I connected with Michael after hours of online searching for realtors - I was living out of state. Michael and I initially communicated via email which was very easy and flexible. I was relocating back to Chicago and wasn't planning to buy for several months. Michael set up an online report, we communicated regularly and scheduled tours when I was back in town visiting. Michael was patient and flexible throughout the entire 9 month process. Michael also referred me to a great inspector and attorney to help close the deal. Most important of all - Michael listens to what you need and want. He was great to work with and made the home buying experience a pleasure.

Oh dear. Where do I start. I didn't do any due diligence in trying to find a realtor - HIGHLY unusual for me. It's was a pleasant turn of fortune that I ended up with Diana. This was a long process. We didn't go under contract until April, and didn't close until June. And over that 8-month process, Diana became my confidante, advisor, go-to expert and friend. Now, I said 8-month process. Never once did she lose her patience, even though I was always a bit indecisive and there were probably moments when she thought I was never going to pick a place. She was an incredibly helpful resource and sounding board - always answering my questions, prodding for how I was feeling and what I was looking for, but NEVER pushing me towards anything I didn't want to do. She was available at incredible hours. She probably worked longer weeks than I did - and that's saying something. And she always bent her schedule to an extent that I felt my showings, conversations, emails were always a priority. She is very very cheerful. I'm a very energetic person myself, so it was great that we bounced off each other's enthusiasm that way (we could have powered the nearest cell tower between the two of us). She genuinely loves her job, which makes her that much better at it. There were some things that I still had to handle myself - I felt more comfortable deciding on the numbers behind the offer and the negotiation myself; I picked my own broker because I did the research to find the best rate; I did a second due diligence behind the property (consider it the equivalent of a second opinion with a medical diagnosis). She made herself available throughout all this and never took it the wrong way that I chose to handle these myself. I could keep writing about this. I could tell you that I've recommended her to two different co-workers, who have both been very happy (and for whom Diana has given me referral gifts :) - because she's just that thoughtful) I could tell you that when I had my housewarming on a night when she was busy - she made sure to come over with her husband at some point to give me a housewarming gift. I could tell her that I genuinely don't think I could have found the place where I'm very very happy without her. I could tell you that when I buy another place in the future, there's only one agent I'd consider. Or... you could just go talk to Diana and see for yourself.

I initially was quite overwhelmed with the concept of purchasing a home but once my husband and I met with Stephanie, I knew we were in the right hands. Stephanie very calmly and patiently explained the whole process and later we looked at several condos of varying sizes, styles, and locations. Though we never imagined we could afford a house in our budget, Stephanie managed to find and help us buy the one of our dreams and without going over budget. She was very knowledgeable and was reachable at any time for all of our questions. She also referred us to a wonderful inspector, lawyer, and lending agent, which made the whole process much easier than we ever imagined. We very highly recommend her!!

Being a first time homebuyer, I was overwhelmed by the prospect of jumping into the real estate market. Stephanie was not only incredibly easy to talk to, she's trustworthy, honest and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. When we found the perfect home, we were afraid that it would be beyond our means. Stephanie came up with creative solutions to stay within our budget, she never let us give up even after our first bid was rejected, she continually came up with solutions as to how we could make things work. We not only ended up with the house of our dreams, but we stayed well within our financial means. She continually went the extra mile for us, helping to sublet our apartment so that we could move into our new house without any loose ends. There are so many people involved in the home buying process and we had some suggestions from friends for inspectors and lawyer, but ultimately went with Stephanie's referrals and couldn't have been happier. Buying my first home was an incredible experience because I had Stephanie with me every step of the way, I can't imagine what I would have done without her!

Loved working with her. I was somewhat of a high maintenance client but she never made me feel like I was. I think we looked at all of the 2 bedroom condos in River North and the Gold Coast! She was very patient with me, explained things very thoroughly and we finally found the perfect place! She never rushed me or made me feel like she had an agenda to just make a quick buck - very professional! She made me feel like I knew her forever and I was very comfortable around her.

I came across Lauren when viewing one of her listings because the price was right. It didn't end up being what I wanted but she was very proactive and asked what types of condos I was interested in. I was working with another agent at the time, and she didn't know it, and the types of condos that Lauren showed me over the other agent were hands down the better properties. She really seemed to listen to what it was that I wanted and had a knack at finding exactly what it was that I was looking for. I would definitely suggest Lauren to anyone looking to buy a great deal in Chicago right now. She knows where to look and seems to know a lot of the other agents out there and has resources to find deals that others may not know about. Thanks again, Lauren!

We started searching for properties in Chicago online. Michael responded via email, so we started working with him. Michael was very prompt, courteous and professional. Our calls and emails were responded to within minutes. We were never left hanging. We considered ourselves experienced, but we were new to the process in Chicago and Michael led us every step of the way. Michael referred us to an attorney, inspector, mortgage broker and movers, all of them performed at the same high level as Michael.

