I cannot speak highly enough of RE/MAX Suburban with Susan, Ron, and David Pickard!!! They have built 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!!! read more

***** My wife and I worked with David to purchase our home in the northern Chicagoland suburbs. 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. read more

Ron & David are great to work with!!! We have been working with them over the last 5+ years, They provide the proper guidance and are always genuine with their feedback and recommendations which is always keeping their client benefit in mind. They helped us to identify properties that fit our budget and also listed out the pros and cons of each before making an offer that we would be happy with. Easy to say they go above and beyond to ensure that their clients needs are met and exceeded. read more

Ron, Sue and David provide exceptional services. We've used them as both a buyer's agent (twice) and selling agent (three times.) They will support you through all the activities in purchasing your home - finding the house, writing/negotiating the contract, finding a lender, inspector, lawyer, service people, ... They will also provide all the support needed to sell your home in various markets - preparing it for sale, marketing the property, negotiating the contract, overseeing the activities leading up to close, taking you through the closing. I understand they also provide services to real estate investors. You can't go wrong with them - they live their business goal to be your realtors for life. read more

Worked with Ron; professional, attentive to details, reliable. Beyond the 3 front sales people, they seem to have a great team working with them to make everything go smoothly, even in details after the sale! If I move again, I will be calling the Pickard group! read more

I have worked with Ron and his team on a few of our sales. He literally takes any and all stress out of selling a home. ANY issue or concern I have is always immediately taken care of. He is my go to guy every time. read more

Ron is a realtor I would highly recommend. We had had an inexperienced realtor for two years with a lot of house contract failures, so we tried to find a good one. From the first time we met Ron, my wife and I loved his gentle demeanor, knowledgeable explanation, and focus on our needs and preferences. After two and a half months of house hunting with him, we finally closed on our home in Arlington Heights. He was willing to point out the pros and cons of the property we were interested in and try to help us find the best home for our family. If it were not for his caring and knowledgeable advice, we would have rushed to buy a house. As far as we know, Ron is the best realtor. He knows real estate, has a long history of excellent success rates, and understands his clients' needs and preferences to help them find the best home. If you find it difficult to buy a home you love in recent years, especially if you realize the importance and indispensability of a real estate agent, Ron is the real deal. He will be on your side to find the home you like and need. read more

If you're looking for help or guidance with real estate, look no further. Ron and David are extremely knowledgable, helpful and so enjoyable to work with. I can't recommend them enough and if you go with them, you're going to be in great hands. read more

The Pickard Group was recommended by my cousin, who used them to sell his home in Wheeling. They were wonderful to work with in selling our home in Arlington Heights. Exceptional service - above and beyond. read more

The Pickard Group helped us to buy our first house and 23 years later to sell it. They have been guiding us through both, purchase, and sale processes seamlessly. If you are looking for someone with the competence, patience, knowledge and attention to details on the real estate market , this is your team and you will not be disappointed. Agnes and Dariusz read more

Ron has been excellent with helping my wife and I. We landed in Arlington Heights from Pasadena, CA. Ron was always professional and reliable with us. He did a great job managing the properties he referred to us and really listened to what we were looking for. He was flexible in meeting with my brother-in-law (who was local) to show properties and was comfortable with our Face Time request because we were in California. We really appreciated the whole experience from The Pickard Group and would definitely recommend them. Ron, Thank You for everything and we appreciated finally getting to meet you in person. Wishing you guys nothing but the best!! -Carol and Gene Martinez read more

The Pickard Group are absolute professionals. Ron walked me and my family through our first home-buying experience in June 2024. From initial tours to closing, he answered our questions quickly and provided market analysis to maintain our confidence throughout the process. I highly recommend the Pickard team. read more

I can't recommend the Pichard Ground enough! They are Fantastic to work with. We have sold a home and purchased a home with them. David is on top of every detail and found us our perfect home! read more

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The Pickard group is an absolute pleasure to work with. They put your needs first, are extremely industry savvy, and fight for you when they have to. I recommend anyone to work with Ron, Sue and David. They are awesome! read more

