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Chicago Realtor - Cally Burkle

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Cally Burkle

Office: 312.423.5514 | Cell: 773.206.9136 | Fax: 312.423.5515

2012, 2010 Top Producer, Awarded by the Chicago Association of Realtors

Cally became a realtor in 2002. Her strong professionalism and personal charm have made her a top performing agent in the Chicago market. Growing up on a farm in her native Iowa, she has long understood the value of real estate and a strong work ethic. To Cally nothing is more satisfying than finding a buyer the perfect home or making sure her seller receives top dollar. Whether buyers or sellers, her clients benefit from Cally's experience and passion for real estate and client service.

Cally also holds a degree in Geography from the University of Iowa and comes to real estate with experience in negotiating contracts for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), one of the world's largest agricultural processors. She honed her technological skills by working as a consultant for a software company. When Cally is not achieving the impossible for her clients, she travels, explores the outdoors, and spends quality time with family and friends.

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What My Clients Have To Say

  • Justin & Lisa Seidenberg

    We met Cally at an open house that we spontaneously walked into on a Sunday afternoon. We weren't even seriously thinking of buying a property at that time, more so looking at what was out there for the fun of it. Cally impressed us immediately when we met her. She was extremely personable and beyond knowledgeable about the real estate market. We were so impressed by her that we decided to take her up on her offer to show us a few properties, just to get a feel for what was out there. Before we knew it we were scheduling even more appointments and were on the road to seriously considering purchasing our first home. As first time home buyers, Cally was extremely patient with us throughout the entire process and really took the time to answer all of the millions of questions that came up for us at all hours of the day. We truly valued her honesty and appreciated how while she provided a great deal of guidance to us as we made various decisions, we never felt pressured. We could tell that she honestly wanted us to find the place that fufilled all of our needs (and there were many!!). We've been in our new place for 3 months and couldn't be happier, and we know we owe a great deal of our contentment to Cally!

    Justin & Lisa Seidenberg

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  • Edward Moreira
    Uptown

    It is clear that moving and finding a new place is a very stressful experience. However, working with Cally, made the whole experience fun and less nerve-wrecking than it would have been otherwise. Going out to see condos felt like an adventure, an exciting and fun one! Cally rapidly understood what was important to me. I would say she has a very keen eye to grasping the client's personality and needs. She took the time to get to know me so she could do a better job suggesting places she thought I'd like. She learned from my comments and by the end I think she could have made the decision herself, and I would have agreed completely. This was my first buying experience and I knew very little of the whole process and the specific jargon used in the real estate world. Cally was great at explaining things. I felt I understood exactly in what part of the process I was. Cally was always available to answer my questions via cell phone or email. Cally was always positive and enthusiastic and worked hard to find the best place for me. I would work again with her in a heartbeat, and when the time comes that I will be ready to sell and look for my next home, Cally is the person I'll call first.

    Edward Moreira, Uptown

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  • Christine Dmyterko
    Roscoe Village

    Cally, I am satisfied with you as an agent. You are always available to look at properties when it is convenient for your client. I believe I had a clear understanding of what was going on throughout the process, because of the information you provided me.

    Christine Dmyterko, Roscoe Village

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  • Debbie

    Cally is absolutely awesome! Her ability to quickly assess her Client's likes and dislikes is phenomenal! Plus, coupled with her perseverance, enthusiasm, and patience, one could not ask for a better agent!

    Debbie

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  • Mark Kolar

    Cally, I think you did a great job. You were very thorough and made the process very easy for me. As a guy I didn't have a good vision of small things that could be done to the space to make it more marketable. You provided this for me. I've also had a very hectic schedule lately and you were able to work with me and help to take over some of the responsibilities in getting the place fixed up. You did a GREAT job and I appreciate your hard work !!!

    Mark

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  • Andrew Bartlow
    Bucktown

    Cally worked with me on an investment property purchase in Chicago. She completed thorough property valuation analyses, sought out and coordinated with a top rental specialist to find a tenant, coordinated showings during the escrow period, and was in constant contact with me, looking out for my best interests while I was traveling for business and living in California. I am already working with her again, seeking a similar property and results, and I highly recommend her to all of my contacts in Chicago.

