We would recommend Ken Bruderle to anyone thinking about selling their home. Hands down Ken is a…read moretrue professional! His vast knowledge and experience helped us sell our home for more than we expected to receive, with no inconvenience to us. Please consider Ken Bruderle if you are in the market to sell your home...you won't be disappointed!

When it came time to buy our next home, we my wife and I tried several realtors in the Elgin area,…read morebut it seemed like we were spinning our wheels. We were clear on what we were looking for with a good amount of flexibility, yet we felt like we were just not being taken seriously. It was a Sunday, I wrote an email to Ken and the very next morning I received a call from Ken. The tone was completely different on the phone and I could tell here was a realtor who was wanting to work with and for us. By that afternoon I was sent over a number of listings that were more in line of what we were looking for. I took a liking to one particular home, when my wife came home she picked out the same house. Ken gave us a follow up call later that evening and said he could arrange a viewing that night if we wanted. We found the perfect home, more than we expected. Several other people were bidding on this home. Ken convinced the listing realtor we would be a good bet for the sellers, and the sellers accepted our offer which was a bit lower than some. Apparently, the sellers had another offer at one time which fell through. Since both my wife and I are self-employed financing is much more securitized and we had more hurdles to jump through than in previous homes I had purchased when I was an employee. Ken kept the seller's realtor informed all the way and both us and the sellers were very satisfied. I truly believe that the sellers realtor if not for Ken would have advised the sellers to accept the higher offer. Additionally, I convinced my brother to list his home with Ken, OMG the hurdles Ken jumped through for my brother were amassing. It would take a novel to explain it here. Truly, if you ae looking for a extremely knowledgeable hard working realtor I HIGHLY recommend Ken! You will not be disappointed. Mike and Romy Plato Township, IL (Elgin)

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 .

Mike was an absolute pleasure to work with through the whole selling and buying process. His…read moreknowledge, thoroughness, communication and patience guided us to find the perfect home and get the best deal. I highly recommend!

We could not have picked a better realtor for our first home! As first time home buyers, you can…read moreimagine we had tons of questions. Michael always answered promptly and in ways that made it easy for us to understand. If there was something confusing, he breaks everything down in great detail. He was great at making us feel comfortable enough to ask him anything at anytime! Not only is he knowledgeable about the ins and outs of realty but he has a great eye for seeing the positives and negatives in homes. He pointed out things at houses that we never would have seen on our own. After seeing multiple houses that were not a fit for us, he always had an optimistic attitude reassuring us that the perfect house for us is out there. He was right! When we found the home we loved, Michael was involved every step of the way. We had a few frustrating hiccups along the way with the seller but Michael handled it all very gracefully. He kept in touch with the seller and updated us as often as he could. We could not have gotten thru those frustrating moments without Michael. In the end, everything worked out! Michael was even able to renegotiate our agreed price to a lower one! That was a pleasant surprise for us! Overall, we are very happy we went with Michael as our realtor instead of previous ones we had met. And thanks to Michael, I am able to write this review while sitting in my wonderful new home.

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+

Michael is a total professional. My wife and I could not be happier with the assistance we…read morereceived from Michael during our house hunting and buying process. As a first-time buyer, I had a lot of questions. Michael's personality and knowledge-level put me at ease. He explained everything and helped us get our dream home. Thanks Michael!

We used Michael to both buy and sell our house. He helped us find a townhouse that was right for…read moreour growing family in the Treehouse in the Woods area which really felt like living in a tree house. He keyed into what we really wanted and helped us find what was right for us. The buying process was smooth and easy. When we needed to move out of state for a job opportunity, Michael also helped us sell the same place. He worked over time to make the process of selling from out of state painless. He even met with the carpet company when we were having it replaced! He goes above and beyond because he cares about his clients.

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.

We have sold 3 homes with Ralph Binetti--the first sold in 3 days, the second sold in 4 days, and…read morethe third never even had to be listed. He got us our asking price before we even put it on the market. Our first transaction with him back in 2000 he caught a mistake in our closing statement that was different than what we agreed to and would have given him more money but he pointed out the mistake and that was enough for us--he is honest and has integrity and we can't say that about everyone in this business. We have referred family members and business associates to him over the years without hesitation. Ralph has been our exclusive realtor for 25 years and we can't recommend him enough. He's a stand-up guy.

Mr. Binetti handled a variety of details and efficiently followed up in a timely manner. My…read moreproperty was listed at the high end of market comps. Received multiple offers within a few days and closed for more than asking price. What more can a seller want? Ralph delivered overall excellent service.

I can't imagine a more caring and competent professional. As a first-time home buyer, I had many…read morequestions and doubts, but Susann Rhoades and her team were amazing at every step in the process. Susann helped me find the perfect house for me, and even though there were multiple offers in a competitive market, her recommendations were spot-on in having my offer be accepted. She was easily accessible before and after the sale, gave me excellent professional advice, and I recommend her whole-heartedly.

Susann is awesome! She made selling our home go so smoothly from getting the contract to closing,…read moreSusann was there every step of the way. Selling a home after 34 years is such an emotional experience and Susann helped make the transition easier.