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Joel has 123 reviewsacross 42 different locations, showing 12.
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Joel's qualities as told by our client reviews: great negotiation, honest, patient, supportive, clear communication, responsive, local expert.
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Buyer review
Excellent Realtor who looks out for your interests
about 18 hours ago
Excellent Realtor who looks out for your interests

Joel was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the different types of houses we were looking at in Elmhurst. He really took time his time to understand our needs and explain the process. He was extremely responsive on any day and at any time which enabled us to see multiple properties at short notice and make the purchase process very smooth. Would highly recommend Joel to anyone

Seller review
Joel was great!
13 days ago
Joel was great!

Joel was super responsive and great with communication throughout the whole selling process. He was always available to answer any questions we had! Would highly recommend!

Buyer review
Unmatched local knowledge—Joel found us the perfect home with a 2-minute commute!
2 months ago
Unmatched local knowledge—Joel found us the perfect home with a 2-minute commute!

Working with Joel Zielke was an absolute game-changer for us as first-time homebuyers. Joel's knowledge of the local area is unmatched. He truly listened to what we were looking for and managed to find us the perfect home in a fantastic neighborhood. As a teacher, my absolute favorite part is that he secured a place that gives me a two-minute commute to school! Throughout a highly competitive market, Joel was strategic, communicative, and incredibly proactive in advocating for us. We couldn't have asked for a better partner to help us plant our roots. If you are looking for a realtor who truly knows the market and cares about his clients, we highly recommend Joel!

Buyer review
Joel was calm, patient, & professional in a very quick market!
3 months ago
Joel was calm, patient, & professional in a very quick market!

Joel regularly communicated and updated us via text and email during our house hunting and closing process. His understanding of the market yet calmness and certainty we would find the right home brought a lot of peace to my husband and I. He was always continue of our finances and put together the best proposals possible while respecting the cap of our budget and not pushing us to go beyond our means. He maintained absolute professionalism and relational intention through the entire process. We are very blessed and grateful!

Seller review
Great experience!
4 months ago
Great experience!

Joel made probably one of the most stressful things super easy and smooth. His expert knowledge and guidance helped us choose a home and provided us with the step by step process to get it done with confidence.

Buyer review
Joel was extremely helpful. He was patient and really listened to what we were looking for.
6 months ago
Joel was extremely helpful. He was patient and really listened to what we were looking for.

Joel was always communicating with us. He really listened to what we were looking for and what our budget was. Joel never pushed us to look at something that would make us house broke. He was patient with us as we were all over the place for locations. He was flexible as far as showings and working with our schedules. He was also honest when we were looking at homes about their qualifications for certain loans as well as whether we had a real chance of securing the home. We highly recommend Joel if you're looking for someone who's going to be honest and upfront with you while helping you find what your looking for but also keep your feet in reality.

Seller review
Great local agent.  Knows the market.
8 months ago
Great local agent. Knows the market.

Joel really knows the Elmhurst market. Great communication and took the time to explain the home sale process. Will definitely work with him again if the need arises.

Buyer review
Use Joel Zielke for a high quality and professional realtor experience.
8 months ago
Use Joel Zielke for a high quality and professional realtor experience.

Joel was very helpful, patient and knowledgeable throughout the entire process of selling our home, looking for another home and buying our new home. It can be a stressful and difficult process, but we relied on Joel's guidance and wisdom each step of the way. We love our new home and are very grateful that he was our realtor! We highly recommend him!

Seller review
Personal Excellence
8 months ago
Personal Excellence

Our family had a wonderful experience working with Joel. He makes the entire process as smooth as possible. As soon as we contacted Joel about selling our house and buying a new property, he made us aware of the market trends in both locations. He advised us on selling prices and making offers for the new home. We never worried with Joel and trusted him completely. He was very communicative throughout the entire process and made sure we felt informed of all the decisions being made. He is a man of integrity and we wholeheartedly recommend him as a realtor.

Buyer review
Great Experience from Start to Finish
8 months ago
Great Experience from Start to Finish

We cannot say enough great things about working with Joel! From day one, he was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right home. He took the time to understand what we were looking for, guided us through every step of the process, and always made sure we felt confident in our decisions. Joel’s market knowledge was outstanding, and his communication was clear and timely throughout the entire transaction. No question ever felt too small, and he was always available when we needed guidance or reassurance. Buying a home can be overwhelming, but Joel made the experience feel smooth and manageable. We truly felt that he had our best interests at heart and went above and beyond to advocate for us. We are so grateful for his professionalism, patience, and dedication, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Seller review
Quick sale over asking!
8 months ago
Quick sale over asking!

Working with Joel was a pleasure! He was very responsive to our (many) questions and gave great advice for getting the home ready to go on the market. In the end, it was sold within days with several offers over asking! Joel made the whole process as smooth as possible.

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