Sona was our real estate agent for our most recent home purchase. We were paired with @properties The Leigh Marcus team randomly by a website that pairs people based on sales stats for certain zip codes. So based on that, we knew Leigh's team had a strong sales record in the Logan/Avondale/Irving Park areas we were initially looking in. However, we were just buying (not selling). Additionally, we're real estate investors, so while we were looking to buy a single family home for our own enjoyment, we wanted an agent that thinks about homes as investments and could help guide us on a smart buy we'd also love. And that's exactly what we got! Sona was very patient during our search and not pushy at all. We even ended up pulling out of one offer because my husband realized Irving Park wasn't quite the right fit for him, and Rogers Park was better for the fun lakeside hangs he was craving. She helped us navigate out of that deal. Then, she helped us find a beautiful vintage home in RP. While the home ended up getting 4 other offers, Sona's hard work got us the house! She was able to figure out what we should offer, helped us determine a fair price (not a crazy over offer, but not a lowball that would have lost us the house either). She sent us YOY information so we could see how the neighborhood appreciated over time. She also helped us think about the home from every perspective (as a young family living there with kids, as investors, etc). Sona was a joy to work with, and out of the 5 agents we've worked with so far, she definitely earned a spot at the top of the list. We would be happy to work with her again in the future. If you have the good fortune of working with her, make sure to ask for recs on movers and other service providers. She's got really great ones. She also met us at our new house after closing even though it was a long drive for her, just so she could take photos and give us champagne. What a special moment that was! read more

Thanks again Leigh for selling our home. Leigh and his team were extremely patient and knowledgeable at every turn. We had long discussions (interviews?) with 4-5 agents before settling on Leigh. Leigh Marcus was the ONLY one who showed up on time AND never cut us off or spoke over us. Apparently that's hard for a lot of agents out there (and yeah, we're talking about online meetings here). He didn't even offer the lowest commission, but HE DIDN'T TALK OVER US. I don't know how to put a price point on being talked over, so Leigh gets the job. I can't recommend him and his team enough. We ended up with a selling price higher than our final listing and everything was gravy. read more

I used Leigh Marcus team (Lidia Santos and Tom Marcus), and they were amazing! They made a stressful situation, easy and simple. From the very beginning, they walked me through the entire process, easing my concerns and worries. They did everything, from contacting my tenant, to making sure my place looked the best in professional photos, to hiring a handy man to fix small things.... they are a one stop shop! Plus, they were always around to answer any and all questions to ease my worries/concerns. They were honestly the dream team and i am so happy I found them! Use them! You will not regret it! read more

It was a joy to work with Leigh and his team. I felt like we were in good hands every step of the way. Selling a house can be stressful, but Leigh actually diminished stress by being so transparent about the process and the market. The care with which he handled the sale of our house is unparalleled. I would absolutely recommend him to a friend. read more

WOW Leigh and his team were so great to work with! I would highly recommend him if you are selling a home in Chicago. The first agent we used didn't work out and the difference was amazing! read more

The Leigh Marcus team was excellent. The engagement was well organized, pictures came out gorgeous, all the marketing and communication was top notch! We'd recommend them to anyone! read more

My husband and I interviewed many of the top realtors in the area prior to signing a listing contract. Within the first 10 minutes of our conversation with Leigh, we knew he was the right realtor for us. He listened to our concerns and told us the truth, rather than what we wanted to hear. We trusted his real estate strategy and ended up receiving 2 offers within 3 days of our condo listing hitting the market, which was astounding considering we listed the property in prime Coronavirus time (Mid-March 2020). The entire process went smoothly. Shout out to Katy and JC (Leigh's listing manager & showing agent), who were both responsive and organized throughout the process. We could not be happier with Leigh and his team. We would 100% use them again for a future sale. read more

Leigh and his teams were the very effective -- the most prepared and thorough of any real estate broker/agent/company that I have ever worked with. Highly recommended. read more

