We could not recommend Lance more highly. As first-time homeowners, we were nervous about…read morenavigating the home-buying process, but he made the entire experience feel seamless and manageable from start to finish. He and the whole LAKE Group Team was incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of homeownership and took the time to explain the ins and outs of the process so we always felt informed and confident in our decisions. From our first tour through closing, he walked us through every step of the way, answered all of our questions, and made sure we understood what was happening at each stage. We truly felt like we had someone in our corner throughout the entire process.

Lance and his team were phenomenal! I can't say enough good things. He helped me find my first…read morecondo in a short turnaround time, and I felt supported the whole way through. Definitely recommend him and his team!

This is my second time working with Amy and she has ben nothing but PHENOMENAL. I would definitely…read morework with Amy again. She is very responsive and works hard and even works on the weekend.

Amy and Howard are absolutely fantastic and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or…read moresell their home. They are incredibly professional, knowledgeable and responsive. They made the entire process painless and guided me through every step. After the sale of my property my real estate lawyer said to me "I don't know how you found them but they have been an absolute pleasure to work with."

It started with an idea of how nice it would be to have a little place in the city to be close to…read moremy husband's work, the young adult sons, the action . . . and to be able to have a place to sleep, have the dog and avoid some traffic. It led me to a zoom call with Matt after watching his entertaining IG videos featuring many of the places I imagined could fit exactly what I was looking for. I was drawn to his enthusiasm and he just seemed like he was a total Chicago guy who could help me get this figured out. Turned out I was right. Matt got me lined up with just the kind of places I was looking for, was always super prompt with communication (so fast), and really seemed to know everything I wanted to know about buildings, locations, etc. This guy KNOWS Chicago! Fast forward a few months-and we have crossed the finish line, getting a cute Fulton Market place that we are now making our own. Shout out to Tyler, who met me everywhere and got me into places so I could figure out what I didn't want...what I fell in love with, and alerted me to places coming on line the minute he saw them. Always as pleasant as can be with the most positive attitude assuring me it was all going to work out! Another shout out to Jamie, who also was pleasant, communicative and even a little bit therapeutic often letting me talk her ear off probably a little longer than I needed to. Real Estate is an emotional endeavor and requires a balance of competence, patience and endurance. The Laricy team really kept me moving through it all and I am appreciative that I found this group and they accompanied us on our adventure. I will be keeping them on my list for future endeavors and I recommend them all of the way!

Matt sold our Chicago condo for over asking price with multiple offers, but that's only part of why…read moreI'd recommend him. From the moment my wife and I agreed to work with him, he owned the entire process. He also navigated some incredibly difficult negotiations involving new condo financing restrictions that could have easily derailed the sale. Here's what I really want people to know about Matt. He has a big personality, especially online. I'm sure that attracts some people and turns others away. But I wish I could shake the people who turn away. Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. You're not looking for a buddy. You're looking for someone who knows what they're doing and will get you the best possible outcome. Matt has more transactions than anyone in Chicago. The numbers alone should speak for themselves. When I first met with Matt, I had this grand idea of exactly when we should list our condo (4-6 months down the road). Matt politely but confidently threw that plan out the window and told us we needed to list the following weekend. It felt CRAZY at the time, but that one piece of advice made our family thousands of dollars. Matt understood exactly how the market was behaving and knew that waiting would likely cost us money. He was absolutely right. That's exactly what you want in a real estate agent. Someone who knows the market, takes ownership of the process, and isn't afraid to tell you when you're wrong. Matt did all three, and I couldn't recommend him more.

I've been working with Jane Ehlert for several years now, and she continues to exceed my…read moreexpectations every time. Most recently, she helped me secure amazing new tenants in just one weekend! Jane provided great recommendations on what to fix and update to get faster results, and she was right on point. She's incredibly professional, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I trust her judgment completely and truly appreciate her dedication. If you're looking for someone who knows the market and gets results quickly, Jane is the one!

No. I drove 2 hours, cleaned, etc. the Broker Judy did not even show. Do not use them. She never…read morecalled. Just stood me up. Cindy referred her to me.

Gail Spreen was an absolute pleasure to work with. At the start, she gave sound advice as to how to…read moreproperly stage our condo so it looked the best. She told us what furniture to move to storage and what to leave out. She even gave us advice on paint colors that would most appeal to a wide range of buyers. When the unit was on the market, she was wonderful. Printed materials looked great, and she was a real advocate for us in pointing out the favorable features of the unit. It is a tough market right now, and when we got a bit down, she managed to keep our spirits up. When we received offers, her advice as to how to respond and how to counter was exceptional. We are thrilled to have worked with her on the sale.

We worked with Katrina at Streeterville when we were looking for our first home. She was extremely…read morepatient and helpful as she drove us to open houses and condo visits for around 2 months. I relied so much on her honesty after some tours when she would tell us things she noticed about the construction or layout. Once we found a condo she walked us through the process of placing a bid and closing. She helped us with the contract and made sure we got some upgrades for free (or discounted). Buying your first home can be scary but she made it as stress-free as possible.

