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.

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!

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Coleen in our home purchase and the leasing of…read moreour condominium unit. We were impressed from day one, when she sat with us and patiently explained the whole process of a home purchase. She was also diligent in getting to know what our needs and desires were for our purchase. Her professionalism was evident when we inquired about selling our condo in conjunction with purchasing our home. Per her research, expertise and guidance, we decided to keep the condo and lease it instead. It took just a couple weeks for Coleen to show us a house that was perfect for us. We fell in love and wanted to make an offer. When she found out that the sellers were already working with 3-4 other offers, she went into full expert mode and strategically worked with us to come in with a strong, competitive and fair offer. Something the real-estate agents for the other offers couldn't do because the sellers accepted our offer! We knew that it was because Coleen did her due diligence. Her advice and guidance was proven to be perfect when the appraisal came in beneficial to us! We were truly dealing with an EXPERT in real-estate. In terms of renting our condo, we again were amazed at the fact that we didn't have to lift a finger. She staged, hired a professional photographer, and showed our condo multiple times. When she found the right tenants for us, she made sure to check their credit, eviction history and called their references. She did all this while guiding and providing us with expert advice. She was able find our tenants in perfect timing so that we wouldn't lose a month's rent due to vacancy. The peace of mind that she provided throughout this whole process was PRICELESS. Coleen is genuine, engaging and a top player in the real-estate world. If you are looking for an agent that is hard working and produces results, contact Coleen Kent. She is the best!

I imagine there may be a few real estate brokers out there that are as good as Coleen, but I can…read moreassure you there are none that are better. Coleen helped my better half and I find a unit in River North, and she really did an amazing job. She helped us explore all our options within our search parameters and did a great job of helping us understand those options. We weren't exactly ahead of the curve in starting to look long before our lease expired, and it had given us a little more stress than we probably needed. But not to worry, Coleen was on top of her game and had options ready to be viewed in less than 48 hours if my memory serves me correctly. Coleen is never pushy, she simply laid out options and helped us understand the pros and cons of each potential situation. I simply cannot recommend Coleen enough! I would be more than confident sending any friends or family towards her to rent, buy, or sell their homes.

If you're searching for a real estate team that combines deep expertise with genuine care, look no…read morefurther than Vesta. My experience working with Joe Nicastro and the entire team during the purchase of my first home was nothing short of exceptional. As a first-time homebuyer, I had countless questions and moments of uncertainty, but Joe navigated every step with patience, clarity, and confidence. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also truly invested in his clients' success. The entire Vesta team operated with professionalism and precision, keeping me informed, prepared, and supported from start to finish. Buying a home can feel overwhelming, but with Vesta, I felt empowered and protected throughout the process. I am deeply grateful for their partnership and cannot recommend them enough.

Julia was a dream to work with. We were moving back to Chicago from out of state and were concerned…read moreabout having logistical issues when booking viewings and going through paperwork. All those concerns were for not because Julia was responsive, an advocate for our preferences/choices, made sure we could jam pack our viewings during our short trip to Chicago, and helped us with our inspection and final walkthrough. The rest of the Vesta team was also extremely helpful and responsive. We are so grateful to Julia and the Vesta team for all of their hard work. Highly recommend.

Update 2024: My family has worked with Patti Sprafka Wagner times, we purchased our first home with…read morePatti in Oak Park in 2015. We subsequently sold our home in 2021 with Patti and came back summer 2024 and purchased our second home in the Chicagoland with Patti. To say Patti knows her stuff is an understatement. She's been an advocate for us every step of the way. Patti went above and beyond and helping us find a home. Patiently going thru the thin inventory and navigating a highly competitive market made the whole process as painless as it could be. Patti was able to react quickly and put offers together that responded to our needs. We worked our way through 3 failed offers and finally found a place that we could not be happier with. Patti was extremely patient throughout everything. In addition, Patti has the most extensive network of contractors, plumbers, HVAC, electricians, inspectors, etc. Every house need you have she has someone that can assist during either the home sale or purchase process. Work with Patti, you will not regret it!

Patti is amazing! We've worked with her both as buyers and sellers, and we were so impressed with…read moreher professionalism, organization, creativity, advocacy. She really gave us great advice on how to prepare our property to sell, and I have to say: I couldn't believe how great the photos came out! We had offers within just a few days of listing, and eventually got our asking price when all was said and done. She really hit the sweet spot on finding a price point that would get us what we needed but also not scare buyers away. Above all, once the offers came in, we felt so grateful that she was on our side as we went into negotiations. Her instincts are spot-on, and her communications skills rate an A+, too. Everything went really smoothly, and we won't hesitate to use her again when we sell our current home down the road.

Serena is very professional and knowledgeable about my investment property, I highly recommend this…read morebusiness.

Nicole was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable and professional. Went above and beyond. I…read morecan't say enough of how pleased and satisfied I am with the service.

I am really surprised about that one star review, almost as if the writer confused Brick Realty…read morewith another company. I have found Nicole very professional and readily available. She's never missed an appointment for a showing and has selected the best available properties before contacting me. I've purchased one property thru Bricks and will soon get another. For a south side realtor, I wouldn't use anyone else

Dropping by to say that Ting is absolutely phenomenal! As a licensed real estate broker who also…read moremanages properties, she goes above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly for tenants. From our very first viewing through the application process, her communication has been timely, clear, and incredibly helpful. She consistently provides answers and guidance for every question we've had. She makes sure our home is comfortable, safe, and fully functional--whether it's minor new-build items like an ice machine or a window adjustment, or keeping us updated on maintenance and mail matters. Her friendly, professional demeanor makes every interaction a pleasure, and she ensures our property feels cared for and works as it should, creating a seamless and worry-free living experience. She really has gone above and beyond for us and it's really appreciated. We've had several property managers in the past, but I can confidently say she is the best!!! We are so grateful for her support, dedication, and expertise, and anyone lucky enough to work with her will be in excellent hands. Thanks Ting!!!

Put in a maintenance request and no response after a dumb question and 4 days. They cannot get me…read moreanyone from the maintenance department nor their supervisor. They just promise an answer then ghost. Fuck these guys. Chicago property management SUCKS. Buy that stuff.