Used Leigh Marcus to sell our condo in the SONO west complex. Our agent was Ed Meadows and he guided us through the process of selecting the correct asking price. He scheduled a professional staging, attractive pictures and publication of the listing. We sold the property for fairly close to our asking price. Ed also found us our new home in Lake Bluff IL. After looking at multiple homes, we found the perfect house in a great location within walking distance of downtown Lake Bluff. Although many Lake Bluff homes were selling above asking price, Ed was able to get us our house at below asking price. With a very competent home inspection service, we received over $5000 in needed repairs and credits. As traumatic as buying and selling a home can be, Ed Meadows made the process as painless as possible. read more

I could write a novel about how great my experiences have been working with Leigh Marcus! Leigh is honest and upfront about the value of your property and is just a really fun easy person to work with. He genuinely cares about his clients and makes the process of selling a property as stress free as possible. We never felt pressured to make a decision that we weren't ready for make. Our condo was on the market with a different agent for 3 months with no interest...Leigh was able to sell it within a week. My husband and I just listed our home with Leigh's Team and sold it in 1 day with multiple offers! Shout out to Katie and JC for being rockstars and available for all of the "quick questions" that we had along the way! White glove service from start to finish. read more

There is not enough good things that can be said about Leigh and his team. We were working with another broker who left us in a really bad spot and I was lucky enough to be given Leigh's information from a trusted friend. Two properties later and I'm still amazed at the knowledge, honesty, availability, and level of service from the whole team. Leigh is the first call I make for anything related to real estate and if you are either looking for a broker or wondering if you are getting the best service from your current agent, you should definitely contact Leigh for a true white glove experience. read more

It truly has been a pleasure working with Leigh Marcus and his team! I needed a smooth and stress free process of selling my condo and Leigh Marcus and his team provided just that! In a time when my life was a little crazy they were the calm in my storm that helped me get the sale of my condo done efficiently and quickly! Their knowledge of the process, support of preparing my condo for the listing and communication throughout the process put me at ease throughout the entire process, start to finish! I would not have been able to complete my move without their assistance, guidance and help! THANK YOU! read more

Leigh Marcus and his team are extremely responsive and professional. He was able to get me three offers in under 24hrs which resulted in bidding war!!! (Everything during Covid-19 pandemic) He makes stressful home selling process as easy as possible. I already recommended him to my friends and family. read more

Leigh's team is incredibly organized. Throughout the entire process, I felt as if the entire team's focus was on me and my questions/needs! They did a really great job of setting expectations with me early on. This was the first time I sold a property and I felt like I knew what to expect before we even hit the market. The team has someone to cover each and every need along the way and I couldn't believe how easy the entire transaction felt. I have recommended this team to all of my friends and family and can confidently say they are the most trustworthy team in Chicago! read more

Leigh and his entire team were wonderful. They helped us come up with a great strategy for selling our house, kept us apprised of the details we needed to know, and were able to execute a seamless sale with no issues. If you want a super-professional, seamless, worry-free process, Leigh and his team are the ones to go with! read more

We worked with Leigh before when purchasing a condo and would highly recommend Leigh and his team (Stephanie and Katie assisted on this most recent deal) when selling or purchasing a home - they are wonderful to work with! The team was very responsive and communicative throughout the process of selling our home and purchasing a new one. They worked with our schedule for showings and always provided feedback as potential buyers came through our home. They answered questions promptly and provided expert opinions when we were unsure which direction to go. Stephanie assisted during showings and kept us in the loop consistently while Katie would always provide us with details on what to expect next in the process which helped eliminate most surprises or potential inconveniences. read more

Leigh and his team were outstanding. From our initial consultation to sale and closing, we always felt we were in the best possible hands. Selling a home is always stressful and Leigh & team were always there for us, making great suggestions, listening, and offering sound advice and counsel.Leigh's positive attitude and deep experience were always reassuring. I've never worked with a better team. read more

Leigh's team went above and beyond to help me with selling my multi family property in Logan Square. From the start I knew I was in good hands. Shannon (the listing manager) made it very easy for me to get everything ready for the listing. The pictures, 3D Tour and floor plans turned out amazing and definitely helped to sell the place. She was very responsive and great to work with. JC (the showing agent) was very professional when dealing with my tenants and always sent me feedback on how the showings went through text and through an automated app so I could keep track of it very easily. He also helped me out a lot during a misfortune when some water come into my unit and for that I was very thankful. Leigh and Shannon were a tremendous help during the negotiation process with the buyer and were able to help me close the deal. I would highly recommend their team to anyone trying to sell their home in the Chicago area. read more

