We heard about Ryan and Starting Point Realty through Reddit and could not be happier with our…read moreexperience. We moved to the area from out of state, and Ryan helped us every step of the way, from finding a short-term rental to finding our home and closing. What stood out most was how genuinely he cared about us. From day one, he treated us like longtime friends rather than clients. He also has an incredible network of people he trusts, and you could tell he genuinely cared about making sure everything was done right. Simply put, Ryan is knowledgeable, responsive, trustworthy, and a genuinely good dude. We would recommend him and his team to anyone looking for a realtor!

StartingPoint was an ideal choice for me as a first time home buyer. Ryan was patient, answered all…read moreof my many, many questions, and patiently showed me a ton of properties before I found the one that felt like home. They did such a good job that I never considered anyone else when I eventually sold that property 17 years later. The selling experience was as good as the buying experience, as it was also my first time selling a property. The process was made difficult by forces entirely outside of their control and they worked through it giving truly above-and-beyond effort. I always felt that I had a teammate and advocate working in my best interest throughout the process.

Judy and Steven are a dynamic duo! We were in a crunch to sell our house quickly and during the…read moreholidays, when very few people are looking. But with their excellent staging, fast marketing, and open houses, we sold in just 2 weeks (between Thanksgiving and Xmas!) and were able to secure our dream home in CA. Their complementary talents make them a strong combo to represent your buying or selling needs, and their friendly professionalism make them a pleasure to work with!

The last time we had purchased a home was more than 20 years ago. We knew the process had changed…read more Judy Greenberg and Van Ann guided us through both selling of our now old home and finding us a new one. They were professional from start to finish. We wanted to buy first and they showed us houses that met our requirements. When we found the house we wanted, they guided us through the purchase process keeping us posted throughout. In our opinion going beyond helping us decide on issues that arose. Then we sold our home quickly. After an initial showing and feedback they provided a contact to replace flooring. We had previously had some repainting done based on their recommendations. They staged the empty house. We got asking. We have no plans to move but if we did we would use them. Their guidance was invaluable. Risa & Paul Cohen

We recently sold my mother's condo with Ron Pickard, and once again he did an outstanding job. This…read morewas the second time we've worked with Ron in the past six years, and he continues to impress. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. Ron quickly connected us with excellent contractors to paint the condo and clean the carpeting, helping us get it market-ready in no time. His communication is exceptional--he's responsive, proactive, and keeps you informed every step of the way. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy real estate agent who delivers results, I highly recommend Ron.

Ron and his entire crew are absolutely amazing. They helped me through selling my Father's house…read more This was an emotional situation for me. They were not only professional but so empathetic and kind through the entire process. Always checking in on me, explaining the entire process. I felt like they truly cared about me and made the entire process so easy! This team is outstanding. From listing to closing. I will absolutely be telling everyone about Pickard Group! Fast sale, kind and professional people! Their experience shows!! Thank you Ron and crew for making a very hard and emotional situation super easy and fast. Forever grateful! Keri & Keenan Pryor

Alan and Karen are such great people that really love their job and it shows. They helped us find…read moreour dream home and helped us sell our house. The process was very well explained and they both were extremely patient with all our questions we had. We met Alan at an open house and he was so nice and very personable. I knew right away that this is who we wanted to work with. We met Karen a few days later and she was just like Alan; Fantastic! They found some houses that matched our criteria and we went to look at them. There was no pressure and they were very knowledgeable about everything. I can't say enough about them being so patient and really wanting the best for us. If you're looking to sell or buy I strongly recommend contacting them. We have been in our home a few years now, and love it. We also recently sold our investment property with them, and they handled all renovations & the process of the sale making it a hands off process for us. Thank you for everything and making us smile everyday about working with you.

Karen and Alan are excellent. My wife and I are both Realtors in the Boston area but needed someone…read moreto help sell my wife's parents' house near Chicago. Karen made everything smooth and easy in a transaction that wasn't always straight-forward and she was looking out for us and protecting our interests even when it wasn't to her benefit. Would confidently recommend her to anyone else.

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.

Diana is an amazing real estate agent. She is on top of everything you could possibly need to…read morepurchase a house. Her experience is 30 years plus I'm so happy with her help. She was able to list my house and get it sold immediately and make a huge profit Diane is a true professional, I've never been with a more informative and educated real estate agent for selling and listing a home. She's amazing.

I'm really satisfied with buying my new property thanks to Joanna. She's extremely helpful and does…read moreeverything to make the entire process easy and fast ass possible. I'm 100% satisfied with her services and would recommend her to everyone.

From the owner: Joanna Krzepkowska is affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Schaumburg office and is ready to guide…read moreyou through all of the nuances of the buying and selling process. Joanna Krzepkowska is a native of this area and has experience the fast growth in our suburban communities. Joanna has a love for the suburban real estate market and brings her creative marketing techniques and fresh energy. Joanna has dedicated her work life to exceptional customer service. The challenges in today's market require patients and perseverance with the "Never Give Up" attitude. Joanna has the ability to think outside the box to make things happen. Total satisfaction is her goal and 90% of Joanna Krzepkowska's business is from personal referrals and repeat clients. Joanna Krzepkowska is happy to find any resources you need and to be your go-to person as you acclimate yourself to new community. Joanna attributes her success to her no-nonsense approach with buyers and sellers. " There are challenges to both being a buyer and seller in todays market," Joanna Says." I don't pressure people, I just set the correct expectation from the beginning, I educate my buyers and sellers, and practice real estate with utmost honesty, integrity, and straight talk." The real estate market recovery started in 2012 and the market continuous to stay strong in 2015. A strong buyer demand and low inventory of homes on the market is the trend in our market, but also across the country.

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."

Christine was a pleasure to work with She's friendly and knowledgeable She really knew the area…read morethat we were looking to buy in she's patient and understanding

My husband and I worked with Christine Currey at C Starr Properties to find our house and she was…read morefantastic. Our 4th home, so we've used several realtors in other states in the past. Christine was quick to find us great options that met our criteria, available to show on our schedule and coordinated a seamless transaction for us. She looked out for our best interests throughout the entire process - it's tough to find a realtor that will do that. Highly recommend C Starr Properties.

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.