The first time we met Rich, we knew that he was the man who was going to help us find our first home. Before we had met him, our house hunting had left my fiancé and I very discouraged. We were being shown things outside of our specifications and did not have any interest in any of the homes we were shown. We felt very lost in the whole process. Then I took my mother's advice and sought out an exclusive buyer's agent. I still feel incredibly grateful that we ended up finding Rich. I explained to him from the beginning that we were first timers and would need a lot of hand holding to figure things out. He has a warm and welcoming personality; I never felt stupid asking any questions, and he was able to explain everything every step of the way, from taxes to basic home care. Rich is incredibly efficient and informative. If there is something he does not like or trust about a house, he will tell you! As we developed a better idea of what we were looking for, we would communicate that to Rich, and the next round of houses would be even closer to our ideal. If we saw other homes for sale in the neighborhood we were interested in he would get us in to see them right away! He maintains contact throughout the whole process of looking for a home and always answers calls or emails right away. This is a realtor who looks out for your best interests and really listens. He really took the anxiety out of the whole process. I've heard stories of the number of houses people see being in the 30's or higher, but Rich found us our lovely home in our peaceful neighborhood after just about a dozen houses. I would recommend Harty Realty Group to anyone looking for a home, especially first time buyers. Getting the deed to our first home was one of the most exciting and happy moments of our lives, and we are very grateful to Rich for making that happen! read more

As first time homebuyers, it was important to my husband and I our realtor specialized as a buyers agent. Our research led us to NAEBA, a website that connected us to exclusive buyers agents in our area, and as a result, we found Rich. My husband and I were very fortunate to have him as our realtor. His knowledge of home construction really helped us narrow down our search for a single family home to those that were worth our time. When visiting homes, Rich wasn't afraid to get into crawl spaces or get his hands a little dirty to investigate the quality and structure of a home. The knowledge he shared was very informative to the reality of the upkeep of a home and helped us understand if a potential home required more work than we preferred. One of Rich's best qualities was his availability to answer any of our questions. He was always honest with his knowledge and if he didn't know something, he knew who to contact to get a better understanding of how to answer our question. Despite having multiple clients, he always responded to our texts, phone calls, and emails. He was also very flexible with our schedule to look at homes. He always made us feel like a priority (we would have never guessed he had our closing and another client's closing just days apart!). Rich advocated for us during attorney review to ensure our reasonable requests were addressed with the sellers. Rich really took care of us and worked hard to ensure we bought a safe home. My husband and I are very thankful to have had Rich as our realtor. We will definitely be recommending him to our friends and family looking to buy a home. read more

As first time home buyers, my husband and I had a lot to consider. Though there were certain things that we didn't want and wanted. We worked with an agent for months and were getting nowhere. I started looking for someone else as we did not have a contract and the guy just wanted to show us homes he was selling that didn't even remotely meet our specifications (double dipping to the max). (Dealing with this was especially difficult because we were relocating from GA to IL.) I found Rich online and gave him a call. Within a few hours he had our own website login with over 100 homes (most of which we had not ever seen) that all fit within the requirements I provided. I went through each and made comments/questions to which he promptly responded... and even had done his own digging to find out different information such as mold issues and flooding zones and made recommendations based on the findings. A week later our offer was accepted on a home. That was August of 2012. Four years later, Rich still reaches out to us occasionally to see how things are going. I would recommend him to anyone that is buying a home. As a buyers agent, you don't have to worry about someone selling you something you don't want. He really listens to your demands and does his best to deliver. If we ever move, we will utilize him for the purchasing of any future homes. read more

After 6 months of searching for a home, we had been disappointed a couple of times with the kind of service we received from our realtors. It seem like our low budget (50K-75K) was deterring realtors from making an effort into helping us find a home, they suggested we wait until we had enough money to afford a more expensive property. They crash our dream of becoming homeowners, we almost gave up and that's when we met Rich (our real state miracle!) It was such a blessing and joy working with Rich...I will like to point out, no budget is too small for him so please don't hesitate to contact him. I agree with every single review made by previous clients of Rich. If you do your research, you will see that everyone that has hired Rich has only good things to say about him. "Rich felt more like a very knowledgeable friend than hired pro". Rich's truly knows the business from A to Z. He is knowlegable, honest and trustworthy. He will never hesitate to go above and beyond in your best interest. Simply put...RICH HARTY is the BEST in his field and there are no words to describe our gratitude for all he did for us! Therefore, if you're in search of buying a home, do yourself a favor and contact RICH HARTY (847) 266-8242! read more

A year ago we were ready to buy a house and worked with a different real estate agent. That agent was rather pushy to sell us the properties they had listed themselves even if those properties were not a good fit for us. We went back to researching agents and my wife read a book that suggested working with a Buyer's Agent. This lead us to find Harty Realty Group. We met with Rich in person and sat down and talked about our hopes and dreams for our future home. He set up a search to help find that home. We were all unsure how long this would take, and Rich was supportive and patient through the whole process. We were never pressured by Rich to buy any particular property, and we were even encouraged away from properties that were clearly not a fit for us after viewing in person. We eventually found the perfect house for us and because of Rich, we were able to make the best offer. The process from offer to closing went extremely smoothly with help from Rich and his connections with inspectors, attorneys, etc. He was easy to work with, always available for questions and concerns, and he responded quickly to us. Thank you Rich Harty, and Harty Realty Group. Our home buying dreams have come true! read more

