The Dream Town Client Experience
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Kathy Emerson
LakeviewErika Chaumontet was a fantastic help in finding the investment property for which I was searching. She was always willing to adjust her schedule to meet my limited time. She was a pleasure to work with and I enjoyed my time with her.
Kathy Emerson, Lakeview -
Brent Campbell
Old TownI am a first-time buyer and Erika helped make this process very easy for me. She thoroughly explained all of the processes to me so nothing came as a surprise. She even met with my electrician for me when I was unable to make the meeting. I had a difficult commute to the property I was buying and Erika took the time to pick me up and drop me off at the train station. I can see how buying property can be stressful, but because of Erika's hard work I did not experience this.
Brent Campbell, Old Town -
Merisa Baeza
Kelvyn ParkI can't tell you how grateful I am to have found Erika as my agent. I was a first time home buyer and she was very patient and informative with me from the beginning and throughout the whole process. I really appreciated the personal touches she added to everything - the availability and flexibility of her schedule at all hours of the day, listening to my neurotic reasoning when I was not sure if I did or did not like a place, and adding her well informed opinion when I just was not sure what to do. To add to that, I had an extremely difficult transaction where Erika had to act as the go between on many things where she should not have had to have been involved. At one point, my lawyer even commented to me that I was lucky to have a real estate agent with such substantive knowledge. She went above and beyond her duty to help me and my lawyer close this deal and I will forever be grateful to her for helping me buy my first place! The best part is along the way I learned a thing or two about the real estate market and process and also gained a new friend. Many thanks to Erika for all of her help and hard work!!!!
Merisa Baeza, Kelvyn Park -
Rachel & Jason
Kilbourn ParkErika is a miracle worker. We had only 48 hours to spend house-hunting in Chicago, and she was able to find us a place we love at the low end of our price range! Erika's strong interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to her clients made it a pleasure to work with her. She's very genuine, friendly, and knowledgeable about the city of Chicago. We will be recommending her to friends and family for years to come!
Rachel & Jason, Kilbourn Park -
Kevin Keegan
River NorthErika Chaumontet did a great job for me. I was very pleased with the service she provided and wouldn't hesitate to use her again or refer her to someone else. She was highly professional and personable, which is crucial to her success. Her patience was also important since we looked at a lot of units. All in all I give her very high marks!
Kevin Keegan, River North -
Monica De La Salas
Elmwood ParkI called Dreamtown when it was time for me to sell my condo and buy a new home. I was introduced to Ervine by inquiring thru their website. I couldn't have been luckier. While looking for my new home Ervine gave me the information I needed, booked showings right away (same day if possible!) and was very professional. I decided to use her as my agent when selling my condo as well. She was able to price it out accordingly, give me ideas on what would help sell my unit quicker and did all the dirty work that comes with selling property with a smile. What would have normally been a stressful time went surprisingly smooth thanks to Ervine's help and expertise. I've already recommended her to multiple friends and they all agree Ervine is gold.
Thank you for all your help Ervine!
Monica De La Salas, Elmwood Park -
Jules Melhado & Nell Oz
South LoopWe tried looking on our own for a place before coming to Dream Town and only became frustrated. We realized that we needed help. We called Ervine, hoping we would get someone with the expertise to help us. We got that and more!
She brought us only the properties that fit our criteria and we wrote a contract on our first trip out! She even asked us if we were sure, but we knew we had found our place. We were excited, but had no idea of what to do next. Ervine answered all of our questions, had resources available, got back to us promptly, and was always there with a listening ear and a smile.
She was a pleasure to work with and we definitely recommend her! Thanks Ervine!
Jules Melhado & Nell Oz, South Loop -
Stephen & Joan Heard
BronzevilleOur goal was simple --- we wanted to invest in the Chicago market. Yet, we live in California. We started our search online and were impressed the Dream Town website. Even more impressive was the initial phone call I had with Ervine. She understood that as an investor, I had different goals then the first-time buyer and asked questions about my goals and what kind of investor I was. By the time we were done, I knew that she understood what I was looking for and that I had found the right agent.
