Patti Sprafka Wagner is a remarkable real estate agent. If you are looking for someone who uses her years of experience to actively walk you through the often difficult and frustrating process of buying or selling a home, you can't do better. If you want someone who will offer both informed opinions and the advice you need to make a decision, Patti is the consummate pro. Patti worked with our daughter and son-in-law as they searched for a home in Oak Park. During the search they looked at dozens of homes from beautifully redone to "what were they thinking?" Patti pointed out the strengths, weaknesses and potential of each candidate. When the right house finally emerged, our kids were in a position to recognize it and move quickly because of the time spent listening to Patti discuss the specifics of the others they had seen. When they made an offer, Patti was invaluable in handling the negotiation process. At each turn, in a somewhat difficult negotiation, Patti counseled patience and good sense. When a competing offer emerged apparently form nowhere, Patti devised a strategy which won the day without our kids having to get involved in a bidding war. While we are thankful due to Patti's efforts, our daughter and son-in-law, are now our neighbors, we are especially grateful that she worked so hard to get our one-year-old grandson only blocks away

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

Ten years ago, my mother downsized and bought a townhome in River Forest. Patti handled both aspects with integrity, efficiency and friendliness. This year my mother passed away and I contacted Patti to handle the sale. She provided excellent analysis, suggested a selling price and provided tips on preparing the townhome for a good showing. We were leaving for an extended vacation after the initial listing. Patti suggested we sign a power of attorney naming our daughter as our agent "just in case." Given the market, we thought this was probably an extra detail, but we respected Patti's advice. Much to my joy and six days into my vacation, I received an e-mail that a bid had been offered. By the time we returned from our vacation, the closing was only a few weeks in the future. Patti did a very good job and I highly recommend her.

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

If you are planning on selling your home and are looking for an excellent real estate agent, we highly recommend Patti Sprafka Wagner. We recently hired Patti to sell our home. As a long-time area Realtor, Patti has terrific intuitive knowledge of the local market. She expertly guided us through the sale of our house in 7 days, right at her suggested list price. Patti is thorough and honest. She sets realistic expectations and takers care of the myriad of details involved in selling a house. Most importantly, Patti's advice was invaluable with regard to the "right" projects to prepare our house for sale and which ones to skip. She's an expert negotiator and provided sage advice on how to respond to offers and inspection findings. It was a difficult decision to sell our house but Patti's guidance made the process smoother than we ever expected.

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

Patti was a great support as we purchased our home. Her knowledge of houses from the inside out was incredibly valuable to us. She made sure we considered all the important factors and helped us find a home we love! We were also impressed by how well Patti helped sellers stage their homes. We recommend Patti to anyone selling or buying.

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

We were really thrilled by the service that Patti provided to us. She was especially helpful in the preparation process seeing beyond the 29 years of "stuff" we had accumulated to what our house could be for a potential buyer. When she first arrived, she went room by room advising on how we could make a better impression on a potential buyer. She saw what we should highlight and what we needed to put away. We followed her advice. She was spot on. Once the house was ready, we had photos taken. The photos were so beautiful and compelling that buyers found it hard to resist. We listed the house on a Monday and had a contract 6 days later! We appreciate her attention to detail, her professional approach, her telling us what she would do and then doing it, as she said she would. Patti really knows her market in Oak Park and that resulted in wonderful results for us. Thank you, Patti!

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

I worked with Patti Sprafka Wagner and was thrilled with the experience. I was looking to sell my home of 25 years and because I was a first time home-seller, I put myself completely in Patti's professional care. I'm very glad I did. Patti gave me suggestions as to what needed fixing up and what was fine as it was. I followed her advice on staging all the rooms and when the house was ready, we sat down to discuss the price. Patti's research into my local market was exhaustive and compelling. We listed the house at just a little more than I'd anticipated and began the waiting game. It sure didn't last long. The house was listed on a Monday. There were several showings that week and by Friday, I had an offer that met my asking price! Patti was energetic, helpful and professional every step of the way but I think what impressed me most was her attention to detail. In walking through the house, nothing escaped her attention. My advice to anyone using Patti's services is that when she makes a suggestion regarding the look or presentation of your home, heed the suggestion! It will pay off down the road.

