Brian Dornbos is fantastic. He has great follow up and was completely prepared with all of my…read morequestions on the market analysis and what the realistic bottom line would be. Very thorough and highly recommended.

All I can say is be careful what you sign in the buyers contract--if you are not finished…read moreinterviewing other agents--just to see one home quickly. READ IT!! I was way too trustworthy not understanding this realitor locked me down with her in two counties for SIX MONTHS!! Read what the realtor has written NOT what realitor "verbally" tells you- "oh, don't worry about that it's just standard contract". No it's not, you the buyer/owner can add specifics for duration AND locations in the contract. You are hiring them not the other way around. Someone's words are meaningless- the contract is legally binding and that's what matters at the end of the day! Only way I could get out of the contract was having this realitor send over a blank contract for me to sign and she didn't sign it! Are you kidding me?? Like I would be that dumb again?? I am thankful I am in the position I didn't have to buy and was able to wait the six months out. If I went with another agent to purchase, the former realitor would also get her 2.5% commission on top of the new agents 2.5% PLUS selling my home is another 2.5- 3.5%!! Do you see what can happen? Boy oh boy was I disappointed with this realitor and basically a fool!! I have been in my home for 32 years and realized I should have educated myself on the laws before I picked a Realitor and not listened to their words. Laws have changed in 2024 and don't be trusting of anything a realitor says no matter how nice they seem- what's in the legal contract is what matters. Lesson learned and I am fortunate I was able to ride this realitor out. Be careful and don't listen to what a realitor might verbally tell you- read the contract and look specifically at what the realtor manually added to the contract.

Kim Wirtz is an outstanding Realtor--professional, knowledgeable, and always one step ahead. She…read moremade the entire process smooth and stress-free with her excellent communication and attention to detail. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell with confidence!

I have never felt more disrespected while looking for a place to live for my family. I had…read moreexperiences with Melanie McClusky in Chicago, IL. She had us submit an application for leasing a unit and we offered asking price. This was on March 27. She then took application fees from both my fiancé and I- the amount of $80 the next day, March 28. We find out that on March 30, there's an open house with a price increase. The unit was never taken off the MLS. Despite all this, on April 1 she says we got the apartment. She says we will have the lease that day. After sending a confirmation regarding essential points highlighted for the unit along with confirmation of lease being sent on April 2, she decides to call at 8:30pm, 6 days after filling out the original application and said never mind, the owner changed his mind... NO explanation. So, essentially she gave us the run-around for no reason!! Why would you take fees and mislead us in such a unprofessional way? I'm disgusted at the stress she's caused my family. I believe these actions are a direct violation of the realtor code of ethics.

We have sold and purchased several properties with Vickie McClusky. She is very patient and…read moreknowledgeable. We keep coming back because she is simply the best. Wouldn't recommend going anywhere else.

Bryon is very professional and personable when it comes to dealing with purchasing homes. It is…read moreVERY apparent that he is passionate about helping his clients as he takes his time to answer all concerns with buying and selling. In this industry I am weary of realtors but Bryon seems to be very honest and offers several legit options to get the most for our home. VERY RELIABLE! Awesome guy to deal with...he knows what he's doing and saves us money! Thanks Realty Options by Swan!!!

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I was seeking a professional to assist me with taking my townhome to the next level in terms of…read moredecor. Having done quite a few upgrades (kitchen, baths, basement, etc.) and some minor do-it-yourself projects (painting, refinishing furniture, etc.), I thought it was time to reach out to an expert. I looked for a while and decided to try Mary's services since the pictures available on her Yelp page looked like she had a good eye. It was easy to schedule an appointment with Mary and she readily accommodated my schedule. She arrived early for my appointment and was very professional. Since I have never worked with a designer, I really expected her to lead the process and tell me how to maximize her time and expertise. However, it seemed like I was leading the process. While she was very, very nice, I simply didn't feel like I gained much more than I already knew. She charges $60 an hour and when we were close to an hour, I said "ok, we're almost at an hour" and she said "I really just want to help you." At that point, I assumed that anytime thereafter was just her being nice and trying to add some value vs. her continuing another half an hour and ultimately indicating that I owed her $90...to which we negotiated to $70. She was very energetic, we moved furniture and art around, and she tried really hard to help. However, I simply can't say I found her that informative or creative. For example, my basement is oddly shaped and she didn't really have any innovative ideas for the space...whereas I had one friend suggest to use part of the basement for a bar, another friend suggest that I purchase two bistro sets, etc. So, I was really expecting Mary to help me re-envision my spaces and bring some great new ideas that I hadn't considered. Even offering some color ideas would have been helpful. For example, my master bedroom is currently all white. She noted that I needed some color, but when I asked her what colors would she recommend (based on my current wall colors, the colors in the master bath, etc.) -- she said "what colors do you like?" I said "I like most colors...purple, blue, anything." She never provided any actual color suggestions. Then when it came to my master bathroom, I was thinking that she might suggest adding a bright accent color that would complement my earth tones to make the room "pop" -- but all she said was to use more browns (which I'd already tried). So, while I think she's a professional, nice person, my friends who charge nothing offered more than what I felt I gained from her expert consultation. Perhaps if you are someone who has a lot of junk in your house and need help with decluttering and rearranging your furniture, she would be great. Or if you have some very basic needs (like those bright lime green walls that no one thinks are cute except you) she can offer you some assistance. But for more advanced situations like in my case, I just didn't feel like she offered much value and I felt like I wasted my $70. If she weren't such a nice person and working for herself, I'd actually contact her for a refund. But, I guess I can chalk it up to a good lesson learned. I should spend more time watching HGTV and consulting with my friends...

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Mike and Andrew McCatty were the BEST real estate team to work with. They advised on home prep,…read morepricing and communicated through closing. Could not be happier with their services. Strongly recommend!!

Couldn't be happier with Christy Obrachta And the McCatty Real Estate Team. Christy made the whole…read moreprocess easy and headache free. We got an offer over asking price within 24hrs of posting the house. Closed in 10days and she handled everything for us. I have bought and sold over 6 houses in my lifetime and this was the best experience ever!

Robin is great. She is very understanding and willing to go the extra mile to help find your dream…read morehome. Tell her where you want to look and she will take you there AND have a few more suggestions to give you more options. I really think she is the best person for you, she was for us.

Robin was very helpful in the purchase of our new home. She was able to meet us at our convenience…read more She listened to us and helped where she could. She was very responsive and I would recommend her for anyone looking to buy a home.

It's one thing to know someone on a personal level to see how they behave, carry themselves, and…read moremove. The lines can get very blurry when you mix personal and business. We took a chance and to my amazement, not only is Carmen the same person from personal to business we've found out that's she way more knowledgeable than presented. Selling and buying a home can be very tireless, frustrating, overwhelming, etc. Carmen made selling our home as smooth as possible with a level of professionalism that speaks volumes. Extremely pleased and will look forward to using her services when purchasing our new home. Thank you so much Carter Realty Group, for setting and maintaining a standard. Wish you continued success.

Carmen was outstanding!!!! She was always available to answer any questions. I highly recommend…read moreCarter Realty Group. They are truly professionals and obviously take pride in providing customers with quality service.