Client Experience
Client Testimonials
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When My wife and I decided to search for a new condo, the question wasn't who was going to help us find one, but the way we were going to be treated, and we found in George a kind of warm feeling that we didn't feel with any other agent. He was always there for us, always sharing his honest opinion and always very patient with us, I even remember one time I was very late in one of our appointments (about 1 hr or so) and when I arrived to the place to my surprise he was still there waiting for me, very optimistic and excited to do his work, that's when I thought that George had a lot of dedication to his clients and he really made us feel like we were the only clients he had, he even offered to help us to move into the new place. We appreciate the help and attention that George provided to us and 3 months after we bought our condo, George has called us from time to time just to see how we are doing and has offered his help on anything we need. I would recommend his services to anyone especially my friends and family because I know that they are going to get treated with the same treatment that my wife and I got. Thanks for your help and Keep up the good work.
Cesar and Zitley Mark, Kenwood -
Marcia is a great real estate agent! She was very helpful and patient with us. My husband and I enjoyed working with her and appreciate all her hard work. She did a great job finding houses she thought were worth looking at. Thanks Marcia for all your help. We had a great experience choosing you and Dream Town.
Maria B. & Fernando S., Garfield Ridge -
DreamTown was a great website. My agent was Chad Vanags, and he couldn't have been more helpful. I was a first time homebuyer with many questions. Chad took the time to answer all of them and ensure I was comfortable with every step of the home buying process before moving onto the next one. It was great that he was also an Ohio native, which made me feel even more comfortable! Chad was great and I would highly recommend him to any of my friends looking for an agent. Thank you!!
Carolyn Mandley, Uptown -
I can't thank James enough for the amazing job that he did in helping me find my new home. As a first-time buyer I had no idea where to start the process or how to go about sifting through the countless properties available out there. James patiently (and with many laughs along the way) helped me sift through everything, leading me to my great new place! I absolutely love having a place that I can call home.
Heather Madden, Humboldt Park -
George and Dream town were very helpful as I gave them little time to get me into a new place. Between the places that I could narrow down online and those that George suggested and made appointments for, I was into a place in just over a month! He'll probably kill me for saying this but he was a great help in getting my new hardwood floors installed prior to all of my furniture arriving.
Thanks again George.
Bob Macintosh, Lincoln Park -
Working with Jill was so much fun!!! She immediatly makes you feel like she is looking out for your best interest and will be with you every step of the way. I know I can trust and count on her to give me the best advice and her professional opinion, which is greatly needed when you are a first time buyer! Jill will be my agent for life :)
Jill Lynn, River North -
From my home sweet 400 square foot apartment to my new Goldcoast condo I go!.....all thanks to Tammi Vetter. Young and fun, yet down to business; patient and teaching, yet efficient and fast -working. Tammi was reliable, honest, knowledgable, and dependable throughout my entire process starting with my realty-clueless self climbing into her car for the first showing down to her picking me up to take me downtown to my closing. She went above and beyond with every task she encountered; responded to questions, calls, and e-mails within minutes; and bent her schedule around mine. I have already referred her to my best friend and am looking forward to having others I know receive the pleasure of working with her.
Lindsay Luker, Gold Coast -
Marcia was a great help and resource through our property buying process, sticking with us through almost purchasing a two-flat and then through buying our first house (yay!). Marcia always has a lot of information, whether it's about neighborhoods, contractors, or schools.
Early on, we sat down with Marcia and had a long talk about what we were looking for, so she knew what we would or would not be interested in - because of this, it didn't take long for her to find us what we were looking for (unlike the last agent we worked with, who seemed to want to show us EVERYTHING - Marcia helped us clarify our search).
Marcia was always helpful, flexible and easy to get along with, and (this one is important) we never got the feeling that she was pushing us to buy something, even though it took a while for us to find what we wanted. I would recommend Marcia to anyone (and have!) who's looking for an agent that they can trust!
