We have sold 3 homes with Ralph Binetti--the first sold in 3 days, the second sold in 4 days, and…read morethe third never even had to be listed. He got us our asking price before we even put it on the market. Our first transaction with him back in 2000 he caught a mistake in our closing statement that was different than what we agreed to and would have given him more money but he pointed out the mistake and that was enough for us--he is honest and has integrity and we can't say that about everyone in this business. We have referred family members and business associates to him over the years without hesitation. Ralph has been our exclusive realtor for 25 years and we can't recommend him enough. He's a stand-up guy.

Mr. Binetti handled a variety of details and efficiently followed up in a timely manner. My…read moreproperty was listed at the high end of market comps. Received multiple offers within a few days and closed for more than asking price. What more can a seller want? Ralph delivered overall excellent service.

This review is long overdue, but Terry helped me find a house to rent and he was the best! He was…read morevery upbeat, responsive, easy to talk to and very thorough. I highly recommend him!

Terry done a fantastic job selling our home. He was very quick following up on all my questions and…read morevery knowledgeable. Terry took the time to present us the best solutions to selling our property. It was listed and under contract within 24 hours. If you want to sell your home fast, at a solid price, with a knowledgeable person then Terry is your realtor!

I honestly don't know where to begin - and if you look at my other reviews you'll see "finding…read morewords" isn't usually a problem for me. I worked with Marco on the sale of my condo and couldn't be happier. I had met with several agents before finding Lucid and while I liked all of them, Lucid's commission structure interested me greatly. Marco and Gary came to see my condo and I shared with them where I wanted to be price wise. I thought my expectations were in check, however, they firmly believed that my property was worth a large 10+% more than I thought it was worth and significantly more than the other agents "swore" I could get for it. In fact, when I mentioned my ideal price to another agent (which was much less than what Marco wanted to list it for) the agent suggested I hold on to it for another "couple" years so that it would appreciate. When Marco told me what he wanted to list the property at, I was a little concerned (because it was SO HIGH) and a part of me began to question whether or not this was the "catch" on the "hourly model" with Lucid - that they price high so they can bill bill bill. This, absolutely, is not the case. Marco was right on with his pricing analysis! The property received several offers within the first four days of listing and closed within 40 days after we listed. The process was so seamless and Marco was so hands on I, honestly, felt like I was his only client for that month. During the negotiation phase with the buyers agent, I REALLY wanted to accept their first offer (it was tens of thousands more than I was willing to accept) but Marco calmed my fears and coached me through being aggressive. I was afraid, again, that his desire to stand firm was because there was no "harm" to Lucid if it didn't sell (since I was paying hourly) but - like the listing price analysis - Marco was spot on with his advice to me during the negotiation phase. I can't recommend Lucid, Gary and Marco enough! I have referred my friends to them and I will shout from the rooftops to anyone that is willing to listen to me - this brokerage is amazing!!! You will get white glove service and expert advice. Mind you, I saved over 48% in commission fees and got BETTER service and TENS OF THOUSANDS of dollars more than other agents told me was possible. I couldn't be happier and Lucid Realty has acquired a client for life. If you want to save money, receive better service, get a higher price, and truly be "wow'd" look no further. I am a firm believer in that if it "seems too good to be true" there is likely a catch. I assure you, however, there is no catch! Thanks, again, Marco!

After our parents passed, my brother and I kept the home/house we grew up in as a rental. When it…read morecame time to sell it, our vision was clouded by history and preferences of retired guys. For us it was a home & not a building. Marco helped us choose a decorating scheme that attracted contemporary buyers and suggested a way to stage the living room that we couldn't have dreamed of. After the prep, he had 2 offers after 7 showings. One of them was full price and "as is". Marco helped with negotiations after the village's pre-sale inspection came back with requirements that would be found in new construction and were not common when the home was built in 1950. The house was listed after Labor Day and closed at the end of October. I recommend Marco as a realtor and would not look anywhere else.

Mike was amazing to work with He went above and beyond…read moretrying to help me sell my house. Mike understood my financial situation and kept my best interest in mind while He was trying to sell my house . I would highly recommend Mike. I was recently widowed and really needed someone who cared. Thank you Kay Hoffmann Hinsdale ill

Mike is extremely knowledgeable in real estate, but especially on remodels, flips and income…read moreproperties. His robust experience in contracting and home refurbishment of all sizes is a huge value when considering and viewing properties. Not only can it save time in avoiding problem properties and finding exactly what your hoping for, but he can help make budgets go further (and still deliver the home of your dreams while making it yours).

Andrew Haried is an amazing realtor! Professional and experienced. Will get to you right away and…read moreget things scheduled immediately. Always on time for showings and helpful in recording homes amenities (extremely useful to have). Will answer all questions and provide honest feedback. So happy to have worked with him, recommend him to first time renters/buyers!

Andrew is literally the best he found us a ton of apartments and promptly got us in for tours and…read morehe listens to us and finds places that meet our needs. He also drives us wherever we need to go after our tours which is very considerate. We love Andrew!