Catherine Boyle is an exceptional real estate agent, and I feel incredibly fortunate that she…read morehelped me find my first condo. She was attentive and responsive every step of the way, moving quickly to schedule viewings and making sure I never missed an opportunity. As a top-tier agent, she also has access to pocket listings and properties that may not yet be widely available. As a first-time buyer, I especially appreciated Catherine's patience and willingness to explain every step of the real estate process. She made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and connected me with a stellar real estate attorney and a top-notch home inspector. Catherine also brings a unique level of expertise to home evaluations. Because she comes from a family of home builders, she understands construction and knows exactly what to look for. She noticed important details that helped steer me away from properties that looked beautiful on the surface but had issues I never would have recognized on my own. When it was time to make an offer, Catherine suggested thoughtful ways to help me stand out and convince the seller that I was the right buyer. In Chicago's competitive real estate market, those small but strategic details can make all the difference--and they helped seal the sale. Catherine is kind, thorough, responsive and exceptionally knowledgeable about the Chicago real estate market, pricing, construction quality and negotiation. I truly felt that I was in excellent hands throughout the entire process. You cannot go wrong with Catherine Boyle as your real estate agent. She is a true gem!

Catherine was fantastic. She helped us look for condos in the city, at first to buy, then to rent,…read moreand then again to buy. She was knowledgeable and extremely well connected, we ended up using all of her contacts for the entirety of the process and we felt taken care of and empowered by each one of them. We will be working with her again in the future!

Michael was recommended to me by a friend and I'm so thankful to have found him! I was a first time…read morehome buyer and he was very patient and thorough with explaining the process and what to expect. Once we started at looking at places, I never felt pressured or rushed to make an offer. I also felt that Michael was very honest and genuine which I appreciated being new to real estate. He has so much knowledge about the city of Chicago and different neighborhoods (I ended up in Wicker Park but we looked all over). When I finally found my place there was some back and forth bidding with another buyer and Michael guided me through that stressful situation and did everything he could to ensure that I got my home! Thank you Michael and for anyone reading this - I would highly recommend him for your real estate needs!

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!

Beth is the best! My husband and I worked with her just over five years ago to buy a condo…read moredowntown, and when we decided we wanted more space, she was the first person we reached out to. She came over to our condo to advise us on any pre-listing updates and review the upgrades we had made, sharing details on the current state of the market while we reviewed what we we were looking for. It took us about 5 months to find a house that we wanted to make an offer on, and during this time Beth was always available to answer questions, set up walk throughs, advise us and help us through the process of getting our new home under contract while listing the condo we owned. We ended up selling the condo for more than we listed at, thanks to the great photos, listing/networking and open houses that Beth and her team coordinated. We were able to close on both locations on the same day, a timeline that worked out perfectly for us. Beth was super helpful in coordinating everything, making sure things went smoothly. We love our new home and we are so grateful that we had her to support us throughout the whole process!

Nothing but GREAT to say! She found us the perfect lot to buy and build our new home and sold our…read moreold home in under a week! Then she got us the perfect rental to stay in while the new home was being completed. Beth helped stage out home for showings, recommend reasonable updates to give a fresh appearance, and made us feel like we were her best and most important client. Beth takes her job and performance to heart and is truly on top of her game!

Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, my wife got a job in Chicago. She had 2 weeks to find a…read moreplace to rent that was close to her future work location. I started looking for agents on the internet. You would think that being one of the top-5 biggest cities in the US, Chicago is an easy city to find an agent in. WRONG! Every agent I called turned out to be a either a douchebag who "did not do rentals" or an asshole who "had nothing in my price range". After a few hours of looking for an agent, I was convinced that I will end up having to rely on outdated Trulia data and take my chances with open houses during our 1-day house-hunting trip. I ended up cursing at myself, Chicago, and all its real-estate agents and did what I typically do when I want to cool down: filled a bowl with plain yoghurt and took it to my bed to eat in peace. After devouring the first spoon of plain yoghurt, I came across Stephen's number on Yelp. I was pessimistic, but that one spoon had un-pissed me enough to give another agent a chance, so, I said, what the heck, I'll call this one too. Now, this was a cold depressing Sunday afternoon, so, nothing could really cheer me up and I wasn't expecting anyone to answer anyways. Still I called anyways. He answered the phone asking me the exact kind of questions I was expecting "how close do you want to be to the loop?", "how do you feel about spending $100 more to get a place that's closer". He then took time to explain to me how real-estate market works in Chicago (it is VERY different than Boston and San Francisco!). We exchanged emails and he put us through the smoothest apartment-hunting experience anyone in continental US has experienced.

Had an awesome experience working with Steve at Missirlian Properties! He had contacts at every…read moreproperty and ensured I was totally happy with my new place. Will definitely be working with him in the future.

Jenny Sepulveda, a real estate agent with Sudler Sotheby's, was the listing agent for a condo that…read morewe tried to purchase. We had a TERRIBLE experience with the entire process. She either deliberately withheld the fact that there was a special assessment on the property or she failed to do her due diligence to uncover this information (neither pratice is acceptable; especially given the costs to us--which were many). The sales contract that we signed indicated NO SPECIALS--a complete misrepresentation. Bottom line, we were provided with inaccurate information about the condo and invested money and extensive time during the "attempted purchase process" and, in the end, could not recoup our time or money. Jenny Sepulveda dropped the ball repeatedly during the purchase contingency period--I could go on and on--what a mess for us. Take my advice and stay clear of this agent!