What an amazing company to work with. We had the Pickard Group handle the selling of our house, and the purchase of a new home. The entire team was hard working, and a pleasure to deal with. Specifically we dealt with David, in person. He made home buying fun, exciting, and simple. He guided us through every single detail. He explained, and many times re explained. He was patient, empathetic, and beyond pleasurable. I could not imagine working with any other company. David helped us find our forever home, and sell our starter home. The Pickard Group is the only company I imagine our family dealing with. read more

Ron was AWESOME to work with! He knew the area well and was very proactive in marketing the house. It was in need of some updating, but Ron was able to virtually stage the house to show its potential. The end result was a very quick sale in excess of our asking price. We had 7 offers to choose from - what a great position to be in! read more

Ron was a great agent to work with for the sale of my aunt's home. We were concerned that it may be challenging to sell a home remotely but Ron kept us constantly updated with regular calls and emails. He was always available if we had any questions or concerns. Ron went above and beyond in assisting with recommendations for estate sale companies, local donations and companies to assist with disposal of household goods. I would strongly endorse Ron and his team for any future real estate assistance. read more

We have a 30+ years relationship with the Pickard Group. Susan sold us our condo 30 years ago and Ron sold our property in September 2023. In that length of time, we never considered utilizing another realtor. The Pickard Group kept in touch with us through mailings and birthday wishes all those years. This demonstrated their commitment to customer service. During this recent transaction Ron did a marvelous job of guiding us through selling process. From our initial consultation to closing Ron made sure we were aware of where we stood and calmed us down through several "rough" patches and was a strong advocate for us with the lender and mortgage broker. He was always available for a phone call or text with a response within minutes. We whole heartly recommend the Pickard group for any real estate transaction you may be considering. read more

We highly recommend the Pickard Group! Always had a great experience when working with Sue, Ron and David. They are professionals we rely upon for a smooth, easy and worry free, successfull home purchase or sale. We have worked with the Pickard Group multiple times in the past 15 years. They always represent us with our best interest in mind, carefully listen to us to understand our needs and always act with professionalism, responsiveness and effectiveness. Lots of experience, trustworthy, courteous. With superior knowledge of the real estate market they are able to negotiate the best terms when buying or selling. They support us before, during, and after each transaction. Great experience, we always go back to the Pickard Group when we think of buying or selling! read more

Look no further - the Pickard Group are the realtors you've been looking for! Please see my previous review - everything I said before stands true today. We've been working with (and recommending) the Pickards for years - both for buying and selling homes, and assisting with renting out a condo. Not to mention countless times in between for advice and referrals! Sue treats you like family, with your best interest in mind, gives good advice but also lets you make your own decisions. She's thought of every detail and keeps you organized along the way. Having a family of realtors allows for backup and second opinions - really gives you piece of mind that there's always someone there to help! In the years since my first review, the Pickard Group has kept up with the latest in technology and trends - offering access to a mobile app for managing showings, utilizing 3D tours/floorplans to enhance your listing, and using social media tools to market your home. You can tell that they care about staying on top of the latest and always keep up to date with what's going on in real estate! Gives you a ton of confidence that they know what they are doing to help you sell your home. They have the best network which they help you tap into - lawyers, mortgage brokers, contractors, etc. We've never been disappointed in any referral they've given us! I really can't say enough good things about working with the Pickard Group! You won't regret working with them on your buy or sell. read more

This was the first rodeo for my husband and I to list and sell our first house EVER. You can imagine the emotions that were going through our head when we made the decision to sell. We lived in the house for 8 years and started our family. Working with David was nothing but pleasure. David was there every step of the way. From the moment he met with us to discuss all details to even after we closed. He thinks of every detail and is always ahead of the game. The Pickard Group and David are extremely professional, knowledgeable and bring so much value to the process. The day before We officially listed David stopped by with a cute bin and booties for buyers to wear not to dirty our home. H e walked us through how to prepare for showings. I mean EVERY detail was handled and thought of by David. Highly HIGHLY recommend David, Ron and Sue for any of your buying, selling and renting needs!! read more

