Overall, primarily influenced by the outcome of our search / purchase (the most important measure),…read morewe were very dissatisfied with the overall service from Pam and Wendy. Pam and Wendy did give us a significant amount of their time and energy over the months it took us to complete the purchase of our new home, which was greatly appreciated. That being said, due to circumstances that could and should have been avoided, we now find ourselves in a discouraging and extremely costly situation as we work through several issues that should have been identified through the home search, due diligence and inspection. We trusted the inspector Pam and Wendy recommended to us would be thorough with a critical focus on protecting us from major issues - this was clearly not the case, and the shortcomings of the inspection and related negotiations have left us having to pay tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket to remedy. On a related note, the 'experts' Pam and Wendy recommended during the inspection/attorney review period were equally poor, particularly a roofer that gave us an estimate for repairs that we now know was 95%+ underestimated (as proven by four subsequent estimates for the same work), and gave us a false sense of security in terms of what we had ahead of us. Maybe the most unsettling part of the experience in hindsight (which should have raised our flags in the moment) was when Pam and Wendy clearly put the best interest of the sellers ahead of ours (their client) in the context of pressuring us to sign the deal on a condensed timeline so the sellers would not have to relist the property. Finally, neither Pam nor Wendy made themselves or a legal representative available to represent us in person during our closing, and did not give us a heads up that we would be there alone, leaving us with a fairly sour taste on what should have been a celebratory day. Overall, as we continue to work through issues daily and try to recoup our losses, we do not feel our best interests were prioritized and feel the advice from Pam, Wendy and their recommended subject experts was critically underwhelming and insufficient.

From the moment we met with Pam and Wendy we knew we were in great hands. My husband and I were in…read morethe process of trying to decipher whether or not we wanted to take on a big project, or something more turnkey. Pam and Wendy differentiated themselves from the beginning because they knew the estimated costs of various projects, and where we would get a significant return on investment should we decide to sell our home in the future. We truly felt that they had our best interests in mind, and were always available to consult on various ideas. When we heard about a home coming on the market in Evanston, Pam did not hesitate to reach out to her contacts and ensure that we were the first people to get into see. Once we knew this was the home for us, Pam and Wendy knew how to navigate the negotiations with multiple offers, and her competitive yet sensible drive kept us calm and focused throughout the stressful process of buying a home in a pandemic. After the house was ours, Pam and Wendy's work did not end. They connected us with their favorite vendors for roofing, carpeting, lighting and more. They ensured we were connected with the best lawyer and loan-officer and were on-call to help us navigate several unforeseen circumstances throughout the process. We truly feel that our "forever home" today, would not have been ours without this incredible team of professionals assisting us throughout the process. We can't recommend them enough!

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.

It was a pleasure working with Kinga. She's very responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable. I highly…read morerecommend her to anyone who is looking to get involved with real estate.

Kinga was awesome: trustworthy, smart, on time and friendly. In this competitive market she secured…read moreand found our dream house. She wholeheartedly took into consideration our budget, the schools, and necessary walking distance shops--we love our neighborhood.

Five stars? Many agents earn that…read more Five closed transactions? That's rarified air. I've written plenty before but will reiterate Praveen's value here. While data becomes increasingly democratized and AI assistance can help, real estate is a people business and your home is more intimate than a generic market analysis. Praveen is responsive and will extract information from other agents, lenders, appraisers, etc that Claude and ChatGPT cannot get. On the buy side, Praveen had shown us many homes and talked through some "almosts" with us. He patiently listened to us and distilled our pros and cons to hone in on what we truly valued and wanted. When we found it, we were aligned and ready to make a quick, strong move in a high-demand market. On the sell side, Praveen again delivered a huge premium for us. Another listing well above where I would have listed -- and still sold ABOVE asking in a multiple offer situation. His meticulous curation of professional photos, focus on the key repairs and luxury staging that have the best ROI, and relentless marketing make the home shine in that all important first lookafter potential buyers click their Zenlist alert. He did so well that we may not need him again for 20 years -- but we'll be recommending him to friends and family without reservation!

