Susie handled the sale of my house - she was spot on in setting price - I had 7 offers on day one and sold the house for over asking - in fact 6 of the 7 were over asking and one was just a couple of thousand dollars less - she got the best price with the best terms with an amazingly quick closing. I was not living close by so most of the details and meetings had to be done by her. The quality of her services and her staff were exceptional and I feel so fortunate to have found her. read more

Susie, Natalie and the Kantor team are absolutely the best! As a first-time home buyer, I was looking for someone extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled and someone I would be comfortable working with. Susie far exceeded my expectations! She is professional, amazingly knowledgeable, an expert in real estate and finance, responsive, honest, genuine, patient, and kind. When I initially reached out to Susie, she texted me back within minutes. Even though she was in Paris, she was happy to set up a time for us to speak. Susie was so responsive and always made time to text, speak, answer any questions, and see listings together. When we looked at homes, she had a hawk's eye at noticing any red flags or aspects of the home that were noteworthy. She actively sought out places that matched what I was looking for and was quick to set up showings. While she offered her professional opinion, Susie never imposed her thoughts and opinions on me. She always had my best interest at heart. She was a great advocate throughout and went to bat for me when the sellers were difficult at times. In addition to being an absolute pro at what she does, Susie has a gift of really turning into her clients with care and kindness. Susie is not only an awesome realtor, but she is also a gem of a person. I highly recommend Susie and the Kantor team! read more

There is no one wiser, more trustworthy, more professional, and perhaps most importantly, more understanding and genuinely kind, than Susie. From the moment we met, Susie demonstrated that her number one priority was to understand us and our unique needs, our must-haves and our nice-to-haves, at which point she essentially became an extension of us with the expertise to boot. No question went unanswered, even when those questions might have come late at night by text. :) Not only did Susie help us find our dream home, she also worked day and night with us during the early months of the COVID pandemic, instilling confidence in us that not only would she facilitate the purchase of our new home along with the sale of our old home, but also that it would be a safe, careful and healthy process throughout. Susie became family during the process, and remains near and dear to us to this day. We could not recommend anyone better, nor more suited to the task, than Susie. read more

Susie is the best! She helped us buy our first home and was SO helpful throughout every step of the process. We first connected with Susie through Yelp, and from the first phone call she was professional and personable. As first time homebuyers, my wife and I had many questions and were clueless about the process. With 20+ years experience in real estate, Susie astutely guided us through the process with patience and understanding for our needs. We really appreciated her responsiveness and the time she spent answering all our questions. She made us feel so comfortable with this BIG decision. We are so excited about our new home and feel confident thanks to her guidance. Go with Susie - you will be very happy you did! read more

I bought my first condo 12 years ago and hired on Susie, who was representing the seller, as my agent. Back then in 2008, even though my partner at the time led the process with Susie, I found Susie to be extremely trustworthy and professional. Fast-forward to 2020 COVID times, I'm still in the same condo in Chicago and am now looking to sell and purchase a home and I went with Susie again. LOOK NO FURTHER. With Susie Kanter, Natalie and the Kanter Team, you get the very, very best in the industry + 100% honesty and integrity + 100% hard work + 100% no nonsense + patience to explain and answer any/all questions you may have. Susie is not only a true professional, she is approachable, personable, and overall very enjoyable to work with. For the sale of our home in Boystown, she was very helpful and pragmatic in what we needed to do to ready our house and shared her list of painters, electricians, plumbers. With this home, we had our doubts on whether we'd be able to sell quickly given the location of our home; however, Susie trusted her facts (data/comps), and was able to sell our home to the 2nd buyers who visited our home. With purchasing our home, we literally looked at 60 homes in the North Shore, and even had to back out of 1 home due to unmade seller disclosures. No, I am not (THAT) picky :) Not once did Susie push us into any decisions; in fact, she ALWAYS told us when we were overpaying, because that's just the person she is - honest, and she sticks to the facts. Did I mention that you also gain access to Susie's amazing network when you work with her? As a veteran in this space, she chooses and works with the very best in the industry. Need the best inspector in Chicagoland? Julio is your guy? How about attorney? Harley Rosenthal's your guy. And, lender? Scott Sidkey and team from Guaranteed Rate were super responsive and helpful. I've since recommended Susie to my network who are considering buying/selling. Susie will always be my first call. You will never look back. read more