David was very knowledge about the areas we visited, suggested ways to improve properties, and gave insight on how to best go about finding our best home. Would def utilize again! read more

Could not have asked for a better experience and guide in our first home buying adventure! Would 100% recommend working with Ron and the Pickard Group. Ron is a great resource and has your best interests at top of mind at all stages in the home search and buying process. read more

To say the Pickard family went above and beyond is an understatement. I have never felt more comfortable and confindent in our choice to use Ron, David and Sue to help us during our home buying/selling journey. We were crammed in a 1 bedroom condo with 2 kids and multiple cats and needed out fast, but couldn't go the traditional route of buying and selling at the same time. We had been told previously there was no way to buy unless we move out of our condo and sell first. Ron was able to present us with another option of using a bridge loan, and thankfully we were approved and able to buy a home first and then fix up the condo to sell after we moved out. When I say they did EVERYTHING they could to get us into our forever home and sell the condo FAST, they did exaclty that and MORE. The expertise, care and attention to detail is top notch and I will recommend this family of realtors to everyone I know. If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell, call them today. You won't be disappoint! Thank you so much, Ron, David and Sue! We are eternally grately for your kindness and expert guidance through this stressful, yet exciting journey. read more

I have had Ron Pickard for buying 2 homes in the last 8 years. I always treated well and respected. We were able to view 3-4 homes each tme and found new homes with shows how well Ron understood our needs. we plan on using them for next sale and purchase. I highly recommend the Pickard Group for your real estate needs. Believe me, you will not be displeased. D.Wattenbarger, Wheeling, IL read more

Working with the Pickard group made buying a home in a difficult market feel easy. David was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer any question we had thoroughly. He demonstrated great patience while assisting us find the perfect home. We will 110% use the Pickard group when buying or selling our next home and highly recommend the person reviewing this to as well read more

I wish I could give 10 stars! I have been lucky to work with Sue on the purchase of my current home while my wife was sick in the hospital. She was very professional and accommodating, walking me through all the hurdles I needed to go through while I was very distracted. I called upon her again to help find renters for my town home, she did all the interviews, took glamour shots, credit checks, recommended a renter, and drafted the contract all within the first weekend! They ended up to be the best renters I could ask for and kept me afloat for 3 years. When it came time to sell that townhouse, 3 years later, she remembered my name and we sat down with a market analysis and strategy that fit my needs. Again, this place got multiple offers in the first weekend and moved off the market higher than our asking price! She helped make the whole process so painless and I felt very informed every step of the way. I can't recommend her enough but I don't want her to be too busy, because I will need her in the future! read more

The Pickard group is the best. They went the extra mile to accommodate me when looking for a condo purchase from out of state. They arranged everything needed to complete my purchase. Very diligent and they always responded quickly when I expressed a concern about any aspect of my purchase. They followed up with me after the purchase, as well, and included some personal items/gifts after the sale that were very much appreciated! read more

There aren't enough words to say thank you to this 5 star real estate agent! Our house was not an easy sell even in this market as sold as-is. They were in constant touch with us and since we were out of town, they stopped by and made sure all was always in order. One of the few companies that answer their phones and return calls immediately. You can't go wrong putting your house in their hands. Got us a very good price too! read more

Are you looking to buy or sell your home and are uncomfortable with using your sister's friend and don't want to pick a random stranger because it's a game of Realtor roulette? Are you looking for Realtors who really know their stuff? Who are happy to refer you to really good people and can and will negotiate a great price and make sure you're not walking into a money pit? Maybe you're the kind of person looking for a great overall home buying/selling experience from really good people who will treat you well now and 10 years from now? If this isn't you...I don't know what's wrong with you. If it is - you really need to give Ron and Sue a call. We found them on a blind inquiry on Craigslist while trying to buy our first home. They didn't pressure us when we didn't make a lot of progress for the first 8-12 months of looking but when we were ready to get serious, they were ready to help us out. They helped us find a great house at a great price and always made the time and effort to answer my onslaught of rational to irrational questions. What's great about them is we still have a connection with them today. It wasn't a one and done kind of a deal. We know that we'll be able to use them with strong peace of mind when we choose to sell our current house and move to another one. Buying a house (especially your first house) is really stressful. You should choose to work with someone you're comfortable with and helps turn the stress levels down. Whenever I hear of someone planning to buy or sell, I immediately recommend Ron and Sue because of their great attitudes, work ethics, professionalism and the experience that I had while working with them. read more