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

My husband and I used Patti to purchase a home in River Forest. She helped us search for about a year, starting in Oak Park and eventually adding River Forest to our parameters. She is extremely knowledgeable about both cities as well as the all the typical types of homes you will find in each. She helped point out items in the house that could be an issue down the road. She attended and supervised the inspections we had done since we could not be there. She helped us negotiate and purchase our dream house at a price that was $49K lower than the list price. She was very helpful throughout the whole process. We have recommended her to several people and will continue to use her for any future home purchases and listings.

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

Patti sold me my Oak Park home in 1993, and was so impressive that she was my only choice to sell in 2014 and purchase in Homewood. As a homeowner and attorney, I rate Patti as one of the most outstanding professionals - across all fields - with whom I have worked. Her market knowledge is unerring; she negotiates contracts more strategically than most lawyers; she actively cultivates her own cadre of the best support providers (closing attorneys, home inspectors, contractors). Her integrity is beyond question, which - when combined with her experience - gives her the authority to deal effectively with other brokers. On the sales side, she is brilliant at establishing price and in marketing the house. I thought that she was unduly optimistic on target sales price, and persnickety on repairs. Ha! Her presentation of the house (including fabulous web photographs) triggered a flood of immediate interest, and an offer from the eventual buyers within one week. Her negotiating skills achieved her target sales price, to the penny. On the purchase side, Patti might as well be an inspector herself. No one can read the strengths and weaknesses of a house like she can. Patti of course can tell you the sales history and kitchen tile color for every house in Oak Park and River Forest. But it was great fun to watch her in action in Homewood, particularly as brokers tried to tap-dance on flooding and repair issues. I don't think that they have yet recovered from her blunt, and accurate assessments. Patti takes responsibility for landing you in a house that fits. She kept me focused on what I really wanted, with useful questions like "do you really want that much yard?" She is a wonderful and trusted ally. Finding a new home can feel like a battle, and Patti always has your back. Patti redefines what you expect from a broker, including drafting post-inspection letters for the closing lawyer to sign. She is still excited about the business, and adding to her skills.

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

Our home was beautiful and well-maintained, but overloaded with 40+ years of accumulated possessions. We needed to sell quickly, but had no idea how to proceed. Patti walked through the house with us room by room, and explained what we needed to do inside and out to make it attractive to buyers. We did exactly as she suggested--and the result was four serious offers within the first three days on the market! Patti helped us decide among them, and negotiated timing, terms, and price that met our needs. When a few complications arose (as they inevitably do!) Patti worked with us and our lawyer to resolve them quickly. Patti is energetic, responsive, and knowledgeable about the community, the psychology of buyers and sellers, the marketplace, and the process. She was consistently available and supportive throughout the stressful weeks between putting up the "For Sale" sign and closing on the deal. We could not have done it without her!

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

Patti helped my family and I buy our home in Oak Park almost 6 years ago. She was amazing then and has kept in touch and been a resource for everything from pant to landscaping to locating contractors since then. I cannot say enough about her as a person and as a professional. Absolutely top notch

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

Selling a home can be a very nerve-racking experience. We were very fortunate to list our property with Patti. She offered practical advice and made the experience quick, easy, and relatively painless. Our two flat sold in less than one week with multiple offers thanks to Patti's knowledge and guidance! Needless to say, we highly recommend Patti.

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)

We would highly recommend Patti. Her guidance throughout the process of readying our home, pricing our home, negotiating the terms, and closing the deal was invaluable. She is an expert. We followed her advice, and sold quickly!

Patti Sprafka Wagner

star   5   (37 reviews)