If we could add a sixth star, we would. Over the course of just a few months, Susie helped us sell two condos and buy our new house, and in each of those three transactions brought extraordinarily helpful expertise. She not only helped us negotiate the three best deals possible, she also caught things that inspectors and other experts overlooked or missed. She set us up for tremendous success, and we couldn't be more grateful to her or recommend her more highly. read more

As a first time homeowner, I wanted a realtor who was experienced, patient, informative, and committed to being my advocate. Susie was all of those things and much more. From the very beginning, Susie was very responsive and went out of her way to answer every single question, even ones that we had not thought to ask. During our initial condo viewings, she went over tedious details, explaining basic concepts and things for us to look for during our visits. When we eventually found our current condo, she helped us strongly negotiate and was not afraid to tell us when we were being too ambitious. Further, she helped us through a quite painful attorney review process and maintained her composure and professionalism, even when dealing with situations that were extremely frustrating. Further, Susie's great relationships have helped us tremendously. Between her relationship with our attorney (Harley Rosenthal) and her relationships with other key individuals (e.g. contractors/electricians) that we continue to use, we have found tremendous value. With Susie, she is not just there for the transaction - She is there for the long haul. Specifically, we appreciated how she constantly asked for (and listened to) our feedback as she is committed to continuous improvement and the client experience. Finally, it is worth noting that our closing and the final steps of the condo purchase were done in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. In a time of uncertainty and stress, Susie was patient and understanding as both her and Harley assisted as best they could during an unprecedented period. Although the stay at home order prevented us from seeing Susie in person during the closing, we imagine we will be seeing more of her during the future! read more

Susie is the best in the business. She will go to bat for you, she will use her keen eye to spot anything that isn't "just right" at the homes you view and help you understand what you'd be getting yourself into, and she will make you feel as if you're her only client - fast response times, learning your style and sending appropriate listings - even though the truth is, she's very busy because she's so good at what she does. You'd be lucky to work with her, and I guarantee you'd learn a thing or two about home ownership from her expertise. read more

I have been a client of Susie since my starter home through upgrading to bigger homes, and investment properties. It is hard to believe but over the years she has only gotten better and more dedicated to giving her clients the highest lever of expertise and customer service! She does make you feel as if you're her only client - fast response times, learning your style and sending appropriate listings - even though the truth is, she's very busy because she's so good at what she does. The last home she sold for me sold in 1 day for top dollar (I have friends who are also experienced brokers who told me they were shocked I sold so fast for such a high price!). She knows how to get your home ready to sell and she knows how to find the new property that is "just right" for you! read more

My husband and I were looking from out-of-town and could not have asked for a better agent to help us buy our first home! Susie is the consummate professional. She put us at ease throughout the entire process, answering our questions, but also anticipating what we would need. Her knowledge of Chicago, the properties, and the inner workings of a home is unmatched. Susie was an incredible advocate for us. In fact, we trusted Susie so much, we bought our condo over FaceTime, without even looking at it in person. From the first call to the closing, Susie was fantastic to work with, a joy to be around, and the best real estate agent would could have hoped for! read more

Susie was fantastic through our entire process of selling our home. She was extremely responsive and her number one priority was helping us sell our home quickly and for the best price. She is extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhood and understood everything about our home to convey to potential buyers. Susie and her team made the stress of selling a home so much easier. We would highly recommend her to anyone! If you are in need of a great real estate agent, Susie is for you! read more

I spent the better part of the summer of 2019 working with Susie and her team to sell a condo in Lincoln Square while looking for a new condo in the surrounding areas. She took the time to listen to what I wanted, gave advice based on her experience as a realtor and as a neighbor, and always took the time to explain the little details of the process. My condo sold quickly and was a seamless process thanks to Susie and her colleagues at DreamTown realty. Someone was always available to answer questions, show my apartment, or refer service people needed to get my place in shape for showings. When the new condo had appraisal issues after going under contract, Susie took the time to carefully pull data and counter the appraisal. With the help of the attorney she referred for the process, the property was re-assessed promptly and found to be consistent with our offer. She never made me feel like a burden, she always took me seriously, she went on endless showings with me and always gave good feedback never making me feel rushed or hurried. The very few times she was unreachable during the process, she ensured that a member of her team was available to me in her absence (even though she still tended to check in almost daily while away). Susie loves what she does and it shows and I ended up getting exactly what I wanted within my initial budget. She is a pleasure to work with and while I never want to move again - if I do, Susie would be my first call. read more

