Questions we hear every week

For buyers, our representation is free — the seller's side pays the buyer's agent commission out of the sale proceeds, as is standard in Illinois. For sellers, our listing fee is a flat 2.5%, with no surprise add-ons. We will always put the number in writing before you sign anything.

Yes, and it is the single best way to make the search productive. A pre-approval tells you exactly what you can afford, makes your offers competitive, and stops you from falling for a house that is out of reach. We can refer you to lenders we trust, or you can bring your own.

Click "Request a tour" on any listing and we will respond within two hours during business hours. We can also arrange same-day tours for most listings, and every weekend we run a set of open houses — see the announcements bar or ask us for the calendar.

A pre-listing walkthrough with a pricing analysis, professional photography and floor plans, staging advice, marketing across the major portals, an open house in the first two weekends, and a dedicated agent who answers your calls. You deal with one person from first meeting to closing.

We build a comparative market analysis from recent closed sales, active competition, days-on-market trends, and the condition of your specific home. We show you the math, not just the number — and we tell you honestly when a higher asking price will cost you in the long run.

A common rule of thumb is that your monthly housing payment — principal, interest, taxes, and insurance — should stay near 28% of your gross monthly income. Use the mortgage calculator on any listing to see real numbers, then we will connect you with a lender for a precise pre-approval.

We focus on a belt of Chicago neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Logan Square, West Loop, River North, South Loop, Edgewater, and Hyde Park. If your target is outside that list, we can still help — we simply know these nine block by block.