Ryan Gable from Starting Point Realty was our agent when we were shopping for a house. We're first…read moretime home buyers, and even though we did as much self-learning education we could, he taught us there was always more and more to learn during the home buying process. Even though we had a hard time deciding between single family homes (Detached) and town homes/Condos (Attached), Ryan was always patient with us. He was with us every step of the way with great insights on affordability, explaining how home offers work, even when we decided to switch our search locations! No matter the twists and turns we presented (I'm sorry Ryan!!), Ryan stood by our side the entire process. In fact, he was a mentor for us, who went to essentially EVERY single house we wanted to see, who gave valuable opinions and insights on every home and even the area where the home was located. He checked in with us and made sure we actually loved the house instead of pushing us towards a home to make a quick sale. Ryan is the kind of real estate agent you would want; patient, will educate you during the whole process, and will ensure you're taken care of during the whole process!

Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic. He was able to deftly guide us…read morethrough the process of selling our home and the absurdities of the current market to a safe landing. Ryan was down to earth and walked us through each step, always respectful of our situation and perspective while providing honest and insightful counsel. Ryan worked with us even before any formal agreement, advising on remodeling and market value. We had to sell our condo due to unemployment, it was an emotionally difficult process but Ryan and his team were always supportive and compassionate. Ryan went above and beyond in terms of availability and providing hands on help. This process could have been an absolute nightmare with a lesser realtor, but we always felt safe guided by Ryan's expertise.

Judy and Steven are a dynamic duo! We were in a crunch to sell our house quickly and during the…read moreholidays, when very few people are looking. But with their excellent staging, fast marketing, and open houses, we sold in just 2 weeks (between Thanksgiving and Xmas!) and were able to secure our dream home in CA. Their complementary talents make them a strong combo to represent your buying or selling needs, and their friendly professionalism make them a pleasure to work with!

Judy Greenberg is an exceptional broker. She and her team work from the highest level of…read moreprofessionalism, knowledge and efficiency. From start to finish Judy and Steve made the sale of our home of the last 22years seamless. The pictures were beautiful and the home was marketed extremely well. Her team did an excellent job highlighting many exciting aspects of our home and community at the open house and personal showings which led to a sale within a week. I highly recommend Judy Greenberg and her team!

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!

Jane and her team are what you want when you are buying or selling a home. They make the whole…read moreprocess, which is usually really stressful, feel totally easy and calm. From the very first phone call, they treat you like you are their only client. Their communication is outstanding; they promptly respond to texts and calls, explaining complex paperwork in clear terms so you comprehend what you are signing. Working with them feels less like a transaction and more like getting help from a super-smart friend. Their service exemplifies what it means to be 5-star.

Pam Jacobs and The Jacobs Group are the BEST of the best!! I have bought and sold in Barrington…read moreHills with Pam and The Jacobs Group and seriously, no one does it better! She took the time to find out what we really were looking for. She listens, gives advise and she went above and beyond to find us the perfect home! She takes everything into consideration, i.e.-location, price, taxes, home, etc. And her sales and marketing skills are amazing! She got me what I wanted for my house, in a quick amount of time! She knows her stuff! She knows the area! She knows the comps and what houses should sell for. She is great at telling you what you need to do to get your house ready for its next buyer. Her whole team at the Jacobs Group is fantastic! I will always use Pam and always recommend her!!

We worked with Pam and her team over the summer finding a new home in the suburbs. Pam rolled with…read morethe punches with us as we continued to expand our horizons as to where we wanted to buy, and really helped us weigh pros and cons backed by her years of expertise. She was a joy to work with every step of the way, and when needed her team was there to support and were a joy to work with as well. I highly recommend Pam and her team for all your real estate needs!!

Our current home sold in THREE days thanks to Hope Korn and Andee and her team. This is not the…read morefirst time we used their services and I highly recommend them for their professional services. From the beginning, they were very responsive in their communications. They answered all our questions and provided support when we needed advice. The Hausman Team has years of real estate experience and resources.

Hire the Hausman Team. Sold our condo the first day it was listed. Then handled everything for us,…read morefrom the smallest speed bump to the most annoying tasks. It was like a concierge service for selling a home. Rachel is a rock star!!