Susie helped me sell my Lincoln Square condo with tenants in two weeks! I was concerned about listing while the unit was occupied, but Susie assured me that she had worked with tenants on showings, etc. in the past and that we could do it. I was very happy that I moved forward. Susie worked well with my tenants and even helped me get repairs completed prior to closing. Susie and her team went above and beyond to get my condo sold quickly. Since I live out of state, it was a great help to me to not have to travel to get things done. I highly recommend Susie Kanter and her team. They are great to work with and get the job done! read more

If you're looking for top-notch connections, endless 24/7 support (seriously), a listener who isn't afraid to say what needs to be said, patience, optimism, and the hardest-working realty team in Chicago, Susie and the Kanter team IS IT. My husband and I turned to Susie this year to help us find our "forever" home. We were torn between the suburbs and the North Side, and Susie patiently worked to show us the best she and we could find in 3 different cities. But it was her connections in the realty world (where she knows everyone!) that led us to our dream home, and her support through all the twists and turns that buying can sometimes be were absolutely invaluable. For the newcomers to realty, Susie will walk you through everything you need to know, and as many times as you want or need. For the experienced, I believe Susie will get to brass-tax as quickly as humanly possible, and be the bulldog you want when the going gets tough. I honestly would give her 10 stars if I could, and my husband and I frequently silently thank Susie as we walk through our beautiful home. She really understood what we wanted and found us exactly that home, in the price point we wanted, and then stayed with us through the whole process to ensure it became ours. We loved, too, how many contacts she has in the construction/legal/inspection world. Everyone she recommended to us turned out to be the best people we have hired for those jobs. Added to all of this, you won't find a kinder, nicer person, a more true spirit, who laughed and cried along with us, as if she were the one buying our home, rooting for us every step of the way. We found a friend in our realtor, a person we look forward to staying in touch with in the years to come. Thanks, Susie, for everything. You made our dream come true, and we really couldn't be happier. read more

From the moment we met Susie, we knew we were in excellent hands. She has a wealth of experience in both finance and real estate which we found invaluable as we searched for our fifth (and final!) home. Susie is simply the Best! - sharp, thoughtful, honest, professional, kind, and truly a wonderful person to work with. We value her opinion and knew that she had our best interests at heart throughout the entire process. It is only because of her experience and wisdom that we were able to snag our beautiful new home in this competitive Sellers market. Susie and her team at DreamTown were an absolute delight to work with. Do yourself a favor and call her if you are considering buying or selling real estate - there is no one better out there than Susie! read more

We used Susie Kanter on both the buy and sell side of our home transactions. Her extensive knowledge of the real estate market separated her from the other realtors we interviewed. She has over 20 years of experience which is valuable when selling and buying a home. Susie is efficient and well organized which saved us a lot of time and helped limit the homes to look at that meet our criteria. Overall, I would recommend Susie and would use her services again when we need to sell and buy. read more

Susie is absolutely the best. We used her to buy and sell our condo in the city and purchase our first home in Wilmette. Let me start with how we met her. Early in our condo buying process my husband and I were casually going to open houses without a realtor. One cold Saturday we were standing outside the entrance of an open house waiting for the seller's agent to show up. Susie was there with a couple to show them the place. She was so nice to us - made room for us in the alcove away from the wind, and included us in her conversations with her clients. She introduced herself as Susie, and that was it! When my husband and I needed a realtor a year later, we searched the Dreamtown website for the "Susie" we met and emailed her right away! She made such a good impression on us that day her name stuck with us. We have made two offers on two properties with Susie, both which were accepted. She helped us sell our condo in one day, with an offer over asking. Susie is extremely knowledgeable in all parts of the home buying and selling process - and also of all parts of Chicago and the neighboring suburbs. She is responsive, an extremely critical trait to have when you are working to purchase or sell a home. If you are looking for a realtor in Chicago or the suburbs contact her ASAP. We are looking forward to working with her again when we make our next move! read more

