We approached Lida while uncertain about whether we would need to list/sell our home, but with the possibility that we'd receive job news and need move out of state. Lida prepared us for various scenarios and possibilities without overwhelming us, and when a slow "maybe" on our side suddenly turned immediate, she was ready. Owning a bungalow with very specific interior style and rehab choices meant we needed a very specific buyer. Prior to our planned listing date, Lida believed she had the future owner of our home, and she was right. Guiding us through staging decisions, needing last-minute fixing up, and completion of some in-process projects and improvements -- Lida was there every step. She is not only a sounding board and an advocate, she is a project manager with a passion for helping people sell the home they love and for people looking for a new home to love. Lida found us the perfect buyer at the right price and has stayed in close contact at every stage. She knows how emotional and difficult this process can be for her clients and gave us the utmost respect and guidance in helping us reach a new chapter in our lives.

We moved back to the Chicago area from Michigan We were renting, looking for a permanent place and were lucky to meet Lida. We had a long discussion with Lida. She gave us input and we outlined just what we were looking for and some potential areas we thought would be of interest. Lida figured out just what she thought we would like, and in short order found a few places that were just what we were looking for. After we picked out the perfect house, Lida really went to work. She was incredibly efficient in advising, negotiating and doing all the thing to make the purchase easy and get us a great deal. Even when everything seemed settled, she still went out of her way to do the "little things" that made the house better and the process work. We highly and loudly recommend Lida Downey to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Art and Phyllis E

I don't know if words can even express how amazing Lida is. She went above and beyond to get this deal done and was there to help us at every turn of the deal including the aftermath! Lida isn't simply a realtor, she's a designer, an advisor, a power negotiator and now a lifelong friend. She has an amazing team behind her who worked seamlessly to complete the mortgage and legalities in a limited time frame too. In the couple of months after closing we have come across a few teething problems and Lida has been there to help see us through these issues and point us in the right direction. We will be indebted to Lida for helping us to find, secure, shape and settle into our amazing new home.