(Verse 1) In the realm of real estate, there's a star that shines so bright, Pat Flickinger, a realtor who walks with all their might. They pushed me to my limits, had me working day and night, To get my house ready, sparkling like a guiding light. Pat, oh Pat, you never took it easy, With your guidance and advice, my worries felt so breezy. Through the sweat and tears, you stood steadfast and true, In a tough spot with my ex-wife, you knew just what to do. Pat Flickinger, a realtor with wisdom to impart, You made me work hard, but you held my beating heart. Your great advice, a compass when I was lost, Pat, your dedication came at no small cost. Through the trials of divorce, our hearts left bruised and frayed, Selling our cherished home, memories in disarray. But Pat, you never faltered, you were there through thick and thin, Navigating stormy seas, you wore a steadfast grin. Pat, oh Pat, you guided me with grace, In the face of adversity, you found the perfect space. You never led me astray, your expertise held strong, Pat, you're the reason I found where I belong. Pat Flickinger, a realtor with wisdom to impart, You made me work hard, but you held my beating heart. Your great advice, a compass when I was lost, Pat, your dedication came at no small cost. In your free time, Pat, you love to break a sweat, Hitting the gym, keeping fit, setting goals you never forget. Dancing through life with passion, a rhythm in your soul, You inspire me to find joy, to feel truly whole. I've used your services multiple times, and I must say, Pat Flickinger, the realtor, I highly recommend your way. You never cease to amaze, with your knowledge and skill, Finding the perfect homes, fulfilling dreams at will. Pat, oh Pat, you've been a guiding light, Through the ups and downs, you've held my dreams so tight. I'll forever sing your praises, for all that you've done, Pat Flickinger, you're the number one. Pat Flickinger, a realtor with wisdom to impart, You made me work hard, but you held my beating heart. Your great advice, a compass when I was lost, Pat, your dedication came at no small cost. So here's to Pat Flickinger, a realtor like no other, With gratitude and admiration, I'll forever be a brother. In the realm of real estate, you shine so bright, Pat Flickinger, a realtor who does it right. read more

Patrick recently listed and sold our home on Woodview Road in Burr Ridge for the full list price in just three days. Patrick knows the local market extremely well and used his market knowledge to price our home correctly. Before listing our house on the market, Patrick took the time to keep us updated on the local market activity by sending us daily listing activity in our area. This process started appx three years before putting our home on the market. We never felt pressured to list our home or decide on a new home until we were truly ready to make a move. In the meantime, Patrick scheduled exterior photographs of our home during the summer of 2017. He did this; in the event, we decided to list our home in the winter or spring months. Patrick proactively planned exterior photos for future use and took it upon himself to have the photographer come back for an early evening photo shoot. The nighttime images showed our home with the exterior lights and extensive landscape lighting. During the entire process, we felt confident Patrick always had our best intentions in mind, and for that, we are indeed thankful to have we decided to hire Patrick as our Realtor. Also, Patrick has an extensive list of trusted contractors and vendors that we used to prepare our home to list. As we all know, selling and buying a home can be extremely stressful and often nerve-racking, but Patrick made the entire process very manageable, and we cannot thank him enough! Unfortunately, we will no longer have Patrick and his family as neighbors, but we look forward to keeping in touch with Patrick and eventually having him over to our new home once we get settled. My wife and I have been thrilled with Patrick's overall service and highly recommend him if you are looking to move. He truly goes above and beyond any other real estate agents, we've used in the past. We've been completely confident in referring him to our family. read more

Patrick Flickinger was recommended to me by not one, but three of my colleagues when I moved to Chicago from the greater Detroit area. When I first reached out, Patrick took the time to have a phone call with me to discuss expectations, what I was looking for, what was most important to me, etc. to get a feel for the type of condo that would be best suited to me. Given that I was new to Chicago real estate having owned a home in the Detroit suburbs before, he gave me information on the market, building issues, neighborhood feel, etc. He is clearly knowledgeable and passionate about his role and the marketplace, and I was very confident that I was working with the right realtor for me. We toured multiple locations and never once did he make me feel as though I was inconveniencing him, and there was never pressure to buy a condo just because it ticked off all of the boxes on my list. After our first outing, I felt as though he had a good feel of the character and location that I was looking for, and he continued to send me great prospects throughout our search. Even when touring a condo in person, he could tell when it wasn't the right place for me and we moved along to the next site. Whenever I had a question or concern or wanted to view a condo, he was always incredibly fast with his response times. Even though my price point was likely lower than many of his other clients', I never felt as though I was any less important. In all, the entire process of buying my condo from education, review, vendor relations, negotiation, and closing was smooth, easy, and enjoyable. I would recommend Patrick to anyone looking to purchase or sell their home - you'll be working with a great person and a great realtor! read more