After all of the horror stories I've heard about buying property, I can say that I am truly blessed not to have experienced any of them. Not only did my first home purchase go better than I expected, I gained a great deal of knowledge about this industry thanks to my super agent, Michael Kaplan. Mike took the time to not only answer every question I had, but he gave the extra effort to make sure I understood the answers. As a business owner I look for those exact characteristics in a potential employee. There were times when I called mike with a question during non regular business hours, and he would make time for me even though in the background I could hear his son asking him to hurry so they can continue playing. Mike if you're reading this I apologize for interrupting those moments. As a father myself, I know just how meaningful they are to both you and your child. Thank you Michael Kaplan for such a great experience.

I have known Connie for 15 years, first as a realtor, than as a friend. Her knowledge of the real estate business for both the buyer and seller is impressive. Her expertise is unsurpassed when it comes to pricing on both the selling and buying end, her negotiating and marketing skills, her vigilant follow through., and her knowledge of the Chicago area. I have referred her to my adult children because I know how hard she works for her clients. A perfect example is one my daughters was transferred 6 months after buying their first home. Connie was very explicit as to what needed to be done in order to market their home. After “missions” accomplished, she held an open house, passed out 22 flyers in a snowstorm, house sold to an open house buyer within the week. Without a doubt, Connie Atterbury is one of Chicago’s finest.

Connie is a fantastic real estate agent! and this is why: We were living in France, did not know anything about Chicago real estate landscape, and only had a couple of weeks to find a home.... mission impossible! Connie took us under her wing: while we were still in France, we had a number of discussions for pre-screening; then we came to Chicago and during a full week, dawn to dusk, we explored every possibility - from buy to rent and from low, medium and high budget. This was about learning a full market in 1 week so that we could take the appropriate decision for ourselves. And while that week was somewhat tense for us, Connie was able to make it an enjoyable experience. While we were back in France, Connie followed through the full purchase process with us, making sure that we understood each step of the way... Today, we are in our new Chicago home and we know that if we need too, we can reach out to Connie.

Both my husband and I were extremely pleased and definitely, very fortunate to have Connie as our realtor in helping us to purchase a condo in the Chicagoland area. Connie - has a very sound knowledge of the real estate market, is very efficient and works with a high sense of integrity and conscientiousness. Moreover, what we love about her is that she does not force her views on her clients, was everready to go the extra mile to help us get the condo after its purchase, in a presentable condition. She also came to our rescue in helping us, through her contacts, get a loan that definitely saved the day and enabled us to own the condo of our dreams. We would highly recommend her

Connie was our listing agent for our condo in Lakeview in 2009. She gave us a detailed list of what should be done prior to listing -- all was reasonable and made a huge difference. She is meticulous and very professional.

Connie helped us find and purchase the condo we now live in in downtown Chicago. Her advice and guidance before, during and after the closing made the transaction so pleasant for us. She has We would absolutely use her services again. She is knowledgeable and honest and is widely respected. Judy and David Fardon

I used Kelly as my agent to buy a foreclosure property at 440 N. Wabash in Chicago. She had a tremendous knowledge of the building and had sold several in the past. She understood exactly where my offer needed to be and even though we were up against several more offers, we won the unit because Kelly made sure my offer was strong but where I was still getting a great deal.

I was a first time home buyer from out of state with very limited knowledge of the Chicagoland area. I randomly got Mike on the phone when I called about a property I saw online and I could not have been luckier. Between teaching me about the various Chicago neighborhoods, going well out of his way to pick me up at my hotel (on three separate occasions), taking me all over the city, and personally meeting me with his young son on a saturday morning to hand deliver my keys, Mike could not have been more professional or pleasant to deal with. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone who appreciates someone that does his or her job well. In the end you will enjoy the experience and probably end up considering him a friend as I know do.

I bought my first condo in Chicago from Lynn, and will buy my second and third if it occurs from her as well! It took Lynn a short amount of time to really understand what I was looking for and more importantly, really getting to know who I was so that she could find the perfect place for me. 10 different people can say they want a 2 bedroom condo in a certain price range, and any realtor can show you the listings. Lynn had the special quality of getting to know the individual, their personality, and their needs, and as a result, has the unique ability to find you your dream home. I have and will continue to recommend Lynn as a realtor for the Chicagoland area!

Kelly sold one of my properties for me which was a short sale. At first it was a painful thing to admit that I had to short sale my home, but Kelly made me feel at ease and helped me thoroughly understand the process. She held my hand from A-Z and we closed it in a timely fashion (not usually the case with short sales, I hear) and I am very happy with how it turned out. I would definitely recommend Kelly to a friend. Thanks!

