144 real estate offices in IL, 60098

After moving around so much I’ve had quite a few residences and therefore plenty of experiences with realtors. The list includes realtors in PA, IL, NJ… on both rentals and purchases. Mitch Gabel is second to none. What sets him apart is his patience, his ability to ask many questions, listen, and work in the buyer’s best interest. Having 2 boys born within 15 months of each other, we quickly found our new Family of 4 busting at the seams of our 2 BR townhouse. It was clear we needed a bigger place, preferably a single family home with 4+ bedrooms and some type of yard. We also recognized that our next house would hopefully be our home for the next 20+ years. And that’s where the challenge began. <br/><br/>Mitch helped us write a “must have list” and a “wish list”. He also paid close attention to our budgetary needs and our preferred locations – school systems, friends, parks, etc. Samantha (wife) and I agreed that we wouldn’t rush into a purchasing decision on the first house we liked. Mitch entered our requirements into the online MLS system. Several times each week houses that fit our profile were sent to us in the form of online descriptions and pictures. We spent many Saturday afternoons looking at houses. <br/><br/>Throughout the entire (somewhat lengthy by many standards) process, Mitch maintained his strong support of our needs. He was quick to point out weaknesses of a house, preventing us from making a poor buying decision. Mitch was also quite creative, helping us along by providing input, “…you know, you might want to consider…” We never felt rushed during the entire process. The end result being a nice house that our Family will enjoy for many decades. I am grateful to Mitch Gabel and highly recommend him to anyone in the Chicago area for any Real Estate needs.

Craig is the real deal, an extremely hard worker with thorough knowledge throughout the purchasing process and I know that he does the same on the sell side. He is honest, upfront and professional while keeping a stressful process in perspective and somewhat entertaining. He tirelessly previewed properties for us, was on top of new listings, submitted offers that other agents we met would have not supported. He understands his craft and is the rare find of a broker who gets it and also knows building materials and finishes to an extent that we do after professionally building many houses. Having both come from a real estate background, we are not easy clients to please or be impressed with mediocracy. Craig goes above and beyond and we met a ton of agents going through the process and know that there is no other agent of this caliber on the North Shore. Nothing fancy about how he operates. He spends his time and energy on his clients. We could not have achieved the results we did without his style and knowledge, as well as the network of experts he knows. Feel free to contact me personally with any questions about our experience.