I've bought and sold properties with Anthony . Great experience all around. He's very reliable…read moreand responds quickly which I really wanted in this market . I've recommended lofty to both friends and family

This review is well overdue, considering Lofty has been our property management for the past 4…read moreyears. We have had the most challenging property issues, ranging from dealing with tenants, property damage, city/ village regulations- you name it! Lofty has always come through and been there to help fix anything with diligence, and personalized attention. Tracy Collins (who is a rockstar by the way!) and Jason Williams are super responsive not to mention creative and resilient and I can't thank this team enough! Open to feedback, innumerable calls and texts even through weekends, with a client first approach, that is highly recommended.

My husband and I recently listed our 2 bedroom condo with Debra. We met with several agents prior…read moreto choosing her and got the best feeling from her. She had great opinions about what to do to stage our condo and how to market it. Ultimately, we were under contract exactly 1 week after listing for full price. Unheard of and so much better than anything we could have imagined. She also helped us find our dream house and was there for us every step of the way. The most impressive thing to us was that she pushed the seller for a super fast close so we didn't have to live in temporary housing between the sale of our condo and our purchase!! I would recommend Debra to anyone selling or buying!

Debra Dobbs and Alyssa Alger provided us with the best experience possible. We primarily worked…read morewith Alyssa who was a complete joy. She was professional, creative and hard working. She treated our condo like it was hers, and used everything in her power to help us sell our unit for the best price possible. We felt like we were in very capable hands . These women actually care about their clients. We couldn't be happier with this team and the experience they provided. I would highly recommend them for all your real estate needs in the Chicago area.

Working with Arlette Quiñones these past few months have been nothing short of amazing. We were…read morefirst time home buyers in Chicago and we had no idea on where to even start. From the first outreach to tour our first condo, I was immediately impressed by the timeliness of the response from Sam Shaffer at Chicago Properties Firm. He immedtiately connected us with Artette and I feel so lucky to be able to work so closely with her thse past few months. I can't speak highly enough of her and the team at Chi Properties. Her professionalism, honesty, integrity and hard work were very much appreciated and respected. She is very detailed, honest, and just so great to work with. From the first home she viewed with us, to the last, she remember every single detail of things we liked & disliked and as I sent her listing after listing until we found the one, she advised on before even going to the listing if we would like it or not. 10/10 experience with her and the team! When we decide to buy our next home, I will absolutely be using her and the team again as they made this process as seamless as possible.

(We worked with David DuFault - please note I posted this review on his individual Yelp page, but…read morewanted to make sure he got credit on the Chicago Properties site too.) I cannot rate David highly enough. He was our real estate agent last year as first-time home buyers also expecting our first baby. David was careful to explain every step of the process, and balanced perfectly the delicate line between supporting our decisions and preferences while giving us honest feedback about certain properties. He was incredibly responsive, always in-contact, and always found an answer for us when we reached out with questions. We never felt pressured to make a decision. Even when, earlier this year, we had an issue with our new Jefferson Park condo and needed consulting on our contract, he responded right away and went above and beyond to help us resolve it. David is also just a great, sweet guy. :) We are so incredibly happy with our first home, and we will definitely be contacting David when it comes time for us to make our next move!!

Aleks was very communicative and helpful as I looked for an apartment. I had to go the sight unseen…read moreroute of choosing an apartment since I will not be in Chicago until June. Even with that challenge, Aleks made sure to send me videos of the apartment to ensure I was comfortable with my decision. I greatly enjoyed working with Aleks and would recommend him if you're searching for an apartment in Chicago.

Aleks Pena was absolutely fantastic to work with. Before he took me on as a client, he was very…read morerespectful, knowledgeable and professional; this convinced me to have him assist in my apartment search. His attention to detail, proactive approach, and overall communication was absolutely invaluable. Several times he went above and beyond to make sure I was treated fairly by the listing agent and owner. I highly recommend anyone looking for a realtor to give Aleks Peña a call/message. I didn't expect the level of service that he provided because it doesn't come very often. Aleks Peña - Aleksrentschicago@gmail.com

We'd like take the time thank Team Newman for all efforts in helping us sell our condo in Chicago…read more Working with Scott, Michelle, and Katie was an absolute game-changer in selling our Chicago condo. From day one, they went far beyond what we expected, bringing not just deep market knowledge, but genuine dedication and care to every step of the process. They took the time to understand our goals, gave smart data-driven recommendations, and were always willing to share their advice at each step of the process. What really stood out was their willingness to go the extra mile. They made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. Thanks to their expertise and commitment, our condo sold quickly and at a fantastic price. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in Chicago. Truly a five-star experience from start to finish!

Scott, Michelle and the whole Newman team did such a wonderful job helping me through what ended up…read morebeing a high speed race to buy a mixed use building! The property presented many challenges to close but through every step the Newman team was available to answer questions and connect me with great support in financing, construction, and more. They brought their experience and their sense of community and creativity to the transaction - highly recommend!

