Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC

7375 West North Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305, US
  •   5   (46 reviews)

Meet the team

Get to know the 19 agents at Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC.

Chris Garvey
Chris Garvey

Broker

  5   (25 reviews)
About Chris
Born and raised in Oak Park and River Forest, Chris Garvey knows the area extremely well and is consistently one of the top selling realtors in the area. Chris is also a "Top Rated Real Estate Award Winner" and a Five Star Premier Agent on Trulia and Zillow. Chris has become one of the very best Oak Park and River Forest real estate agents by providing a level of service that goes beyond what the ordinary broker does. For buyers, he doesn’t just show you the home, he teaches you about the home, the block it is on, the neighborhood and its schools and walkability. For sellers, he doesn’t just list your home, he provides you with an aggressive 89 point marketing plan and a team of experts that will net you the most amount of money in the least amount of time. Chris says: My approach to home buyers is one of friendly conversation about the area and its homes with a long-term perspective towards finding them the right investment in their future. Take your time getting to know the neighborhoods, home styles, and what makes Oak Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park and other areas a great place to live. For buyers, my goal is to find you the right home, at the best price, in the right time, while providing you with an enjoyable process of touring homes and learning about the neighborhoods and their amenities. For home sellers, my goal is to net you the most amount of money, in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of problems. The great success I have with my clients stems from a few things in my background. First and foremost I would say that growing up in this beautiful, multicultural community has truly helped me become a better person and communicator. The second most important factor is my experience as a teacher in the local school systems. I have taught at Oak Park and River Forest high school and until just recently, I used to coach the debate team at OPRF high school. (My wife Nancy was also a nurse at Hatch elementary school in Oak Park.) Another fun fact is that I have lived in over 11 homes in Oak Park/River Forest and rehabbed seven of them. If you like HGTV or home renovation shows, you will love touring homes with me! I offer great insight as to what can be done to a home, how much it is likely to cost, and whether or not the improvements will be a good investment for you as a home owner. My service to you goes way beyond that though. As you tour homes with me I will teach you about the homes, the neighborhoods, schools, parks and the great neighborhood “vibe”. One final thing that my clients tell me they love about their experiences with me is that I do more than just show a home. I actually teach them about the home, the neighborhood, and the buying process. A little bit of the teacher in me comes through whenever I show a home:) Feel free to call/text me any day of the week between 8 am and 11 pm. Home tour requests on short notice is ok! You do not have to be thinking of buying a home to go to see it. Touring with me is a fun and enjoyable experience and a great way to get to know the different home styles and neighborhoods. Don't hesitate to start touring right away. You can reach me at 312 434 3187
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About Colleen
Serving buyers and sellers since 2004---sold over 100mm +
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About Donna
Raised in Oak Park/River Forest, Donna is very familiar with the community and school districts. Whether you are buying or selling a home, Donna will walk you through the home buying or selling process while educating you about the market conditions, trends, as well as the general process. Being well connected in the industry, I can refer you to qualified and experienced professionals you might require, such as an attorney, inspector, lenders, builders, contractors etc… The care of my clients and their level of satisfaction is the most important to me.
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Andrew Gagliardo
Andrew Gagliardo

Principal Broker

  5   (3 reviews)
JULIE DOWNEY
JULIE DOWNEY

Broker

  5   (1 review)
Laurie Shapiro
Laurie Shapiro

Broker

  5   (1 review)
About Laurie

Laurie currently has 1 active property listings.

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About us

Gagliardo Realty Associates is in the business of matching buyers and sellers in the residential and investment markets in Oak Park, River Forest, Chicago and surrounding communities by providing high quality services to our clients and maintaining the highest ethical standards. By visiting our site alone you will receive the most accurate, up to date real estate listings available.

Our reviews

  5  
46 reviewsacross 14 different locations, showing 6.
about 4 years ago
Professional and Painless

Andy did a fine job of helping set the pricing and keeping me up to date on progress throughout the entire process. I am a satisfied customer.

Andrew Gagliardo

Andrew Gagliardo

  5   (3 reviews)
over 4 years ago
Phenomenal Experience Working with Donna!

Donna is patient, honest and went above and beyond expectations in both selling my home and purchasing a new one. She created a beautiful brochure filled with professional photos of my house and in a 3 day span had 7 showings and 3 offers. On both the buying and selling side she negotiated well, ensured requests were fair and stood up for me when opposing sides had unreasonable demands. Donna sincerely cares for her clients and I would never want to work with anyone else.

Donna Barnhisel

Donna Barnhisel

  5   (5 reviews)
over 4 years ago
Colleen: Professional, Kind, Savvy

Colleen pitched in with all the details and went above and beyond to make sure the deal closed. She gave us, the sellers, her focus, personal attention, and problem solving skills. She educated and advised us about the process and always thought ahead. Highly recommended.

Colleen Navigato

Colleen Navigato

  5   (11 reviews)
over 4 years ago
The only realtor I would ever work with

Colleen is well-connected, knowledgeable and extremely hard working. Her fabulous instincts and professional expertise really helped guide me through the process of selling my home recently. She is a genuinely kind and caring person who gets along with everyone involved, so it makes the whole process of selling your home so much less stressful. She is simply the best!

Colleen Navigato

Colleen Navigato

  5   (11 reviews)
over 4 years ago
You should definitely work with Colleen

Colleen is knowledgeable, professional, patient, warm, and kind. She'll sell your house and keep you calm while she does it. Colleen is an excellent communicator who lays information out in a clear and succinct fashion, using data and local numbers to provide context. She really knows the market and communities where she works!

Colleen Navigato

Colleen Navigato

  5   (11 reviews)
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Our properties

Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC has 1 property for sale, showing 1, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$243,000
Unit 312C/656 Pearson Street
Des Plaines IL 60016
2
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
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