Steven & Chris Long, Brookfield, IL -
Amy stuck with me to the very end. She is very down to earth and honest person which made the process enjoyable. She understood what I was looking for in a condo and never tried to rush the process until I found it.
I truly appreciate all the hard work Amy put in to helping me locate, research and purchase my property. The exceptional personal service provided by her certainly should be commended. Amy, you can definitely count on my recommendation for your services to my friends...and I will decidedly use you for my next purchase. Thanks again!
Lance Mainwaring, South Loop -
Dreamtown offered the greatest selection of available condos and through working with Jill I could quickly narrow down the scope of my search. I then conveniently received emails of new apartment listings that fit this profile. Jill is an amazing agent that scoured the city for apartments to my liking. She is personable and understanding of the various aspects that face a first time buyer. She came with insightful recommendations and was able to streamline the apartment-showings for my convenience. She kept modifying the list of apartments to show me, as she gained a better understanding of what I was looking for, even as we were driving to the apartments. I am now sitting in a wonderful condo looking out over the lake, that I found on my first day of looking.
A. Lindahl, River North -
Our buying experience with Megan Stewart of Dream Town was outstanding, from start to finish. It started with the Dream Town website. The site was very easy to navigate around and contained great information. We spent lots of time reviewing properties on the site to help us narrow our selection. The website was where we connected up with Megan. We can't say enough about Megan. She was extremely knowledgeable, professional, helpful, honest and just fun to be with as we progressed through our purchase experience. We have bought many homes over the years, in different states, and I can honestly say Megan was the most thorough and responsive agent we have ever had. The condo-world was a new experience for us (with assessments, co-ops, parking purchases, etc.!). Through it, Megan was there to explain and ask all the right questions, both of us and the property owners and their agents. I would recommend Dream Town over and over again. Thank you, Megan!
Linda and Dave, Gold Coast -
Thank you so much Beverly for making the extra effort to make my first home purchase successful. Your patience and help through all the crucial steps made this possible.
Rick Lin, Wrigleyville -
My husband and I were first time home buyers searching in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Jill was a great resource with significant knowledge of the neighborhood and property mix, she listened to our criteria and found many great places in our price range - AND close to the train! When we decided on our condo Jill jumped into action, and we had a contract the same day! Jill was great throughout the entire process providing education and always keeping us up to date on next steps. Our first time home process was so smooth, a great experience. We will certainly be passing on Jill's contact information to other potential buyers.
Erin and Todd Lido, Lincoln Square -
Mitch has patience and thats exactly what I needed in a realtor. I never felt rushed or pressured. We just sat for a half hour in one property so I could get a feel for the space&before I decided on something else!
Hes a joy to work with and always available to answer questions, no matter how many you throw at him! I also appreciate his recommendation on where to go for all of my mortgage questions. I had a great team and now Im in the most awesome home on the north shore.
Hillary Lichtenstein, Evanston -
Working with Beverly Bahm at Dream Town has been a pleasure. Knowing the Beverly actually listened to our needs was a relief while we were in the long process of purchasing our first property. We have no complaints, only praise. I received Dream Town property listings through email that allowed me to search and calculate when I had free time, which helped narrow down our search.
Rebekah and David Levine, Garfield Park -
We want to thank Yogi for the personal treatment and for helping us find the house of our dreams. With his patience and knowledge, we are sure that we found the best investment for us.
Idan Levi, Lakeview -
We would like to thank Kara Finnegan for all of her efforts to find us our new home. Kara is extremely knowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable with the whole process from beginning to end. Kara is very organized and used the Dreamtown technologies to help us find the place we were looking for. I would not hesitate to recommend Kara to family or friends. Our experience was top notch. Thanks again!
Cal & Tracy, Streeterville -
Mark was a tremendous help in my first home-buying experience. Everything went smoothly from start to finish, he negotiated a great deal that truly was in my best interest, and didnt push me into buying something that might not be the best fit. He was patient and even talked me off the ledge a few times when I got anxious. I will definitely work with Mark and Dream Town again on the resale. I will be recommending him to all my friends. Thanks Mark!
