We found our forever home in River Forest, IL working with Patti as our agent, and could not have asked for a better person to have on our side. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area, and pays attention to every detail of each and every home. As a buyer this means we really had a realistic picture of each homes assets and quirks to help inform our decision. Our closing process was drawn out due to an unforeseen issue with the house, and Patti went the extra mile to make sure we were informed buyers, and were under no pressure. She was genuine, honest, and trustworthy throughout the entire process, and I would recommend Patti to all my friends and family.

Patti helped us to purchase our home and I can't imagine buying a house in Oak Park without her help. She knows the area and always looked out for our best interests. We're very grateful for her help.

Patti did a fantastic job for us in our home search. She got to know us, understood what we were looking for, steered us clear of dead ends, and pointed us towards the best options. When negotiating, she could drive a hard bargain, but was always realistic. Thanks to Patti, we found the right house for our family. I would absolutely recommend Patti.

As a young, single, first time buyer, I needed a lot of guidance and had a lot of questions that needed answering. Patti was always quick to respond to any questions I had and gave great advice, taking into careful consideration my needs and wants for my new home. The home we found was perfect for me. I never felt pressured to look at something I didn't want, or that was out of my price range. I would and will recommend Patti to all my closest friends.

Patti was extremely easy and fun to work with. As first time home buyers, we knew very little about what to expect. Patti made the process very transparent and really gave us an education about each house we saw. We learned so much from working with her. She is an outstanding Realtor who is genuinely concerned about helping her clients make a good, informed choice. We would definitely work with her again and recommend her highly to others.

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

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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.