David was hands down the best real estate decision we made!!…read more My husband and I absolutely loved our 1st home and had an extremely hard time deciding whether to move or expand through a renovation. All we knew was that our growing little family needed more square footage. We were blown away from the initial consultation with David! There was no judgement from him, no pressure from him and no hassle from him. His communication is open and honest and his insight and advice was always on point. He really listens to you and really cares. He helped us sell our home AND purchase our new home all at the same time. His experience gave him first rate knowledge about the market; making his negotiating skills top notch! His responsiveness gave us the communication we needed to never feel like we were "in the dark" with selling or buying. His professionalism and transparency truly made us feel at ease during the whole process. His humor was much needed during such a high stressful period! What could have been a stressful process (a quick month turnaround of selling & buying) was actually a smooth transition with David championing us throughout the entire journey. He is a rare commodity in this crazy industry!! Highly Recommend working with David on your next purchase or sell!

David Colorado represented the buyers in a recent transaction with me. He is an outstanding agent…read more He is professional and friendly, worked well to make the process smooth and we had a very quick close that went like clockwork!

Great experience with Claudio. He was honest and gave us great feedback with every home we saw. He…read morehelped along the way with our brokerage and attorney questions even though he didn't have to. He was super knowledgeable about what to look for and/or avoid when buying a home. He assisted us with purchasing our first home and I wouldn't have asked for a better first experience. Highly recommend.

Claudio is the best. Can't say enough good things about him. He always puts his clients first, and…read morehas best interests in mind. He is knowledgable, patient, honest and always keeps you informed as things progress. Buy/selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will ever make. You need someone like Claudio guiding you through the process. He does business with integrity, and goes above and beyond to make sure his clients are comfortable with their decisions and get the best. Highly recommend

I can't say enough good things about Marc Whitley. If you are looking for a realtor, please don't…read morethink twice about hiring Marc. Family members recommended Marc to us as they knew we were looking to buy a new home. He was with us every step of the way. Even when we were unable to make a showing because we were out of town, Marc went to the showing and called us with on video so that we could determine if we were interested in making an offer on the home or not. He really takes the time to get to know his clients and understand exactly what they are looking for. He will be with you every step of the way and makes himself available to answer you questions and speak with you even after office hours. In this home buying market you want a realtor that is going to fight for you and be honest every step of the way in the home buying process. If so, reach out to Marc and you won't be disappointed. Thanks Marc for all your dedication and hard work in helping us to find a home.

A Masterclass in Incompetence and Poor Communication…read more I am writing this review to detail the profoundly unprofessional and ethically questionable conduct of real estate agent Randy Schulenburg, who represented the seller of a condo I wished to purchase. The sequence of events was as follows: My agent submitted my good-faith offer to Randy Schulenburg. The seller received our offer. Randy Schulenburg informed us that a "second offer" had materialized and instructed us to come back with our "best and final" offer by 5 PM the next day. Within less than two hours of this instruction, the property's status was changed to "Pending" on Realtor.com. Confused, my agent called Randy Schulenburg to inquire what was happening. He provided no explanation for the conflicting information but told her that we could still submit our best and final offer. We did exactly as he said and submitted an improved offer. After submitting, we heard nothing. My agent sent numerous emails asking for any update. After this period of unprofessional silence, Randy Schulenburg finally got back to her simply to state that the seller had accepted "the first offer." The complete lack of transparency is unacceptable. The entire "best and final" exercise, initiated after the property was already pending, appears to have been a complete fiction and performance art masquerading as real estate sales. The greatest indictment comes from my own agent, who stated that in her 30-year career, she had never encountered anything nearly as questionable as this. I cannot recommend Randy Schulenburg under any circumstances. My experience suggests you cannot trust the information he provides or the processes he manages. Dealing with him was a frustrating and shady experience that cost us time and emotional energy. Exercise extreme caution.

Just want to acknowledge Randy Schulenburg for who he is and how much he invests in his clients…read more If I didn't know better I'd say he thought about my situation more than I did myself! You can't fake great character. Randy displayed quality of character you can't pay for, and might I add, even when no one is looking! You will never regret having him on your team. I know I didn't.

The Star Home Team is phenomenal! Over the years, I've…read more experienced many moves with my job. By far, the Starwalt team is the best real estate agency I've worked with. With this last move, we relocated out of town and wasn't in IL to do various activities to facilitate selling of the home. With that, the Starwalt team stepped in on numerous occasions to ensure everything was done to facilitate a smooth sell process. From the beginning of the process to the end, they were attentive, prompt and customer focused. If you are in the market for a realtor, give Jim or Susan Starwalt a call. They'll take care of your needs. You will not be disappointed.

We tried to sell our house through BH&G, but after a few months, we decided that the market was too…read moreexpensive and that too few houses were available. At that time, we decided to take our house off the market. That was more than a month ago. Today we got a bill in the mail from BHGRE Star Homes for $2,250 for Listing, Marketing for the Open House, even for installing a sign in the yard, and several other items. Until this point, we would work with them again in a year or two after doing some upgrades on our house and saving some more money. Not anymore.