When we started the process of moving to Wilmette from the east coast (with school-age children)…read morewithout prior knowledge of the area, we knew we would need a real estate agent that 1) was well-informed locally, 2) would get to know us to help guide us, and 3) was communicative and quick to respond. We had already introduced ourselves to a few realtors who were clearly not all three when we fortunately found Tim and instantly knew he was the guy for us. With extensive history in the North Shore, a friendly demeanor, and a work ethic that responded immediately to texts, emails, or calls, we credit Tim with our successful move to the area. By the time we made our single house hunting visit, he was able to steer us straight to the few places we would seriously consider, and concisely told us which of the rest of the MLS search results to ignore due to price/location/condition issues. Then we made an offer with his guidance and used every inspector/attorney/etc he recommended without a hitch. An absolutely amazing experience!

Tim did an outstanding job helping me purchase my new home. As a first time homebuyer, I was…read morenervous and excited. Tim took away my nervousness and helped me step-by-step throughout the process. He answered all my questions including ones I had not thought of. From getting my pre-approval for a mortgage, home inspection, and leading up to the closing. I could not have asked for more. Tim made this home purchase very good for me. I will definitely recommend Tim to all my friends and family that are looking to purchase or sell real estate. If you want someone you can trust, Tim Shaker is your guy!

Okay, so those who follow my reviews, I hardly ever give anyone or any place 5 stars. Thomas…read moreDowning, deserves all my 5 stars, and if I had 10 I would give them to him. He helped with both my buy and sale aspects and I couldn't have asked for a better person to guide me in an emotional and definitely a not an easy process. He made everything smooth and efficient. I loved his great energy, positive frame of mind, consistent reassurance that all will work out, and it did. That is a person who really knows his business. He deals with all types of budgets and treats everyone the same. He really listened and gave me the best advice when it came to negotiating for our buy and sale side. Sometimes, I didn't want to listen, but he was truly always right and he really knows his stuff. He definitely has all the expertise in the world to help you during such a crazy yet fun time. Our buy aspect happened very quick thanks to his knowledge of comps and his expertise in proper negotiation. Now the sale, he sold our condo in about 30 days. The average for a sale in Buffalo Grove for a condo is around 120 days so that should speak volumes right there. The sale wasn't as easy for me as we had quite a few offers, and some that fell apart but I honestly couldn't have done it without his help. He really guided me in the right direction and ALWAYS, I mean daily texts, reminded me that EVERYTHING would turn out. And it did, we did have a great sale, with close to asking price so I'm very happy with him. It's nice to know that through a professional experience, I not only gained a realtor who I would absolutely recommend to all my family and friends, but I gained a friend. Thank you again Thomas Downing, for being the BEST of the BEST and making things happen!

Thomas represented us when we were selling our lakefront condo in Wilmette. He was the BEST Realtor…read morewe have ever had the pleasure of working with. He knows the business inside and out and his professionalism and personality are off the charts. He went above and beyond to secure the best deal for us and he treated our money like it was his. He wasn't just interested in a quick sale to get our listing off his books. He truly worked on our behalf every step of the way and made us feel like his most important clients. He was patient and calm when things got a little complicated towards the conclusion of the deal and we were always fully informed. Gotta say he is so fun and sweet and I wanted to take him to Southern California with us when we moved. No one out here compares and we were really sad we couldn't have him representing us here in LA. Just the best.

Bucky was OUTSTANDING to work with. I'm an absolute nightmare of a home buyer -- I'm high…read moremaintenance, have a lot of questions, ideas, and needs and yet Bucky was a really good fit to help. He has the perfect balance of offering tips, ideas, and plans, without being pushy in any way. He also preempts a lot that you then don't have to worry about. He knows both the city of Chicago and the suburbs and was able to help us as we made MANY MANY pivots. Highly recommend for home purchasing. I'll also say (and I think this is as important as the actual home buying elements) that Bucky is a great person. He's nice to be around, he's nice to talk to, he's nice to include in family discussions and decisions. These things are as important if not more than the "are these windows new enough" conversations. I can't say enough nice things about Bucky and how pleased we were that we used him. He was a great value, great find, and stellar part of what otherwise would've been an extremely stressful/competitive process. 6/5 stars!

If you're looking for someone who is informed, patient, on the ball, and incredibly personable,…read moreBucky is your guy! Not only was Bucky patient with me as a first time home buyer, but he was there every step of the way after I decided on a place... inspection, walk-throughs, mortgage process, lawyers, etc. I had approximately 1,000 questions about the whole process and Bucky was quick to answer, or find the answer to all of my concerns. He even called around to help me find a handyman to give me a quote for some needed repairs! You can't spell "awesome" without vowels and consonants, and you can't spell Bucky without those either... coincidence? I think not! As a single woman and first time home buyer, I was hesitant at first to meet with a Realtor by myself. Bucky was quick to put me at ease, and his witty sense of humor made the entire process enjoyable. He's a snappy dresser too, so whenever we went to look at places, people thought we were posh and fabulous. Bucky is the total Realtor package. If you're looking for a home/condo/apartment in the Chicago area, call him! You'll be so happy you did.