We owe our forever house to Captain Realty. Seth and his partner Liz helped us play the long game…read morein a tight market and -- despite a very constrained search -- land the house that was right for us. As buyers in a competitive area (Bowmanville, Chicago), we were feeling some FOMO as the limited inventory sold for well over asking. Seth helped us stay patient, stay informed, and stay ready, while bringing clarity to what can often feel like a chaotic process. He walked us through the levers available to us when making an offer, framed our expectations realistically, and never pushed us beyond our comfort level. He kept us from overreaching on a house we didn't get, and later helped us recognize the value of an unusual opportunity that ultimately allowed us to stay in the neighborhood we love. On the selling side, Seth was incredibly helpful in preparing our place for market. Because he's primarily a buyer's agent, he was able to look at our condo through a buyer's eyes and give honest feedback about what mattered, what didn't, and where our effort (and renovation budget) would actually pay off. Beyond the transactions themselves, Seth is a great partner to have throughout the process. He's personable, easygoing, and brings some welcome levity to decisions that can feel high-pressure and high-stakes. He's generous with his time and experience, with a deep understanding of old Chicago houses and the character that makes them special. His advice didn't stop at closing, either; Seth's rolodex of trusted tradespeople has already proven invaluable as we settle into our place. If you're looking for realtors who understand both character and value, Captain Realty is the team you want.

After seeing multiple friends find their homes with Seth there was no question he was going to be…read moremy realtor. He was, a continues to be a year later, a true partner on the emotional and logistical journey of buying a single family home by myself. While I'd been watching the market for years and thought I had a good idea of what was out there he listened to my ideas and pushed me to be open to others I hadn't considered. Seth meets you where you're at and doesn't push you toward something not right for you. During open houses he both climbed into attics and under porches to inspect structure as well as offered ideas of what could and couldn't be renovated in a space. He is not the type of realtor that is focused on surface or decorative accents because he knows what is cheap vs expensive to change and doesn't waste your time discussing pull knobs or paint color. Seth answered 2am rambling emails about my feelings on a property or neighborhood and offered advice on when it was worth waiting it out instead of jumping in with an offer. His straight talk on the reality of the tough market was invaluable. During the whirlwind of the offer and closing process he provided multiple recommendations for professionals I needed from lawyers to sewer inspectors, keeping the process moving while I flew around the world on business trips. What do you do when a seller's attorney requires earnest money by physical check within 24 hours and you're halfway across the county without your checkbook? Seth rode through the bumps in the process with me. All of his recommendations have proved excellent, and continue to serve me today. Lastly, in the spirit of meeting me where I'm at, Seth and I both completed the entire home buying process by bicycle. Like the beautiful vintage bungalow he helped me buy, it just felt right.

Ed was fantastic and patient with us, as we were first time homebuyers. He explained every step of…read morethe process in terms we could easily understand. He also gave us bits of information at appropriate times as to not overwhelm us with information. Not only was he knowledgeable in the transaction of properties but he had great insight on building materials and property maintenance. This helped to know what we could potentially face down the road with a given property. He was flexible and always in a good mood. He was always around, quick to respond. He even told us beforehand if he would be busy for whatever reason but told us when he'd be free again or who to contact in the meantime. A true pleasure to work with and even someone I would consider a friend!

Ed is truly among the greatest agents you can work with. I was a first time homebuyer nervous about…read morethe daunting process and every concern I had was quickly resolved with Ed. He is thorough, knowledgable, patient, friendly, diligent, and responsive. Ed reaches out to give you everything you could possibly need throughout the process. Lender information, lawyer recommendations, and even contractor recommendations. During every tour Ed made sure to investigate the homes thoroughly to make sure he could give you the absolute best advice. He is quick to notice any potential costs or concerns that might come with any home. Ultimately, Ed found me my first home in Chicago and provided all the tools so I could make well informed and competitive offers. I cannot recommend Ed enough!

I needed an apartment in a hurry (5 days before a lease ended on April 31st). Amanda Woods was able…read moreto meet us early just one day after we first called Miller Real Estate. She was an absolute delight and a great representation of the rest of her firm. She was very responsive to any questions and concerns my roommate and I had (less than 1 hour after any text/call/email). She also guided us through the application process, making it clear and easy, and was more than understanding of our unconventional income. We're both college students making most of our money in summer internships and part-time jobs, so this understanding was SUPER important for us.

Do not rent any apartment that's run by Andrea Miller. They are unresponsive to any issue through…read morephone call, text and emails. Miller tells you to make a portal request (that also goes ignored). They ended up blocking my number when I simply asked for my parking remote deposit back. It has been over a month since the end of my lease, and they never returned my money. Only after I posted a Google review, they said the parking remote was broken. How would I have moved my car out of a gated parking spot without a functioning remote? When living there, I had dirty water filling up my sink and overflowing onto the wooden floors due to a plumbing issue related to another unit in the building. It took Miller two weeks to send a plumber to fix the issue. I was putting towels down to avoid damage to the floors but the water was non-stop. I was washing my dishes in the tub for two weeks. As seen in the attached photos, I warned them that there would be inevitable water damage from this. I quickly noticed the water damage due to their delay in fixing the plumbing issue. I documented this in the portal with pictures. The portal request, texts, calls and emails went unanswered for months. When I finally got ahold of Andrea Miller on the phone, she told me that the water damage was my fault! She told me to contact my renters insurance, saying the repair was my responsibility! When I demanded flooring contractors to inspect the damage, the contractors laughed and said this was fully the responsibility of Miller management. The damage to my flooring was fixed TEN MONTHS after the plumbing issue. My rent was even raised during this time. See photos attached with dates to het a glimpse of how you will be ignored as a tenant. My lease over October 31st, and when I contacted them to return my deposit for the parking remote/ keys that I returned, they BLOCKED my number! Avoid this management nightmare at all costs.