While there, she not only showed us great properties, she also presented the facts and the numbers. Then she let me make my own decision. It was obvious that we should buy, but she didn't push which is what we love about her. She was very down-to-earth and easy to work with. We also loved that she was resourceful when things got crazy before closing.
My wife & I not only have a great new construction condo now, but it is beautiful and spacious as well. Even before we closed, we had people wanting to buy out our contract for more money!
We've certainly found the agent to help us in all of our future investments in Chicago!
Stephen & Joan Heard, Bronzeville -
Erick R., Jeff B., Rob W., Sacramento S.
BronzevilleWe wanted to both live in our place as well for it to be an investment. We debated on multi-units or a spacious condo. We talked to different people for advice, and did some initial searching on our own. We looked for the properties online and gave Ervine a call.
She used her resources and expertise to not only get us a huge duplex to live in, but we bought the other two units in the same building for investments. We got both!
Working three transactions at the same time was not easy and problems arose and tempers flared, but Ervine kept communications open with the other side to help us close on all three!
Ervine, you just don't sell real estate; you help make dreams come true! Thanks and we'll definitely be in touch when we're ready to sell and for future investments!
Erick R. , Jeff B. , Rob W. , Sacramento S. , Bronzeville -
Nick T
West LoopI was a first time buyer moving from the suburbs to the city. With no real knowledge of the market, I decided to turn to the internet and found the awesome Dream Town website and Ervine Fox, my awesome agent! She actually talked WITH me --- and not AT me --- to understand what I was looking for. She took her time to educate me on the process. And&as my criteria changed, she made sure to show me the properties that fitted the bill. I love my s-p-a-c-i-o-u-s new condo!
Thanks, Ervine!
Nick T, West Loop -
Jennifer Warren
BucktownBuying real estate can be scary, especially as a first time buyer. But Ervine made it fun and rewarding! I thought it would be a long process of endless looking, but she listened to what I was looking for and found those properties for me immediately! Within just a little over 1 week, I found the condo in which I currently live! She held my hand through the process and listened to me as I vented frustrations (sorry about that!). Ervine was consistently there for me to answer questions, and always called me back within the same day, if not within the next hour or two. I would highly recommend Ervine to anyone who is in need of an agent. Especially to first time buyers, as I think she has a real talent of explaining the home buying experience to those of us with no experience! I appreciate your help, your honesty, and your patience. I am so happy with my decision to buy! Thanks Ervine!
Jennifer Warren, Bucktown -
Helen M. Hardy
Garfield ParkErvine: A first time buyers dream and lifesaver! Ervine was an awesome find and the best choice for a realtor in Chicago! She not only is knowledgeable about the market but she is patient, trustworthy, honest and a hard worker. She walked us through every step in the home buying process; from selecting the right condo to the closing. Ervine is definitely a realtor who cares about her clients and works for them!
Helen M. Hardy, Garfield Park -
Luis Carreras
UptownMy experience with Dream Town was great. I was especially happy to deal with George Synowiec, who was very attentive and professional. He went above and beyond to see that I was content with the service.
For example, when I was looking for a bigger place we saw this unit that I liked but the price was not within my budget so we tried to work with the homeowner but no such luck. I was sad since it was a beautiful unit with a lake view from every room. After two weeks or so he called me back to let me know that unit was still available and we put an offer and now I got it thanks to George. I have worked with other Realtors in the past but have not received the same service that George provides. He gives you 200% and will not settle until you are happy.
Luis Carreras, Uptown -
Jennifer Alexander
EdgewaterGreg's great! He showed me several places and worked with me throughout my entire buying process. He was very courteous and professional. Plus, the coffee's top-notch!
Jennifer Alexander, Edgewater -
Emily Truesdell
EdgewaterI bought my first condo in the fall of 2006, with the assistance of Greg Joubert. His patience, guidance and knowledge of the area helped me to find a great place! I will certainly use him for my next purchase, and I do not hesitate in recommending him to my friends. Thanks Greg!