Kortni Lee, Lakeview -
Amy was truly a pleasure to work with. She was patient with me as a first-time buyer and never made me feel rushed or pressured in any way. She was flexible throughout the entire process and offered me as much or as little advice and assistance as I requested. She allowed me to structure my home search at my pace and on my terms. She was always on top of things and returned calls and e-mails within minutes. I have already recommended Amy to friends and would do so again in the future.
John Lawrence, Lakeview -
We had a great experience with Dream Town. We walked into the office one day without any expectations, and we were lucky enough to meet an agent who we knew always had our best interests in mind. Kora spent a lot of weekends taking us to viewings, and she defended our interests all the way up to closing. The website was easy to use, and was helpful in finding a condo specific to what we wanted. Thank you for your help, and we hope to work together in the future.
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Hey Beverly,
My wife and I were extremely pleased with the service and commitment of Dream Town Realty and especially our agent, Beverly Bahm. Beverly was incredibly efficient and met our every need in looking for our new condominium in Chicago. Showing a deep concern for what we truly wanted, she scheduled us to see a wide variety of places. We soon found "The One" and she helped us all the way until closing with any and all of our questions. My wife and I being first time buyers were astounded to find that Beverly was able to assist us with all of our concerns. She even contacted many people on our behalf, including our lawyer, mortgage broker and the seller's realtor. We would highly recommend Beverly Bahm and Dream Town Realty to assist in buying or selling your home.
Abe and Steffi, Rogers Park -
Kora was wonderful to work with! Her sincerity and dedication made the buying process for me quite simple. She was so knowledgeable about the real estate market and different areas of Chicago, not to mention very personable. She was always available to take me out and show me places as well as answer any questions I had. I would definitely recommend Kora to others. Many thanks to Kora for helping me find the home of my dreams!!!
Teresa Kowal, West Loop -
Although I was only looking for a rental, Kora was amazing to work with! She was always available by phone and email. I'm very picky and had a lot of specific wants and needs. She offered many possibilities even though I had narrowed the field a great deal with my requests. My puppy and I have been happily living in our new place for a month! I would highly recommend Kora to prospective buyers and renters!
Aimee Kosterman, Gold Coast -
Greg Alley went so far above and beyond our expectations, we just cant say enough to capture it. He combined a perfect mix of knowledge, dedication, patience, fun, and respect as our realtor. Our circumstances had us wavering about buying real estate for two years, and Greg continued to be there for us anytime we wanted to explore whats out there. He made us feel like his only clients, never too busy or distracted to help at any time. We have ended up with a condo that is even better than we hoped for and we are more than thrilled to call home. We have and will continue to recommend him to everyone we know. Thanks, Greg!
Zach and Amie King, Roscoe Village Gold Coast -
When I was initially looking for a real estate company to help me in my first home buying experience, it was great to find an agent as knowledgeable, dedicated and determined as Jill. I am truly grateful she was on board during the entire experience. She maintained such professionalism and tactfulness throughout the process. Jill was reliable from our initial meeting to the day of closing. Knowing Jill was there put my worries at ease.
I would certainly recommend Jill to anyone. She ensures not only meeting her clients' needs but finding a place they would be happy to call "home". I see why Jill earned the title as the number #1 real estate agent in the city because the results speak for themselves.
Jill, thanks for everything!
Roxsand King, Hyde Park -
We found Tammi Vetter on-line and worked with her from 600 miles away in purchasing our property near downtown Chicago. As we did not know the city well, we relied on her expertise to guide us to the best location for our needs. The information she provided was thorough and accurate and any questions we had were answered within 24 hours by e-mail or phone. Because of her professionalism and integrity, we would definitely work with Tammi again.
