Jennifer was absolutely amazing throughout our entire home buying process! She went above and beyond to help us find the perfect house and was incredibly patient every step of the way. She truly listened to what we wanted, understood our needs, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. Jennifer made the whole experience so much easier and less stressful with her knowledge, kindness, and dedication. We are so grateful for all of her hard work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about her clients!

We met Barb less than a year ago and since then she has practically become a part of our family. She went above and beyond with the amount of time and effort she put into our home and responding to all of our calls/texts. Barb helped us purchase our home and then due to an unexpected job change, she helped us list it less than a year in. Barb understands the local Illinois market and does an incredible job listing a home. Not only did she help in every step with listing the home, but she also checked on it while we were out of state to ensure it was in good condition. She has good connections with local attorneys and lenders to help smooth out all of the additional steps when buying or selling a home. If we were staying in Illinois, we would use Barb for any real estate transaction moving forward in our family's life. We would recommend Barb 100 times over for your real estate needs. Thank you again Barb! We owe you like 20 dinners.

We are extremely satisfied with Yevhen’s work. He was always quick to respond, consistently available, and very proactive throughout the entire process. His deep knowledge of the real estate market helped us make confident decisions, and he was able to clearly explain every step in simple terms. What really set him apart was his reliability, attention to detail, and genuine care for our needs — we always felt supported and well-informed.

I’ve known Barb for many years. She is extremely professional and diligent about her service. She offers hard work ethic and strong competence as she seeks best property for her clients. I asked to see a property and she knew I would hate it but she took me anyway because I wanted to see it, I hated it even more! Knowing what was a right fit she allowed me to experience no fits….and then got us in the right property!

He definitely knew the market and got us a better price than we thought we could get. He was very good at responding to questions and also provided us with updates through the whole process.

Everything from start to finish was great. Pat & her staff were so professional & helpful during the entire process. Ben did an awesome job with setting up the 3D video of the house walk through. Pat was responsive to our calls & texts, providing us with guidance & great advice. It was a pleasure working with her & her staff. We highly recommend Lakes Realty Group if you’re looking for a professional & caring realtor.

Pat Smarto and her team has done a great job helping us sell or rent our properties! They are always professional and very reliable!

Vince took the time to listen to our family's specific needs, and helped us find the perfect home that checked all of the boxes. He was patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. Most importantly, he never pressured us to settle for anything less than what we knew that we wanted, which we sincerely appreciated. We are thankful for Vince's guidance and assistance in purchasing our dream home. We highly recommend him to anyone considering a future home purchase.

We wholeheartedly recommend Victoria for all your real estate needs. This was our second experience working with her, and once again, we couldn’t be more satisfied. Selling our beloved family home of more than 20 years was an emotional process for us. Victoria truly listened, understood our attachment to the property, and respected our wishes regarding what we wanted to preserve and what we were open to changing. She made sure we felt comfortable every step of the way, and I appreciated her thoughtful approach. Victoria guided us seamlessly through the entire process. She was consistently available—even reaching out during her vacation to make sure everything was running smoothly. From preparing our home for the market to managing the photography, property description, open house, and offer negotiations, Victoria handled every detail with professionalism and care. She walked us through the contract, connected us with an excellent attorney, and supported us right through to the closing. Victoria’s professionalism, knowledge, attention to detail, and heartfelt dedication truly set her apart. She brings genuine passion to her work, her clients, and the local community. We are so grateful for all she has done for us.

I cannot recommend Victoria highly enough. She has been by my side through two very different chapters of my life. First, she was perfect in helping me find and buy my home, making the process seamless and exciting. Later, when I faced a very difficult time and needed to sell, she handled everything with incredible professionalism, grace, and sensitivity. She isn’t just a realtor; she is a dedicated advocate who genuinely cares about her clients.