My husband and I worked with Susie to sell our condo in Lincoln Square and buy a new home in Evanston. We had worked with several realtors via Redfin and other agencies when buying our condo and starting the search process for our second home, and Susie was absolutely the best by far. She was extremely patient and straightforward in advising us how to put our condo's best foot forward for a sale, and we were able to sell quickly in a slower market so I believe all her feedback was spot on. She was extremely welcoming in bringing our two young children along on showings and helped to occupy them so that we could look at homes. She also had a great eye for things like the mechanicals and electrical system in a new-to-us home so that we had a better idea what we were getting into, and was honest with us about whether she thought a home was a good buy or not and that we'd have to be willing to do some work to get the type of home we wanted. Susie's recommended mortgage broker and lawyer were also really great, as was her team at Dreamtown. She was just all around wonderful to work with and I'd highly recommend her! read more

We'd always heard how painful first time home buying is, but thanks to Susie and her team, that was not our experience at all. She was helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. She was extremely responsive, and always answered any questions we had. She helped us every step along the way and we can't recommend her enough! We love our new condo! read more

WOW, just Wow! Susie Kanter and team are the very best. I've been lucky enough to buy and sell 8 houses so far - but never have I had an experience like I have with Dream Team Realty and Susie Kanter. She made the entire process easy - even during a time where the city was closed and people were sheltering-at home. Susie was able to use her network of contacts and marketing magic to get potential buyers, appraisers, inspectors, and photographers into our home in a safe manor. What's more, she was able to match our home with perfect buyers in this incredible market. We were sequestered out of town and she was able to facilitate a virtual closing, where we didn't have to travel back to Chicago to sign the papers. Susie Kanter and her team are the finest, most professional (with a terrific sense of humor), that you'd ever work with. If I'm ever in the market to buy or sell a house in the Chicago area, I KNOW who I'd call again and I cannot recommend them more highly. Not.A.Single.Bad.Thing.To.Say. They truly are a "Dream Team"! read more

As first time home owners and new to Chicago, Susie was the perfect fit for us: patient, informative, helpful, flexible, and fun. We spent many weekends and nights together viewing over 50 houses and every outing Susie was prepared and energetic. Susie is excellent at communication, not only with us, but all the other parties of the house buying process. Susie genuinely cares about her clients and it a great feeling to have someone in your corner who will listen and fight for you. Susie is experienced and knowledgeable about every part of the home buying process from neighborhoods to offer negations. While our home is a perfect fit, we look forward to working with Susie when the time comes. read more

When my wife and I decided to sell our condo in the spring of 2011 we knew it was not going to be easy. We were looking for an agent with a strong understanding of the Chicago real estate market, a realistic approach given the market conditions, and someone who communicated with us regularly to keep us informed. During our initial meeting Susie presented us with a detailed market analysis and took a tour of our condo to point out small improvements that would help the place show better. After each showing we received a phone call or email to discuss the positive and negative comments. Periodically Susie would call us with recommendations to change our strategy based on changes in the market or similar places that had come on the market or sold recently. We both really appreciated Susie's willingness to have the difficult conversations whether it was about pricing or negative feedback on our place. More than anything we appreciated Susie's experience when it came time to negotiate an offer. We were very happy with the agreement and both acknowledged that we would not have gotten there without Susie's advice and experience. After our great experience with Susie with our sale she was the only agent we considered to help us buy. Again, we were very thankful for Susie's broad knowledge especially as we ended up making an offer on a new construction property. Susie took the time to research the builder's previous work and track down an owner to get their opinion on the quality of construction. We felt very confident negotiating with the builder and settling on a price using Susie's research. Overall we were extremely happy with Susie and everybody she referred us to during the process such as inspectors, attorneys, and mortgage brokers. We would wholeheartedly refer Susie to anybody looking for a real estate agent. read more