In the past 20 years I purchased and sold personal properties in the city of Chicago and received solid service from reputable Real-estate agencies, however, none of my previous transactions presented with the number and level of challenges potentially preventing me from closing the deal. Over the past couple of months of much stress and frustration, Patrick Flickinger of Flickinger Group Real-estate, patiently offered his outstanding professional experience and compassion which made everything during the process of selling my condominium so much more manageable. Aside from exceptional professional aspect of the Flickinger Group's operations in the world of real-estate, Patrick also offers a friendly, fun and positive environment for his clients. As the economy had forced me to become a landlord years ago, I struggled not only with the trickiness of the city of Chicago's landlord/tenant laws, but also with emotional ups and downs associated with having to protect myself from being taken advantage of. While working with Patrick I experienced and witnessed his remarkable approach to recovering and strengthening not only his clients' position on the market but also their spirits. Flickinger Group Real-estate offers uniquely special level of customer service, diligently working on running their business smoothly and efficiently but at the same time effortlessly making their clients feel comfortable and confident. Patrick's outgoing personality, sense of humor and obviously his exceptionally compelling passion for the profession only add to the experience you are going to get at Flickinger Group Real-estate. Thank you for helping me get my life back to normal, Patrick! Justyna A. Griffin read more

My wife and I just purchased a home in the western suburbs and are thankful for the guidance Patrick provided through the home-buying journey. Knowing other Agents, I can say with confidence that he is one of the most diligent, trusting, and knowledgeable professionals in the industry. Whether it's the first time or the nth time searching for a home, the process can be frustrating, grueling, and overwhelming. Patrick truly listened to our needs/wants in a home, never suggesting a home that we weren't comfortable with or having characteristics that were on our no-go checklist. We considered him a partner in our search and actively asked for his opinion. He was honest and forthcoming pointing out the pros and cons of each house, providing detailed insight that others might've missed. He cares about his clients and fights for what's in your best interest, never pushing in the wrong direction. If we had a question, Patrick would go into detail and included related information to the topic at hand. If he was unsure of the answer (which was rare if he didn't know), he would get back to us within an hour. If you've ever heard the saying, "He/She is a Doctor's Doctor", describing an outstanding and thorough medical professional; the synonym statement for a Real Estate Agent fits no one better than Patrick. After getting to know him throughout this process, I'm happy to be able to call him a friend. If you're thinking about purchasing a home, Patrick is the one you want to have in your corner. read more

Selecting a real estate professional to represent us in the sale of our home was a major decision. After 20 years of mortgage payments and some home improvements. we were looking for a professional who could help us realize the best possible return on my investment. The Flickinger Group was the right choice. Patrick listened closely to our needs and wants and developed a plan specific to our home. He requested that we invest in some small improvements and actually saved us money by telling us it wasn't worth it to do some costly updates we had been planning to do. He hired a professional photographer who took beautiful photos of our home and presented it in it's best light. Patrick kept us up to date sending us new listings and sales in our market area as soon as they hit the listing service. We had an offer within 2 days of listing, ended up with 3 offers, and sold and closed about 7 weeks after listing. All we I can say is WOW! We were very impressed with Patrick's professionalism, personal attention, and marketing strategies. Patrick and The Flickinger Group are first class, high caliber, real estate professionals. We received their personal attention almost on a daily basis. Patrick was always available for questions, and made us feel like we were a priority. He is talented and knows his market. We were totally impressed and would recommend The Flickinger Group to anyone who wants to sell their home quickly and not leave money on the table. Michael and Laurie Barkdoll read more

Patrick did a phenomenal job for my husband and I with our first home purchase. We saw myriad homes across a span of many months, driven in large part by the difficulty of getting my husband and I on the same page given our substantially differing tastes and priorities in a house; Patrick was able to navigate between our two strong views & personalities, help us find clarity on a shared priority set, align & lock down on our ideal home specification, and avoid substantial scope creep in that spec as our search stretched out over time. He was extremely patient and helpful during the process, always willing to go the extra mile to answer a question or run a follow-up. As first-time home buyers, we didn't know what we didn't know, and Patrick was cognizant of that and keen to help educate us as well as guard our interests by asking the questions & the doing research on the properties that we would never have considered to do ourselves. In a couple of cases, he actually helped us avoid moving forward on places that we thought we were in love with, but afterwards realized that we would have been settling short and missing the mark. He had both the instincts and integrity to center us back to our spec and encourage us to keep the search on to find what was really going to make us happy, which we certainly did. We couldn't be happier with our new home and how the entire process went. I highly recommend Patrick to help you find your next home. read more