Lynn facilitated a dream come true! While searching the web on a lark, I came across the DreamTown website. Many Chicago condo properties spiked my interest, so I registered. I promptly received a call from Lynn and a list of properties matching our wants. After narrowing the list, I consulted with Lynn. She immediately shared a wealth of information about buildings, neighborhoods, associations, etc. Her knowledge was impressive! After visiting several properties, our informed decision was made. Lynn educated us on points of which we were not aware and answered our many questions. We appreciate the legwork involved in negotiations, inspection, closing, and more. Besides being knowledgeable, she is a good communicator, personable, ENERGETIC, and enthusiastic. We always felt she was looking after our interests. Thank you, Lynn!

Congratulations on the move to Dream Town Realty. It was a pleasure working with you when I purchased my place here in the West Loop and I would recommend you any day.

Lynn really looked to understand my personality and what type of neighborhood and energy would best fit my life. She helped me find a great home. Lynn is a realist, and understands the housing market is not at its best now but that good deals are there to be had and she'll help you find them.

I recommend Lynn Reidl highly! I have nothing but great things to say about her. I have depended on Lynn for my many housing needs since the fall of 2008. We’ve been through so much together — a condo sale, a condo purchase, and even rental apartments. I trust them to always put my needs first which is unusual in any sales market. They truly care about their clients’ happiness. Lynn helped me sell my condo under some very difficult circumstances. First, at the time I decided to sell, the housing market had taken a huge downturn. Second, my condo unit did not come with a parking spot and most people want a condo with parking. Third, and worst of all, my condo association had just announced that there would be a large special assessment. The exact amount of the assessment was undetermined and, in fact, the condo board discussed the assessment for almost a year before they agreed to a specific amount. So, my condo sale required very thoughtful marketing and knowledgeable realtors. Lynn and her team met the challenge. In spite of all the obstacles, they remained positive and, once we found the right buyer, they worked out a deal that was good for both the buyer and for me. My condo was sold for more than I originally paid for it. Best of all, although I’m a nervous mover, I stayed relaxed and happy throughout each of my moves, purely because Lynn and her team radiate so much positive energy and calmness. They love what they do and care deeply about matching up each person to their dream home. It’s what makes them happy. They are a great team.

I listed my investment property with Lauren as a short sale. She is extremely knowledgeable in short sales and therefore was able to set the buyer's expectations correctly. If she didn't inform the buyer's about the process of the short sale, who my lender was that we were negotiating with, then this deal would have never closed because what I've found is that very FEW agents in this city know much about short sales. She was great at keeping me informed on each stage of the short sale as well as the buyers. She single handedly was the reason my condo closed and was a successful short sale. Do NOT have an agent represent you that doesn't know a thing about a short sale or a foreclosure!

Mike visited a place and sent us photos by email at our request, and also happily incurred a parking ticket while showing us some places. A year after the deal we are still satisfied and recommend him

Mike Kelly is such a great guy and awesome realtor. He has just the right demeanor and personality that was perfect for us to deal with. He is very helpful, efficient, not pushy, very accommodating of our needs and our time schedule. He was always available and willing to help us out before during and after the purchase and helped us through everything with his knowledge and advice when asked. He is so easy to work with - like we had known him forever even though we hooked up on the internet. We enjoyed spending time looking for our place with him and we have purchased the perfect one and love it !!!

My fiancee and I really enjoyed working with Mike. Finding the right condo can be a time-consuming and stressful experience, but throughout the entire process, we felt comfortable with Mike and confident in his ability to find a place that was just right for us. He went above and beyond to be available to talk and answer our questions. We would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a new place.

Lauren was instrumental in finding the perfect property for my needs as a professional needing a downtown residence. She is extremely knowledgeable of the market conditions and was very thorough in looking out for my best interests as a buyer. In addition, Lauren made it easy for me to find the right mortgage partner that understood the downtown market and my situation. She covered me from start to finish! I woud highly recommend her to anyone needing an expert on the ground to guide a purchase.

Michael helped me with the purchase of my very first home. He became a great resource and advisor at every stage of the process, from finding the right home and connecting to a mortgage lender, attorney, home inspector to assuring smooth communication between all parties involved. He was always punctual, thorough, surrounds himself with a loyal team, and a great collaborator. Michael was patient during several setbacks we encountered and was always available to brainstorm and implement creative solutions. He is reliable and extremely fun to work with, and his assistance took a lot of anxiety out of the house-buying process. I strongly recommend Michael's services and would not hesitate to use him in the future!

Lauren is the only advocate a buyer / seller needs. She was not only attentive to my needs and requests, but also to my surly management company. She has worked 5 deals for me since 2009, and every one has ended successfully. Her relationships with all lenders and banks definitely comes in handy. She has the knowledge of a whole team wrapped into her head. Lauren never has steered me wrong. I cannot say enough how hard she worked on my behalf. If you need a short sale or a regular sale, Lauren is the ONLY agent you need. She is a bulldog that works tirelessly on your behalf. I always felt like she was working at 6am til 10pm. When choosing an agent, I've always made sure to pick one who doesn't see $$ but instead sees a human being. Whether you are selling an investment property or your family's home, Lauren makes you feel comfortable and at home. THANK YOU LAUREN!