Wayne & Gayle Kerslake, Gold Coast -
We were first-time homebuyers with very little knowledge of the whole home buying process when we first came to dreamtown and found our agent, Beverly Bahm. We were so lucky to have someone who was so helpful and patient and still so knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. We were a little overwhelmed by the whole process and it was reassuring to know that we had someone on our side through the whole thing. The whole process was actually fun and all of the people that Beverly recommended to us (lenders, inspectors, attorneys, etc.) made the process relatively easy. In addition to our great agent, the dreamtown.com website was full of great info and very easy to use. Now, we have the place that we dreamed about, and we will definitely keep in touch with Beverly in the future. We have nothing but positive things to say about the whole experience.
Vikram and Shivani, River North -
Our agent helped us -- two very nervous first-time home buyers -- find the perfect condo as well as find a great deal. We called and e-mailed her constantly and she always responded right away. She was very reassuring - answering all the questions we had, and there were a million of them. Her real estate knowledge made our lives much easier as she guided us through the entire process. She helped us find a new home we love and helped negotiate down the price to an amount we could afford. Since this was our first time we had to rely on her a lot and we could not be happier with the end result. -
As an international Ph.D. student in the US, I was largely unfamiliar with the laws and regulations that apply to real estate transactions. Thanks to Erika, the whole process of finding and acquiring my dream condo was a breeze. Erika offered dedicated guidance and advice on a variety of issues, and was instrumental in negotiating the purchase price. She always clearly explained my options and offered her valuable opinion. Equally important is that she could always be reached on the phone or email, and was very flexible with her schedule. It's been a pleasure to work with Erika, and I really enjoyed our numerous meetings.
Anton Kapliy, Hyde Park -
I'm so glad I stumbled upon Dream Town during my condo search. Jill was a real pleasure to work with it, she was great at picking up on what I liked and didn't liked, so she was able to show me exactly the kind of places I was looking for. She was great at answering all my first-time buyer questions and she was very patient throughout the whole process. She also accommodated to my late evening showings which I appreciated so much! I'd recommend Jill to anyone who is looking to buy a place, you definitely won't be disappointed. Jill, thanks so much for all your help!
Sweta Kapadia, Lakeview -
Our realtor James was all we could ever ask for in our search for the perfect condo. He was such a genuine, kind guy who not once made us feel pressured or uncomfortable while looking at each unit. We were on a time crunch and James took us to upwards of 15 showings each day! We really felt like James would bend over backwards to make sure that we had whatever we needed, whether it was being picked up before showings, to taking us to and from the train station, to recommending quality and reliable painters and carpet cleaners, etc. for the move. If we could do it all over again, we would call James in a heartbeat!
Chris Kang and Dr. Sewon Kang, Magnificent Mile -
Nykea Pippion-McGriff proved to be quite very knowledgeable and concerned about me as a client. She took very good care of making sure that condo purchase went very smooth and in several instances went over and beyond in working with my lawyer and banker to ensure that my closing went well. I will be referring to my friends to her when they look to purchase a property.
Lanre Kale, Woodlawn -
Jim had a way of knowing what type of property was right for me even before I did. He was very easy and fun to work with - I felt like I was condo shopping with a friend. He took the stress out of the buying process and offered great references. I would be happy to work with him again in the future."
Jennifer Kahn, Wrigleyville -
Mitch was great. He was with us every step of the way. He went above and beyond the normal duties of a realtor. Not only did we get the place we wanted, but also a friend in the process.
Raul Juarez, South Loop -
Marcia did an amazing job assisting my husband and I with both selling and buying a home. With state of the real estate market during our process, there were unforeseen complications but having an advocate like Marcia on our side enabled us to navigate through what would otherwise have been a daunting experience. We purchased a new construction home so there were a lot of extra steps that Marcia helped us with including multiple inspections, contract negotiations, new construction delays, etc. She was a strong and knowledgeable advocate for us throughout the construction process. Marcia clearly explained the real estate processes to us and helped to ease our minds during what couldve been a much more stressful process. She even provided a step by step timeline to guide us in our preparation for closing. Marcia provided wonderful references (real estate attorney, inspector etc) which helped our closing process go smoothly. Overall we felt that Marcia did an excellent job. She is dedicated, hard working, knowledgeable, professional, and great to work with. We have already recommended her to our friends and will continue to do so. Thank you Marcia for helping us get the house of our dreams!