    Andrew, Bucktown

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  • Dave and Neide Butler
    Lakeview

    We wanted to thank you for all your help. We talked to a number of Realtors before we chose you - as you know we did not get your name through a referral but though a phone call to show us one of your listings (I had great luck that day). You were very easy to work with and felt you listened to our needs and understood that your listing was not a good match for us - for you to give us three straight days of your undivided attention (without giving you any notice) to look for homes was awesome. We also want to acknowledge your support through the entire process (helping us find a Gym, getting car stickers, and taking me to the Secretary of State, finding a phone for Neibe, etc). We feel very fortunate to have come across you in our home search and would recommend you to anyone else searching for a home. I also want to acknowledge all the folks you recommend us in the home process (Mortgage, Lawyer, inspection) they all were great. Thanks again!

    Dave and Neide, Lakeview

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  • Kevin McCabe
    River West

    Miss Burkle represented me in both the purchase and the sale of my Halsted Street condo. I would like you to know what a pleasure that experience was for me. Cally is a pro. There is nothing more important in business transactions than to be handled in a professional and courteous manner; Cally has proven herself a stellar example of that. Cally makes a smooth, positive and substantial impression on buyers, sellers, and other professionals. Cally is dedicated. Having suddenly accepted a position in Washington, I found myself on the selling end much sooner than I had anticipated. The market had cooled and swung the opposite direction from when I was a buyer. My property was not moving. From out of town, I was trying to manage a new position and pay my bills. As you might imagine, this had generated a fair amount of anxiety and stress for me. Being sensitive to my situation, Cally stayed in close contact throughout. While I was rather wound up, Cally was optimistic, energetic and always looking for solutions. Cally truly cares about what she is doing and it shows; it was reassuring to have her on my side. Cally is all about the deal. Cally is obviously very familiar with features, property values and the market, and considers herself at all points my advocate. She recognizes her duty to protect me from unknowingly paying too much for a property. When it came time to make the offer, Cally put us exactly where we needed to be. In that fast moving, competitive market, my offer was accepted immediately, we closed ten days later. Cally is cool! What else do you need to know? Being a new arrival from Los Angeles, I needed to feel certain that I would be happy and comfortable in my neighborhood. Cally took the time to understand who I am and what I need; in fact, I would even consider her a friend. Smart, well dressed and stylish, Cally knows where to go and what to do in Chicago. Thank you for all the fine work.

    Kevin, River West

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  • Dan Kennelly
    Wicker Park

    Cally is a true professional in every sense of the word. She puts the time in on the front-end to understand the needs and the motivations of her client, which makes the process much smoother for her clients. She is flexible and attentive to changing situations and ultra-responsive. She is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her!

    Dan, Wicker Park

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  • Bill and Nikki Braden
    Norwood Park

    Cally Burkle took the time to understand our desired property type and the neighborhood we wanted to be in. The same day we began to see potential properties matching our needs via email. The next weekend we were out on the street with Cally viewing properties. The entire process to find our new home only took a couple weeks and two trips viewing properties. Both of us attribute the ease of the process to Cally's hard work in matching our needs. With the work ethic, professionalism and dedication Cally showed in finding our new home it was an easy decision on who to use for our sale. Cally kept us informed as to the market and advised us on moves to help make the sale of our home go smoothly. She made herself available at any point we had questions or concerns. Her guidance allowed us to close on both properties on the same day, keeping us to only one move. As stated earlier our only desire was to seek assistance in finding a new home, through the process we found a sales agent and a person we now consider to be a friend.

    Bill and Nikki, Norwood Park

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  • Jen Baker
    Lakeview

    I discovered Cally through the Dream Town website and upon our first meeting was immediately impressed with her professionalism and knowledge of the Chicago real estate market. As I was looking for my first place, it was important to me to find a realtor that could really listen to what I was looking for as well as walk me through my first buying experience. Cally's ability to do this was fantastic! Not only is she a great realtor, but she's a wonderful person who truly cares about her clients. I would highly recommend Cally to anyone I know looking for a home in the Chicago area!

    Jen Baker, Lakeview

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  • Maureen Mizwicki
    Chicago

    I received Cally's contact information from a fellow guest at a party. I was looking for an agent to purchase my first home (condo). During my initial meeting with Cally I was very impressed with how she really listened to what I was looking for and to my price range. Cally was very attentive throughout the entire process. She even entertained family members tagging along on showings and weighing in on my choices, as their opinions were instrumental in my decision. I would highly recommend Cally to anyone. In fact, I always carry her business card in my wallet for such recommendations.

    Maureen, Chicago

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