Lauren came referred to me from one of my friends that recently purchased from her. She helped my friends close on an "in-town" condo which was a short sale and they were impressed with her negotiating skills and ability to find them a really good deal. Since I was considering buying in the same building I figured she'd be great to help me find a really good deal. She was very knowledgeable about all of the buildings in River North and the Gold Coast, and which buildings had the best opportunities. After taking a look at a few I narrowed in on which building I wanted to be in. I ended up bidding on a couple of foreclosures and missed out on them. Throughout the process, Lauren let me know every day when a new condo popped up that I may like and that's the main reason I was able to ultimately end up with the condo I have now. She was always on top of her game with what correct value of a certain condo was, etc. She really helped me negotiate the best deal and I was extremely impressed with her work ethic and keeping me in the loop with everything. I highly recommend to anyone who's looking for a good deal in this market!

I met Kelly through a referral who had used her in the past and had nothing but amazing things to say. The one thing that stuck out to me the most was her in-depth knowledge of all of the city's neighborhoods. I was new to the city and didn't know exactly what neighborhood I wanted to move to and Kelly took her time to explain, in depth, the uniqueness that each had. I finally settled on a beautiful place in Old Town and Kelly was extremely patient throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend anyone use her! Not only was she very knowledgeable but she was able to "dumb" the process down a bit for me to explain every step which really put me at ease.

Lauren was thorough and professional throughout our entire transaction. She was truly looking out for our best interest, and it was so refreshing to work with a realtor that knew SO much about the market and her neighborhoods. Her in depth knowledge blew me away! She's like a real estate encyclopedia :-) I will definitely use her again!

Michael was helpful, available, answered calls and questions in a timely fashion; punctual for appt's, took me to sites and tried to find the best w/in my price range. He was friendly.

We've used realtors in the past who would just show our home, and produce nothing. Michael was referred to us through a friend, and we were amazed about all the questions he asked us about the house, what we like about it, and why we picked the neighborhood. He presented a thorough analysis of how he got the price, and why it would sell at it. It sold in 1 week, and it was the 1st showing. He goes above and beyond the call of duty, and consider yourself luck that you're working with this guy!

Mike helped me find and purchase a home in March of 2010. He was extremely thorough with details, and gave me frequent updates throughout the entire process. It was great working with a realtor that had my best interest in mind. I was impressed by his friendly, laid back attitude. I was never put into any high pressure sales situations. I would definately recommend Mike as a realtor to anyone looking for a place in Chicago.

I worked with Mark Winkelman for a little over a year to find the perfect house. I fell in love and out of love with many houses throughout the course of our home search, and explaining to Mark why all of a sudden the house was worth 50,000 less than it was 2 days ago to me was always fun. I seriously thought every time I emailed him, he was going to break up with me. I ran him through the ringer so hard, I don't know how he continued to work with me. He has more patience than anyone I have ever met and truly cares about finding the right house or property. He was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend him to even the pickiest buyers/sellers I know. Nice work Mark. CP

My husband and I were in the unfortunate position of trying to buy a home in Evanston, IL remotely. We had one afternoon to look at properties in person, and after that, we had to rely solely on Mike for information and advice. Mike far surpassed our expectations in this regard. We eventually placed a bid on a condominium unit. The seller of the unit made the negotiations process extremely difficult and time consuming, but Mike dealt with all of these troubles for us. In the end, we closed on a beautiful condo and paid well below the asking price. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone seeking to buy a home in and around Chicago. His in depth knowledge of the market and winning personality made it a true pleasure to work with him.

Michael was superb. He was able to obtain 97% of our asking price. The property sold within three to four weeks of the listing. His real value was the advice he gave us on what cosmetic repairs and alterations we should make to the property before it was put on the market. I would strongly reccommend him to friends or family.

MIchael has been the most patient real-estate agent I have had the opportunity to work with; I can be a little neurotic about the process, but he has been reassuring and confident that it will all work out, and it has. I really appreciate having a realtor that knows what I'm looking for. He has been a great asset in this process of purchasing a short sale. I am really fortunate to have his expertise behind this search

We worked with Michael in 2006 to purchase a single-family home. Michael was exceptional at responding to our needs and concerns all throughout the process. We are very particular, and Michael handled every request effectively and efficiently. He is a stellar agent and takes time to listen and understand his clients needs. I would definitely want to work with Michael again.

I had a great experience working with Michael in purchasing my family's home. He worked with me to find the perfect home for my parents, and showed patience through our selection process. We really appreciated his work.