MELISSA STANLEY

We worked with Melissa to purchase our first home, and we couldn’t be happier. After working with several agents, Melissa was the best one. She was extremely knowledgeable about the market, she listened to us about our needs and what we were looking for, she dedicated time to search for the perfect home for us. Melissa made the whole process feel effortless. She guided us through each step, making sure we understood everything and negotiated when needed. We can’t thank her enough!

I highly recommend Melissa. She was our real estate agent who sold our home in Logan Square. We received multiple offers within a week of listing and closed at well-above asking price. But that's not the only reason why I recommend her. She exceeded all of our expectations as a real estate professional. She has deep knowledge of the neighborhood, the market, and the sales process. And when problems arose--such as our property not getting the appropriate appraisal--she helped us understand the process and fixed them. She's a true professional--you'll be glad to have her on your side when you're buying/selling a home!

Always quick to respond and clear to communicate, Melissa got my home on the market quickly, I got an offer promptly, and the sale went very smoothly. When I compare the process of selling with Melissa to the process of buying with a different realtor, I couldn't be happier.

I've bought three properties over the years with Melissa and sold one. She helped me buy and sell a condo in Humboldt Park, buy a 2-flat in Humboldt Park and most recently buy a single family in Glenview, IL. She is very easy to work with and gives great advice and support throughout the process. While she can help by being a calming presence during the process, she can be a tough negotiator too! Can't wait to sell my 2 flat with her!

Working with Melissa was a treat, and often a comfort. As artists we especially appreciated how uniquely savvy she is about conventional and unconventional spaces. Her ability to thoughtfully educate us was confidence-inspiring from the beginning. Significantly, there was one occasion early on when Melissa kindly discouraged us from submitting a counter-offer because she did not deem the property worth the higher price even though she stood to gain more if it was accepted. We immediately appreciated the wisdom of her advice, as well as her integrity, intelligence and amiable nature. Well informed about the city, from its building codes to its diverse neighborhoods, and experienced with the logistics of home maintenance and repairs, she frequently anticipated that which we didn't know to ask. Melissa has reliable follow-through and was a good and patient communicator all parties. With empathy she guided us through some of the emotional hurdles of the house search and home buying process always offering invaluable wisdom, perspective, and practical advice. She was our advocate every step of the way. I wholeheartedly recommend Melissa Stanley each chance I get.

We did a lot of searching on our own, but we also relied on Melissa's suggestions (one of which became our current home!). She helped us narrow down our budget and our neighborhood requirements. Highly recommended!