I was in a desperate situation last month after being turned down by other places and finding out…read moreat the last minute that I needed to move into a permanent home within two and a half weeks. It was very difficult at first to locate a place because my son is disabled and I needed a building with an elevator in a certain area. I contacted Caryn and Dave at Apartment Solutions in Naperville, Illinois. They stepped up immediately and fought so hard for me. I cannot say enough good things about this team! Dave really pushed incredibly hard to make sure everything went through. Thanks to their absolute dedication, they came through in less than two weeks with a beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental complete with elevator and garage parking. If you need a team that will truly go to bat for you when the pressure is on or you are looking for a team to help you find housing with dedication to your specific needs, look no further than Apartment Solutions! You guys are truly Awesome!!! Linda Young

Contacted once for initial intake and then never heard from them again. Disappointed because I was…read morereally hoping they would help!

I understand wanting to turn profits but when you do nothing to property and sell it for way over…read moreits value because of your say so, you're robbing yourself of loyal clients. You buy a property, gut it, and less than a month later (without renos mind you) you put it up for sale $250k more than your purchase price. Make it make sense. The most you should ask for is the purchase price you paid plus demo price. Whoever your agent is in charge of that property is also difficult to work with. He doesn't let anyone get a word out to have a normal human being conversation. Won't go near your agency with a 10 ft pole.

Wanted to look at an house and received the following message from the Realtor at John Greene…read more There is an up front fee of $50 to setup the viewing of the house, and a 3.5% buyers commission (non negotiable if you put in an offer) that a contract must be signed prior to viewing the house. While I understand the laws have changed around buyers commission and sellers commission fee, the percentage requested up front is more than the average commission received by sellers today... usually it's 6% total (buyer/seller) and 1% goes to the sellers company, and selling realtor gets 2.5% to 3.0% and buying realtor gets 2.0% to 2.5%. Even then everything should be negotiable between the buyer/seller which is what the law was changed to mean.. Would not recommend anyone deal with Amanda from John greene Realtor.

My husband and I utilized the services of Barbara Akkeron of Baird & Warner to sell our former home…read moreand purchase a new one. We had recommendations for several realtors from neighbors and friends, but Barbara impressed us with her answers, and ultimately we are very glad we went with her! Not just for the insight and experience she brought (for example, when we were crafting an offer), but also her relationships with other realtors, and also the excellent recommendations she supplied for various vendors (attorney, mortgage broker, movers, inspectors; in the case of the movers; they get so much business from her that they gave us a discount!) Home buying and selling is generally a stressful experience, but with Barbara's experience and advising it was as smooth as possible. We have already recommended her to others!

Baird-Warner is an outstanding agency that truly cares about the community. They continue to show…read moretheir commitment to giving back and supporting the work of the G. W. Buck Boys & Girls Club. We are very grateful for the support of Realtor Kathy McKinney.

Selling in the luxury market requires more than data. It demands precision, expertise, and a team…read morewith the credibility and presence that commands respect at every stage of the process. We interviewed three realtors before making our decision. The data pointed us toward The Alice Chin Team, but what sealed it was a simpler question: who would I take into a boardroom or a high-stakes negotiation? The answer was Alice and Jim, without hesitation. Every step of the process was polished, seamless, and refreshingly honest. They brought professionalism and genuine warmth to what can be a stressful journey, and we had a lot of fun along the way. We achieved both our price and time goals, a result we are incredibly proud of, and one that came from the right preparation, the right positioning, and a team driven by excellence behind us. And then there's Jim. Jim is one of those rare people who makes every room better the moment he walks in. Charismatic, warm, and genuinely fun to be around, he's the kind of person you find yourself wanting to call just to talk. But don't let the warmth fool you. Jim is also one of the most honest professionals I've worked with. No spin, no games, just straight talk and a relentless commitment to doing right by his clients. He went above and beyond at every turn, anticipating needs before we even articulated them. If you are lucky enough to work with Jim, you will understand immediately why people who work with him once never go anywhere else. If you want a luxury experience to sell your luxury home, this is your team.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

