My agent and I arrived on time for our scheduled showing of a property in Hyde Park. When we…read morearrived, the seller's agent was already engaged with another potential buyer and did not take a moment to greet or acknowledge us. We were simply told to look around the property on our own. When the agent eventually interacted with us, he spent very little time answering questions or discussing the home. Less than 30 minutes into our showing, another buyer arrived, and we were told that our session had to end because he needed to attend to them. We felt rushed and dismissed despite having a scheduled appointment. Overall, the experience felt unprofessional and disrespectful. As prospective buyers, we expected to be treated with the same courtesy, attention, and professionalism afforded to other clients. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. The experience made us feel unwelcomed and disrespected.

Robert was fantastic in the recent sale of our late mother's home. After I convinced my siblings to…read morelisten to the professional instead of their feelings we had multiple lookers and an over list price offer in a week. He defended our interests when our buyer became difficult and calmed me down enough to stay in the deal, and talked me in off the ledge. Even though he wasn't a local realtor to us, he did his homework and recommended a realistic price, and we ended up selling for more than expected. Had we listened to him from the beginning we might have sold sooner. In the end we all left the closing happy. I would highly recommend him for his knowledge and experience, his professionalism, and his willingness to go to bat for his clients. Isn't that what you want from a realtor?

My wife and I worked with Lucas when we decided to explore selling our Northwest Side condo. He was…read morevery accommodating and walked us through the entire selling process. Lucas arranged a professional photographer to take amazing photos of our place that I truly believe made our unit stand out. After listing our condo on Monday, we had a verified offer on Tuesday! Lucas handled questions from the buyer's broker, arranged a great attorney, and kept us updated about all the details until our closing. My wife and I are extremely happy with the level of service that Lucas has provided on our sale and we are currently working with him to find our next house. I have recommended Lucas to all of our friends and family.

When it comes to buying a house I had no idea of how the process truly went. This guy was such a…read morelife saver. Sorry but it's scary dealing with realtors, lumbers, car salesman etc, because you never know when someone is taking you for a ride. But Lucas was so transparent in the process and not only acted as our realtor but was really like a trusted advisor and mentor. There were a few houses we saw and we were like "yes" and Lucas would do something like touch the basement brick wall, rub his fingers together and be like "nope, there's moisture" and then go into a long explanation as to why it was a bad deal. There were a number of houses were he could have easily been looking out for his best interest ($$$) and left us in a situation where we wouldn't have known how the seller cut corners on the plumbing, heating, or electrical work, so sometimes he'd walk into a house with us and in 30 secs, say "nope, bad idea". I am so appreciative to have had someone so honest because I was ready to buy the first house we saw lol. This is a good, honest, man and realtor. Period!

After seeing multiple friends find their homes with Seth there was no question he was going to be…read moremy realtor. He was, a continues to be a year later, a true partner on the emotional and logistical journey of buying a single family home by myself. While I'd been watching the market for years and thought I had a good idea of what was out there he listened to my ideas and pushed me to be open to others I hadn't considered. Seth meets you where you're at and doesn't push you toward something not right for you. During open houses he both climbed into attics and under porches to inspect structure as well as offered ideas of what could and couldn't be renovated in a space. He is not the type of realtor that is focused on surface or decorative accents because he knows what is cheap vs expensive to change and doesn't waste your time discussing pull knobs or paint color. Seth answered 2am rambling emails about my feelings on a property or neighborhood and offered advice on when it was worth waiting it out instead of jumping in with an offer. His straight talk on the reality of the tough market was invaluable. During the whirlwind of the offer and closing process he provided multiple recommendations for professionals I needed from lawyers to sewer inspectors, keeping the process moving while I flew around the world on business trips. What do you do when a seller's attorney requires earnest money by physical check within 24 hours and you're halfway across the county without your checkbook? Seth rode through the bumps in the process with me. All of his recommendations have proved excellent, and continue to serve me today. Lastly, in the spirit of meeting me where I'm at, Seth and I both completed the entire home buying process by bicycle. Like the beautiful vintage bungalow he helped me buy, it just felt right.

