Jim is a 5-star realtor and also a 5-star human being. He really listens and cares. I hired him as…read morea property manager, and when my life situation changed and difficult decisions had to be made, he was so extremely helpful. He was compassionate, knowledgeable, and able to make my non-ideal situation go as smoothly as possible for all parties involved, and very quickly too. He is prompt at responding and good at providing relevant info in an easy-to-understand way.

I had scheduled a showing for Saturday morning through my realtor. Everything was confirmed several…read moredays before since we have to drive over an hour to see the house. When we arrived, he was a no show, did not provide our realtor with any additional information as to how to get inside the home, and when he was called, he stated how unprofessional we were. This is our first home buying experience so I'm thankful I don't have someone like him as our realtor- unfriendly, unprofessional, and unreasonable.

I have worked with Vince and his team on many buyer home purchases. The communication is always…read moretop notch. One of the true professionals in the business who puts the client needs first. If your look for an agent that goes above and beyond for the clients then Vince is your guy.

Vince was very helpful, he recommended exactly the things to focus on in order to sell the home.read more

As a buyer for her listings you will be used and abused. She has poor ethics and doesn't understand…read morecontracts. Your offers may even be signed and still used to get different offers brought to the table. Buyers be warned, if you see her as the listing agent... RUN away

From the owner: Karen has been serving McHenry County, Illinois including,…read moreAlgonquin, Lake In The Hills, Crystal Lake, Huntley and surrounding communities for over 25 years. Karen is a full time realtor with the experience! She offers free marketing analysis. Here are some of her credentials: Broker Associate Graduate of The Realtors Institute (GRI) Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Member of REMAX Hall of Fame Member of REMAX Platinum Club Member of REMAX 100% Club. Give Karen a call for your realty needs.

I used this team to purchase my first home last year and couldn't be more happy with my experience…read more Jennifer showed me many different homes and pointed out what was good and bad for my particular situation and really listened to what I said I was looking for. I eventually found a place I really liked and still like and am very happy I got. The whole process was painless and Jennifer always made herself available for questions and never made me feel stupid for asking them (as a first time buyer). Great experience!

Kim Kern is an excellent real estate agent! She followed…read morethru from start to finish and went the extra mile to deliver my home sale.

My wife and I bought our home in Carpentersville in 2003, and moved out of the area 10 years later…read more We decided to keep the home and it earned some rental income for about 10 more years. When we decided to sell it, we called Bill at Five Star Realty and we are glad we did. Some challenges came up and he was very helpful in solving small problems that came up along the way. We are very satisfied with Bill and Five Star Realty and recommend their services to other homeowners and prospective home owners.

Company did a great job showing me my new rental. Very…read moreresponsive to all questions. Took alot pictures before I moved in during walk thru. Highly recommend.

I've been working with Jane Ehlert for several years now, and she continues to exceed my…read moreexpectations every time. Most recently, she helped me secure amazing new tenants in just one weekend! Jane provided great recommendations on what to fix and update to get faster results, and she was right on point. She's incredibly professional, responsive, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I trust her judgment completely and truly appreciate her dedication. If you're looking for someone who knows the market and gets results quickly, Jane is the one!

Jane and her team are what you want when you are buying or selling a home. They make the whole…read moreprocess, which is usually really stressful, feel totally easy and calm. From the very first phone call, they treat you like you are their only client. Their communication is outstanding; they promptly respond to texts and calls, explaining complex paperwork in clear terms so you comprehend what you are signing. Working with them feels less like a transaction and more like getting help from a super-smart friend. Their service exemplifies what it means to be 5-star.

If you want a real estate agent who listens, cares and responds quickly--Kate is the best! Even…read morebeing indecisive and unsure in my quest to find a home, Kate helped with all my questions and concerns. Very happy she was referred to me by a friend years ago!

From the owner: I combine years of experience with cutting age marketing, servicing and technology. I am very…read moreknowledgeable and responsive and help my buyers and sellers get the results they are looking for!

Finding Whitney Wilson (of Berkshire Hathaway and Starck Realty) in 2022 was the best luck we've…read moreever had! We were in the market for our first home and I was given her name by the VP of a well respected local bank's mortgage division. From the moment we met I could tell she had a great personality and was incredibly driven - she made it clear she'd do whatever she needed to do to find us the perfect home in our price range, despite the competitive market. She made herself available for as many showings as we needed and used her network and the private MLS to eventually find us a perfect home that had not currently listed on the public market yet. With her help we were able to submit a competitive offer and secure a home well within our budget before our apartment lease was up. The sale went quickly and smoothly and she was there to guide us every step of the way, providing excellent vendor recommendations and advice. It should come as no surprise that we reached out again when we needed to sell our home after unexpectedly finding out we were pregnant in late 2024. Whitney walked us through the selling process, gave us great insight on how to maximize interest in the property and provided all the tools we needed to ensure it showed beautifully and got us top dollar. In fact, our house sold again on the private market due to her tips within just a few days of listing that it was coming soon. We credit her with helping us choose a solid house that held its resale value and even appreciated over the short time we were in it (with minimal maintenance needed.) Closing was quick and easy and I credit Whitney with making our first home purchase/sale experiences as seamless as possible. I would 1000% recommend Whitney to anyone needing a home - she is top notch and will go out of her way to advocate for her clients to ensure they get exactly what they need out of their purchase and/or sale. You're the best, Whitney! We can't thank you enough and are glad to have met you! Our housing guardian angel!

As the owner of an estate sale company, I have had the pleasure of working with numerous realtors…read morein the past years and have seen firsthand how they work with their clients. AMY PREAVES of Crystal Lake stands out as one of the very best I have ever seen. I have had the pleasure now of working with 2 of her clients, and I have to say she was just the sweetest and most hard-working realtor for both of them. She will go out of her way to make sure everything runs so smoothly. Recently, I had a problem with one of her client's garage codes not working properly. I CALLED AMY FOR HELP WITH THE CODE BUT INSTEAD SHE RAN FROM HER OFFICE TO HER HOME GRABBED ANOTHER KEY AND RAN ALL THE WAY TO HER CLIENTS HOME TO HELP IN THE MIDDLE OF HER BUSY SCHEDULE. She truly is amazing. If you're looking to sell or buy a home I would highly recommend Amy. She is absolutely amazing!!

Kim made a difficult process easier. She was always professional, reassuring, honest and…read morestraightforward. We trusted her completely and always took her advice. We sold our home for more than we thought we could. She was there for us when we were moving out of state at the time of closing. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Kim to anyone!

From the owner: ~Over 15 years of professional sales experience…read more ~Up to date with today's changing markets and technology ~Proven track record with first time home buyers and sellers ~Experienced in working with buyers from the beginning steps, to pre-qualification, all the way to closing. Helping to make the purchase process with as much ease and convenience as possible ~Marketing every home for sale through the 'Hilda Jones Team' extensive network of print and internet media. ~Beyond the average: my listing can be accessed on multiple web sites for maximum exposure. ~Determining the best strategy and market placement for every home listed is my goal ~An experienced negotiator, I am confident in obtaining the best deal for my clients ~Contact me for a personal consultation about your buying or selling needs! I am always available to answer your Real Estate questions by phone and email.