In April of 2021 I sold my home before buying another one. I began to panic as I awakened to the reality of the low inventory, aggressively competitive housing market. John and Rich provided personal as well as expert advice as they walked me through the very trying home buying experience. They were always on the lookout for available properties, and willing to show me anything on short notice. The most priceless piece for me was their expertise in building and dwelling structure. Many properties that I looked at and loved had serious issues which I never would have detected. I am so thankful for their integrity as they cared more about selling me a good home versus making a sale. When I did find my townhouse, I felt confident that it was well built and worth the asking price. Soon after I signed the paper work John and Rich met at my new home with painters, electricians, flooring experts, etc. that helped to remodel and make my new place everything I dreamt it would be. I could not recommend their agency more highly than I do, they will not disappoint. read more

Rich Harty is an extremely knowledgeable, easy-going, supportive buyer's agent whose assistance convinced us that everyone should go this route. The Chicago market was sparse and brutally competitive, and we were out-of-staters who didn't know the city or construction basics. Rich sent us daily reports of new listings, took a lot of time with us when we came in to visit neighborhoods and homes for sale, and educated us on the signs of quality in home building. He got us in to see a home in a neighborhood we loved before its open house and identified its strengths and weaknesses. He explained why and how much we should bid above the asking price. When the sellers began to waffle on our accepted offer, Rich linked us to an excellent attorney and supported us to stand firm through their attempted shenanigans. He brought in the most thorough home assessor we've ever had. We recommend Rich Harty without a single reservation. He's just the best. read more

Best agent out there! Rich Harty is not your regular agent. He is a buyers agent. That basically means he works with buyers and DOES NOT work with selling. This way he is available to you much more frequently. Rich Harty is an experianced individual in the buying market because he has dealt with general construction of homes in his past. That experiance helps, he can pin point and give a rough estimate in remairs if you are clueless. That also helps determine the state of the property. All in all I AM VERY satisfied with Rich. Got him as a reference and will continue to use his services in the future. There really is no words to describe how satisfied i am. He went above and beyond, he set me up with lists of properties, everyday! He has guided me step by step and made it a breeze. Process from beginning to close was a success! Thank you Rich! read more

Rich was an amazing agent and my husband and I had a fantastic experience buying our first home with him. He was patient and knowledgeable, and really made the whole process completely stress-free. We spent probably about 5 months looking at condos/homes in the city every weekend, and Rich was always available and helped us see a wide range of possibilities. One thing I really appreciated was his expertise and experience, which helped him steer us toward making a choice that will work for us in the long term. During the offer process, Rich answered all our many questions, and helped us feel happy and confident with our decisions. And we had a lot of fun too! Would definitely recommend Harty Realty Group for your first, fifth, or fifteenth home! read more

Looking for a home can be extremely stressful, however the guys at the Harty Realty Group really go out of their way to not only find a home but to find the right home. They truly understand the process and do their best to keep you informed every step of the way. It's nice when some one can not only help you find the best deal but because they know about home building and remodeling, they can also help weigh the cost when it comes to remodeling verses turn key, to best help meet your price point. When it comes to purchasing a home you won't find better buying agents than the Harty Realty Group! read more

Rich is the best agent you can find as a buyer. He is a buyer's agent, so no duality of interest for the seller party. He has in-depth knowledge of Chicago and suburbs. He has a construction background which makes a boon for buyers as he picks out the best and worst of any house in a showing. He is very cordial and is always available for any queries and issues. He is also a tough negotiator. Because of his skills, we could find the best house we were looking for at the best price. If you want the house you are looking for, reach out to Rich. read more

My wife and I have used Harty Realty Group to purchase two homes. Rich is the best out there. He catered to our needs and showed us countless properties. When we finally found the home of our dreams he was able to refer us to an amazing inspector and gave us A+ service from start to finish. We will refer Harty Realty Group to all of our family and friends! Thank you Harty Realty Group! read more

I had an amazing experience working with Rich and John to find two of our family homes. The most recent one was in a tough market with very low inventory. With their knowledge and experience they were able to get us the house we wanted quickly and smoothly. I highly recommend using Harty Realty for your next home purchase! read more

Rich Harty helped my husband and I purchase our first home. He actually found us the home we ended up purchasing and made the process so easy. He got us into contact with a great (and knowledgeable) inspector and attorney. Was a wonderful experience! Defiantly will be who we go to if we have a future need. read more

Rich did a fantastic job in helping us buy our first home! It was a very challenging market and he was patient and very helpful in explaining the process to us. He had great insight into what to look for in a building and helped us locate the right unit for our family! Very happy with our choice! read more

Rich is outstanding! I have not bought a home in a long time and Rich walked me through the process. Rich was very accessible, knowledgeable, and has various resources out there to assist you. You cannot go wrong when you partner with Rich Harty. read more

Rich helped me purchase my first home. Having him represent my interests in such was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life! Thanks to Rich and The Harty Group for their great work in finding me a "keeper" home. read more