Like everybody else Luca has worked with, I cannot explain how much I recommend him. To start, my…read morewife found Luca randomly on Yelp with great reviews, so we asked him to show us a house. Turns out, he is the most attentive and diligent agent I have ever experienced. Upon any interest in a property (and we had more than a few), Luca ALWAYS went back to the office and crunched the data to give us an extremely detailed analysis of the value of the properties across all comps. This was not just pulling comps... This was a COMPLETE DISSECTED ANALYSIS of comp properties qualities vs. our choices. In the age of online real estate shopping, Luca has found an invaluable niche supporting the buyer with much needed and appreciated real and meaningful data and honesty. He makes himself available at all times and will always give you an honest opinion if you ask. In addition, his educational background is in structural engineering, which is, again, an invaluable resource when inspecting potential properties. I have no hesitation stating that Luca is the best agent you can hire, period.

Luca was very patient and knowledgeable. He helped us find a wonderful home that we adore very…read moremuch. His expertise in construction and engineering helped us avoid the common pitfalls of new owners and pick a perfect, move-in ready home.

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!

I have been working with Mark for 12 years and have bought and sold multiple properties with him…read more He is an absolutely fantastic real estate agent to work with, 100% recommended. What impresses me most about Mark is that he puts his client's interest above his own. As a buyer, he helps you negotiate the price down even though that's less money in his pocket. As a seller he helps you walk away from deals that are not in your best interest, even though it means a lot more work for him. In my most recent sale with Mark, I lived 6 hours away so it was difficult for me to do everything that needed to be done with the property to be ready. Mark was instrumental in working with contractors, working with tenants, showing the building, communicating with me, and generally working his butt off to get the deal done. Amazing. And if that's not enough, Mark has a tremendous team behind him. He has great people that he works with like contractors, lawyers, mortgage brokers, and property inspectors, that are instrumental to the process. If you choose to work with Mark, I'm confident that you'll be happy that you did.

Mark was great to work with being a first time home buyer. He truly has his clients best interest…read moreat heart, even steering me away from a property that was bad news. I was really picky with my home search and he still found me tons of homes to look through. Mark is the best agent to have on your side in the home buying process and I will definitely work with him again on my next move.

Phillip was helpful through the entire process. He was patient, knowledgeable and happy to assist…read morein any way we had asked. If we ever wanted to see a place, he was quick to get viewings set up, which is key in a fast moving market like Chicago. We were first time home buyers, and were walked through the process in a detailed manner. Home buying is stressful, it is important to have someone solid on your side - Phillip certainly kept us informed and answered all our questions along the way.

I worked with Philip and his awesome team for the last 10 or more years! Absolute the best people…read morein this business! There's many reasons behind my success and they are one of them because they always point me in the right direction and they know the reality of this business and it's always been a pleasant experience! Philip is very experienced and his recommendations stay on top for me, either at buying or selling!

Michael was recommended to me by a friend and I'm so thankful to have found him! I was a first time…read morehome buyer and he was very patient and thorough with explaining the process and what to expect. Once we started at looking at places, I never felt pressured or rushed to make an offer. I also felt that Michael was very honest and genuine which I appreciated being new to real estate. He has so much knowledge about the city of Chicago and different neighborhoods (I ended up in Wicker Park but we looked all over). When I finally found my place there was some back and forth bidding with another buyer and Michael guided me through that stressful situation and did everything he could to ensure that I got my home! Thank you Michael and for anyone reading this - I would highly recommend him for your real estate needs!

This is my second posting on Michael Michalak. Both get 5 stars. When our son first moved to…read moreSeattle Mike suggested we hold off making the sale. A year later my wife and I moved to San Rafael, CA. So neither my son or I were in Chicago anymore. Michael handled the sale of Andy's condo and set up the closing for us with a local attorney. It was handled in a highly professional way and I'd definitely work with Michael again if we were ever to do something in the Chicago area again. I've worked with several real estate agents over the years as Lynn and I changed residences. Michael was one of the best we've worked with and I highly recommend his services. In the interim....stay safe, wear a mask and make it a great day!

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!

Ian Schwartz is a stellar real estate broker. He knows the market like the back of his hand, is…read moreincredibly friendly and funny, and will move heaven and earth to make sure your property gets sold. He's the kind of broker you can call at any hour of the day, and he'll have an answer to your question. Our sale was a bit complicated as we are in a co-op, and Ian truly went the extra mile to ensure the deal closed smoothly. First rate broker and first rate guy.

Ian was recommended to my husband and I my our family members and we weren't disappointed. He is an…read moreexceptional real estate agent who checks all the boxes: proactive, responsive, thoughtful and has your best interest top of mind. From start to finish he was very diligent with keeping things moving, informing us each step of the way, providing objective counsel and being a master negotiator! He works well with first time homebuyers as well as experienced buyers, and as someone who's been both, you need a strong home buying team on your side to make sure you're 100% confident in your investment - and Ian is absolutely part of that winning team. It's true, every he touches turns to sold!

Michael Hall is exceptional. I worked with him on both a purchase and a sale, and he delivered on…read moreboth. The home search took months and Michael was patient throughout: never rushed us, never pressured us. When we finally found the right place, his guidance in the bidding war was the difference-maker. We won. On the sell side, he brought us 11 offers, every one above asking price. Michael draws on deep experience, gives genuinely sage advice, and stays a steady partner no matter how long or complicated the process gets. Highest possible recommendation.

I worked with Michael on my purchase in 2017 and again on my sale in August 2026. His advice on…read morelisting- from refreshes to present better, staging, and pricing- helped me get multiple offers and sell my condo for above asking. He and his entire team were prompt in responses, patient with my questions, and overall fantastic to work with. I'd moved out of state prior to listing and could not have imagined trusting the process to anyone other than Michael and his team!