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Chicago Realtor - Riz Gilani

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Riz Gilani

Office: 773.326.6534 | Cell: 773.456.6168 | Fax: 773.326.6535

2009-2012 Top Producer, Awarded by the Chicago Association of Realtors

Being a resident of our great city for over fifteen years, Riz knows Chicago extremely well. Shortly after graduating college in Texas, Riz agreed to move to Chicago on a friend's suggestion, even though he had never been here before. Things couldn't have worked out more perfectly and Riz knows that Chicago is truly his home.

After working in and around the Chicago real estate industry for many years, transitioning to a career in residential sales was not only a natural progression for Riz, but also a really great fit. In his first year in the business, Riz was recognized for his sales volume by his prior brokerage, and has since been designated as a "Top Producer" by the Chicago Association of Realtors.

Riz has lived in several different areas in Chicago and has a first-hand knowledge of the uniqueness and diversity of many of Chicago's great neighborhoods. Riz combines his expertise of the city and his sales success with a keen ability to relate to his clients. It's this combination that allows Riz to be a truly great Realtor. Riz is extremely focused on providing unrivaled customer service to his clients. Day or night, he is truly available to his clients, not just during a transaction, but long after.

Riz enjoys working with both buyers and sellers equally, but does have a special affinity for first-time buyers. Riz loves walking a first-time buyer through every step of the complex process of becoming a home owner. Seeing the smile on a new home owner's face after closing is truly a rewarding end to a long journey.

Riz lives in the Montrose Harbor area of Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. In his free time, he loves to cook and also enjoys dining out at Chicago's many amazing restaurants. If there's a new restaurant in his neighborhood, Riz is sure to be one of the first to try it out.

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What My Clients Have To Say

  • Trisha Stasiewicz

    We were first time home owners and couldn't have asked for a better agent than Riz. He was informative, patient and extremely helpful. We definitely will use him again and recommend him!!

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  • Erin Nash

    My experience with Riz was great, I could not have asked for a better realtor. We had been looking at condos for months, he was never pushy and when a deal fell through he was back at it looking up more properties and opening my eyes to different assets. This was my first home so I was determined that the "almost perfect" home was out there for me and Riz found it! As soon as we saw it I was ready to make an offer and he was right there with the paperwork ready for me to sign. He also helped me answer all of my questions and each step throughout the whole process no matter how minute. I look forward to working with him again in the future (but not too soon, unless I win the lottery!). I love coming home every day and couldn't have had a more pleasant outcome.

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  • Betsy Warners

    We had a great experience with Riz. From the beginning to the end he was attentive, thorough and professional. He always responded to my texts/emails in a very timely manner. I recommended him to my brother and sister in law, and they have been very happy with him as well. As a first time home buyer, we could not have asked for a better agent.

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  • Shantanu Kulkarni

    Riz was excellent! Highly recommended.

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  • Matt Dickman

    Riz was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He listened, got to know us and was persistent and driven to help us find the perfect home. He found our dream home and I credit him with negotiating the best possible deal for us possible. We would highly recommend (which I have) Riz to friends looking for a property in the greater Chicago area.

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  • Nick Bartolotta

    From first contact to even after closing, Riz proved to be an exceptional agent and friend.

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  • Jared Gray

    Riz was a pleasure to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable about the housing market and was very patient with us. He really went the extra mile to make sure we were happy with our purchase.

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  • Lisa and Ginger
    Rogers Park

    Riz = EXTRAordinary. The service and effort we received from Riz could not be surpassed. He's a true professional with a personal touch that we greatly appreciated. He was knowledgeable of current market conditions and keenly aware on how to proceed with a purchase of a foreclosure. Mostly though, he was exactly the Realtor we needed; patient, caring and Uber responsive. He provided updates and returned calls at every hour of the day or night, putting us at ease and making it a wonderful experience. Thank you! Riz is the man you want on the job, guaranteed!

    Lisa and Ginger

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  • Tim and Sharon
    Lakeview

    Riz helped us get our dream home. He's an expert on housing, the Chicago area, property values, resources, and an all around great guy. He's the best!

