We could not recommend Lance more highly. As first-time homeowners, we were nervous about…read morenavigating the home-buying process, but he made the entire experience feel seamless and manageable from start to finish. He and the whole LAKE Group Team was incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of homeownership and took the time to explain the ins and outs of the process so we always felt informed and confident in our decisions. From our first tour through closing, he walked us through every step of the way, answered all of our questions, and made sure we understood what was happening at each stage. We truly felt like we had someone in our corner throughout the entire process.

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.

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!

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.

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."

It started with an idea of how nice it would be to have a little place in the city to be close to…read moremy husband's work, the young adult sons, the action . . . and to be able to have a place to sleep, have the dog and avoid some traffic. It led me to a zoom call with Matt after watching his entertaining IG videos featuring many of the places I imagined could fit exactly what I was looking for. I was drawn to his enthusiasm and he just seemed like he was a total Chicago guy who could help me get this figured out. Turned out I was right. Matt got me lined up with just the kind of places I was looking for, was always super prompt with communication (so fast), and really seemed to know everything I wanted to know about buildings, locations, etc. This guy KNOWS Chicago! Fast forward a few months-and we have crossed the finish line, getting a cute Fulton Market place that we are now making our own. Shout out to Tyler, who met me everywhere and got me into places so I could figure out what I didn't want...what I fell in love with, and alerted me to places coming on line the minute he saw them. Always as pleasant as can be with the most positive attitude assuring me it was all going to work out! Another shout out to Jamie, who also was pleasant, communicative and even a little bit therapeutic often letting me talk her ear off probably a little longer than I needed to. Real Estate is an emotional endeavor and requires a balance of competence, patience and endurance. The Laricy team really kept me moving through it all and I am appreciative that I found this group and they accompanied us on our adventure. I will be keeping them on my list for future endeavors and I recommend them all of the way!

Matt sold our Chicago condo for over asking price with multiple offers, but that's only part of why…read moreI'd recommend him. From the moment my wife and I agreed to work with him, he owned the entire process. He also navigated some incredibly difficult negotiations involving new condo financing restrictions that could have easily derailed the sale. Here's what I really want people to know about Matt. He has a big personality, especially online. I'm sure that attracts some people and turns others away. But I wish I could shake the people who turn away. Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. You're not looking for a buddy. You're looking for someone who knows what they're doing and will get you the best possible outcome. Matt has more transactions than anyone in Chicago. The numbers alone should speak for themselves. When I first met with Matt, I had this grand idea of exactly when we should list our condo (4-6 months down the road). Matt politely but confidently threw that plan out the window and told us we needed to list the following weekend. It felt CRAZY at the time, but that one piece of advice made our family thousands of dollars. Matt understood exactly how the market was behaving and knew that waiting would likely cost us money. He was absolutely right. That's exactly what you want in a real estate agent. Someone who knows the market, takes ownership of the process, and isn't afraid to tell you when you're wrong. Matt did all three, and I couldn't recommend him more.

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.

Margie came highly recommended as someone with extensive knowledge of the real estate market in…read moreHyde Park. She was always easy to get a hold of, a no bs kind of person, and incredibly helpful in walking me through the process as a first time home buyer. Margie didn't make me feel pressured to purchase above my price range like a previous realtor did and while I was hesitant at first to truly trust her, I felt like she was really just on my side the entire time. She's realistic about expectations and has her clients best interests. Even when she was away, she was very responsive at all times and made sure her associate, Benita, was easy to contact and tour places with me. I would 10/10 recommend her. Thank you, Margie and Benita!

The reverse mortgage was due because of the property owner's demise. The countdown to foreclosure…read morehad begun. Bitter winter weather was approaching rapidly. Several similar properties had been marketed for months, providing steep competition. To prepare for our listing, Margie applied her thoughtfulness and artistry and staged the property to emphasize its best attributes. She presented a well-qualified buyer to the Estate within a short time frame. This precluded foreclosure and left funds to begin the process of settling other debts of the Estate. Margie is ethical, experienced, gifted, and indefatigable. We look forward to working with her again, and we recommend her without reservation. Margie - thank you so much!!!!!

We moved out of our first home and decided to rent it out after working with a realtor and learning…read morethe market wasn't what we needed in order to break even on what we owed. After 4 years the market was looking better and I met with a realtor who told me our house would sell for about the least I said we would take on it (imagine that) then I talked with Tammy who did a full market comparison on the property and gave us a much higher estimate of sale price. Tammy also offered to come out to the property and take a look around to give us ideas on where to focus our efforts to get it ready for market. She had a lot of great ideas and some we hadn't thought of but totally made sense - like matching all of the door knobs for a consistent look (cheap but really did make a difference). Tammy remained available and we listed our home and had an offer within 9 days! Tammy helped us work through the offer and finalize a contract within the first few hours. She kept us informed regularly, calmed us down when we needed it, always returned communication quickly. We were sometimes high maintenance but she was always relatable, professional, patient, understanding and quick with answers. We worked with other realtors (when we bought that home, also when we first tried to sell it 4 years ago) so we have experience working with others - she is great! She knows what she's doing and it shows! My husband and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell (or buy for that matter) a home.

From the owner: KM Realty Group LLC is a professional real estate agency in Chicago, IL, that specializes in…read morevalue-added residential and commercial sales and property management services. We cater to our clients with a personal approach, diligently working and providing real estate solutions that enable them to get the most value out of their investments. We are never too busy to talk to you. We have been in the real estate business for over 20 years, and can put our experience and knowledge to work for you. Contact us. KM Realty Group LLC, (312) 283-0794, 111 N Wabash #1734, Chicago, IL 60602

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!

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.

When my daughter was moving to Chicago and looking for an apartment to rent, I looked online for…read morereal estate agents and also checked Yelp. I am so grateful to Nikki and Stacie for all the help they have given my daughter over the years. They have been there for her whenever she has a question or concern. Just a few months ago, they helped her secure a gorgeous place. I am so grateful to them. They take away some of the worry I have of having my daughter so far from home.