After hearing how stressful the home buying process can be, I was a bit nervous to seek out a realtor and begin the search. I asked a good friend who he used, and his response was "Patrick - don't even bother with anyone else." He couldn't have been more right. Patrick is a phenomenal realtor. He understood exactly what I was looking for and never wasted my time with properties that didn't fit my needs. I received new properties to review daily, sometimes even twice a day. His knowledge of building materials and construction techniques (brick exteriors, roofing, flooring, cabinetry, appliances, windows, etc.) help him accurately price properties against the comps in the area. He always made time for me, responded to every text, email, and phone call, even when he was in Alaska. His dedication is second to none. Patrick wasn't trying for a quick sale and never pressured me into buying a home. I was starting to lose hope after seeing ~50 properties with Patrick, but he always was positive and encouraging. When I finally found a home I loved, Patrick negotiated his butt off to get it below asking price at a time when most other properties were selling at or above. I can't imagine anyone working harder at finding you a property than Patrick Flickinger. He truly loves what he does and it shows. I'll gladly go back to Patrick when it's time to move. He's got my business. Don't even bother with anyone else. -Brian Chicago, IL read more

My husband and I sold our house in Aurora, IL and bought a house in Glen Ellyn, IL back in 2013. Patrick worked very closely with us in helping to market and stage our house in Aurora and was on hand to help us find a new house. He was extremely professional, very flexible, and always responsive to our requests and questions. We were lucky to receive offers very quick on our sale, which lead us to have to find a new home faster. While we ran into some roadblocks along the way (houses were moving off the market faster than we could see them or prepare an offer), Patrick always kept a positive attitude and assured us that our house was out there. He has a wealth of knowledge about the housing market, the area and a great network of contacts (lawyers, contractors, etc.). We ended up finding the right house for our family because of Patrick's expertise and skills. After almost 2 months of negotiations back and forth between the seller, the bank, our lawyer, Patrick and the appraiser, we were finally able to close and move into our home in Glen Ellyn. Patrick never stopped pushing and made sure that we would get our house. We are so blessed to have worked with him on our sale and buy. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is looking to sell or buy a house in the Chicagoland area. If/When we move again in the future, we will definitely come back to work with Patrick! read more

I was looking for a realtor and a friend of mine told me about Patrick. I contacted him via email and he got back to me the very next day. I told him all about my condo situation and that I had a deadline by Sept. 15th to find a new place to move into. I told Patrick what I was looking for in a condo and he gave me so many options to choose from to go visit. He's very flexible with his schedule and let's you know when, where, and what day and time is best to meet for the visits. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact him by phone or email and he'll respond back to the very same day. He provided information to help me find a realtor lawyer and a list of home inspectors to be use on my new home. As a first time condo buyer and seller, I've learned alot from him and he made it so simple and easy for me to understand the whole entire process from start to finish which made it less stressful for me. Patrick did a fanatstic job and I highly recommend using him if anyone is looking into buying or selling a home/condo. He's hardworking, patient, and very knowledge at what he does. I would definitely use him again in the future!! Thank again, Patrick!! Bernadette read more

When I decided to buy my first condo in Chicago, friends who had worked with Patrick before highly recommended him. As soon as I called Patrick, I immediately saw why he was so highly recommended. He listened from day 1. As a new home buyer I had some ideas of what I was looking for but I also had a ton of questions. Patrick answered them all and did an amazing job helping me understand everything I didn't even realize I needed to know. As a first-time home buyer he eased my nerves and anxiety around the entire process. When we started looking at places, Patrick always made sure we had all of the details from the seller's realtor and followed up with them with all of my questions. The more we looked at places the more I learned what I was looking for and Patrick was extremely attentive to this. He continued to personalize my search for a home every step of the way. I felt 100% supported throughout the entire process and when it finally came to buying a place I was even more confident in my purchase because I knew I had such a strong realtor in my corner. I will continue to recommend working with Patrick to absolutely everyone. read more

My husband and I had such a phenomenal experience working with Patrick. We received his contact information as a recommendation, and thought he would be the perfect fit for us. At the time we were looking for a place in Chicago, and he used to live in our old neighborhood. We are first time home buyers, and thought we knew what we were getting ourselves into. Patrick is so knowledgeable, he opened our eyes to a million things we hadn't even considered, in a good way! He helped us steer clear of places that cosmetically we may have loved, but they just weren't practical. After having a bad experience trying to buy in Chicago, we moved our search to the 'burbs. Patrick didn't blink and eye and helped guide us through that process, which is a lot different than buying a condo. He was patient and never rushed us, and is always extremely responsive via phone, text or email. I am positive our home buying process would not have gone as smoothly without him! I would recommend him to anyone looking for any type of home. read more