Phil & Joline N., Humboldt Park -
Jill was fabulous! I was moving to Chicago from out-of-state and was not familiar with the area at all. I was extremely apprehensive and unsure of where and what to buy. Jill was very knowledgeable about each and every Chicago neighborhood and the real estate market in general. Jill took the time to answer all my questions, no matter how basic they were. She was very patient and understanding of the needs and nervousness of a first time buyer. I completely trusted her and highly recommend her.
Jill is one of the rare few individuals who is completely dedicated to her job and is passionate and enthusiastic about what she does. Jill truly cares about her clients. Jill was much more than just a real estate agent; she was a friend through the home buying process.
Jana Jobes, Lincoln Park -
From the day we followed a link to Dreamtown's website to the day we closed on our new condominium, we knew that we were in good hands. Our real estate agent was Jill Hare, who is the epitomy of professionalism and politeness--not to mention fashion. Once Jill learned the kind of place and the locations we were interested in, she began taking us to places that met or exceeded our expectations. All of our phone calls were promptly returned, and we had the feeling that we were Jill's only clients. She is the type of real estate agent who will climb up a pile of rocks in high heels to show a client a newly constructed property if she thinks it is right for them. Jill is personable, relaxed, and friendly. No hard sell, no sound bytes, just excellent service from start to end.
Eric Henry and Keith Janosik, United Center Park -
We found Mitch on the internet. Mitch was the first to respond to our questions with detail but not force. Although we changed courses midstream, Mitch showed no negativity whatsoever throughout the process. Mitch is very professional and we would recommend him without hesitation. Very ethical, thorough, professional and personal. Good guy. Alison and Jim Jaksa
Streeterville -
It was a great pleasure having Marcia as our agent. Marcia was very efficient and this was evident from the very beginning when we discussed with her the specs and all the additional details we were looking for in a condo, and during the search process. We appreciated the fact that Marcia acknowledged our opinion/doubts and readily gave her professional opinion/advice whenever we were discussing the options, and at the same time we felt that she was personally involved in the process of buying the condo. She was very helpful during negotiations (offers) and we were grateful that she was with us every step of the way. Her warmth, patience, responsiveness, and expertise are greatly appreciated. We will not hesitate to recommend her to anybody who asks for an excellent agent.
Nada & Hassib Jaber, Lakeview -
INCREDIBLE would be the word I would use to describe my experience with Mr. Greg Alley. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and has become my new favorite realtor! I will be using Mr. Alley as my realtor for future real estate transactions.
Karma Israelsen, Lakeview -
We love the place. Thanks a lot for your help in finding the right place for us. Your patience was greatly appreciated especially since we did not know much about the neighborhoods in Chicago and you informed us of locations that would be very convenient for our daughters as they find their way to college and work. Since the time we bought the condo my older daughter has gone through rotations for her final year in Pharmacy along with our second daughter. And now our youngest daughter is going to stay with our middle daughter during her internship. We have come up to the City and enjoyed our weekends. Some of our friends from Danville have also spent time at the condo. Our children's cousins have all stayed at the condo after a night out on the town. Needless to say not only are we enjoying the place, all our friends and family are using the place to its full potential. We enjoyed the entire process of hunting for the place and then the closing of the deal. The whole transaction went very smooth. All the other people that you recommended during the deal worked very diligently and everything went like clockwork. Once again thanks a lot for all your help. We look forward to doing more business with you in the future. Inder and family, West Loop -
Pam treated us like family. She definitely wins the "Best Realtor" award! We very much miss meeting with her now that we are enjoying our new home. Pam made looking for a home fun and easy and we are real fortunate that she was our Realtor.
Regina & Michelle, Hyde Park -
I felt really fortunate to have found Tom as my buyer agent to look for a condo in downtown Chicago. Tom is very familiar with the downtown neighborhoods. He has good instinct about how they match with my preferences. Being from out of state with limited time to visit, Tom was very responsive in arranging units to visit, even with very short notice. Tom provided me with professional counsel on ways to compare the value of one condo versus another. Throughout the entire process, I found Tom to be extremely dependable and helpful.
