

Cherie Smith Zurek
Buyer's Agent | Team Leader | Sales Agent
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Seller of 926 Lucerne Court, Mundelein
Cherie was very encouraging and helpful in getting my house prepared to put on the market. She connected me with people who helped me dispose of unnecessary furniture and who got the house clean and sparkling. She and her assistant Jason were very knowledgeable and savvy about photographing and displaying my house in the best possible light. And at the end, when I had several bids on the table, she guided me as to which one to concentrate on and negotiated a higher price from that party. In summary, I was very pleased with the job she did and would happily recommend her to others.
Seller of 4 Shenandoah Lane, Hawthorn Woods
Cherie and Jason were awesome to work with as we sold our house. They were professional, on time, gave clear direction on how to make our house ready to sell and provided timely feedback on open houses. Highly recommend working with Cherie and Jason!
Seller of 140/890 June Terrace, Lake Zurich
Cherie and team were incredible. They made the selling experience a pleasure. They set upfront expectations throughout the process, were always available for questions, and went the extra mile helping with furniture sales. I’d absolutely use them again.
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Barb Bloomfield | Real Estate Agent & Advisor
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Seller of 38796 N Kenmore Rd, Antioch
Barb has been exceptional in both buying and selling our house. Being in the service and moving often can be stressful on the family, but Barb was able to make our transitions stress free. Committed to her clients, Barb goes the extra mile to make the deal happen. Choose her and you won’t be disappointed.
Buyer of 2809 Glenarye Drive, Lindenhurst
If I could give Barb Bloomfield more than five stars, I absolutely would. As first-time homebuyers serving overseas in Peru, purchasing a home felt incredibly intimidating. We were thousands of miles away, balancing military responsibilities, work travel, and demanding schedules, all while trying to make one of the biggest financial decisions of our lives. We couldn’t walk through homes in person, and to be honest, we weren’t even entirely sure what our dream home looked like yet. That’s where Barb became so much more than a real estate agent. From the very beginning, Barb took the time to truly understand us. She didn’t just listen to our list of wants and needs, she learned who we were as people. She paid attention to the little details, our preferences, our personalities, and the things that would make a house feel like home. She could walk into a property and instantly know whether it was right for us before we did. She never approached this process as a transaction. She approached it as a mission. While we were focused on serving overseas, she was focused on protecting our interests. She consistently advocated for us, provided honest guidance, and ensured we never spent more than necessary. Her negotiation skills and attention to detail ultimately saved us money and helped us receive more than we ever expected throughout the process. Barb never made us feel rushed, uninformed, or overwhelmed. Instead, she patiently explained every step, educated us on the home-buying process, and gave us the confidence to make informed decisions. By the end of this journey, we didn’t just purchase a home, we gained knowledge and peace of mind because of her guidance. She became our eyes, ears, and advocate when we couldn’t be there ourselves. Because of her dedication, professionalism, patience, and genuine care, we are now moving into a home that exceeds anything we imagined. Barb accomplished what felt impossible, and we will always be grateful for everything she did for us.

Rachael West
Licensed Real Estate Agent | Real Estate Agent | REALTOR®
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Buyer of 641 West Huron Hills Trail, Round Lake Heights
Rachael went above and beyond throughout the entire home-buying process. As first-time homebuyers with a new baby, we had a lot of questions and a busy schedule, but she was incredibly patient, communicative, and supportive every step of the way. She truly took the time to understand our needs and went out of her way to help us find the perfect home for our family. She was always flexible, working around our schedule and making herself available whenever we needed her. Once we found our home, she kept us informed throughout the entire process and made sure everything stayed on track. We have already recommended Rachael to all of our family and friends, and we’re so grateful that someone recommended her to us. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. She is simply the best
Seller of 41591 North Park Avenue, Zion
Rachael's knowledge of the market is top notch, she knew what it would take to get multiple offers on our home and to even get offers above the asking price, But she didn't stop there, she was on top of the appraisal and kept pushing for all to work out for our benefit. Communication was always quick and precise. I recommend her to everyone I know
Seller of 308 South Hackberry Court, Round Lake
As a home inspector, I have worked with hundreds of realtors over the years. Choosing one to represent my wife and I was very difficult. Rachael was chosen randomly out of 7 possibilities. Rachael and her team are very quick to respond and handled every obstacle timely. Even though my and I got stressed at times Rachael has a way of getting us through each moment. We have not moved in 23 years so selling a house and buying one in 3 weeks was challenging. We are so happy we chose her and the West team to handle this.

Carol Porter
Associate Broker
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Seller of 2020 Harrison Avenue, Mundelein
Carol was able to analyze the market with an understanding of what we were looking for and what was realistic. She picked the right price and the property sold quickly. She navigated the process of selling our property with solar panels that were on lease. We could not have been in better hands. She was great!
Seller of 2020 Harrison Avenue, Mundelein
Carol did a great market evaluation and was able to come up with a great plan to market the property. The property sold quickly and at the price we wanted. We would use her again if we were in the market. She was the sellers agent, but I would not hesitate to make her a buyers agent as well.