My wife and I met Stephanie and Beth at an open house a few years ago. I had already been looking…read moreto ditch my agent at the time, mostly because he was not listening to me and he was pushing us towards a decision that he would make, not necessarily a choice we wanted. (We moved from the city to North Shore-a big decision for us as we've been downtown for over a decade, and still love it). Then we ran into Steph/Beth at another subsequent open house. I'd had enough with my old agent's pushy/slime-y salesmanship and we had built a quick and comfortable rapport with Beth/Steph. The decision was clear, for buying in the North Shore, we would begin a working relationship with Beth/Steph. Over the course of two years, they graciously guided us through searching, knowing the whole time we may not end up pulling the trigger for a long time. That didn't matter to them, they weren't hunting for a deal. They were fighting for our best interests, which I love. Never pushy, always helpful and always patient. In my experience, you don't often see that with realtors. You often get the hard sell, desperation mode style of pitching a deal. That hard sell and aggressive tactics tells me as a customer that they don't really care about the client, they just care about their commission. Stephanie and Beth are the polar opposite and we consider ourselves lucky to have had a few chance run ins that turned into a fruitful working relationship. Win-Win through and through. No matter what end of a real estate transaction you're on, Beth and Stephanie have all my praise and confidence in stewarding a client from start to finish.

I was recently commissioned by Highland Park Realtor, Beth Alberts to assist with a home staging…read moreproject for one of her listings. A rather large home with lots of stuff to shuffle about, I was completely impressed by Beth's ability to quickly identify the strengths and weaknesses of the home and determine what needed to be accomplished prior to getting it on the market. Completely hands-on with obvious design sense, she gave great direction and even brought in loads of throw pillows and artwork from her own home to see her vision through. Though I haven't worked with Beth personally on the sale or purchase of a home, I would highly recommend her services. She works fast, has the utmost respect for her clients and thorough knowledge for what a buyer would want to see. Beth is willing to go above and beyond to get the job done. And, here's the proof, because she just announced the house went under contract with multiple offers in only seven days!

My wife and I are repeat clients of Janet and recommend her enthusiastically to anyone looking to…read morebuy or sell real estate on Chicago's North Shore and beyond! We've completed a few real estate transactions with Janet and are in awe of her positive energy, candor, honesty and meticulous attention to detail. Janet is extremely responsive to her clients and utilizes the best in marketing and vendor relationships to ensure home selling and buying experiences result in a successful close. If you're searching for a real estate agent in the Chicagoland area, contact Janet at Compass and rest assured you'll be working with a TOP-NOTCH professional who'll represent you with integrity and has an impeccable reputation among her peers!

Janet was extremely helpful in our home search and was more than wiling to answer any questions we…read morehad, or address any issues or concerns with all parties involved in our home buying. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a GREAT realtor!

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!

Jane and her team are what you want when you are buying or selling a home. They make the whole…read moreprocess, which is usually really stressful, feel totally easy and calm. From the very first phone call, they treat you like you are their only client. Their communication is outstanding; they promptly respond to texts and calls, explaining complex paperwork in clear terms so you comprehend what you are signing. Working with them feels less like a transaction and more like getting help from a super-smart friend. Their service exemplifies what it means to be 5-star.

Debbie is a fantastic realtor who guided us through our first home purchase. We were incredibly…read morelucky to be able to work with her and I would highly recommend her to everyone. As first time home buyers, we were nervous about making such a large purchase. Debbie was professional, authentic, patient, and made sure we were educated throughout the entire process. After we went to see a few homes with Debbie, it felt as if she knew exactly what we were looking for. Within a few weeks, she sent an email to my wife and I about how she found a great house that would be perfect for us. She hit the nail on the head. Every morning we wake up in our new house, we are taken aback by how perfect this home is for us. Not only did Debbie find us our perfect home, she also helped us through all of the paperwork, returned all of our phone calls and emails the same day, and gave us an amazing recommendation for our lawyer and inspection. Even when Debbie was on vacation she responded to us within a day. If you are buying a home, you will not go wrong with Debbie. She genuinely cares, is your advocate, and is simply fantastic.

From the owner: I represent sellers, buyers and renters in residential real estate transactions. My goal is to make…read morethe process,whether a sale, purchase or lease as easy as possible! As a lifelong resident of Chicago and the North Shore, I have extensive knowledge of all that its many communities have to offer. Whether pricing a house to sell or helping a buyer negotiate a purchase, I am dedicated to educating my clients and making their transaction as smooth and worry free as possible. When working with buyers I use all available tools to find the perfect property. That includes special networks only available to realtors. I enthusiastically explain every step of the transaction including the mortgage process, inspections and walk throughs. I help you zero in on that amazing new home! When working with sellers, I use state of the art marketing and technology tools. As a Certified Negotiation Expert, I work diligently to sell your home at the best possible price. I also work extensively with renters. Whether it is a loft in Wicker Park or a house in the suburbs, I will help you find what you need.