Honestly....there is no need to look for another realty team. I have a looonnngggg story of how we found Leigh, and it starts back in 2015, but it's too daunting to tell. The short of it is that we had a DISASTROUS realtor before Leigh....for MANY reasons. We ended up purchasing a house in 2015 with the terrible realtor (due to a signed contract), but pulled our condo from the market in order to get out of that portion of the contract with the terrible agent. We found Leigh because a friend of ours had used him to buy and sell their condo in Chicago. Leigh met us at the property we had just pulled from the market, and was upfront and honest with us...but also KIND. That was in 2015. We ended up deciding as a team to rent the condo until the market improved. We used a colleague of his to find renters, and she was AMAZING. They did the lease, found us awesome tenants, and got us a top dollar rental price. Fast forward to 2018......We decided to sell our condo earlier this year, as our tenant was ready to move out. We immediately contacted Leigh and his team without hesitation. Over these last few years, Leigh had been in touch with us. He'd randomly give us a call, send Christmas cards, etc. Truly made us feel that he cared about us, and in short, that is what makes THE BEST agent. Our condo didn't end up being on the market for long at all, and Leigh handled the sale seamlessly. His closing agent, Stephanie, was so kind as well, thorough, organized, the best there is. They made the selling process for us way easier than expected, and kept our stress levels at a minimum. True professionals! If you're thinking about anybody else to represent you in your home purchase or sale, you're doing yourself a disservice. Leigh and his team are the best you'll find, and you will not be sorry if you hire them! read more

Leigh and his team are white glove service the whole way through. They are professional, personal, and in a world full of people trying to take advantage they are honest. We interviewed several agents with different well known companies and at the end of the day we went with Leigh and their team because they make every client feel like they are the only client. My husband dealt with the business side of things because I was dealing with the logistical side with getting the house ready to show with small kiddos. I personally received informative and encouraging calls from Leigh several times during process to check in on how I was holding up which was above and beyond. We successfully sold our house through Leigh Marcus even in a really tough market and time of year! After the fact they continued to help us look for rentals and a new prospective home. Go with Leigh Marcus- you will not be disappointed. read more

Leigh and his team sold our Ravenswood condo, very quickly, at the start of the pandemic as well. As we were first time sellers, we felt confident in our choice with him and his team as he is incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate market. Leigh and his team were very professional, communicative, and responsive throughout the entire selling process. read more

A Northcenter and Lincoln Park real estate expert. Leigh and his team have a deep understanding of the local market and there's a reason they are number one. We listed at a tough time in a February market, but Leigh got it done at 101% of asking. We had lots of showings that were always well coordinated with almost immediate feedback. Leigh and his team bring knowledge, expertise and execution. You will not be disappointed using his team on either the buy-side or sell-side of any real estate transaction! read more

Words cannot express how grateful we are for Leigh and his team in the sale of our first home. Don't let his kind exterior fool you! He will fight for you and negotiate the best deal possible in the least amount of time (while looking sharp and being polite, to boot)! We had initially listed with a different agent and after 6 painful months, switched over to Leigh. He and his team sold our place in 10 days! In January! We were so anxious about the entire process and Leigh put us at ease. Please please choose Leigh and his team if you want to sell your place fast and for a reasonable price. We love you, Leigh! read more

Extremely professional and informative from start to finish. I would work with this team again without hesitation.

The whole team at Leigh Marcus was easy to work with. They were very accommodating, answered all of my questions thoroughly and promptly. They whole process went smoothly. They were there to help me talk through any concerns that I may have been having and guide me in all of the decisions that had to be made. I would definitely recommend them to other friends and family. read more

Leigh Marcus and his team are simply the best. They worked really hard for us, were very responsive, and took the time necessary to make our dreams become a reality. The attention to detail, creative thinking, and personal touch are second to none. We were working with another agent before Leigh, and there was simply no comparison. You would be doing yourself a disservce if you don't at least contact Leigh before selling or buying real estate in Chicago. read more

We used Leigh Marcus and his team for the sale of two different properties. I was very impressed with the communication, follow up, and professionalism of the whole entire team. They made the process so easy and stress free for us to achieve a quick sale at top dollar! We most definitely recommend The Leigh Marcus Realty Team to our family and friends! read more