Emily Truesdell, Edgewater -
Julie Hassler
Lincoln ParkGreg was very efficient in finding me what I wanted. He went to bat for me and helped me succeed at getting exactly what I wanted.
Julie Hassler, Lincoln Park -
Greg and Kimberly Allen
River NorthWhen we decided it was time to look for our first home, we had no idea where to start. Greg Joubert walked us through every step of the home buying process. He was completely honest and professional when showing homes. He also promptly answered all our questions and was tactful when handling any issues that developed. Greg also pointed us in the right direction when it came time to find a lawyer and lender. He listened to our wish list and came through with a home that was exactly what we wanted. When it comes time to purchase another home, we will definitely use Dream Town. Thank you Greg!
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Julie Schaeffer
Printers RowJames was eager to provide great service and was always attentive to my needs. He went above and beyond when it came to marketing and open houses -- and I had an offer on my condo within three weeks of listing.
Julie Schaeffer, Printer's Row -
Christopher Cardenas
South LoopDream Town is the first realty company that I've ever dealt with. Your website is very user friendly. After viewing various properties online, I called and spoke to James Tsohas. He made himself available and worked with my odd schedule. He made the search seem easy and was constantly in contact with me regarding new prospects for sale. He knew exactly what I was looking for. The first day I met him was the day I left the deposit on the condo that I am living in now. To me that is very impressive. Thank you James for all of your work.
Christopher Cardenas, South Loop -
Cynthia O'Rourke
LakeviewJames is creative, resourceful and solution oriented. James was regularly able to come up with new and innovative solutions that helped me locate a great studio condo in Lakeview.
Obviously James is highly respected by his colleagues and peers and therefore able to give excellent business recommendations for other needed services which made the entire transaction go very smoothly.
Cynthia O'Rourke, Lakeview -
Catherine
Rogers ParkSince buying my condo in 2007, Marcia has taken excellent care of me. She answered my property tax questions, sent me a form for a homeowner's refund that I qualified for, and gave me comps information when I was applying for a Home Equity Loan. Now that's good customer service - long after the papers have been signed and commissions paid!
Catherine - Rogers Park -
Aga and Andy
Forest GlenThank you very much for your great help with finding our house. We really appreciate your professionalism and great knowledge in guiding us through fast and efficient closing. We definitely recommend you to our friends and family members. Thanks again.
Aga and Andy, Forest Glen -
Andrew Bartlow
BucktownCally 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 -
Dan Kennelly
Wicker ParkCally 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 -
Bill and Nikki Braden
Norwood ParkCally 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 -
Lynn M.
Wicker ParkAnita is a fantastic agent! She helped me sell my condo just as the market was tipping and was still able to get me top dollar. Her understanding of the market is uncanny. Anita is a tireless marketer, fun to work with and dedicated to serving her clients in every possible way. I recommend her to all my friends and family!
Lynn, Wicker Park -
Doreen Steigerwald
Irving ParkWhen I started to look for a condo for my daughter who goes to college in Chicago, I found Dream Town via the internet, and hence found Simon Collings. As a seasoned investor, I pretty much knew what I was looking for. Simon delivered more than what was expected and was quick to respond. Simon cared more about customer service than getting his commission and this is what I liked second best about him. What I liked best was his sincerity and his sense of humor. Simon comes highly recommended in my book!
Doreen, Irving Park -
Dawn and Bruce S.
River NorthWe have used Anita to buy or sell three properties and we can't imagine ever using any other Chicago area realtor. Why do we feel that way? Well, Anita has a knack for quickly focusing on exactly what we are looking for. Not just the mundane price and location every realtor asks about, but all the intangibles as well - the little things about who we are as people, our taste in layouts, our sense of style - I swear it sometimes seems that she knows more about my likes and dislikes than I do. I can't count the number of times I knew I didn't like something about a property but couldn't say exactly why until Anita put it into words for me. Combine this insight and personal touch with her tireless persistence in combing listings, pre-screening properties, her common sense advice about locations, amenities, and price and last but not least - her always charming demeanor and you have everything you could ever want in a realtor. Business has taken us away from Chicago for the moment but you can be sure that when we get the chance to move back, Anita will find us the next place we just can't live without!