What a wonderful experience having the Pickard family help us sell our house. We were under a time crunch because we were buying a home under a contingency with an aggressive timeline and thought we needed to lower our asking price. The Pickard family assured us that we can price high and that it would sell based on their market analysis and expertise in home. We were first time home sellers and we were beyond nervous and didn't want to lose our house that we put an offer on. We put the house up for sale on a Thursday night and got 5 offers before that following Friday at Noon. We accepted a cash offer that was about 97% of our asking price to meet the deadline but got offers for over 100%. I would recommend using the Pickard family for all things sales / real estate related. read more

Have worked with Ron and Sue in the past to buy our first home. We recently used them again for the sale of our current home and purchase of our new one. To say they are good at what they do would be an understatement. They are committed, professional, knowledgeable, and always available if you have concerns. We have suggested them to family members who have also had wonderful experiences. I can't recommend them enough. If you are searching for a realtor team that has your best interests in mind and who will exceed every expectation, then Pickard Group is for you. read more

The Pickard Group ( Ron, Sue & David ) are simply the best at what they do. They helped us list our home in 2018, and even though we live in a different state, they made the process so stress-free and simple for us. My wife and I have had multiple experiences with Sue and Ron over the last 10 years, and ALL of them have been nothing but exceptional. We bought our first house in 2008 ( the same one we sold in 2018 ), and Ron was so patient with us through our multiple house viewings, endless questions, and overall lack of experience as we wavered several times on what we wanted to do. The advice and guidance they gave us was NEVER biased and was ever ONLY said with our best interest in mind. Ron and Sue became not just our realtors, but also our friends - through the birth of children and the loss of loved ones. In 2015, we bought another house in the Chicago area - and not only did Ron and Sue help us to buy that house, but also assisted us with renting out our current house ( which was another process we had never gone through ). Then, suddenly in 2016, we had to move to Georgia, and Ron and Sue were right there to help us sell our house, keep renting our current house AND assisted with finding us a realtor they trusted in Georgia. Without their help through that move in 2016, I am not sure we would have navigated through that as easily as we did. Lastly, as the market began to bounce back in 2018, we decided to sell the first house we bought with them, and once again Ron and Sue really came through for us. They took care of helping us find contractors to fix up the house, get it listed and then SOLD ( above our asking price! ) in under 2 days. It was truly remarkable and only possible through their help. My wife and I have recommended Ron and Sue to multiple friends in the Chicago-area over the years, and ALL of them have only ever had positive feedback. In addition, most of them have in turn recommended Ron and Sue to their friends. Ron and Sue are extremely professional, experienced and GREAT at what they do. They make the arduous task of buying/selling a home very simple and straightforward, and they truly care about you as an individual and family over being a client of theirs. We would recommend Ron, Sue and David to ANYONE looking to buy or sell a home - whether it is your first or 10th time. read more

We love the Pickard Group. Because of the excellent service and advice we received our first go-round a few years ago, we had no hesitation becoming repeat customers as we searched for a new home. Sue, Ron, and David are all extremely responsive, ethical, and genuinely nice people. I highly recommend their services to anyone. Real estate transactions can be so ridiculously stressful (I speak from experience), but they go above and beyond and have great contacts in the industry. I wish I could give more than five stars. read more

Ron and Sue did such an outstanding job with the purchase of our first home 5 years ago that we knew we absolutely had to work with them again in the sale of our home this year! They were able to sell our starter home so quickly and were there for us every step of the way in finding our new single family home! They are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and made the home selling/buying process easy! We have definitely recommend them to family and friends in the area! read more

