
About us
Proud 2017 Angie's List Super Service Award winner in Real Estate Agents--FOR THE SEVENTH YEAR! Call any time: 312-451-4018. Or, use the box in the upper right corner to send me a message. Please include phone number for faster reply. Trustworthy and experienced, Craig earned the Chicago Association of Realtor's Top Producer award for 2015 by delivering outstanding results for sellers, and experienced advice for buyers and investors. Neighborhood Expert in: River North, West Loop, Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Logan Square, North Center and Lincoln Square. Exclusive representation - no Dual Agency. For first-time sellers or serial flippers, Craig has delivered results above and beyond client expectations, with a proven methodology for preparing properties for sale, achieving negotiating leverage for sellers, with shorter market times and higher selling prices than the market average. For reviews from clients that insisted on a can-do, energetic approach, experienced and reputation, check out their experiences in the Reviews section. Credentials: Over $125 Million in sold properties, on a client-by-client referral basis. Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Chicago Association of Realtors Top Producer (top 10%) 16 years of experience as a broker and investor
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Services we offer
Superior real estate brokerage and service for buyers, and investors. 12 years of experience as a real estate investor and agent. Exclusive representation of sellers and buyers - no Dual Agency. For Sellers: Candid advice and High Price Analysis based upon relevant market data. Specific guidance for maximizing selling price. For Buyers/Investors: Detailed market knowledge and advice. A comprehensive buying process for clients to ensure understanding start to finish., sellers
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"Thank you [Member Name Removed] - it was a pleasure to work for you and I really appreciate your trust and kind review. I am so glad to have helped you through this - take care and stay in touch!"
"Thank you [Member Name Removed] - I really appreciate the remarks, and I am so happy to be able to get you guys a great result - and two offers! Congratulations on your move -and I look forward to staying in touch! Craig"
"Hello RH - thank you for the kind words! I so appreciate the trust through your sell and buy - it was a pleasure to work for you guys, and I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood! Craig"
"Thank you [Member Name Removed]! I am so happy to have helped you guys with your sale, and am so glad you are pleased with the outcome. Thank you for your kind words - you two were very professional with me all the way through as well, I really appreciate it. Best of luck in your new city! Stay in touch."
"Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the kind words - it was such a pleasure to work with you guys, and help you find a great home in a great neighborhood. I am always available for further questions - I can't wait to see the upgrades!"
After our initial meet and greet, we setup up a few appointments based on my inputs. The showings were well planned and refined each time based on our feedback. Craig asked many inquisitive questions to the seller agent and developers that were insightful and educated us on the buying process. We looked at condos, townhomes and houses and before we knew it, he found us a house that fit what we were looking for. It's a new construction house in Portage Park and we love it.
During the initial meet and greet, we were just casually looking without any time constraints and before you know it we were going through the closing process. Met him in November, found a place in December, busy with paper work in January, closed in February and completely moved in by March. He helped out through a few obstacles and we are still in contact. The price was perfect since we were buying and we look forward to working with him in the future as both a buyer and seller agent.
Craig has followed up a few times afterwards for any issues and even mailed us some informational material about the area. He is honest, prompt, prepared and goes that extra mile so we would highly recommend Craig.
"Thank you [Member Name Removed], it was a pleasure to help you with your new home sale! I hope you enjoy your new neighborhood. Thank you for your kind words and for allowing me to help you - it was great to meet you guys. I will stay in touch!"
"Thank you so much for the kind words - I really appreciate the trust through the process, as I know that it was a lot to ask to get some upgrades and new paint in place. I am very happy that you guys are happy with the outcome - I firmly believe that getting those upgrades done is what allowed us to achieve asking price, and multiple offers. Thank you again - keep in touch!"
"Thank you Member! So nice to hear from you and read your kind words - I really appreciate it."
Craig also assisted us with the purchase of our new home in Wicker Park. There were multiple offers on the property and Craig skillfully helped us create a compelling offer that was accepted. Thank you Craig!
"Thank you so much for the trust through the process - I am so happy we had such a good outcome with for you guys - and am so excited about your new house!"
"Thank you so much for the trust throughout the process - I know you have exposure to many realtors - so I am honored to have been able to help you with this sale."
After the initial meeting, we starting looking at listings and sent Craig listings to consider. We had very specific desires for location, price and features. There were very few listings that met what we wanted. Craig would encourage us to expand our expectations, to consider compromising on one tn or another. This was always presented in a reasonable, supportive way and helped us further clarify what was truly important to us and what trade offs we could live with.
When we visited properties, he was a font of useful knowledge, pointing out issues to consider, explaining the +'s and -'s.
Eventually we found a property that seemed to be a strong fit: a 3 bedroom condo in River North. Craig was our advocate and negotiator during the buying process, ensuring our expectations were met by the seller. We are pleased with how it all worked out and would use Craig in the future for our next property.