Wow. Where to start. No amount of words can best describe how thankful we were to have had Frank as…read moreour agent but I will attempt to do this experience justice. My partner and I were on the market for our first home and had no idea where to start; so of course, like any  amateur, we started out broad and unrealistic about our expectations. Frank was patient and understanding from the start. In hindsight, I'm not sure how he didn't run screaming from us considering how indecisive we were, yet Frank went above and beyond, taking it upon himself to provide us with everything we needed. Over several months, Frank worked with us around busy schedules, and all manner of challenges. Frank's professionalism, expert knowledge and abundance of experience make him exceptionally qualified. Though I'd say these qualities are complemented by his compassion, relationship building, and sense of humor. He was encouraging throughout the entire process. Every home buyer has those deflating moments when they miss out on a gem in the market, but Frank was right there with us, in empathy, grounding us in the larger picture. Here are some other highlights: Communication; this is crucial! Frank was completely transparent with us, maintaining frequent and prompt follow ups, tailored to our style and preferences. His honesty was refreshing...Frank was -- frank! (had to do it) Readiness; prompt and prepared for all outcomes. The materials he prepared for every single viewing was much appreciated and kept us as informed along the way. He was also more than capable in all areas of interest. We saw homes in almost every suburb surrounding Chicago. He was as familiar and up to date on each city. Even the most obscure things (wacky city policies!). Which is clearly a testament to his wide experience. Educational; Frank was able to effectively convey even the most confusing of concepts to us in laymen's terms. He also has the most discerning eye for even the smallest of details, pointing out things we never would have noticed (saving us from many potential headaches) and explaining why something was far from ideal. Lesson point: glamor isn't everything! Not to mention he's an invaluable resource for home improvement in general. Energy; Frank displayed enthusiasm, attentiveness and alertness during each interaction. Incredible considering how many 10 home viewings we marathoned in a single day! Overall, Frank is a master at what he does. He even came out for our housewarming, which meant a lot to us. Our families enjoy his company and we will continue to think of Frank as a friend. We highly recommend his services. You really couldn't ask for more.

I have been trying to contact the agent Jasmin Kennebrew for the past couple of days to schedule a…read moreshowing for my wife and I to see her listing . The phone out of service message should have been my first hint to run . I decided to give her a second chance and finally had someone pick up only to hear a screaming child in the background. Unprofessional and clearly a rookie. Do not recommend her . Update: Instead of reaching out to us to solve the issue or communicate back , they reported the review on google . Very weird office practice and clear example of poor customer service .

As Good as it gets is the perfect description of Source 1 Mortgage…read more Dan Smith and Denise Hall set the standard by which all other Mortgage companies should be gauged. Don't waste your time looking elsewhere. The service they provide and timely responses are second to none. Other businesses can learn from these folks. I'm not an easy person to please because I have high expectations and let me tell you, they kept their end of the deal from start to finish and some. To top it off Dan got us the best rate at the time. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the service Source 1 Mortgage provided! Thanks again Dan & Denise. We appreciate everything you did for us!

Dan's the man! Dan Smith of Source 1 was our compass during the home-buying process. He shot…read morestraight, set clear expectations, and provided solid recommendations. He was always available, taking our calls days, evenings, and weekends, and never once made us feel like he had anything but our best interest in mind. Dan got us a great rate on an excellent program, and we even managed to close early and get money back at closing! A+

I was first drawn to Miles because a Google search associated him with the Ramsey Team of Trusted…read moreRealtors. Since Dave Ramsey is a name I'm familiar with, I decided to set up an interview with Miles to learn more about him. My wife and I met with Miles, and we hit it off right away. Miles is driven, has tons of energy, and has experience in all aspects of the real estate business. He explained the selling process from start to finish and even provided options for keeping the property and turning it into a rental investment. We chose to work with Miles because he took the time to understand our needs and unique situation, since we were selling a property on behalf of a sick family member. Miles is interested in more than just adding another home to his portfolio. He truly wants to make sure you are aware of all options and have the information available to make the best decision for your situation. Over the next few months, Miles served as an advisor who made himself available via in-person, video calls, phone, email, and text. Yesterday we closed on the sale, and we couldn't be happier with the service Miles and the entire Kombrink team provided. We highly recommend Team Kombrink and specifically Miles for all of your real estate needs.

I found Miles Tischhauser through Dave Ramsey's website as an ELP. We probably were working…read moretogether for about a year and a half before we found the perfect property for me and my fur-family. I knew what I wanted, but the market had nothing for that first year. He was very patient with us and never let us settle, he got to know us and what we liked and definitely didn't like. When we found the perfect house he fought hard for us and was very knowledgeable on ALL fronts to get us everything we needed. He still continues to stay in touch and issue help if needed, even after we have been in the home for a few months now. I would HIGHLY recommend Miles as your next realtor. He takes the pressure off and all the while not making you feel pressured. Which is an awesome quality, in my opinion. Thanks so much Miles, we are incredibly happy with our home.