We found the Pickard Group through Angie's List. My family was looking for a realtor who could help us determine what needed to be done in order to sell a family member's condo. We had intended to interview 3 realtors, but when we met Ron, we knew we wouldn't find anyone more qualified. The first time we met with Ron, we were several months away from signing a real estate contract, but, nonetheless, Ron went through the condo and provided us with a list of improvements (install granite countertops, install new carpet, remove wallpaper, paint walls, install brushed nickel light fixtures and door/cabinet hardware) that he felt would significantly increase the sales price. Ron also provided us with a list of contractors we could use for any work we were not going to do ourselves. We did use four of the contractors Ron recommended; all of them were reliable, reasonably priced, and flexible in scheduling their work hours so that the remodel could stay on schedule. The real estate listing was extremely thorough. The interior/exterior photos and, in particular, the virtual tour provided a comprehensive view of the condo. Ron was always available throughout the selling process. He was in contact by phone, mail, or e-mail at least once a week reporting in on what the office was doing in order to get the condo sold. He was also diligent in monitoring the listing and sales activity on other units in the condo subdivision. read more

We've known Ron and Sue professionally for 23 years. All total we've used them to sell 3 houses and buy 1. Each time we were very happy with their high level of competence, diligence, responsiveness and attention. We received excellent advice on selling the properties, in terms of what to fix, what not to. As a result, 2 of the properties sold within 2 weeks of the listings. We received knowledgeable advice during the offering process in terms of what may be the best offers ( not always the highest is the best), when to be patient, when not to be. They also maintain a list of vendors to make necessary repairs, improvements, that are all reasonably priced and do high qualtiy work. The Pickards are always available for any real estate related questions, at any time. Outstanding people, outstanding realtors. They make a great team. I can't imagine anyone doing a better job. read more

Sue Pickard was incredibly helpful to us when we were looking for our home. She didn't care how long it took to make a sale; she wanted what was best for us. We even walked into a few homes and said "You don't want this one" when she knew, after her almost 30 years of experience as a real estate agent, that the home had problems and would not be worth our time. She treated us like family. If she wouldn't let her family buy the house, she would highly discourage us from doing so as well. She really helped us keep a steady mind as we got giddy about the houses we were looking at. We ended up in a condo in downtown Arlington Heights. When it came time to write the offer, she was very thorough and wanted to make sure we understood every step of the closing process. She helped us negotiate $7,000 off the listing price! She is worth so much more than what we paid for her. Now even though the transaction is done, our time together won't be. She still sends us cards for our birthdays and we call her when we want to remodel, since she has her finger on the pulse of what buyers are looking for and knows the most affordable places that will get the job done well. We will be giving her a call again when we want to sell this place, if that ever happens. She really helped us find our perfect home. read more

We recently closed on our first home and Ron Pickard was amazing at helping us through every step of the process. Being a buyer for the first time is really scary. There are so many things you never think of and don't know about. Ron was great in not only answering all of our questions, but bringing things to our attention that we would never have even thought to ask about! You can tell that they really care about the people they work for and rely on repeat business. They are always available for questions and are extremely flexible for meeting times and appointments. Ron had great knowledge, there was no question that we asked that he was not able to answer to our satisfaction. He also went out of his way to make sure our home buying experience went as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend the Pickard Group to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. read more

Ron and Sue helped with two sales and two purchases over a 10 year period, plus my sister and friends with purchases more recently. Their guidance from initial process education, search and select, and negotiations were excellent. They operated within the confines of my situation and requirements while not being afraid to share their candid opinion which ensured I understood the full implications of a decision. Time was no object; whatever it took get the right outcome was what I got. We've kept in touch and I even run the occasional home improvement decisions by them for advice. My family has no plans of moving soon, but whenever the time comes they'll be getting the call. Meanwhile, if friends and family members need to move, I give them Ron's phone number. read more