We owe our forever house to Captain Realty. Seth and his partner Liz helped us play the long game…read morein a tight market and -- despite a very constrained search -- land the house that was right for us. As buyers in a competitive area (Bowmanville, Chicago), we were feeling some FOMO as the limited inventory sold for well over asking. Seth helped us stay patient, stay informed, and stay ready, while bringing clarity to what can often feel like a chaotic process. He walked us through the levers available to us when making an offer, framed our expectations realistically, and never pushed us beyond our comfort level. He kept us from overreaching on a house we didn't get, and later helped us recognize the value of an unusual opportunity that ultimately allowed us to stay in the neighborhood we love. On the selling side, Seth was incredibly helpful in preparing our place for market. Because he's primarily a buyer's agent, he was able to look at our condo through a buyer's eyes and give honest feedback about what mattered, what didn't, and where our effort (and renovation budget) would actually pay off. Beyond the transactions themselves, Seth is a great partner to have throughout the process. He's personable, easygoing, and brings some welcome levity to decisions that can feel high-pressure and high-stakes. He's generous with his time and experience, with a deep understanding of old Chicago houses and the character that makes them special. His advice didn't stop at closing, either; Seth's rolodex of trusted tradespeople has already proven invaluable as we settle into our place. If you're looking for realtors who understand both character and value, Captain Realty is the team you want.

Zach Gotkin was amazing, like spectacularly amazing. After an unpleasant experience with another…read moregroup, I came across a post on craigslist and messaged him about a specific unit. He got back to me fairly quickly and gave me the specifics and when he could show it to me and my partner. We met up with him and he knew everything about the unit and was able to answer all my questions. We liked the unit and didn't want to lose it but wanted to keep our options open so I put in the application to hold the unit in question he quickly rounded up additional listings to look at before I was approved and had to decide yes or no. I narrowed the list to one unit that I was really interested and he put together a showing really fast. He offered some insight on each unit that even I hadn't thought of and weighed out pros/cons with me. In the end I went with the original unit and am in the process of moving in now. I'm definitely keeping his information handy should I decide in a year to find somewhere else to live.

Working with Troy Marr from North Star Real Estate Group was the absolute best experience. He was…read morefriendly, extremely knowledgeable and very personable! He really listened and paid attention to the type of apartment I was looking for and never pressured me to increase my budget or settle for something I didn't completely love. Trying to find a place was becoming stressful, until I found Troy! He actually made it fun to look for an apartment! There is nobody else I would recommend to work with to find a place. I look forward to his help in the future. I cannot thank Troy enough for everything! Hands down the best in the business.

My husband and I worked with Matt's team to sell our South Loop condo. Matt himself came to see our…read moreproperty for the initial meeting and we had a great impression of his expertise in the Chicago real estate market. From start to finish, his team is very professional and incredibly well organized. We were kept up to date for each showing and provided with immediate feedback. Matt also has a list of preferred partners such as attorneys that we used and had a great experience with. We also appreciated how reachable Matt was and felt that he had an appropriate level of involvement throughout the entire process.

Matt Laricy and his team sold our Bucktown condo, and I can't recommend them highly enough. He had…read morebuyers for us within a week -- and this was not a simple deal. We were fixing up the place while it was under contract, and Matt kept everything on track and got us to closing with the buyers still happy at the end. What stood out most was responsiveness. He and his team answered fast, every time, and always brainstormed a solution instead of just flagging a problem. The contractors he referred went above and beyond for us too, which mattered a lot when we were coordinating work from out of state. We've since moved to the Boston area, and our only complaint is that there's no Laricy Group out here. If you're selling in Chicago, call Matt.