Leigh is the best of the best. Period. My wife and I went under contract to sell our condo within 14 days of listing. From moment one, Leigh's guidance, insight, and resources were unparalleled. In addition to Leigh's wealth of experience, his entire team is attentive, responsive, and professional. Shannon - our listing manager - was honestly one of the most responsive and professional partners we could have possibly had in the process. Ardit and Bobby handled all of our showings and the feedback was consistently top notch. Together, Leigh's team provided a winning combination that I wouldn't hesitate to anyone buying or selling a home. read more

We listed our our condo with Leigh just when COVID was getting its legs and while we were very worried about getting a good result, Leigh was a calming voice throughout that really put our minds at ease. We engaged Leigh for his professionalism, knowledge of the neighborhood, and confidence, and he proved all three with our sale, providing us routine updates on the market and having faith that the course we chose was the correct one. We ultimately accepted an offer that was near our original list price and were very happy with the result given the economic environment. What impressed us the most with Leigh was his professionalism and commitment to the Roscoe Village/West Lakeview area, where he and his team routinely attend neighborhood events, support local businesses, and lead fundraisers for local schools. He is the preeminent agent in the area for a reason. read more

Leigh did a great job helping us sell our house in Roscoe Village. He was knowledgeable about market pricing trends. We were able to successfully quickly sell our home, and he helped us quickly get some small fixes done as part of the process. read more

Leigh and his team are the epitome of professional. They were an incredible team to work with and while I know they have a ton of clients, they made us feel like we were their only ones. They helped us both find a place (and win a bidding war) and sell our place (before it even went live on the market). They are so knowledgeable about the Chicago real estate market and have so many great connections and therefore were able to make what could have been an incredibly stressful process, such an easy and enjoyable one. We're so grateful for the whole team they have working there as they are so kind, helpful and responsive and feel so fortunate we had the opportunity to work with them. We highly recommend Leigh and his team to anyone looking to buy and/or sell. read more

Leigh is an amazing agent! I have really enjoyed working with him. He is extremely knowledgeable and knows the investment market very well too...which is exciting. Overall friendly and kind too. read more

Second to none, Leigh (and Stephanie) seamlessly sold our condo in less than a week AND helped us buy our house. They handled all of the communications with such professionalism and understanding as our family underwent many different life transitions (new baby, moves, etc). If we could give them more than 5 stars, we would. read more

Leigh Marcus and team our the absolute best in Chicago. I've bought and sold several condos in the Lakeview area, and Leigh and his team took me through the process this time better than anyone in the past. Confident, knowledgeable, and professional. read more

I'll jump right in and say I would highly recommend Leigh and his team. They demonstrated great knowledge and provided great insight on the condo we were selling, competing properties and the market. They were in constant communication and were responsive after each showing to provide feedback. Leigh and his team also quickly understood mine and my wife's requirements and after only looking at a few properties, he found us a home that checked all of our boxes. They were always available for questions and did a great job of guiding us through the negotiation process. I am truly thankful for their efforts in getting us great value for the sale of our property and for the purchase of our new home. read more

Leigh and his team (Katy, Kelly-Ann) are an amazing group to work with. Leigh is comprehensive in his assessments and they were able to get my South Loop rental unit sold in 2 weeks despite having other competing units in the building. They were communicative throughout the whole process and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell. I look forward to working with them again in the future! read more

Leigh is a brilliant agent and got me 100% of my asking price in a tough selling environment. Thank you!

Leigh and his team were a pleasure to work with. He and his team know the area and schools well which helps to sell the house. They were easily accessible and were always quick to respond. There was great advertising and a great turn out at our open house. They brought us multiple offers and helped us get the best deal and helped to work through some things with attorney review which really helped! Would recommend them to anyone! read more

Leigh was phenomenal and helped us navigate the successful completion of a sale during COVID-19! I don't think anything more need be said; he is our go to and number 1 recommendation. read more

As a home inspector, I deal with many, many real estate agents/brokers and companies and consider the Marcus Group to be among the best. I have only heard great things from their clients and their team is second to none. They are dedicated, skillful and experienced in a complex market and are a top producing team for reason...they know what they are doing! read more