After an extensive process of interviewing top real estate agents in Naperville, I chose Jim…read moreGargano and the Alice Chin team to sell the home my family loved so much. Jim's knowledge, expertise, and experience in understanding the Naperville market is unparalleled. Jim and Alice were very thorough and diligent in analyzing the market data to help us strategize the right price for our home. Their enthusiasm for our unique home and the marketing strategies they developed to sell our home gave us the confidence that we'd get the right buyer and right price. Initially, the market gave us some confusing feedback and low offers that Jim helped us better understand. We decided to make some minor updates to the house to get the sale price we wanted. We had already moved out of state. Jim went above and beyond in caring for our home and handling every single thing including recommendations on the updates based on buyer feedback, getting reliable contractors at the right price, and making sure they delivered high quality work. Jim was extremely helpful, informative, pleasant, and accessible at all hours, walking me through every detail to ensure we were making the best decisions together. The process from multiple offers to closing was effortless for me as Jim managed it all. Jim's honest communication, personal efforts, and steadfast commitment to helping get our home sold at the price we wanted was truly incredible. I can't tell you how highly I think of Jim both professionally and personally. I trusted him completely and he is a tremendous pleasure to work with. Ultimately, not only did we have a very positive experience working with Jim, he delivered the desired result. I certainly made the right decision as Jim Gargano and the Alice Chin team are the best!

I have worked with Kevin Dahm on multiple real estate transactions, including the recent purchase…read moreof our primary residence, and I can confidently say he is the most outstanding realtor I know. Kevin is a top-notch professional who simply knows real estate better than anyone else. His knowledge of local markets, negotiation tactics, and contractual details is unparalleled. He is also extremely responsive and well organized, which makes navigating the complexities of buying or selling seamless. One of Kevin's greatest strengths is his dedication to his clients' best interests. He does not treat clients or deals in a transactional way. Instead, he invests his time and expertise to ensure you make the right long-term decision. This means he does not shy away from voicing his honest opinions of home features and/or concerns, which is invaluable when touring properties. Whether you are a new home buyer trying to understand the basics or an experienced buyer needing sophisticated guidance, Kevin is the expert you need in your corner. I highly recommend him for any real estate need!

Kevin was at helpful during our whole process of buying a new house. He answered all of our…read morequestions, was available for showings, and helped us get to the finish line of closing day. He helped make such a stressful process of buying a new house a much better experience. We would definitely recommend Kevin as a realtor!

As a landscaping vendor I absolutely love working with the managers that Advocate has on staff…read more Marsha and Lindsey have been great over the years. Makes my job a bit easier!!! Keep up the great work!

We have a townhome and for the first years we owned it we had a wonderful management company. Then…read morethe board decided to go with a lowball offer and we owners are paying the price.At a recent board meeting I heard horror stories about work orders rebuffed or perhaps worse workmen who were incompetent. Our story line involves shingle siding that was punctured during power washing, The washing was in preparation for painting. We have holes in the siding and we were not painted. The rest of the community was done. Repeated calls and e-mails to Hillcrest Management are either not acknowledged or we get a generic reply but nothing is done. This is a classic case of you get what you pay for.

Tried working with one of their agents, Mary Anne. Communication was nearly impossible. I had to…read morefollow up several times just to get basic answers to my questions. There is a palpable sense of arrogance in her approach. she seems more interested in her own image than in providing actual service to her clients. If you are looking for an agent who is transparent and communicative, I would suggest looking elsewhere

ReMax missed closing date on our house selling and used their lawyer to constantly communicate poor…read morefollow up by their realtor over 30 days and missing closing date. very unhappy and lacking good on the ball work.

