Highly recommend using Mike Kaput from First United Realtors for your real estate needs. What…read moremakes Mike a better pick than other agents? First, he was a builder for many years and knows the ins and out of home construction. You want someone with that type of experience as you review potential homes to help spot issues. Second, the man has been selling homes for many years. You want someone with experience to help explain real estate trends vs using a newer agent to the business who only knows about the home they are selling you. And finally, Mike is always punctual and often adjust his schedule to get you to see a home asap. They say time is money and Mike understands that very well. Small house, large house, small budget, big budget, Mike's done it all.

If you're looking to buy or sell any real estate, I highly recommend that you contact "First Gold…read moreRealty", and ask for Ifeta Redzovic. Ifeta was referred to me by my uncle when I started my search for a 2 bedroom condominium. I was going through my first time home-buying experience, and it was AWSOME. Ifeta helped me find the right place for me within my budget. I was so impressed how professional and knowledgeable Ifeta is about real estate market. You'll have somebody on your side through the whole process, and long after that. Adnan

Ifeta was just what I needed to get my home sold. She is very knowledgeable about home short sells…read more After having my home on the market for over year with no offers, she was able to get the job done. She turned a stressful situation to no stress at all. She kept me informed of the process weekley and after each showing, She showed my home when it was convenient for me and worked around my shceduled and showed real concern for me. She is the best.

simply the best real estate agency in this area!read more

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!

Many thanks to Nataliia! For helping me to find my new home! She is a real professional! Was Always…read morein contact with me 24/7 ready to answer all of my questions! I would also like to thank Natalia for helping me with all the paperwork because I am new to America and didn't know anything. She guided me from the start. Very responsible listened my individual request. We are very happy in our new home!

My partner and I have been planning a move from Washington D.C. to Chicago. Nataliia helped us find…read morethe PERFECT apartment in Chicago. A cross country move is stressful but working with Nataliia took a lot of our stress away. Nataliia is extremely professional and an incredible broker. She always communicated relevant information for showings and made sure we had all we needed to make our decision. She was incredibly patient with us as we tried to find a place that checked all of our boxes. She was also extremely flexible in scheduling showings for us when we were in town. On top of all of her professional qualifications she is an extremely kind and wonderful human to work with. I highly recommend working with Nataliia if you are looking to move to/in Chicago! She's simply the best and we can't thank her enough for all of her help and support during this process! Thank you Nataliia! You will be hearing from us again when we are ready for our next move With appreciation, Jess

Remember when Chicago Top Agent Magazine called Ream Masoud one of the top agents back in 2015 for…read moreher "honesty, integrity, and creativity"? Yeah, apparently that was a long time ago--because my recent experience makes me wonder if they should consider taking that one back. I rented a house from Ream and her company, Dream Realty Services, for two years. Everything was fine until the end, when she told me she didn't want to renew the lease. Fair enough--I appreciated the heads-up. We agreed I'd move out by June 30, 2025. She also told me a new lease would begin on July 1. We agreed on an exact day and time for the move-out inspection and key handover: Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. So what did my family and I do? We drove an hour from our new place, spent hours deep-cleaning the house in 90-degree heat--scrubbing the fridge, oven, bathroom, everything. When I messaged Ream that we were ready, she casually replied she wasn't available. "How about tomorrow?" Seriously? We held up our end of the agreement--she just... didn't show. No explanation, no solution. I waited for hours with no guidance on what to do with the keys. So I did the responsible thing: I filmed the whole place (which looked great), left the keys on the kitchen counter, locked up, and left. Later that night, Ream messaged saying she didn't have keys to get in. You'd think a landlord would, you know, have keys to her own property? I even suggested going through an open window--seriously, it was easier than this nonsense. She said she'd "check" if she had keys somewhere. Honestly, you can't make this stuff up. Fast forward ten days--yes, ten--on July 8, she messages to say the dryer isn't drying and the fridge isn't cooling. I told her both were working fine when we left (we literally used the dryer on move-out day), and as for the fridge, I'd reported issues months earlier. She sent someone who basically did nothing, so we just lived with it, knowing we were moving. Now, somehow, it's my fault that the fridge allegedly failed--after we moved out, after new tenants supposedly moved in. Am I going to be blamed for a burnt-out light bulb next month? To make things worse: today is July 29, the 30th day since I moved out, and she has still not returned my security deposit--or even provided an itemized list of deductions as required by Cook County law. That's not just shady, it's illegal. She's in clear violation of the Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance (RTLO). Even if you're buying--not renting--why put your money in the hands of someone who doesn't honor basic legal obligations or contracts? It's clear she plans to withhold my deposit over this made-up drama. After two full years of trouble-free tenancy, this is how it ends. I'm more than ready to take every step necessary to recover what I'm owed. "Honesty and integrity"? Not in my experience. I can't recommend Ream Masoud or Dream Realty to anyone who expects fairness, professionalism, or lawful treatment. Dream Realty? More like Nightmare Realty.

Was a Top notch pleasure working with Ream in getting our first home in Lombard Illinois we are…read moreblessed truly All praises and thanks to God for this blessing us not just to get our first home but to be taken care by one of the most congenial honest and hard working People Ream our Real Estate Agent and more than a Friend person did an extraordinary tremendous everything. We definitely recommend her to everyone and will work with her again for our future second Home God Willing Thanks Ream Thanks for everything God Bless.

Realtors don't always get the best shake, but allow me a to restore your faith! I had the pleasure…read moreof meeting Noe Favela, a realtor in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. This man is an angel. Not only did he make himself available anytime, but he went above and beyond what any realtor is known to do. Let me explain. Our inspection came back with some chipped paint, which isn't uncommon. The buyers, God bless them where willing to let it go, but their lender required it to be fixed before the loan would be approved. This was bad news for us because I had already started my new position about 4 hours away. Not to mention, it was about 15-25 degrees in the 3 day window we had to get it fixed. Here is where the legend of Noe Favela was born. I had told my wife I was going to make the drive back over the weekend and try and get it fixed, I let Noe in the loop as well. My wife texts me around 6:00 (it's already dark outside) to let me know the Noe was outside on a latter scraping all of the paint along our gutters. Obviously, I was surprised by his incredible act of kindness. I thought it would likely end there! I was wrong. For nearly three days, Noe came by whenever he could. Whether between showings or other meetings, he was always so faithful to lend a helping hand. He even came out in his suit and tie. It didn't matter. He just wanted to help. The craziest part, he would thank me for letting him come by. All this to say, if you are looking for a realtor in this area, Noe Favela is your man. He is honest, kind, and most of all a man of integrity. Some of you may think his actions where motivated by commission, this is not the case. He actually charged us less than you can imagine. His heart was to help a family get where they wanted to be. He made what is usually a stressful journey into a life changing one. I hope one day, I can serve others like Noe Favela served our family.

I worked with Noe this summer and he gave exceptional service. He helped me find exactly what I was…read morelooking for in a home. He kept me up to date every step of the way. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a house because he has all the patience needed to comfortably look for your dream home.

Meldina did an amazing job selling my 3-flat at W. Gunnison St. Harwood Heights. Her market…read moreknowledge, communication, and negotiation skills were excellent. She handled everything professionally and made the entire process smooth from listing to closing. I highly recommend Meldina to anyone looking to sell a home or investment property in Chicago!

I couldn't have asked for a better broker then Meldina. She made selling NorthShore Home feel easy…read moreand stress-free. Meldina is a Real Deal. Every showing, every detail, every negotiation was handled with absolute professionalism and class. We sold over asking under a week