Richard J. Freedkin

If you’re looking for a realtor, whether you’re buying or selling, your search should end with Richard J. Freedkin. Full Stop. I was introduced to Richard on the buying end through a google search for a house to purchase. It was serendipity. There was no drama with Richard, just kindness and efficiency. His communication with me was above and beyond what I had experienced with other brokers. He immediately put me at ease with the process. He was a creative problem solver, and I closed on my current home without a hitch. So, when it came time to sell my former home I didn’t hesitate to call Richard. That house sold within 5 days of being placed on the market, with multiple cash offers of over $200,000 above asking price. How did I do that you ask? I simply listened to Richard. I followed his advice and stuck to his marketing plan. We were a team on a mission. You just don’t get that kind of attention from most folks. I wasn’t just a number to Richard. I wasn’t just another seller, and the result was evidence of that team mentality. I now consider Richard a friend. I will not use or recommend anyone else. So do yourself a favor and just reach out to him. You’ll get the best advice, excellent communication and someone who is clearly passionate about his profession. And one more thing, if you join forces with Richard, follow his plan. I’m serious. It worked beautifully for me.

We had the great fortune to have Richard J. Freedkin as our realtor when selling our home. He had previously helped us purchase a home in the suburbs, so it was obvious that we were going to use him to sell our home in Chicago. He is very knowledgeable on the current housing market, home sales and marketing. He came into our home and told us exactly what needed to be upgraded or repaired to get it on the market. He was very hands on with any work that needed to be done. If he could not do the work himself, he found a competent trades person to complete the work. He has a great attention to detail. His virtual staging, soft staging, feature cards and pictures in the house took the property to another level. Richard definitely exceeded our expectations. The house went on the market on a Thursday and by the end of the weekend we had multiple offers. We are grateful for his incredible work which resulted in our home being sold for $80,000 over list price. We would highly recommend Richard for all your real estate transactions.

Mr Richard J Freedkin is truly the most professional and trustworthy realtor. My wife and I were fortunate enough to be able to work with him on buying a new estate and selling our own.(buying house in Elk Grove Village and selling townhouse in Schaumburg).Richard went beyond our expectations.He was available 24/7, followed up in every request, keeping us informed along the way. He is personally invested in preparation for sale and purchase. On our very first meeting ,Richard gave us his books that describe in detail what to be prepared for as a seller and a buyer. His versatile knowledge extends beyond real estate. Richard is experienced in home construction, knows what to look for and what to ask when looking to purchase a property. Our property in Schaumburg was sold in less then a week for higher then listing price, Richard's selling strategy really works! You can't go wrong with Richard!

Earlier today I showed a home to my buyers that was being sold by Richard as listing broker on behalf of his clients the sellers. Richard does a fabulous job in the home listing process: he positions the home on the market in a very competitive pricing strategy, showcases all the features of the home thoroughly and beautifully, provides immediate and ample detail on the home features as well as fast well-answered questions from buyers — he even makes his digital listing brochure available via QR code for quick access. And he is easy to reach when customers or other brokers call. I highly recommend working with Richard when looking to sell or purchase a home. ~Adriana

My husband and I highly recommend Richard “RJ” Freedkin! Our house sold in three days, significantly above our asking price, and in a community where this is not common. We can’t say enough good things about Richard! My husband met RJ at an open house, and called me to say “I just met the most amazing realtor! He did some of the updates on the house I saw and it was GORGEOUS.” A realtor who updates your house? That was unusual! We’ve had some really incredible realtors in the past, but from the very first conversation with Richard about selling our home, we both knew we would be in excellent hands. His professionalism, warmth, accessibility, expertise, and dedication went above and beyond anything we’ve ever experienced before. He is an excellent communicator and communicated with us every step of the way. What makes Richard different is that he doesn't just list your home — he prepares it for your sales. Our house didn’t need many updates, but he did advise us to make a few specific, high-impact changes that would subtly modernize the house, like updating the recessed lights in our kitchen, as they had yellowed a bit. He even personally selected and installed new cabinet hardware as well as bathroom light fixtures (in addition to the recessed lighting), which improved our spaces in dramatic and noticeable ways we hadn’t thought possible. What sets Richard far above others is his data-based decision making and marketing. My husband and I are both marketing people, and my husband worked for the Realtors’ Association early in his career to develop some of their current algorithms and indices for housing prices--so he knows his way around housing data and real estate. RJ’s data-driven methods impressed him. Our pricing discussion included several charts and a presentation that explained his pricing recommendations, and why. We had 26 showings and SIX offers in three days! Our home sold for $60,000 above asking price. We highly recommend him without hesitation.

Richard J. Freedkin has now helped me with both a home purchase and a sale. Both transactions were in Palatine, Illinois. The recent sale was a property I renovated with my dad, who has nearly 40 years of experience in real estate. Throughout the sales process, he repeatedly said that in all his years, he’s never seen a realtor deliver the level of quality and care that Richard does. Richard makes you feel like you’re his only client. He’s always available, incredibly attentive to detail, and treats every transaction as a reflection of his personal brand — and it shows. He genuinely cares about creating the best possible experience and consistently goes above and beyond. He spent hours with us reviewing every detail to ensure the home was ready for market. He even took the time to personally install towel bars, toilet paper holders, shower bars, and other finishing touches to make sure everything was perfect — far beyond what you’d expect from most realtors. I couldn’t recommend Richard more highly.