    Tim & Sharon, Lakeview

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  • Jeremy and Caitlin
    Uptown

    We will recommend Riz to all our friends--and especially those looking to buy a short sale. As first time buyers who were looking for a short sale, we were not the easiest customers. Riz showed such positivity and patience; he was always willing to explain whatever issues arose in the process. He worked very hard to find us a home--he responded to all of our calls and emails promptly, and was responsive as our desires evolved. He negotiated the short sale process like a true pro--he really knew the process inside and out, which gave us a lot of confidence. We are thrilled with our new home!

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  • Lucy
    West Ridge

    We are so thankful to have found not only the best realtor in town but such a wonderful person. As a first time home buyer, there are so many things that run through your mind like the right house, the best financing and those special programs available to only first time buyers. As much as you try to prepare on your own, there is always that doubt that you did not do something right. The search with my first realtor went well at the beginning but I started to notice a decrease in interest with my search as it was taking a while to find the right property and also I was not a fast close. When I met Riz the first time I felt he really wanted to help me find the right home for me and my family. During my search, we went through so many properties and still Riz never lost interest in my home search. I never felt pressured by Riz on putting an offer on a home. He would always recommend and take me to see a home twice to make sure I was making the right decision - what realtor does that? Only a realtor that truly cares about his clients and their best interest. Riz always went the extra mile no matter what. From picking me up at work, to seeing a property, to sitting down with me and going over the finance on the mortgage. During the closing Riz explained and helped answer any questions or doubts that I had. He held my hand throughout the entire process and I felt that I not only had a realtor but a friend. I purchased my home in February 2011 and love it! I can honestly say that I would have never done this without Riz. Thank you so much Riz.

    Lucy, West Ridge

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  • Lynn
    South Loop

    As a first time home buyer, as much as I researched, I was still pretty green to the process. With Riz as my agent it was so easy and exciting. I had no hesitations during the entire process. I've always heard comments about signing the final agreement to be very frightening and nerve racking, but I can honestly say I was completely at ease and never once did I have any doubts as Riz made me feel very confident and certain I was making a smart decision!

    Lynn, South Loop

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  • David
    Uptown

    I would like to express my great satisfaction with the experience I had working with Riz Gilani in the sale of my home. This was the first time I had sold real estate, I was living in another state with a tenant leasing the property, and I was uncertain and anxious about the process; however, Riz helped me through every step with good information and advice, so that I was able to feel confident in my decisions. He worked quickly to get my property listed, made certain that it always looked its best and was quick to respond to my calls and emails, handling every aspect of the sale with the utmost professionalism. And, despite the slow market, I was thrilled to sell my property in much less time than I had anticipated, saving me a great deal of additional expense. It is without reservation that I would recommend Riz to anyone looking for a Realtor.

    David, Uptown

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  • Jeff Parkhill

    Fantastic, you went above and beyond. I appreciate your stellar service and patience to get this done. You worked hard. Jeff Parkhill - Parkhill Development.

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  • David
    Lincoln Park

    I would recommend Riz to anyone buying a house or condo in a heartbeat. Riz helped me purchase my first condo and he was a pleasure to work with during the entire process. He did not waste any of my time and always put my interests in front of his. Riz is extremely professional and knows the Chicago real estate market very well. I also relied on him when it was time to find an inspector and lender. Needless to say, I was more than happy with both recommendations and I was able to close on my condo without any issues.

    David, Lincoln Park

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  • Seth, Jessica and Josie
    West Loop

    Riz helped us find and purchase our first home. While purchasing a home always has its hurdles, Riz made the process as smooth as possible. We never felt pressure making an offer or settling for a place that did not meet our expectations. He also went out of his way in helping us select finishes for our new construction home and selecting the appropriate financing. Even after the close on our condo, Riz was instrumental in helping us get our punch list completed by the developer. When we do decide to sell our place, we will use Riz as our Realtor. We also would recommend him to our friends and family without hesitation. Thank you Riz for helping us make our dreams come true of finally becoming homeowners.