In the end I found a condo in a vintage building located in a great neighborhood that is convenient to everything essential. In addition, I can also say that I found Tom as my first friend in Chicago.
Alan Hui, Wrigleyville -
Hey Jill,
Chris and I want to thank you for the wonderful care and attention you put into helping us find our first home. You came to us highly recommended and delivered above expectations. You (and everyone at Dream Town), made this so smooth, we are kicking ourselves for not buying sooner. We are happy to give a testimonial to any potential future clients of yours. Don't forget we are due to have cocktails one of these days.
Sincerely,
David & Chris, River North -
We were glad to have the sale of our condo finalized. Bonnie and Mark were very professional and cooperative to work with. Bonnie had great ideas on presenting the condo for sale. They took time to rearrange the furniture and make it look appealing. Also we appreciate how they kept in contact with us before and after showings so we would know the progress. We thank you.
Tom and Janet Holsen, West Loop -
Beverly we are so grateful for all your help with our first condo purchase. Your knowledge, experience and other contacts that assisted with our closing were priceless. We love the gift you gave us too! We look forward to doing all our business with you in the Chicago area. We will send you referrals any chance we get.
Jack & MJ Hohl, Lakeview -
Sara, Jack and I want to sincerely thank you for assisting us in finding a Condo for Sara to live in while going to Columbia It is in the perfect location for her and she is busy decorating and getting everything ready before the fall semester begins.
I think I told you after the closing that the best thing I liked about working with you was that you did not bug me. When I initiated a search to see what was available in Chicago for Sara to live downtown, you understood when I told you I was not in any hurry and it would several months before we would really start looking. I really appreciated this and that's why I did not hesitate to contact you after the holidays to start our search.
You were very interested in what we were looking for and supported our decisions completely. Even when we changed our minds about a purchase, or lowered our price range, you focused on our new criteria. You never made us feel that we had wasted your time. I'm sure we took more than the normal time to purchase a condo but you never became impatient with us or tried to pressure us in any way.
Since we had to juggle three people's schedules, you made an extra-ordinary effort to be flexible and get the next step accomplished. You made yourself available at any time and were very responsive to our questions and/or concerns. Your timeliness and thoroughness is commendable!
We also really appreciated the abundance of suggestions and advice. The recommendations of the home inspector, lawyer and mortgage loan officer proved to make the purchase, negotiations and closing a good experience.
They spoke very highly of you and told us how fortunate we were to have you as our realtor. Nykea, you are not only a great realtor, but a wonderful person to know.
We feel very lucky to have met you and worked with you. The gift at the closing was a wonderful surprise and icing on the cake! If the situation ever arises, we will be sure to recommend you and Dream Town to anyone looking for real estate.
Marianne, Sara and Jack Herff, South Loop -
We were first time buyers from out of town. Tom helped us identify our goals and find the perfect home. His knowledge of Chicago helped us find an apartment that felt like home in a neighborhood we could afford. He walked us through every step of the process with a lot of patience and understanding. He even recommended a great lawyer, and he was with us at the closing to answer all our questions. I can highly recommend Tom Okon.
Mary Hays, Edgewater -
As a real estate agent, Amy definitely exceeds our expectations. With her honest approach, we knew she had our best interests at heart as we searched for a home. She was always available when we needed her and managed to schedule all the appointments according to our needs.
Most important, she helped simplify the buying process. We never felt burdened by the paperwork or day to day dealings.
Amy is great! We will definitely recommend her to our friends.
David and Catherine, St. Bens -
Tammi and the Dream Town team made our cross country move from California seem more like moving down the street. Tammi was always right on top of things, and extremely flexible. We had a very tight schedule, and depended on her to help us fly through the processes as quickly and easily as possible. Tammi helped make it all come together! Thanks so much Tammi!
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