Dawn and Bruce, River North -
Majella D.
Norwood ParkI would highly recommend Anita to any of my friends or colleagues who are looking to purchase a home. I worked with Anita when I purchased my first home and I was pretty nervous about the process and being pressured to buy before I was ready. Anita was a great help, honest about the options available, fun to work with, and a fantastic resource when I was ready to submit an offer. She kept me sane throughout the entire deal. I will be calling her again when it comes time for my next move!!
Majella, Norwood Park -
Shelly and Barbara
South LoopWe would love to share our experience with you about Anita Nosek. Having met her several times at many open houses, we got to know her and found her to be very personable as well as having remarkable knowledge about the south loop real estate market. We contacted her when we were ready to sell our condo as we had total confidence she would be able to sell our home. She did not disappoint us and within 2 weeks we had a contract on our condo which we sold four years ago. The entire sales process went smoothly and was effortless on our part, as Anita handled all aspects of the transaction. We still reside in the south loop and will again contact her when we are ready to sell our current home. She is reliable, professional and a pleasure to work with.
Shelly and Barbara, South Loop -
Lynn H.
West LoopI loved working with Anita to find a condo. It took four months of intense looking and Anita was there for me the whole time. No showing was too trivial, no request too difficult, and she never tried to *sell* me anything -- just helped in every way possible right to closing day.
Lynn, West Loop -
Sameea and Anil
South LoopWe have known Anita since 2003 when we purchased our first condo.
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Keith and Becky D.
Printers RowWorking with Anita Nosek was a rewarding and fantastic experience. Anita knew the South Loop very, very well and only took us to homes that we had outlined. She didn't waste our time on places she thought were outside our price limits or below our standards. She was punctual, honest and very easy to work with. Anita took the time to make us feel like it was important to her that we get a great home. We would definitely recommend Anita and hope to use her in the future.
Keith and Becky, Printers Row -
Mark B.
StreetervilleI worked with Ms. Ahern for over a year. I found her to be very familiar with the market, professional, courteous and responsive. Even though I looked at over 50 properties, Ms. Ahern never pressured me or made me feel like I was wasting her time. Her singular objective was to find me the right property for my needs andat my price point. She is a pleasure to deal with and I would give her my unqualified endorsement.
Mark, Streeterville -
Claudia Rodriguez
Hyde ParkI worked with Yogi on the selling side as well as the buying side of the real estate process and the experience was truly valuable and rewarding. My previous experience with a real estate agent was fine but I never really felt like the agent was attentive to my requests and needs. Yogi was a welcomed change in that he was always eager to show me properties that met my requirements which meant accommodating my ever changing search criteria and varying geographic locations throughout the city. When I finally found a property I wanted to buy, again he showed his dedication to his client's needs and his knowledge of the real estate process by being thorough when explaining the process, by working with the seller to negotiate on price and other concessions, and by being patient, even when the process ended up being much longer than the normal process. In the end Yogi proved to be a great real estate agent, showing a friendly, knowledgeable, and focused attention to the client.
Claudia Rodriguez, Hyde Park -
James Stoodt
RavenswoodMaggie Ahern is, in a word, fantastic. Finding real-estate is a journey, and Maggie is the quintessential real estate "co-pilot" for the process. She helped me chart my course (without forcing me to go to pre-defined places I didn't want to go); she flexibly guided me andrefocused my efforts as I explored and learned about properties that showed up on the radar (instead of the inflexibility and back seat driving of other agents) andwhen I found the property she expediently handled the closing without a single problem. Extraordinary professional service delivered by a genuinely nice person, an unbeatable combination!
James, Ravenswood -
Jarrod Allerding
UptownWhile searching week in and week out, Maggie did an excellent job at remaining patient going property to property. Her overall knowledge and attention to detail were instrumental in my finding the absolute place that was right for me.
