Rick is a great realtor with knowledge beyond just buying and selling homes. His extensive knowledge in building and remodeling set him apart and his guidance was invaluable along the way. Rick was patient with us through the process and actually steered us away from poorly rehabbed homes, taking the time to make sure we found a house with quality construction that we'd be happy with for the long term.
Rick Thompson was exceptionally professional in helping me sell my deceased father’s house. He was with me every step of the way from handling red tape with the village and the county to prepping the house for sale. Not only did the house sell quickly, but I received multiple offers and the selling price was more than the original asking price. This was such a blessing, since I was still grieving the loss of my father. I highly recommend Rick.
Rick helped my MIL sell her condo which she had resided in for many years. He took care of every detail in the process so it was easy and comfortable for her (she's in her 80's). It wasn't without its drama, however, with a fire in the unit around the corner from her. Rick helped to ease her anxiety by assisting with the insurance company, new carpet, paint, etc. , and saw the sale to completion. We were fortunate to have him on our team!! Thank you, Rick!!
We have used Rick to buy a home and to sell a home. Both experiences were very positive. Rick is knowledgeable, reliable, and experienced. He is also exceptional at communicating with you throughout the process. His ability to present housing market conditions and extensive understanding of construction is what differentiates him from other realtors. I would highly recommend Rick to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. Rick is a true real estate professional!
We were looking for a downsize property in the near western suburbs when we contacted Rick. We knew he had a great deal of experience in construction which would allow us to find a place that was structurally sound and would not need a great deal of updating. After an extensive conversation on our needs Rick was able to present us with several properties that were very close to our very specific list. We feel he took personal responsibility to finding the perfect home knowing time was critical because we had a buyer for our previous home. Rick eventually found a home in Hinsdale that checked everyone of our boxes and we closed within 30 days. We would highly recommend Rick to anyone in the market for a new home.
Coming from condo living, the hunt for our first single family home was intimating to say the least (especially in the current hot market!). From the very beginning, Rick helped ease our nerves with his personal approach and expertise knowledge. His unique background as a home builder and agent is great combination to have because it allows him to see things in a property that a traditional real estate agent can’t offer. From the moment we contacted him to help with the search to weeks after closing, he’s been there for us. Highly recommend to anybody looking for a home in the areas he specializes in.
From start to closing.....very impressed with Rick's representation of me in purchasing my townhouse. His knowledge of the market was spot on. He listened to my requirements and only showed me properties that met them. He negotiated the price that I was willing to pay and stayed involved in the entire process until I had the keys to my townhouse in my hand. Great experience thanks to Mr. Thompson
Rick offers a unique perspective that we weren't able to find under any other realtor. As an experienced home builder of LEED accredited energy efficient homes, Rick was able to point out the technical and structural flaws and strengths of every home that we looked into, and was also able to accurately advise us on the manpower and commitment it would take to update or modify homes we liked but needed to fix up. On top of all that, Rick was also able to keep us level headed during a challenging negotiation with multiple bidders, which we ultimately won out. I would highly recommend Rick to any prospective buyer or seller that needs a experienced, personable, and construction savvy realtor.