As first time home buyers, we are so grateful for Praveen's expertise through the entire process!…read moreHe took the time to get to know our family, was always very responsive, and really listened to our requests. He was extremely knowledgeable during home tours, and offered suggestions as to how each house could be changed to fit our needs. Even with the craziness of the housing market he kept us motivated and ultimately helped us get the perfect home for our family.

I recently worked with Matt and Sheryl to lease out my condo and can hands down say they are the…read morebest real estate team I have worked with. Working with a real estate agent typically feels transactional, a short term assignment to execute a real estate related goal, with the agent's primary motivation to quickly close a deal. My experience with this team was very different: it felt like a genuine partnership, where recommendations and advice were provided as if it was their own condo. They were thorough and patient, looking for the best possible fit and providing detailed guidance along the way. I was also impressed by how knowledgeable this team is- they know the market incredibly well, know the pertinent city and state ordinances, and provided best practices every step of the way. I was especially impressed that every single one of my questions had an answer (and I had a lot of questions about any topic imaginable). Communication was prompt and proactive, and they made a stressful process incredible easy. Could not recommend this team enough.

5 STARS! If you are looking for a realtor, you've found the…read moreright choice with the Elakatt Group! They made our house buying process so smooth and worry free that we are forever grateful to them! From answering all our questions at all points during the process to recommending resources to work with for all factors of the home buying process, this group is the way to go! We are so grateful to them and whole heartedly recommend them to anyone and everyone! Thank you to the Elakatt Group!

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."

I cannot say enough good things about Dave and Amy! They were the absolute BEST team we could have…read moreasked for in selling our Wilmette home. Preparing for an out-of-state move and navigating everything in selling our home could have been incredibly stressful, but Dave and Amy made it all very manageable and gave me a sense of peace through it all. I met with them months in advance after being referred to them by a good friend who also sold their house in Wilmette. Dave and Amy guided me in every single step from the very beginning. They connected us with great contractors to completely renovate our master bathroom and gave advice with purging and bringing belongings to a storage unit. In preparation for the listing, they helped with every aspect, big or small, including installing new light fixtures and blinds. Amy and her team, including their assistant Tara, then did a phenomenal job with staging our house, making it look like a magazine! And Dave was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with every financial aspect, including list price, negotiating offers, and closing the deal, always making us feel like he was looking out for our best interests. Every time I called or texted them, no matter how big or small the issue, they responded right away and with such kindness, wisdom, and understanding. Even after we moved out of state, they generously picked up packages mistakenly still shipped to our old address. And at our new house, they sent a gorgeous gift box. My friend was right - "There's no question who to use as a realtor...Dave and Amy Chung." I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Dave and Amy, for everything you did to help us through it all! We couldn't be more grateful.

We couldn't have asked for a better real estate agent than Dave. From our very first conversation,…read morehe was patient, honest, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to understand our needs, answered every question, and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the entire process. What really stood out was Dave's dedication and commitment. He was always available when we needed him, kept us informed every step of the way, and handled every challenge with professionalism and confidence. We always knew he had our best interests at heart. Buying and selling a home can be overwhelming, but Dave made the experience much less stressful. His expertise, integrity, and genuine care for his clients set him apart. We are so grateful for everything he did for us and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for an exceptional real estate agent.

Anne Dubray helped us sell our home of almost 27 years in Glenview with a solid offer in about 30…read moredays. A difficult process for us and Anne was great with negotiating and helping us navigate through all of the details. The whole team was especially good with advice on how to stage our home with our furnishings. The professional photos were key and highlighted our house in the best way for potential buyers online.

Jojo Marino from Coldwell Banker Glenview is dishonest and unprofessional. One of her managers,…read moreAnne Brahin, was "too busy " with her daughter's wedding ( which was 9 days away ) to help us. I wonder if it was a man in Anne's position if that excuse would be acceptable. After canceling the contract with Jojo Marino with her second in command boss, Margie, Jojo showed up at our house to confront us.