email and texting both Susan and Justin was professional and efficient to get our deal closed as soon as possible. We're happily settled in our new home - thanks to Susan and Justin :) read more

I worked with Justin Penn at Gold Coast Realty, and he did a really great job helping me through the process of finding and renting a one-bedroom condo in the Gold Coast area. Because I was moving from the East coast, I had only two days to find an apartment - and I was feeling the pressure! Justin's laid-back attitude put me at ease, and he was very communicative throughout the process. Thanks Justin and Gold Coast Realty! read more

Super happy to have found Ayushi when looking for an apartment here in Chicago. My boyfriend and I (finally) decided it was time to move in together and she was amazing listening to both of our needs and wants and keeping our budget in mind to find the perfect compromise for us! So happy with our apartment and thankful to Ayushi for helping make it happen. Would recommend her to anyone! read more

My wife and I relocated from Los Angeles to the Windy City for job reasons and since we are lifelong Angelenos we had no idea where to even start our apartment hunt. We made one phone call to Gold Coast Realty and we were set up with Renee who came to our rescue! We were doing this remotely and knew we needed a trust worthy agent. Renee quickly earned our trust and proved her knowledge and experience time and time again. She read over all of our contracts and negotiated on our behalf to ensure that we were receiving the best deal possible. She went above and beyond but most importantly she treated us like a friend. If you're ever moving to Chicago or need help with real estate issues don't hesitate to ask for Renee or anyone at Gold Coast Realty. You won't be disappointed! read more

I worked with Renee Jacquez at Gold Coast Realty and she is excellent and thorough. She set up appointments for me promptly and showed me apartments in my price range. She was pleasant, patient and professional and did not push me to make a decision. She listened carefully to what I said I wanted and she responded to my inquiries. She has good relationships with condo owners and knows the city and the housing market very well. She took very good care of me and I would highly recommend her! read more

Emily Chet made the entire process fast and painless. She found me a great spot and saved me many headaches. Couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

I can't imagine how someone could be better at this job than Renee at Gold Coast Realty is. I came to Gold Coast with a difficult request (to find a place and move in within a few days), and Renee delivered above what I thought would be possible. She was professional, incredibly responsive and took control of the situation to make sure that she understood exactly what I wanted and that she could deliver it. And she did deliver. More importantly, there were a number of bumps in the road (actually, more like walls) that Renee ran through to make sure that my interests were put first and things were done professionally and on time. From my impression, the rest of Gold Coast Realty seems to operate with the same sense of integrity that Renee clearly possesses. In short: do business with these people. read more

I am a long distance buyer from California and Rachelle King continues to be helpful in the purchase of a condo in Chicago. She strategically worked with us on the difficult process that comes with long distance buying and time changes. She has been available all hours of the day to answer questions and even after the sale has made herself available for contractors an the key hand off. We started the process with her assessing our need and sending me listings she knew would be desirable. I had a floor level and a tier I was interested in. Thank you Rachelle for making a long distance purchase as easy as possible. read more

Worked with Emily Chet. She was great. Responsive and knowledgeable. Found an excellent spot in Logan Square.

I had the privilege of working with Renee from Gold Coast Realty when I was searching for a new apartment to rent. Finding a good rental at the right price can be such a challenge in the city. I've worked with many realtors before but she was leaps and bounds above the rest. I used to always feel like I was hassling my agents with my needs and questions and concerns, but she never made me feel that way. I always felt heard and supported by her. She went the extra mile in my search and always kept in communication with me about what was available and helped balance my expectations. I honestly felt like she cared about my needs and wants and was always there to listen. She's very patient and understanding. I would highly recommend using Gold Coast realty and especially Renee Jaquez. read more

The absolute WORST!!!! If I could give this a negative star rating it still couldn't describe how unprofessional Ayushi Kukreja was. We are relocating to Chicago. We had been in touch with her for weeks prior to our arrival. We told her we had 1 weekend and this weekend only to find a place. We arrived in Chicago on friday morning (early). She wasn't avaliable until 1pm. She showed us 7 places, none of them were what we were looking for. Then proceeded to tell us she wasn't available Saturday until 5pm because she works another job and won't be available Sunday because she was going out of town!!! We were so stressed. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Ayushi Kukreja while looking for an apartment. She's very professional and resourceful with such a great personality. She was very flexible with our busy schedules and always available whenever we had questions. I highly recommended working with Ayushi for all of your real estate needs. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Jerry Beno when I was relocating from Dallas to Chicago for work and he made the apartment hunting process easy and stress-free. Not only was he patient, he was able to find me my DREAM apartment in less than two days. I could not have had a better experience and I cannot wait to recommend Jerry to anyone that is looking for a new place. read more

I would highly recommend working with Ayushi! She's professional and so friendly! She was so helpful throughout the whole process, and she helped me find the perfect place. I would recommend her to any friends moving, and I will definitely call her again for my next move! read more

We had been looking for apartments for about 3 weeks after I moved to Chicago. For some reason the agent we knew couldn't pinpoint what we wanted. I wound up on Gold Coast Realty's website and within an hour (at about 8:00 p.m. on a weekend) we received an email from Renee Jasquez of Gold Coast Realty. She asked our interest as she headed into a dinner engagement. The next morning there were several properties from the MLS in my inbox. I indicated which we were interest in. She had appointments throughout the next weekend, however, when she found out we wanted to move in that weekend, she rearranged her schedule to accommodate ours and got appointments at the listings we were interested in. She was really able to dial into our priorities and budget. We rented the third apartment she showed us and moved in the following day. Renee is very smart, professional and well-suited for her career. read more

I worked with Kristina Galluzzo and had a great experience! She always responded to my emails promptly and scheduled apartment viewings around my work schedule. I definitely would recommend her and Gold Coast to friends and family! read more

Susan Bland and Justin Penn were fantastic realtors. They found a beautiful apartment for my boyfriend and me in the South Loop! We are thrilled with the apartment, building location, great views and walkability of our place. They were very attentive and approachable, considered all of our needs, and found us a perfect place. They were also very organized which was a HUGE plus. Even when we decided to alter our budget, they were extremely helpful and continued to find great options for us. Everything ran so smoothly! We would definitely recommend them! These two will find you a wonderful place. read more

Ayushi Kukreja was very helpful to work with and went out of her way to accommodate my apartment search. She was quick to answer any questions and scheduled a number of showings during the day I was in town to look. Even though I did not rent with Gold Coast in the end, she was great to work with. read more

My girlfriend and I worked with Renee J, who went above and beyond in working with us to find an apartment in the city on short notice. Although we ended up going with a different apartment outside of those that she had shown us, I plan to work with Renee again if I need to find a new place in the city because she went out of her way to work with our work schedule and found us some really great properties. Would absolutely recommend to my friends. read more

I worked with Christina Riordan to find an apartment. I searched for an apartment from out of state, although I have lived in Chicago before. I knew which areas I wanted to focus on and Christina assisted me with narrowing a search to my price range. I had tried working with other agents from other companies but most were not responsive. Christina always responded quickly and we were able to handle the entire process via email which was great given my other time commitments. I would definitely recommend Christina to anyone searching for an apartment or house in Chicago. read more