I cannot speak highly enough of RE/MAX Suburban with Susan, Ron, and David Pickard!!! They have…read morebuilt a team and comprehensive network of professionals that know how to deliver in all aspects of home purchases. I went from thinking the possibility of a home purchase was 3-5 years away... to finding and closing on my forever home in 20 days with the Pickard's guidance, help, and assembled team. The Pickard RE/MAX Suburban Team was referred to me by a lifelong friend who has exclusively worked with the Pickard's over the past 15 years for home rentals, purchases, and sales. Initially my goal was to attain a 3-5 year home rental and then transition into a home purchase. After seeing the elevated rental prices with limited inventory, I asked Ron Pickard, "can I purchase now?" Ron answered "yes, let me show you how." From there Ron & David worked with an outstanding Mortgage Broker to create a comprehensive purchase & financing strategy that worked for where I was at and what I could do. David was able to help me find, negotiate, and acquire my "Forever Home". David assembled my purchasing team of Mortgage Broker, Lawyer, Insurance Agent, and Home Inspection that yielded a seamless closing within 20days of submitting an offer on a property that had 4 other offers. That ability for a rapid and low risk closing is what made my offer then selected option. Ron & David were ALWAYS very responsive, and made sure to fully answer or get the answers to the items I asked. They best part is they worked as a team so there was ALWAYS continuity in expedited action and delivery. Thank You Pickard RE/MAX Suburban!!!

***** My wife and I worked with David to purchase our home in the northern Chicagoland suburbs…read more The entire experience was amazing! He guided us well and his attention to detail and communication throughout our purchase journey was always prompt. Our purchase did not end at our closing in that we continue to receive letters and brochures from David, Ron and Sue with household suggestions, and tips. We highly recommend The Pickard Group as consultants and agents for all of your Real Estate needs.

I saw Jocelyn's review and felt obligated to post a review for John and his Team. I believe Jocelyn…read moreis in New York, whereas John Morrison is in Illinois. I have worked with John on a few deals he is great. I emailed him a few minutes ago with a simple request and within minutes, he and his Team emailed me with incredible support. I can't enough positive things about John and his Team. I wanted to make sure I did what I could to support him in return because I do believe the post from Jocelyn is inaccurate and should be take down.

Searching for a house was made horrible by John Morrison. I experienced the worst discrimination in…read moremy life while shopping for a home and encountered John Morrison as he made hateful comments towards myself, insinuating that my race made me unable to afford homes in a certain area. I highly recommend never working with this firm or agent.

John was so helpful and went above and beyond for my family. Whenever you needed him, he was always…read morethere. We wanted specific locations and preferences during our search and John managed to meet our expectations. If you want someone who is caring, intelligent, honest, prompt and trustworthy, I would definitely recommend John. Thank you so much again for being there for my family, John!

First time home buyer-Give John a call. Professional & wonderful to work with. You won't be…read moredisappointed. Look forward to working with you on all my Real Estate needs. Thank you.

With how crazy the real estate market is, especially in the North Shore, it really goes a long way…read moreto have an excellent realtor. Susan was beyond exceptional. We were so fortunate to have first met her while wandering through one of her warmly staged open houses. While most seller's agents we met at open houses tended to stay disengaged, Susan was welcoming and clearly was there to advocate for her client. Even though we didn't go with her open house listing, the true reward was getting connected to her for the rest of our new home search. While some realtors are just there to open the door and send you automated listings, Susan blew us away with her vigilant and thoughtful procurement of potential homes. When seemingly perfect listings popped up, we'd quickly hop onto our email to ask Susan for a showing only to find an email already in our inbox from her asking if we'd be free later that afternoon to see that exact listing. With each potential home, we were greeted by her kind smile and thorough data on not only the home but also the neighborhood and market. Her local roots and connections to the North Shore gave us the confidence in understanding and making the decisions needed to submit offers in an area where homes were receiving 10+ offers, tens of thousands over listing price. Susan provided constant communication and support. We never felt pressured, uncomfortable, or alone while working with her. I honestly have no idea how she has so little reviews online and feel like we really lucked out to have gotten her as our agent before more people catch onto the exceptional quality and service she delivers. If you're in the market for a home in the North Shore, you need to at least give her a call to experience what an exceptional realtor truly looks like. Oh... and she helped us close on our new home at the price point we had hoped for. Exceptional quality, service, and results - yes, she's that good.

Susan is literally the most incredible agent we could have ever asked for. She sold our home in a…read moretimely manner and then found our dream home for us in the exact neighborhood we wanted to live in. She is extremely knowledgeable and knows the market very well. We are so blessed that we found her and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell!