Working with John Lindstrom and his team at First Centennial Mortgage was nothing short of…read morephenomenal. My wife and I were looking to close on a multi-unit family building in Lakeview, and were new to the whole process - having John on our side was a total game changer and made it so simple in a easy step-by-step process. You can tell from the first conversation with John that he knows the Real Estate business inside-out, and he is so good at explaining it to a rookie like myself so I could understand. John was was able to quarterback the whole transaction from beginning (the pre-approval) to the end (the closing) and all the "fun stuff" in-between. I think it is safe to say that if it were not for John's experience, knowledge, and guidance of the mortgage/RE landscape we would not have been able to close on our dream investment opportunity!

We started elsewhere and had issues with someone else. Attorney MR. Disilvestro referred JOhn…read moreLindstorm and Andrew Pollatos, they went way beyond the extra mile, were very thorough and beyond professional and very easy to work with, they found us an awesome man and we only have our new cone because of them..customer service is the best A++++...I highly highly recommend!

I have worked with Vince on multiple transactions and received nothing but great service and…read morecommunication. He is a hard working individual and has his clients best interest in mind.

Terrific agent, really helped my family out when we were in a tough spot and had to find a new home…read moreimmediately. Thank you Vince

I highly recommend Kevin he had great negotiations skills, available every time I needed him,…read moreknowledgable and answered questions fully, he kept me informed during the process and has been super helpful even weeks after closing. Can't say it enough great agent and person.

Kevin Kalbach of Realty Executives does not care about the communities where he shows homes. Kevin…read moredeposited his filthy used rubber gloves and booties in our garbage 4 homes away from the home he showed to his customers. You can always judge a persons character by what they do when they believe no one is watching. No one wants your used filthy rubber gloves and booties from a home you showed during a pandemic. The actions of a careless Real Estate agent! I would not recommend him to anyone.

I like the fact that she took the time to teach me how things work and not just show me homes…read more Could have messed up a few times with out her advice.

As a Home Lending Advisor, Liz is one of my most trusted Realtor partners. Whether she's…read morerepresenting a buyer or a seller, I know my clients are in great hands with her. She goes above and beyond throughout every step of the process and is always focused on doing what's right for her clients. Her expertise is unmatched, but it's her character that truly sets her apart. She's knowledgeable, dependable, honest, and someone I trust without hesitation. Liz is a preferred Realtor partner of mine for all of these reasons and more

I just finished selling my house with Robin Rohrman with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in…read moreBarrington Illinois. I would not only recommend Robin, but I wouldn't use anyone else! Robin is so attentive, professional, punctual, I can go on! She knew exactly what needed to be done with my house. She sold it within days, never even had a chance to get a sign in my yard and was closed within 30 days. (I could have closed sooner, but 30 days was my choice). Thank you Robin. I really can't thank you enough. Definitely, if someone is looking for a Realtor in the area of Lake and McHenry County, Please call Robin at: Robin.Rohrman@cbexchange.com 847-514-9330

Message for Broker Milana Bash, if you're going to drive around with your name and picture on your…read morecar, you shouldn't drive like such an idiot at high rates of speed cutting off other motorists in residential areas. Leave on time for your appointments and you won't have to put other people's lives at risk to sell a house. Buyers and sellers beware of this nut case!

I would not use Picket Fence again, and I do not recommend them. Sue Duchek handled the listing on…read moremy house in Arlington Heights. She gave a pitch that was thorough, and set a price that was higher than other agents'. It took more than two months to get one offer, despite have many showings and getting positive feedback from people who toured the house. The price was lowered repeatedly. And this was when houses were selling super fast during the pandemic (spring-summer 2021). I eventually realized she "bought the listing", as several neighbors had suggested. When I asked her why there were no offers sooner, she mentioned two obstacles (being across from a park, and not having a big backyard); and said she didn't know they would pose problems. Seriously? My house finally sold for more than $60,000 below the original list price. Very dissatisfactory.

Sue Duchek, broker and owner of Pickett Fence Realty, turned the reluctance and anxiety I felt…read moreabout having to use a realtor into gratitude and completely positive feelings about my first time doing so. I had unenthusiastically decided that I would need the help of a realtor to sell a condo I had lived in and owned for 30 years, because I was then living 140 miles away. I was unenthusiastic and reluctant because I am an independent and DIY kind of guy. Nevertheless, my wife and I interviewed several realtors in the Arlington Heights area. We knew in ten minutes we had a match when we met Sue. What impressed us was her calm, mature, friendly, thoughtful, humble and relatable demeanor and the fact that she did not push herself on us despite what we later learned were her manifest qualifications and experience. My point is, Sue is the real deal as a person and you will love working with her. She will tell it like it is and you'll want to hear it. For me, Sue has a great deal of personal credibility and earned my trust early with her nuanced thinking and analysis. She also has a lively sense of humor which, believe me, can serve anyone well in this sometimes fraught and emotional undertaking of real estate sales. Sue guided me through a minefield of difficult decisions in the worst months of the Covid-19 crisis in the spring and summer of 2020. Then she rationally and sympathetically helped me keep the faith through the disappointment of losing two early sales (for reasons beyond our control or influence) until we finally "got our plane on the ground and to the terminal", as our lawyer, Collin Gilbert of Palatine, put it. He was recommended by Sue and turned out to be a great choice. I recommend him as well for his hard work, communications skills and wise advice. I felt that Sue was in the game - my game - with both her head and her heart from the start. I would unconditionally recommend her to anyone seeking a delightful partner and an experienced guide in their real estate journey. If you call her, say "hey" from me.

These folks really know the local market. The caring and compassion is evident in all that they do,…read moreplus their professionalism is top notch. You can count on them to get the job done right and in the shortest period of time. Under the leadership of Liz Goodchild, this is a business that has the energy and drive to get you the best deal in real estate, whether you're buying or selling.

I have a rental unit on the market and their agent brought clients to my property. Apparently the…read moreagent left them unsupervised as someone in their party actually banged on a metal valve in the laundry room till it broke off. The ensuing gush of water has me cost thousands of dollars in damages. Carpeting and linoleum must be replaced. Even the drywall must be cut two feet up (more in other areas) as it's all water damaged. My unit is off the market as it's now uninhabitable. Need-less-to say, I find their business standards to be lax or non-existant. Their lack of professionalism is costing me more than I can afford. Obviously, I would never hire them as my realtors but I don't want them to ever step foot on my property again.

This was such an easy and fast process. Wish we would have done this sooner, but putting it off a…read morelittle actually got us a lower rate, so it was a win/win. Danny explained every step of the process, he even helped with a couple of problems on our credit report, one in which we never knew about. We though closing was going to be as stressful and such a pain with the title company as it was when we first purchased our home. They came to our house for closing. It only took about 20 minutes. Thanks Ron and Danny.

Ron and team were fantastic to work with throughout the entire refinance process! We had an…read moreintroductory conversation to discuss goals and hopeful outcomes through the refinance. Ron then laid out a couple of potential options in a clear, concise manner. The entire team was very communicative and helpful throughout the entire process. We ended up closing the refi with a fantastic result and will definitely plan to work with them on future financing!