Chuck was an absolute lifesaver during our home search in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area. As…read morefirst-time homebuyers, we walked into this totally clueless about how the process worked or what we were actually looking for in a home. We spent months going back and forth on 2 vs. 3 bedrooms, then roof deck vs. no roof deck, but Chuck had unbelievable patience with us. He gave us space to figure things out, always offered his honest perspective, and never pushed us. He even happily agreed to go back and re-tour a place we'd seen three weeks earlier (spoiler alert: we still didn't buy it). Throughout what ended up being a pretty intense market, Chuck was the calming presence we needed. He was insanely responsive at all hours and always had a thoughtful and well-reasoned answer to our questions. Every property we put an offer in ended up in a multi-offer situation, which was incredibly stressful. But Chuck gave us a real edge by doing the extra legwork behind the scenes, talking to the listing agents to find out what the sellers actually cared about so we could structure the strongest possible offer. It also felt like he personally knew every single agent in town, which built so much trust. At the end of the day, Chuck is that rare realtor who genuinely puts your interests first. We couldn't have asked for a better advisor to help us buy our first home. We loved working with him and would recommend him to anyone!

My husband and I purchased our first home, which was a condo in downtown Chicago, 17 years ago…read more When we began the process, we came across Best Chicago Properties and met Chuck Gullet. As first-time buyers we were nervous and had a lot of questions, but Chuck guided us through every step of the process and made everything comfortable, manageable, and exciting instead of overwhelming. Seventeen years later, we reached back out to Chuck again--this time to help us sell that same condo. Just like when we first worked with him, the process was incredibly smooth. Chuck and his team were diligent, professional, and very responsive from start to finish. Chuck truly put in the work to get our property sold quickly. He hosted open houses, he did the footwork, and follow up calls to ensure our condo received great exposure and strong attention from potential buyers. It really says a lot that after 17 years we knew exactly who to call. Chuck continues to provide exceptional service, and we highly recommend him and his team at Best Chicago Properties.

We tried to buy an Evanston condo from a client she represented. It took more than three weeks for…read morecondo docs to be shared. We asked simple questions, and it was crickets. The Friday before the Monday closing she had still not communicated with our realtor or us, the prospective buyers!

Buying a real estate is an exciting yet tolling task. Buying a real estate in Evanston, requires…read moreknowledge of specific parts of town, as well as many nuances that one can not easily retrieve by searching the web. We were blessed to have Natasha Katz as our realtor! We cannot thank her enough for all of her help! We are so grateful for all of the hard work she had done to not only help us buy a home, but to find a dream-home. Natasha speared no effort to show us as many houses as we wanted, her knowledge of each street and part of Evanston saved us a lot of time, and helped us focus on properties within our budget and that will fit our needs. She was always there to answer questions, guide and provide her un biased opinion. We are endlessly grateful to have Natasha as our agent and couldn't be happier with the way everything worked out.

As someone who's only had experience sifting through Craigslist and working with management…read morecompanies, I could not believe how much time I saved by working with the people at Evolve! I was tired of settling for less and paying more all while not totally satisfied with the place I lived. After sending in a request for help, Liza reached out right away to find me the perfect apartment. She set me up with showings after I gave her specifics of what I wanted. I wasn't sure if I'd find anything that first day out, but wow my expectations were exceeded! I found the perfect place - a tough decision given the other contending apartments. It was within my budget and set in the best location in Gold Coast! Liza was professional, asked all the right questions, and got me everything on my list. She's an expert at what she does - I would absolutely recommend her and the team at Evolve for anyone's apartment hunting needs!

I am shocked by any negative reviews of this company. As a longtime Chicagoan, who can relate to…read morethe frustration of the apartment hunting game here, THANK GOD FOR THIS COMPANY! It is exhausting reaching out to listings and not hearing back at all, or hearing back once then they fall off the face of the planet. Who the hell has time for that? I honestly expected the same here, but Johnathan and Matt exceeded my expectations. Johnathan gathered information on what I was looking for and the day of Matt took me around. He maybe took me to 7 places total and if I walked in and was like "nope" he said "no problem" and we moved on to the next! Things move like hotcakes here and of course (sods law) the place I decided on went off the market while I was filling out the app, after he put up listening to me go back and forth on silly pro's and con's the whole car ride back. Either way, not their fault, It's Chicago! Luckily because they are good at what they do, I had a backup plan. Thanks boys! If you are in the market for a new apartment, I would highly recommend you reach out to these wonderful people. Save yourself the stress and headache! :)