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Brian Varner
NapervilleHey Misha, I want to start with a very large thank you for my house warming gift it was completely unexpected but very much appreciated. The entire process of shopping for a home was painless and very accommodating to my hectic schedule. I had many difficult requests and constraints and all of them were met in a timely manner and with a positive attitude. With the constant work ethic of Misha I was able to find the perfect home. I have been so impressed with my experience that I have suggested Misha to many of my co-workers.
Thanks again,
Brian, Naperville -
Valerie and Dean Henry
NapervillePurchasing a home is incredibly stressful. . . unless you have Misha as your Realtor! Misha rates top in communicating with her clients and keeping us in the know as we progressed through the house hunting and purchasing process. My husband and I felt confident that Misha had our best interests in mind. . . even though she wasn't working for us (the buyer!) She listened to our wants and needs in a property and was able to schedule many viewings in a short period of time. (We're from out of town and had limited viewing days) Since we live out of state, the website and e-mail communications were so important for us. We really appreciated being able to view the properties in advance via the website prior to requesting to see the property. Plus Misha is dependable in returning phone calls as well. We also were impressed that after the closing we didn't feel "dumped", if we had any further questions after the closing Misha was there to answer them for us or follow-up as needed. We definitely plan to keep Misha in mind should we ever need to buy or sell property again!
Valerie and Dean Henry, Naperville -
Rita Johnston
Misha Immormino is an excellent choice for a realtor. She always got back to me with answers to any questions I had, always within the day, and usually within minutes. Misha is very knowledgeable about the home-buying process, which was comforting and helpful to me, since I was a first-time buyer. I learned so much from Misha! I also felt like Misha was honest with me and that she would fight to get the best price possible. She is extremely motivated and highly competent. I would recommend Misha to anyone looking for a home.
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Carrah Kalat
NapervilleMisha, From the moment we met, I could tell you were committed to finding a home meant for me. Your constant searching and investigation was such an unexpected treat. You were sensitive to items that were important to me and did an excellent job with helping me eliminate choices that weren't worth our time. Your online tools also helped narrow the list and make the most of our searches. You went way above and beyond by attempting to contact multiple cabinet companies for prices to repair some damaged kitchen cabinets. Your response time is amazing! You are so quick to return email and phone messages. When we finally found the right one, I realized that you were as excited as I was because you agreed it was the home meant for me. The mortgage company you recommended was exceptional. I could not believe it when both of you were at my closing. I appreciate the dedication. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone. You took away all of the headaches and made it an enjoyable experience. Kudos to you, too, for always showing up with bottled water and snacks. Thank you again for everything. And while I don't plan to move soon, I do hope you are still in the business when I need another partner in crime.
Carrah, Naperville -
Kevin Lynch
WestchesterWorking with Misha helped create the most positive real estate transaction I
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Dion Beatty
WoodlawnI would NEVER hesitate from recommending the services of Nykea Pippion-McGriff. She made what can be a very tedious and unpleasant process very smooth and relaxed. Nykea is the ultimate professional and I really appreciated her efforts. She was very patient with me even when I was flying back and forth between cities trying to get everything organized. The number one thing a person needs when making such a huge decision such as the purchase of a home is someone they feel comfortable with and someone they feel they can trust. If I were a teacher, Nykea would have an A+ in both columns. Thanks for all of your help!
Dion, Woodlawn -
Malcolm Campbell
West LoopMy wife and I used Jennifer South as our realtor in a search for a city property in the Chicago. Jennifer displayed to us a degree of professionalism and dedication that was second to none. Jennifer drove hundreds of miles showing us many places. She was always on time and had a smile on her face no matter how difficult our needs were. I felt that she really cared about the service we were given. (She can park like no one I have ever seen!) In the end we found the place of our dreams and Jennifer shared our enthusiasm. If we ever buy again we will definitely use her and I offer my highest recommendation to anyone this is considering her as a realtor.
