As first-time homebuyers, we were naturally nervous about the process, but Lance made it an…read moreabsolute breeze. From our first meeting, he was incredibly patient and took the time to explain the end-to-end process in detail, ensuring we knew exactly what to expect and when. What we appreciated most was how he truly listened to our 'wants vs. needs' and remained extremely attentive throughout the entire search. He wasn't just trying to make a sale; he consistently gave his honest, expert opinion on every home we toured. If you want a realtor who is transparent, knowledgeable, and genuinely has your best interests at heart, look no further than Lance!

Lance and his team were phenomenal! I can't say enough good things. He helped me find my first…read morecondo in a short turnaround time, and I felt supported the whole way through. Definitely recommend him and his team!

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!

No. I drove 2 hours, cleaned, etc. the Broker Judy did not even show. Do not use them. She never…read morecalled. Just stood me up. Cindy referred her to me.

Amy and Howard are absolutely fantastic and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or…read moresell their home. They are incredibly professional, knowledgeable and responsive. They made the entire process painless and guided me through every step. After the sale of my property my real estate lawyer said to me "I don't know how you found them but they have been an absolute pleasure to work with."

This is my second time working with Amy and she has ben nothing but PHENOMENAL. I would definitely…read morework with Amy again. She is very responsive and works hard and even works on the weekend.

Kit and Ashley were absolutely amazing in helping us to purchase an apartment for our son. We are…read morefrom Texas and were not able to attend much in person. From start to finish they helped us through the process. They did virtual tours with us, walked us through every step of the process (which differs from state to state), helped with recommendations for each step, were available for inspections and basically anything we needed. I would highly recommended them for your needs in the Chicago area as you will not be disappointed.

They really understand the Chicago market and know what strategies work best in every situation,…read morewhether selling, buying, or renting. We were guided through the selling process with great advice on updates and connections to get them done quickly. They also handled negotiations on our new home with our best interests in mind. The whole team was knowledgeable, supportive, and truly client-focused.

Roz sold us our first home in Oak Park. When we needed to move, out of state a few years later, we…read morereached out to Roz again. She connected us with a really great local realtor in the new area with great market insight and found us our new home. Roz checked in with us throughout the process to make sure everything was going smoothly. She has our trust and confidence every time!

When my father, who lives in Oak Park, heard that I had not found a realtor I trusted to sell my…read morehome in Florida, he connected me with Roz. Quicker than I thought possible, she recommended a realtor who understood the market and had a proven track record. Within hours, we were on the market. Roz didn't stop there; she reached out to me continuously throughout the process. It's hard to describe how invaluable that was. When she called to congratulate me on the sale of my home, I told her the truth - it would not have been possible without her expert counsel. As she was for me, trust Roz to be your competitive advantage!

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!

Catherine Boyle is an exceptional real estate agent, and I feel incredibly fortunate that she…read morehelped me find my first condo. She was attentive and responsive every step of the way, moving quickly to schedule viewings and making sure I never missed an opportunity. As a top-tier agent, she also has access to pocket listings and properties that may not yet be widely available. As a first-time buyer, I especially appreciated Catherine's patience and willingness to explain every step of the real estate process. She made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and connected me with a stellar real estate attorney and a top-notch home inspector. Catherine also brings a unique level of expertise to home evaluations. Because she comes from a family of home builders, she understands construction and knows exactly what to look for. She noticed important details that helped steer me away from properties that looked beautiful on the surface but had issues I never would have recognized on my own. When it was time to make an offer, Catherine suggested thoughtful ways to help me stand out and convince the seller that I was the right buyer. In Chicago's competitive real estate market, those small but strategic details can make all the difference--and they helped seal the sale. Catherine is kind, thorough, responsive and exceptionally knowledgeable about the Chicago real estate market, pricing, construction quality and negotiation. I truly felt that I was in excellent hands throughout the entire process. You cannot go wrong with Catherine Boyle as your real estate agent. She is a true gem!

Catherine was fantastic. She helped us look for condos in the city, at first to buy, then to rent,…read moreand then again to buy. She was knowledgeable and extremely well connected, we ended up using all of her contacts for the entirety of the process and we felt taken care of and empowered by each one of them. We will be working with her again in the future!

After having my prior apartment flood I decided that it was time to move. Both to be on a higher…read morefloor and to be more central in the city for my hospital rotations. As I do not know the city well I decided to get the help of professionals to help navigate the situation and ended up going with Dumas and Associates. During my apartment search I worked with Nikki and Rena, who were both incredibly helpful. They were communicative, proactive in contacting apartments I wanted to look at, and were in my corner when it came to filling out applications and other paperwork. I'm fairly certain that without their help the process of finding a new place would have been many times harder. On top of that, I found their compensation structure to be very transparent and fair. At no point was I blindsided by an unexpected fee or bill. I don't know if I'll ever be moving around the city again, but if I do I'd happily work with this group again.

Nikki helped me and my partner buy our first home. She was absolutely amazing from start to finish…read more Incredibly attentive, communicative, and motivated! She was always ready to get us in to see listings as soon as possible, helped us to get a better understanding of what we were looking for, and was there to answer any and all questions we had. I highly recommend using Nikki as your realtor-- couldn't say enough good things about her both as a professional and as a person.

Coyte Realty is 5 Stars all the way! Jen assisted me in…read moreselling 2 homes in 2025. One located in Elmhurst and one in Elk Grove Village. I am truly amazed at the level of follow up and sharing of feedback after each & every showing. This level of communication closes transactions quickly in a stress-free environment while also maximizing return. This sets her apart from other agents. Thanks for making selling my houses so simple!

Working with Jen the last few years has been a great choice! She has continuously gone above and…read morebeyond to reach an all around positive outcome. Her knowledge about Elmhurst and connections through all of Chicagoland has made listing and closing deals a breeze!

Ryan Gable from Starting Point Realty was our agent when we were shopping for a house. We're first…read moretime home buyers, and even though we did as much self-learning education we could, he taught us there was always more and more to learn during the home buying process. Even though we had a hard time deciding between single family homes (Detached) and town homes/Condos (Attached), Ryan was always patient with us. He was with us every step of the way with great insights on affordability, explaining how home offers work, even when we decided to switch our search locations! No matter the twists and turns we presented (I'm sorry Ryan!!), Ryan stood by our side the entire process. In fact, he was a mentor for us, who went to essentially EVERY single house we wanted to see, who gave valuable opinions and insights on every home and even the area where the home was located. He checked in with us and made sure we actually loved the house instead of pushing us towards a home to make a quick sale. Ryan is the kind of real estate agent you would want; patient, will educate you during the whole process, and will ensure you're taken care of during the whole process!

Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic. He was able to deftly guide us…read morethrough the process of selling our home and the absurdities of the current market to a safe landing. Ryan was down to earth and walked us through each step, always respectful of our situation and perspective while providing honest and insightful counsel. Ryan worked with us even before any formal agreement, advising on remodeling and market value. We had to sell our condo due to unemployment, it was an emotionally difficult process but Ryan and his team were always supportive and compassionate. Ryan went above and beyond in terms of availability and providing hands on help. This process could have been an absolute nightmare with a lesser realtor, but we always felt safe guided by Ryan's expertise.