I honestly don't know where to begin - and if you look at my other reviews you'll see "finding…read morewords" isn't usually a problem for me. I worked with Marco on the sale of my condo and couldn't be happier. I had met with several agents before finding Lucid and while I liked all of them, Lucid's commission structure interested me greatly. Marco and Gary came to see my condo and I shared with them where I wanted to be price wise. I thought my expectations were in check, however, they firmly believed that my property was worth a large 10+% more than I thought it was worth and significantly more than the other agents "swore" I could get for it. In fact, when I mentioned my ideal price to another agent (which was much less than what Marco wanted to list it for) the agent suggested I hold on to it for another "couple" years so that it would appreciate. When Marco told me what he wanted to list the property at, I was a little concerned (because it was SO HIGH) and a part of me began to question whether or not this was the "catch" on the "hourly model" with Lucid - that they price high so they can bill bill bill. This, absolutely, is not the case. Marco was right on with his pricing analysis! The property received several offers within the first four days of listing and closed within 40 days after we listed. The process was so seamless and Marco was so hands on I, honestly, felt like I was his only client for that month. During the negotiation phase with the buyers agent, I REALLY wanted to accept their first offer (it was tens of thousands more than I was willing to accept) but Marco calmed my fears and coached me through being aggressive. I was afraid, again, that his desire to stand firm was because there was no "harm" to Lucid if it didn't sell (since I was paying hourly) but - like the listing price analysis - Marco was spot on with his advice to me during the negotiation phase. I can't recommend Lucid, Gary and Marco enough! I have referred my friends to them and I will shout from the rooftops to anyone that is willing to listen to me - this brokerage is amazing!!! You will get white glove service and expert advice. Mind you, I saved over 48% in commission fees and got BETTER service and TENS OF THOUSANDS of dollars more than other agents told me was possible. I couldn't be happier and Lucid Realty has acquired a client for life. If you want to save money, receive better service, get a higher price, and truly be "wow'd" look no further. I am a firm believer in that if it "seems too good to be true" there is likely a catch. I assure you, however, there is no catch! Thanks, again, Marco!

After our parents passed, my brother and I kept the home/house we grew up in as a rental. When it…read morecame time to sell it, our vision was clouded by history and preferences of retired guys. For us it was a home & not a building. Marco helped us choose a decorating scheme that attracted contemporary buyers and suggested a way to stage the living room that we couldn't have dreamed of. After the prep, he had 2 offers after 7 showings. One of them was full price and "as is". Marco helped with negotiations after the village's pre-sale inspection came back with requirements that would be found in new construction and were not common when the home was built in 1950. The house was listed after Labor Day and closed at the end of October. I recommend Marco as a realtor and would not look anywhere else.

My son saw a listing for a house in Chicago and call Leda, the selling agent to scheduled an…read moreappointment to see the house. Leda gave my son a phone number of Nick who, as we found out later, was Neda husband and said that he will show him the house. My son call Nick and Nick said that in order to see the house my son will have to sign an exclusive agreement with Nick that he will use Nick as his Buyer agent for this house or any house he plan to buy for 6 month. Seller's agent job is to get the seller the highest price possible. Buyer' job is to get the buyer the lowest price possible. So there is a clear conflict of interest between the the 2 agents. This office want to keep all the commissions. and practice highly unethical practice. I called Jack, the broker to let him know that 2 of his sells people are practicing an unethical practice, but he saw no problem with that. This office is not looking for your best interest whether to want to sell or buy a property. They only look for their interests. Do yourself a favor and avoid them all together,

You might want to think twice about being a client of theirs or even doing business…read more After over a month after they cancelled our deal we are still trying to get our earnest money. They apparently send $1,500 checks via USPS with no tracking information. Went so far as to let us know they are not responsible for lost mail and if I don't receive my funds they will charge me a $20 fee to resend it. To get my money back. They tried to find every reason to not return my check. Every day I was told check again later. This isn't the first time. After reading the google reviews I see it's a history here of not returning earnest money. Make sure you do a full review on this agency.

If you are on the market to sell, or buy a house, especially in the Naperville area (although they…read morecover quite a wider range) they are the place to go! Been working with Blanca for 3 straight months now, trying to find my first home to own, and it has been quite a pleasant experience (amidst all the inherent stress)! Very helpful, dedicated and proactive! I just love it! I have not found "my" place yet, but it is no fault of my realtor! The right one has just not come along yet... But she keeps taking me out to visit and I am very hopefull that it will happen very soon! Will post a additional review once I am done with the whole process, but working with such quality people, I don't see the rating dropping! :)

I had an unfortunate experience with an abusive roommate. Our university, the Naperville Police…read moreDepartment, and lawyers recommended that we move out for safety reasons, but our realtor, Matt Satre, refused to terminate the lease. There were other minor issues we experienced with ERA Realty, but not terminating a lease when there are safety concerns is unacceptable.