Malcolm, West Loop -
Brian Murphy
LakeviewAs a first-time home buyer, I did not realize how many variables can impact the selection and price of a home. Brooke was great at identifying locations with the attributes I wanted within a given price range, able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each property without forcing a decision, and was able to accurately predict the final sale price very early in the process.
Brian, Lakeview -
Estelle
West LoopBeing a first time homebuyer, I wasn't sure what to expect. I tried to look at homes on my own without an agent, but that became overwhelming. I found Dream Town and Kara Finnegan through the internet. I wasn't sure what kind of service to expect from an agency I found on the internet, but I decided to give it a shot and registered. Right away Kara got back to me with multiple listings that fit my criteria. When I met her face to face, I realized she was knowledgeable, honest and would be a great asset to me. She told me what to expect, and was there every step of the way. She answered questions promptly, and she is the type of person you wouldn't hesitate to contact if an issue arose. Kara is a great asset to Dream Town, and a great asset to you as a homebuyer.
Estelle, West Loop -
Mario Becerra
Gold CoastMy wife and I would like to thank Kora Chang of Dream Town for her outstanding customer service and personal care. Kora ensured we were always well informed through phone calls and emails. She walked us through the purchasing process step-by-step and followed through with her assistance up to and through the sale. Thank you Kora for your help in buying our first home!
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Reena and Wendy
LoopWe had the privilege of being Marcia's first clients. This purchase was an investment property for one of us and a lease-to-own for the other. We had a vague idea of what we wanted and the price range, but left the details to Marcia. Within two weeks, Marcia had shown us the property that we liked and we moved forward with the purchase. Marcia's professionalism, her knowledge of the market, her insights into her client's needs, spoken and unspoken, and her ability to negotiate on your behalf all make her an exceptional realtor. We would definitely recommend Marcia to many of the prospective buyers out there. Thanks Marcia, you made the whole process so fun and easy.
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Mehran Jalili
AndersonvilleI had the pleasure of working with a wonderful real estate agent, Maria Grubisich. I remember the first time I spoke to Maria about finding a house and selling my condo. Just the thought of doing both at the same time was stressing me out. But when I talked with Maria, she put my mind at ease and made the whole thing sound very possible. During the first few days, Maria showed me many single family homes. I think what she was trying to do was to figure out my taste and what I was looking for. I never felt pressured to sign a contract or make a hasty decision. I have worked with many agents in the past and usually somewhere along a very quick time the pressure starts and the agent expects the buyer to make a decision. This never occurred between me and Maria and it looked like that we were just getting started. Then one day she showed me a house on Ashland and as we both walked in she noticed the glitter in my eyes. That is when she knew that we found the place that I was looking for. From then on Maria worked diligently to make sure that this is the right place for me. Until I made it clear that I want this place she never assumed to stop looking for any other homes for sale. Maria worked very hard with the selling agent, my lawyer and even with my lender. I truly felt that she is looking for my best interest at all times. It was around this time that we put my condo on the market. She worked with me and gave subtle hints about what I need to do to increase the value of the condo. Even if there were some necessary changes that need to happen with the condo she was always delicate and sensitive about how to convince me. With the slow market that we are having at this time it took only 10 weeks to find a suitable buyer. There was only one minor price adjustment that Maria felt important to that we should do and a week later we had a buyer that wanted the condo for exactly the price I was asking for.
I must say that within 3 months I bought my dream house and sold my condo. If I were told last year that this would be happening in 2006 I would not believe it. I am thoroughly impressed with Maria and her professionalism. She brings high quality work, dignity and a large and kind human side to the table. She fulfilled my expectations to the highest degree. If I were to buy or sell another property I know without a doubt that I would call her.
Mehran Jalili, Andersonville -
Shiva & Edward West
Lincoln ParkWe searched for several months for a perfect home. We were not sure what we wanted and Mark was very patient with us. He was great company and showed us houses, condos and townhomes in four different neighborhoods until we found exactly what we were looking for.
Shiva & Edward West, Lincoln Park