Thanks Craig!
"Thank you so much guys - it was such a pleasure to work with you, and I am so happy to have been able to help in your search. Looking forward to staying in touch!"
"Thank you Member - it was a pleasure to help you make this change!"
"Thank you so much for the kind words - I am also happy you stopped by that Open House! It was great working with you - I really appreciate your trust through the process."
"Thank you so much guys - I am very happy to have been able to help. I know it was frustrating when the first buyer got cold feet. Thank you for the trust through the process - It was great to be able to still get you closed just a few days after the tenants left the property."
the handyperson to fix them and being there to explain and oversee the work. I just had to write the checks. ?Appreciative? does not begin to describe my feelings towards Craig. Most importantly, Craig was up for every task and never lost his sense of humor.
I'm not sure which of us needed the cocktail more after closing. Highly recommended!
"Thank you Member! I am so glad to have been able to help."
I met with Craig to discuss selling my condo. During our initial meeting it was easy to see that not only was Craig a decent, pleasant, person, but he was also very competent and experienced. He provided lots of information, an excellent description of the process and several organizational tools to help facilitate the showings. Craig did an analysis of the market considering many factors and I was happy to find out I had the type of unit that was in high demand. As a result I signed up to sell and in a very short time I received a good offer. Craig facilitated the process from beginning through closing minimizing the stress that comes with selling a home. Craig went out of his way to show my place in a way that did not impact my work or leisure time. Overall, I believe I couldn't have selected a better agent.
"Thank you, Member! I really appreciate going to work for you on this - thank you for the trust. I'm especially happy to beat the higher floor unit sale by over $40k! Best of luck in your new home state - and please stay in touch!"
Not only did Craig help find the perfect home for me, but he reminded me of all the documents I needed to put together and made sure I was always ready for the next steps. The entire process went smoothly and very quickly, only a couple of months start to finish. If I knew it would be this easy, I would have gone to Craig years earlier. Craig has a great sense of humor and is extremely professional. And if you're the type of person that gets cranky easily after a long day of home viewing (yes I have my flaws), no worries, Craig is stocked with water bottles and snacks at all times to take your hanger (hungry anger) away! I recommend Craig to anyone and everyone, you will not be disappointed!
"It was a pleasure to be a part of your first home purchase! I'm so glad I could help make it a great experience. Thank you for your trust and kind review."
We came to a mutually agreeable price point that we thought the property was worth and that was aligned with the market. The aspect of this process that impressed me the most is that Craig didn't try to talk us down from the value we placed on our house and was willing to work hard to tap into every channel available to sell our house. In addition he made fabulous recommendations to present our house in the best possible fashion and condition to appeal to the majority.
The pictures and brochures were professionally done and represented our home in the best possible light. I believe we sold our house within two weeks of listing. We had multiple competitive offers. The negotiations were professionally done and the transition was smooth and fast.
I would highly recommend Craig as a real estate agent.
"Thank you so much for the thorough review! I really appreciate it, and am very proud to have achieved a selling price roughly $45k higher than the List Price suggested by the other agent you interviewed. I very much appreciate your trust through the process."
After the initial meeting, we starting looking at listings and sent Craig listings to consider. We had very specific desires for location, price and features. There were very few listings that met what we wanted. Craig would encourage us to expand our expectations, to consider compromising on one tn or another. This was always presented in a reasonable, supportive way and helped us further clarify what was truly important to us and what trade offs we could live with.
When we visited properties, he was a font of useful knowledge, pointing out issues to consider, explaining the +'s and -'s.
Eventually we found a property that seemed to be a strong fit: an old brick two-flat in Uptown/Andersonville that needed some TLC but was in solid shape. Craig was our advocate and negotiator during the buying process, ensuring our expectations were met by the seller. We are pleased with how it all worked out and would use Craig in the future for our next property.
"It was great to be a part of your first purchase--thank you for allowing me to help! I think you got a great buy, and made a smart investment decision."
"Thank you so much for the review - I'm so glad to have helped, and I appreciate your trust through it all."
"Thank you! I appreciate you trusting my suggestions, and I'm so glad we had such a great outcome for you!"
"Thank you, Members, for the kind words. I appreciate your trust through the process, the negotiation, and the presentation. I know how much work it is to keep a property in showing condition when family life is going on--thank you for the patience. I'm so glad we had such a good outcome for you."
The preparation, marketing and closing went very well. Craig provided very good service throughout by representing our interests and coordinating with the other parties.
I would highly recommend Craig.
"Thank you for the review, Member! I appreciate the trust, especially when it came to suggestions on some property tune-ups to maximize the first impressions for the buyers that came through the first week. It really paid off, and I'm glad we were able to attract multiple offers, and give you the comfort of a backup offer, and negotiating leverage to get the best possible price and terms."
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