Working with Ryan to purchase a condo was such a great experience. Ryan paid detailed attention to…read moreeach property that we looked at, noticing some things that I would have otherwise missed. He provided great insight to issues that would impact resale, as well as quirks that one would maybe grow tired of after living in a place for awhile. On top of all of his great knowledge on the marketplace, Ryan is just fun to work with. He's professional, thoughtful, definitely thinks about the big picture. It's obvious that he wants to get his clients into the right house - not just any house - because doing that will keep him in their good graces and a shoe-in for future real estate transactions. Being a first time homebuyer, Ryan took care to explain the process to me and make everything comfortable. He even set me up with a contractor to do some work before I move in! I'm in love with my new place, but I know I won't be there forever, and I will definitely get in touch with Ryan when it's time to move. During the search for my condo, communication was speedy. Ryan & his team would get showings scheduled at the drop of a hat, and also took the time to educate me on all of the homebuying lingo/processes to go through, which really helped to demystify the process & make it less stressful. At the last showing we attended, I saw another real estate broker with her clients, and it was obvious that Ryan was more knowledgeable, experienced, & professional...and then a day later my offer was accepted.

Great Work! Ryan, Emily, and team sold my mother's house in…read morean amazingly short period of time and significantly over list price via multiple offers. The team was responsive, concise, accurate, and made the whole process painless.

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.

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.

Aleks was very communicative and helpful as I looked for an apartment. I had to go the sight unseen…read moreroute of choosing an apartment since I will not be in Chicago until June. Even with that challenge, Aleks made sure to send me videos of the apartment to ensure I was comfortable with my decision. I greatly enjoyed working with Aleks and would recommend him if you're searching for an apartment in Chicago.

Aleks Pena was absolutely fantastic to work with. Before he took me on as a client, he was very…read morerespectful, knowledgeable and professional; this convinced me to have him assist in my apartment search. His attention to detail, proactive approach, and overall communication was absolutely invaluable. Several times he went above and beyond to make sure I was treated fairly by the listing agent and owner. I highly recommend anyone looking for a realtor to give Aleks Peña a call/message. I didn't expect the level of service that he provided because it doesn't come very often. Aleks Peña - Aleksrentschicago@gmail.com

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.

I needed an apartment in a hurry (5 days before a lease ended on April 31st). Amanda Woods was able…read moreto meet us early just one day after we first called Miller Real Estate. She was an absolute delight and a great representation of the rest of her firm. She was very responsive to any questions and concerns my roommate and I had (less than 1 hour after any text/call/email). She also guided us through the application process, making it clear and easy, and was more than understanding of our unconventional income. We're both college students making most of our money in summer internships and part-time jobs, so this understanding was SUPER important for us.

Do not rent any apartment that's run by Andrea Miller. They are unresponsive to any issue through…read morephone call, text and emails. Miller tells you to make a portal request (that also goes ignored). They ended up blocking my number when I simply asked for my parking remote deposit back. It has been over a month since the end of my lease, and they never returned my money. Only after I posted a Google review, they said the parking remote was broken. How would I have moved my car out of a gated parking spot without a functioning remote? When living there, I had dirty water filling up my sink and overflowing onto the wooden floors due to a plumbing issue related to another unit in the building. It took Miller two weeks to send a plumber to fix the issue. I was putting towels down to avoid damage to the floors but the water was non-stop. I was washing my dishes in the tub for two weeks. As seen in the attached photos, I warned them that there would be inevitable water damage from this. I quickly noticed the water damage due to their delay in fixing the plumbing issue. I documented this in the portal with pictures. The portal request, texts, calls and emails went unanswered for months. When I finally got ahold of Andrea Miller on the phone, she told me that the water damage was my fault! She told me to contact my renters insurance, saying the repair was my responsibility! When I demanded flooring contractors to inspect the damage, the contractors laughed and said this was fully the responsibility of Miller management. The damage to my flooring was fixed TEN MONTHS after the plumbing issue. My rent was even raised during this time. See photos attached with dates to het a glimpse of how you will be ignored as a tenant. My lease over October 31st, and when I contacted them to return my deposit for the parking remote/ keys that I returned, they BLOCKED my number! Avoid this management nightmare at all costs.

Andrew and his team is the best of the best!!! Andrew managed my rental property after I moved to…read moreanother state, and I am so blessed with this decision! Andrew is super knowledgeable, responsive and responsible, and kept the property in a great condition, so it is really a relief to me. There is nothing I need to worry about and I true him 100%. After I decided to sell the property, he sold it at a very good price and closed the deal within an incredible short period, which is amazing! I think the best part is, he and his team can take care of everything for you, from purchase to rent to sale. I will 100% go back to him if I have any property needs in the future

Be Realty is such a wonderful business- they care deeply about their customers as individuals and…read morewill invest an astounding amount of time and energy making sure they are doing everything they can to meet your needs. Andrew is a great guy and crisscrossed the city with us until we found the perfect home on two occasions; each time he was always there for us, ready to meet us miles from his office during rush hour or log long hours on the weekend getting a feel for our options. When we decided to open a business, Mikus helped us find the idea location- he even helped us track down the owner of a building that wasn't for rent yet, which allowed us to lock in the perfect spot. Be Realty will make you feel like part of their family and I can't recommend them enough.

In the past, we always used the onsite team in our four transactions, over the course of ten years…read more selling or buying units in the buildings. This time, we decided to go with Nick. I had worries that he wouldn't be as knowledgeable as the onsite team, but I was totally wrong. He knew the buildings quirks and benefits. Our interview with him, about selling the apartment, went smoothly and he knew everything the complex had to offer. He showed up at every listing appointment, as the Seller's Agent, gave us feedback, without having to pester him. It was a pleasant experience and he went out of his way to check on the apartment's progress, while we had it painted. If you're looking for an honest agent to sell your biggest asset, go with Nick. I wouldn't hesitate to use him, again or recommend him to friends and family. He is the real deal.

Nick is an exceptional agent with an eye to all kinds of details, from those you'll encounter in…read morethe process of mortgage lending, to navigating HOA documents and red flags, to identifying building or unit issues that need to be considered before putting in an offer. He is tenacious in defense of his clients, while also being easy and friendly to work with. His professionalism, proactive communication, and thoughtful intervention helped navigate the process for me, from checking in regularly to acting as an important go-between with lenders, sellers, attorneys, and all the other cast of characters one encounters. He not only helped me sell my home, he helped me find a new one -- and both sale and purchase set me up for success both then and in the future. I highly recommend Nick as an excellent navigator for the whole process in your buying or selling journey.

I had the pleasure of working with Tony and his team over the last few months. He did a fantastic…read morejob! I would not have been able to close on my first home yesterday without his help. He was available at all times to answer questions. He really went above and beyond! I would absolutely recommend!

Great group of people who take care to be mindful of how important it is when dealing with…read morecustomers and financial matters.