Working with Susie was such a pleasure! We worked with her to sell our condo in Lakeview and then to buy our current home in Lincoln Square. On the sell side, Susie never pressured us into making a decision that we were uncomfortable with. She talked with us and provided all the pros and cons and helped us come to a decision that was right for us. It was clear she had our family's best interest as her top priority. When we started the negotiation process, Susie strongly guided us with her years of experience and knowledge of the market. We trusted her opinion and we're glad we did because she got more for our place then we thought we could get! On the buy side, Susie again had our best interest as her number one priority. She asked the tough questions of the seller's agents to ensure we were not purchasing a home that would give us unforeseen issues. Her knowledge of the market, years of experience and relationships with local agents made us feel confident and excited when it came time to put an offer on a place. When we found out there was a counter offer, Susie was proactive, direct and a true advocate for us. She stayed "on top of the situation" and ultimately our offer was accepted! Susie always made time for our calls and/or questions and never made us feel like she was too busy to spend time with us. All of the recommendations Susie gave us for a mortgage broker, lawyer, etc. were as professional, responsive, proactive and easy to work with as Susie. We really felt like our whole team had our best interest through the entire process. Susie provided direction, reassurance and comfort during what can be a very stressful and overwhelming process! We would strongly recommend Susie to any of our friends and family and will be using Susie again when it comes time to move on to our next home! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Susie Kanter on my home sale and my condo purchase. Susie is incredibly smart, savvy and has excellent customer service. She goes beyond what is expected of a real estate agent. She is very "authentic" and has great knowledge of all aspects of the real estate market in Chicago. A rare find in the real estate industry. I also worked with her associate Natalie who was incredibly professional, patient and informative. I had a horrendous experience with another real estate agent before I met Susie, so I was very cautious and distrustful of real estate agents, but she made it so comfortable and reassured me each and every day. read more

My husband and I worked with Susie recently to purchase our first home, based on a recommendation from friends who'd had a great experience with her. We feel so lucky to have found her, and couldn't have asked for a better guide during such an important process. Susie was a true advocate for us, a trusted advisor, and always had our best interest in mind. We'd highly recommend her to all buyers - whether first timers like us or experienced buyers looking for an seasoned realtor. One of the fundamental qualities of a realtor for first-time buyers is patience, and Susie seriously delivered for us in this area. From the very start, she graciously spent time talking us through the process and thoughtfully preparing us for what we'd encounter along the way. Her deep knowledge of the market and our mindset as buyers was apparent as she managed our expectations in a way we later realized was incredibly strategic. We believe this preparation gave us an edge in the end and ultimately made us feel most comfortable every step of the way. She was available to us nearly 24 hours a day, never making us feel badly for taking her time to view properties she probably knew we wouldn't end up liking. In fact, looking back, we realize now that Susie knew exactly what we were looking for much before we did. But she let us get there on our own, because she knew the path to our decision was just as important. Susie's experience impressed us as well, apparent as she expertly guided us through the process. We felt confident in her ability to read between the lines, make thoughtful judgment calls, and provide invaluable perspective in the moment we needed it most. We constantly turned to each other to say how happy we were that we were in such good hands! She has an extremely well-balanced approach - kind and respectful, yet clear and direct - in everything from her advice to her buyer(s), her communication with other parties, and her negotiations while making a deal. And finally, Susie is incredibly compassionate. We could tell she really cared about us, our journey, and where we'd end up. She was 100% in it with us, and we felt that from the very start and still today after we've been settled into our new place for months. We had such a great time working with her along the way. We spent plenty of time together, and always enjoyed ourselves; and that really matters in the buying process! To us, Susie is one of those gems that we've been lucky to work with and lucky to know. read more

We recently sold our home and purchased a condo in the city with Susie as our agent. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her as her level of knowledge, professionalism and work ethic can be hard to come by. Her communication and business style always made us feel informed, confident and well represented. Her strong relationships and years of experience made a real difference when those inevitable real estate bumps in the road came up. We never doubted that she had our best interests at heart and was going to do all she could to sell our home for the best possible price and make sure we were able to find and purchase a place we were thrilled with. This process is always stressful, but Susie's calm focus and expertise kept us reassured. And on top of that she is really just a pleasure to be around. The buying selling process is not a quick one, so having someone you trust and also enjoying doing business with is not to be overlooked! We would highly recommend Susie to our friends and family. read more