    Seth, Jessica and Josie, West Loop

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  • Terry and Carrie
    Uptown

    We would highly recommend Riz to anyone looking to deal with a hardworking, knowledgeable, and ethical real estate professional. We were impressed with Riz's reliability and respected his advice. He went the extra mile and was able to get the deal closed with our best interests in mind. It was a great experience working with Riz in what is sometimes a pretty challenging process. We'll continue to recommend Riz to any of our friends looking for a Realtor.

    Terry and Carrie, Uptown

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  • Michael
    Uptown

    Due to an unfortunate combination of circumstances, my condo sale and purchase was a challenging one, to say the least! Riz never let me lose heart and he had a constant stream of proactive new ideas for making the deals happen. He really stuck by me -- and in the end, his creativity and tireless negotiating landed me in a much better place than I ever imagined was possible. I feel very lucky to have him as my advocate.

    Michael, Uptown

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  • Cara and Wil
    Logan Square

    Riz Gilani helped my husband and me purchase our first home! As first timers, there was a lot we didn't know, and Riz gave us nothing but the best advice. He listened to our wants and needs, and there wasn't a single property he chose with which we wouldn't have been happy. Riz is trustworthy, professional and a lot of fun to boot. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a new home! We can't thank you enough, Riz!

    Cara & Wil, Logan Square

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  • Gerri
    Rogers Park

    I mentioned to a friend that I was considering selling my condo in Andersonville and looking for a new home in Uptown or Rogers Park. She mentioned Riz's name and the rest was history! He was amazing — very conscientious, thorough and responsive to my needs on both sides of the selling and buying process. I'm completely happy with the results and would wholeheartedly recommend Riz to anyone who is on the market to buy or sell!

    Gerri, Rogers Park

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  • Brad
    Wicker Park

    As with most first-time home buyers, my condo is the largest purchase that I've made in my life to date. The last thing that I wanted to do was put myself in a horrible financial position or choose the wrong neighborhood because I did not understand how to approach the process from search to close. With his extensive knowledge of Chicago, Riz consistently showed me great property after great property, always refining his search based on my experiences. When I found the property for me, Riz was extremely helpful with walking me through all of the agreements and pivotal decisions so that I thoroughly understood the commitments that I was making throughout the process. Buying a home is quite an undertaking so when plunging in for the first time, it was great to have such a supportive and knowledgeable Realtor like Riz as a guide throughout the process.

    Brad, Wicker Park

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  • Enrique
    Buena Park

    I highly recommend Riz as he went beyond everything I would have ever expected from a Realtor and made my first home buying experience a great success! Not only did he find me the perfect home in just 2 days of working with him (after having been in the market by myself looking for several weeks), but he also: managed a difficult bank situation (right amidst the housing bubble), helped me deal with the seller's "not-so-pleasant-lawyer," and even oversaw the installation of a brand new water tank for my new home when I was unable to oversee it due to business travel. Overall, I highly recommend him and his number is definitely one of the few that I actually keep saved in my rolodex for future reference. - Enrique M. October 2009 happy first time home buyer!

    Enrique, Buena Park

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  • Doug and Jen
    Uptown

    Riz represented us in the sale of our condo and provided excellent (and incredibly responsive) service and thoughtful advice. At the time, we had already moved and were a little anxious about the sale process, given the down market. Riz was a calm, reassuring presence and helped us sell our condo quickly and at a very good price. We recommend Riz without reservation to anyone who is considering buying or selling a home in the city.

    Doug and Jen, Uptown

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  • Kacy
    Uptown

    I had known Riz Gilani for many years before I made the decision to buy my first condo. I was hesitant about even taking the first step when I ran into Riz one night at a restaurant and he, without hesitation, gave me an emphatic "Yes! You can do this and I will be with you every step of the way." His enthusiasm and patience and real estate know-how kept me going through the entire process; even when things looked like they might fall apart. Riz went from being a good acquaintance to a beloved member of my family. I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase in Chicago.

    Kacy, Uptown

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