Cory Albiani is a first choice! My grandparents, my parents, and now our family of 5, Cory is an…read moreexpert realtor for the Northshore! With less than a 60 day window to shop, close, and move our family, we started the process last minute. Cory arranged every showing we asked and snuck quite a few others in between to maximize our time. He understood and anticipated the needs of us as buyers, that of the sellers, and reminded us the little details to remember when looking at a home. Cory truly understands the market he is in and how to adjust, adapt, and get creative when necessary. His resources are awesome, his referrals have been amazing, but his passion and integrity is second to none. "Love" is what Cory does and we would recommend him to anyone looking to buy, sell, or rent a home! Thank you Cory and @properties Christie's International Real Estate!

Aaron is the best of the best. He is honest, ethical, & incredibly smart- everything you look for…read morein a great real estate agent. He will act in your best interests and he is very knowledgeable in the areas he serves. This is the guy you want to call for your real estate needs!

After living in our home for 20 years, we worked with Aaron in helping to list it. Aaron was…read morefantastic. He was creative, thoughtful, responsive and always prompt and timely. He followed through on everything he said and was a calm reassuring pro. He guided us with grace and wisdom to a successful sale. He also worked with us when we purchased our new home. He was patient, knowledgable, and an expert guide. We can't say enough good things about him.

I have worked with Alan on four separate real estate transactions both in Chicago and the North…read moreShore. He is the consummate professional: responsible, reasonable, knowledgeable, and is an excellent advocate for his clients. He knows the North Shore better than anyone. He's also very reasonable on fees. He represented me in two lease deals. I found the process to be easy and he helped shape the tenant paperwork and get us into a place quickly (a big help when we had young kids!). He also worked on negotiations to save us hundreds of dollars a month. He's a stand up guy and he really gets to know what is important for clients. He also represented us on the sell side of a condo in the city during a challenging real estate market. He got the darn thing sold at a good price and faster than we expected. On our buy side deal, he helped us find local contractors and vendors to conduct repairs for our new home and otherwise made the closing process very easy. The technology his firm uses is outstanding and it really helps the deal come together quickly. Yes, brokers have to charge a fee but with Alan he earned it and more. He was available at all hours every day and it was impressive work ethic. Alan is a trusted agent and I will NOT do another deal anywhere without him. I'd give him six stars but Yelp only allows 5.

Alan was awesome when we sold our house and awesome when we found our new home! 100% use Alan to…read morebuy and sell!

We would hire Amy and Howard again in a heartbeat. They know the Western Suburbs of Chicago inside…read moreand out, are super responsive and leverage their relationships to get the best outcome for their clients. They found multiple investment properties for us, advised us regarding bidding strategy for the one we wanted, and stayed on stop of it even after the seller went with another buyer. The persistence paid off as the seller contacted Amy directly after the other buyer walked which enabled us to secure the property without it going back on the market again for a competitive bid. She has also been helpful in determining which renovations are essential, gauging optimal rent based on the current market and actually finding tenants for our vacant units. In short, our experience has been fantastic and we look forward to providing repeat business.

Amy is a great real estate agent with a deep understanding of the business. She helped our family…read morepurchase a single-family home in a tough, low-inventory market. Throughout the process, she was very responsive and gave her all to get the deal done. We would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a strong, no-nonsense agent/broker who will give you an edge over your competition.

I cannot speak highly enough of RE/MAX Suburban with Susan, Ron, and David Pickard!!! They have…read morebuilt a team and comprehensive network of professionals that know how to deliver in all aspects of home purchases. I went from thinking the possibility of a home purchase was 3-5 years away... to finding and closing on my forever home in 20 days with the Pickard's guidance, help, and assembled team. The Pickard RE/MAX Suburban Team was referred to me by a lifelong friend who has exclusively worked with the Pickard's over the past 15 years for home rentals, purchases, and sales. Initially my goal was to attain a 3-5 year home rental and then transition into a home purchase. After seeing the elevated rental prices with limited inventory, I asked Ron Pickard, "can I purchase now?" Ron answered "yes, let me show you how." From there Ron & David worked with an outstanding Mortgage Broker to create a comprehensive purchase & financing strategy that worked for where I was at and what I could do. David was able to help me find, negotiate, and acquire my "Forever Home". David assembled my purchasing team of Mortgage Broker, Lawyer, Insurance Agent, and Home Inspection that yielded a seamless closing within 20days of submitting an offer on a property that had 4 other offers. That ability for a rapid and low risk closing is what made my offer then selected option. Ron & David were ALWAYS very responsive, and made sure to fully answer or get the answers to the items I asked. They best part is they worked as a team so there was ALWAYS continuity in expedited action and delivery. Thank You Pickard RE/MAX Suburban!!!

***** My wife and I worked with David to purchase our home in the northern Chicagoland suburbs…read more The entire experience was amazing! He guided us well and his attention to detail and communication throughout our purchase journey was always prompt. Our purchase did not end at our closing in that we continue to receive letters and brochures from David, Ron and Sue with household suggestions, and tips. We highly recommend The Pickard Group as consultants and agents for all of your Real Estate needs.