Working with Patrick and April (the dynamic duo) has always been a great experience! We have used them twice to sell our homes and this time to also purchase. Both times resulting in a quick offer on our home (sale) within 24 hours!!! They don't mess around! Patrick is such a patient and knowledgeable person. He knows all the ins and outs of selling/purchasing a home and will give you nothing but the best advice. April is the sweetest person ever, for real. She is also very knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to get things done and answered for you. Both of them are there for you throughout the whole process day or night & through all the ups and downs. They both go above and beyond to get to know their clients too. When all is said and done, you are not just their client but you are now a friend! Patrick & April are very passionate about what they do and truly want the best for their clients. I couldn't recommend anyone greater! They are truly the best! read more

If you are even considering help from a realtor, you need not look any further than Patrick Flickinger! Patrick was our realtor in 2010 when we bought a condo in the city. We quickly saw why he came so highly recommended. Again this past summer/Fall we were looking to sell and move to the suburbs. Patrick has an amazing knowledge of the markets in Chicago, and know exactly how to get the best price in a short amount of time. Our condo sold in less than a week, and we got just shy of asking price! On top of that, his patience in helping us find a new home was unparalleled. We drove all over the Western suburbs until we found the perfect place. Once again, he showed us why he was the expert. His negotiations, knowledge of the market, and timing helped us to secure our dream home quickly and at a great price. The Flickinger group as a team is phenomenal, and goes above and beyond for their customers. I could not recommend them more highly!!! Mike W read more

We are so thankful for Patrick and all of his hard work! We were first time home buyers and Patrick made the process seamless. We started working with Patrick at the begin of our home search when we still weren't entirely sure what we were looking for. Patrick was extremely patient with us, answered our many questions, and taught us every step of the home buying process. Patrick showed us houses in the western suburbs of Chicago as well as condos in the city. His knowledge, personal experiences, and insight were invaluable. He listened as we talked through and pros/cons, and helped us determine exactly what we were looking for! We never felt pressured to make a decision too quickly and we knew that Patrick had our best interest in mind. We cannot make a stronger recommendation for Patrick. We will definitely use him as our realtor in future moves and recommend him to our family and friends! read more

We found ourselves in a very tricky situation where we had a to find a house withing a certain time-frame. I approached Patrick to help us, as I had heard nothing but good things! Patrick was, honest, open, very informative and very structured in his dealings. Nothing was too much trouble and he went way above and beyond what I had expected, really helping us out with even the smallest of details. We arrived in the US only 2 years before buying a house so had no idea how the process worked - Patrick put our minds at rest and walked us through it all with patience and detail. Patrick was patient with us as we sorted through the list to nail down our ideals and soon enough we found a beautiful place to call home that ticked all of our 'high priority' boxes, and many more beyond that. I have no hesitation about recommending Patrick to help you with your real estate requirements! read more

We have several friends who have bought and sold their own homes with Patrick, and we were extremely happy that we took them up on their glowing recommendations to work with him for our own move! We recently purchased a new condo in Chicago's Loop with the benefit of Patrick's expertise, and he helped us sell our old one from Listing to Closing in a matter of weeks! We relied heavily on his experience in every aspect of the process, and that was a huge benefit for us! Patrick is a great communicator and listener; he's easily accessible; he's consistently professional in every situation, and is fun to work with! He's honest, he's well prepared, and he gave us confidence in knowing we were making smart decisions, backed by knowledge and support! Thanks, Patrick, I can honestly say we are going to miss you, and we will send our friends your way without hesitation. read more

We wanted to take a moment to thank our real estate agent, Patrick Flickinger, for all of the work he did to help us purchase a Condo in Chicago. We have been looking for a very long time, changed our neighborhoods and price range, and throughout the whole process, Patrick was patient, supportive, and willing to accommodate our requests. He is extremely knowledgeable and was always quick to respond to any question or concern that we had. Most importantly, he is kind and caring, we felt confident with Patrick's guidance and trusted his judgment completely. We have bought and sold many homes; but this was, by far, the most enjoyable experience for us! We would highly recommend Patrick to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a property. We are so pleased with our purchase and Patrick helped to make it happen. Guy and Andrea Banicki read more

I can't say enough good things about Patrick-- I am a first time buyer and knew a little bit about the whole process but was still very green to any details. While we were looking at the available properties he asked the listing agents tons of questions that I would never have thought to ask. After he asked any questions he also always explained them to me--saying why he asked that or what their answer meant. Overall I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Buying a home (especially as a first time buyer) can be scary but I never felt worried about any of the details because I could really tell that he had my best interest in mind. He was also extremely easy to get ahold of--he was quick to answer email/text/calls every time. I will absolutely be referring him to everyone I know looking for a Realtor. Thanks again, Patrick! read more