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COLDWELL BANKER

Real Estate Agents

About us

Nicholas Apostal is one of the brightest young stars in Chicago real estate. In only 5 years he has become part of the top 5% of Realtors in the city and at Coldwell Banker. Nicholas has been a Chicago real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Lincoln Park since 2001. Nicholas and The Apostal Group focus on serving real estate needs in Cook County, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Gold Coast, Streeterville, Wrighleyville, River North, Bucktown, Wicker Park and surrounding areas. Nicholas is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Chicago Association of Realtors and has achieved his ABR certification for exceptional buyer brokerage. Beginning in 2008, he has been responsible for sales of over $20,000,000 in residential real estate on Chicago's North, Near West, and South In recognition of his achievements, Nicholas is included in Coldwell Bankers President's Club of the top 1% producing agents, and continues to receive awards from the Chicago Association of Realtors. He is also a founding member of the association's Young Professional's Network. Nicholas' particular strengths are working with first-time buyers and relocating families, selling large luxury homes and marketing small to medium sized condominium developments. His objective as a Chicago real estate agent is to offer superior personal service to buyers, sellers and developers. He offers buyers an exhaustive knowledge of the market and tough negotiating skills so they can secure the best possible property for their needs. For sellers his marketing savvy, network of contacts and attention to detail ensure their home will be sold and closed quickly and easily for the highest possible price. Developers appreciate his creative marketing talents, the regular feedback and market analysis he reports. Nicholas has built his business through referrals from past clients due to his high level of knowledge, understanding, professionalism and enthusiasm.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

In 2006 Nicholas partnered up with his mother, Edie Apostal, and formed The Apostal Group with the goal of providing a higher level of customer service to their clients. The group’s objective is to offer superior personal service to home buyers and sellers. Nicholas offers buyers an exhaustive knowledge of the market and tough negotiating skills so they can secure the best possible property for their needs. For sellers the team’s dedication to continuous market analysis and regular feedback, the

Reviews

3.56 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
50%
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17%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.6
value
3.8
professionalism
3.5
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.6
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Jessica C.
08/2013
1.0
real estate agents
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Awful.
Description of Work: Kris Monk had sold a property in our building. She had posted signs on our property that were not removed months after close. As the President of our Association I called to kindly ask if she could remove her sign and I was met with a very rude 'I didn't mean to answer your call, call back and talk to my voicemail.' This was followed by a ringtone. I could not believe the attitude and lack pf professionalism she had with me when I had only gotten my name out and property location in our conversation. I would not recommend this person to help buy or sell anything!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0


Shelly H.
06/2013
2.0
real estate agents
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Maribel was late for the open house and forgot to bring information sheets. When asked about obvious flood damage, she first denied it, then after showing her, her memory came back. She called our mortgage server before even having the clients accept our offer. During the inspection, it came very clear that the water pressure was completely absent. She said nothing. We almost walked away from the deal fearing major plumbing problems. Apparently their was a problem with the city line that was causing the issue and the city was told about it before the house went on the market, but Maribel did not disclose this important information. And she misrepresented the rental income from the property as well as which high school district the property was in. All her mistakes work out in our favor costing the seller to give us money back in the final sale of the house. She was very unprofessional an untrustworthy. I would not recommend using her for any dealings.
Description of Work: Maribel Selva was the Realtor representing the homeowner of the house we purchased.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Mia B.
07/2012
1.0
real estate agents
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are two Wasted over $2000 and several weeks dealing with the most unprofessional real estate individual out of the Lincoln Park office for Caldwell Banker. Be warned, if you encounter Suzi Landsman or David Kipnis, get another broker. If either of these people are the broker on the other side, find a new property. They are extremely unprofessional and you will most definitely end up losing lots of money, wasted time, and aggravation. These individuals give real estate agents a bad name by negotiating in bad faith, keeping buyers under contract after contracts are terminated, in order to force buyers to increase their price. They will also collect multiple offers (with multiple checks!) on the same property and you will have to expend time and lawyer's fees to wrest you money back. Be extremely cautious if you are dealing with them.
Description of Work: David Kipnis and Suzi Landsman are brokers for Caldwell Banker, Lincoln Park, one of the largest and most respected real estate offices in Chicago. I encountered them whiole trying to buy a condo in Chicago. The ensuing month of wasted times and rising expenditure was directly the result of their unusual and unethical practices as real estate agents.They engage buyers very dishonestly and spend days making deals they have no intention of keeping. Besides negotiating in bad faith, they will collect multiple down payments for the same property (which is cashed and held by the Caldwell Banker brokerage)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$2,000

Andrew H.
08/2011
5.0
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They were very graceful. They were excellent. Their price was good. Their quality, responsiveness, punctuality and professionalism were excellent. I will use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Coldwell banker as my real estate agent. I last used their services two months ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JORDAN M.
07/2011
5.0
real estate agents
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Terrific.
Description of Work: Great guy, great team. If you are buying in the City, Nico is a great resource. He will help you through the process and make sure you get a great deal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

MELISSA B.
01/2010
5.0
real estate agents
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Alley Ballard was the real estate agent who we dealt with and she was great. She charged 5 percent commission. She was a very honest person. She did an excellent job in selling our house when the market situation was really poor. We had bought our house in 2006 and sold it in 2009. It was only a 3 percent loss for us which I think was pretty good. She was very candid about the price of our house while selling, as we had to lower it. Our house was in the market in January, February, March and April. It was all done within 100 days. She was very direct and open. She didn't sugarcoat and didn't try to sell us something that really wasn't right. We found her, as she lived in our neighborhood and she sold our neighbor's house. It did cost a lot to sell our house, but I think 5 percent commission was somewhat normal compared to 7 percent. If need be, then I would use her services again.
Description of Work: We used the services of Coldwell Banker in June of 2009 while we were selling our house in Chicago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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    FAQ

    COLDWELL BANKER is currently rated 3.5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    No, COLDWELL BANKER does not offer free project estimates.
    No, COLDWELL BANKER does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, COLDWELL BANKER does not offer a senior discount.
    No, COLDWELL BANKER does not offer emergency services.
    No, COLDWELL BANKER does not offer warranties.
    COLDWELL BANKER offers the following services: In 2006 Nicholas partnered up with his mother, Edie Apostal, and formed The Apostal Group with the goal of providing a higher level of customer service to their clients. The group’s objective is to offer superior personal service to home buyers and sellers. Nicholas offers buyers an exhaustive knowledge of the market and tough negotiating skills so they can secure the best possible property for their needs. For sellers the team’s dedication to continuous market analysis and regular feedback, the

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM