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I’ve been holding this in for a minute because I had to wait until all the paperwork was signed and keys in hand so here it is.
Mark Kelner is second to none in the real estate game ESPECIALLY in the current market where houses are there one day and gone the next, 10-30k over asking price, and homeowners left uninformed with thousands of dollars... read more
Ren & Alex
I’ve been holding this in for a minute because I had to wait until all the paperwork was signed and keys in hand so here it is.
Mark Kelner is second to none in the real estate game ESPECIALLY in the current market where houses are there one day and gone the next, 10-30k over asking price, and homeowners left uninformed with thousands of dollars in repairs needing to be done. This thankfully was not our experience and it’s in large part to Mark’s experience, knowledge, and drive for his clients. He was always responsive, and I stress ALWAYS.
The search:
Mark got us set up with the MLS listings the day we texted (I recommend having a Microsoft or non-Gmail email set up for the emails as my Gmail typically had issues receiving the automated emails) Mark HAND CURATED a list of homes for us to view that met our criteria. We gave him the houses we liked or that we REALLY wanted to see, and he balanced it with his own recommendations based on what we told him. The man never missed. He was so skilled we almost made an offer on our very first viewing day (we ended up making an offer on our current home the next week). When viewing the house, he will always b line it for the hearts of the home (aka: the HVAC, water heaters, and ac aka: the expensive stuff) he also looked at windows and roofing. These are big ticket items and if they need to be replaced sooner rather than later it’s a REALLY good practice to keep people informed (kinda like putting the shopping cart in the corral after you’re done. Do you have to? No. But it’s basic human decency if you do). This was not to replace an official inspection, but it absolutely impacted our decision making. He was also amazing at informing us on how the market was doing, what sellers were looking for, and what to expect should we want to move forward on any given home. To give you an idea of his dedication he looked up whether the houses we liked were in FEMA flood zone areas. Find me a better example of dedication to a client…..I’ll wait.
Negations & legal review:
As most realtors do, he’s got his list of recommendations. Had this experience been anything but what it was we would’ve shopped around. Believe me when I say: trust this man. Trust his team. Mark is good people and not JUST good people but good WITH people. Trust is something built slowly over time, it’s cultivated through experience and follow through. If you are not trusted, or trustworthy it shows. Mark & his team (aka Jeff & Gabriel) we’re bar none. From Jeff in our corner surrounding closing credits and the legality of things to Gabriel being our financial wizard we felt secure in our decision but even more importantly supported in our decision to go elsewhere if we wanted to (you know when someone tries to sell you on a partnership, but you end up getting screwed over? This was NOT that because of Marks amazing ability to communicate cross collaboratively we not only felt secure in our decision but really like we had these folks in our corner. They said they would do something, and they did it, and they kept us apprised of pretty much every single change that took place until we could close.
The closing:
It was great to see Mark again for our final walkthrough and closing date (which we were able to move up by a whole week.) He made sure all the i’s were dotted, t’s were crossed, and snacks were grabbed. All while presenting us with a lovely handwritten card, spooky snow globe (as bones are harder to find *inside joke please don’t sue me* unless they fall out of a chimney)and a bottle of celebratory champagne. It was such a personal little touch that just solidified the amazing experience we already had. There is nothing we could give this man to thank him for the effort he put into finding us our home, fighting to make sure we got the best, and generally being a friend to us throughout this whole process; but we hope the 17-year scotch will suffice for now. Mark you are welcome over for borscht and dog snuggles anytime, thank you so much for all you’ve done for us!
Ren & Alex
Mark was great to work with from the start. He helped my family both sell our condo in the city for a great deal and purchase our home in Buffalo Grove. He is very driven - it feels like he never sleeps! He will do whatever it takes to get acro... read more
Mark was great
Mark was great to work with from the start. He helped my family both sell our condo in the city for a great deal and purchase our home in Buffalo Grove. He is very driven - it feels like he never sleeps! He will do whatever it takes to get across the finish line in everything from scheduling a difficult showing & negotiating a close to assisting with what happens when your offer gets approved. He is knowledgeable, patient, and reliable. I really couldn't have asked for a better partner in this big of a life process. Thank you, Mark and team!!
Mark was great
Mark has sold several investment properties for me in Chicago. He's a top negotiator, getting max price, as well as knowledgeable professional. The support team at United, has fantastic communication and we will continue using this team in the ... read more
Mark has sold several investment properties for me in Chicago. He's a top negotiator, getting max price, as well as knowledgeable professional. The support team at United, has fantastic communication and we will continue using this team in the future.
My wife and I just closed last week on our new house in the Long Grove area. We started looking in February and were under contract by March. During the search, negotiation, inspection, and contract process Barry was extremely consultative and ... read more
My wife and I just closed last week on our new house in the Long Grove area. We started looking in February and were under contract by March. During the search, negotiation, inspection, and contract process Barry was extremely consultative and his experience and knowledge in the Real Estate industry really shined through. He seemed to always be one step ahead and I felt that with the competitive nature of the market from the buyer perspective it was the edge we needed to have to land our dream house. Reflecting back, Barry did a good job helping us navigate through our own natural impulses and kept the integrity to our vision connected for our dream house. In simple terms, he didn't let my wife and I settle because something was available. His team, especially Brandi, was very responsive throughout the entire purchase process and provided updates even when there was no new information. That extra peace of mind eliminates any doubt of "things" moving along. I'd recommend Barry as anyone's next realtor, but I wouldn't recommend playing poker with him because he will win. Thanks United Realty Group for a smooth experience!
I am thankful for an excellent service
I strongly recommend it. Extraordinary people.
I am thankful for an excellent service
I strongly recommend it. Extraordinary people.
Mark is A-A-A-A-A-MAZING!
We were on the market for a long time with another realtor and missed 2 houses - our offers were outbid so my friend recommended us Mark and with him, we got a house with the first offer! On such a HOT market, our off... read more
Mark is A-A-A-A-A-MAZING!
We were on the market for a long time with another realtor and missed 2 houses - our offers were outbid so my friend recommended us Mark and with him, we got a house with the first offer! On such a HOT market, our offer was accepted when the house was listed for sale and before it went public, which helped us avoid multiple offers, ALL thanks to Mark's work and professionalism! He was always available to answer any of our questions and was extremely responsive! My family is so happy that we met him! Thank you again Mark if you are reading it! Go with Mark and you'll 100% won't regret it!
Great environment, professional and nice people, clean and beautiful office setup. They care about their clients and train their agents frequently and they're always up to date with what's going on in the market. I sincerely recommend United Re... read more
Great environment, professional and nice people
Great environment, professional and nice people, clean and beautiful office setup. They care about their clients and train their agents frequently and they're always up to date with what's going on in the market. I sincerely recommend United Realty Group to anyone looking to do any Real Estate transaction.
Great environment, professional and nice people
We found our perfect townhome with Mark's help. Mark was extremely helpful and easy to work with. He always does his research beforehand and provided very useful information. We are very satisfied with Mark's service
We are very satisfied with Mark’s service
We found our perfect townhome with Mark's help. Mark was extremely helpful and easy to work with. He always does his research beforehand and provided very useful information. We are very satisfied with Mark's service
We are very satisfied with Mark’s service
United Realty Group helped to close quick and was able to line everything up on time. United Realty Group helped us sell our home FAST, very communicative agents and team, on top of all the paperwork and very knowledgeable. They also helped us ... read more
United Realty Group helped us sell our home FAST
United Realty Group helped to close quick and was able to line everything up on time. United Realty Group helped us sell our home FAST, very communicative agents and team, on top of all the paperwork and very knowledgeable. They also helped us find a place to buy after selling
United Realty Group helped us sell our home FAST
10/10!!!!!! I am so glad we found Mark as a realtor. He made this process so easy, stress fre, and found my fiancé and my our home!! Mark is very smart, has amazing negotiating skills, and is just overall a great person. Easiest Process ever!
Easiest Process ever!
10/10!!!!!! I am so glad we found Mark as a realtor. He made this process so easy, stress fre, and found my fiancé and my our home!! Mark is very smart, has amazing negotiating skills, and is just overall a great person. Easiest Process ever!
Easiest Process ever!
We found our perfect townhome with Mark's help. Mark was really helpful and easy to work with. He always does his research beforehand and provides very useful information. We are satisfied with Mark's service.
Highly to recommend
We found our perfect townhome with Mark's help. Mark was really helpful and easy to work with. He always does his research beforehand and provides very useful information. We are satisfied with Mark's service.
Highly to recommend
We did consider another realtor first who straight away told us our price was too high. We had put lots of upgrades into the property and felt there were no comps that reflected what we had done. Mark offered to try listing very close to our as... read more
Mark offered to try listing very close to our asking price
We did consider another realtor first who straight away told us our price was too high. We had put lots of upgrades into the property and felt there were no comps that reflected what we had done. Mark offered to try listing very close to our asking price and within 2 weeks sold our condo at a favorable price with no hassle.
Mark offered to try listing very close to our asking price
United Realty and their team are the best agents in Chicago. They went above and beyond our expectations. They always responded to many questions promptly.
United Realty and their team are the best agents
United Realty and their team are the best agents in Chicago. They went above and beyond our expectations. They always responded to many questions promptly.
United Realty and their team are the best agents
I served in the Marine Corps for 8 years and did a tour in Iraq in 2006. After leaving the service, I was looking for a reputable company to help me with the process of purchasing my first home. Although there are many companies that assist vet... read more
I am beyond thankful that they were there for me
I served in the Marine Corps for 8 years and did a tour in Iraq in 2006. After leaving the service, I was looking for a reputable company to help me with the process of purchasing my first home. Although there are many companies that assist veterans with the purchase of their first home, I was very pleased to find United Realty Group and their team of professionals. Purchasing a home can be stressful and overwhelming but they made the process as smooth as possible and gave me peace of mind every step of the way. I am beyond thankful that they were there for me. Thank you to the Team at United!
I am beyond thankful that they were there for me
Selling our home with Mark Kelner was a seamless and stress free process. He was very personable. He listened to our ideas and requests and always available. His knowledge of the market helped us sell quickly at a great profit. He will be the l... read more
Seamless and stress free process
Selling our home with Mark Kelner was a seamless and stress free process. He was very personable. He listened to our ideas and requests and always available. His knowledge of the market helped us sell quickly at a great profit. He will be the listing agent for our income properties as well.
Seamless and stress free process
Mark was amazing to work with. He always had our wants and needs in mind when searching for a house as well as negotiating. My husband and I closed on our first home today thanks to Mark and his team. Closing was so seamless and quick.
Mark was amazing to work with
Mark was amazing to work with. He always had our wants and needs in mind when searching for a house as well as negotiating. My husband and I closed on our first home today thanks to Mark and his team. Closing was so seamless and quick.
Mark was amazing to work with
This is HOW the REAL estate professional has to work in 2021! Fast, reliable, smart. He found our dream home! Mark has extraordinary skills in psychology, only few questions over the phone and he had an idea who we are and what we need. Thanks ... read more
Fast, reliable, smart
This is HOW the REAL estate professional has to work in 2021! Fast, reliable, smart. He found our dream home! Mark has extraordinary skills in psychology, only few questions over the phone and he had an idea who we are and what we need. Thanks to him home buying process was sooo easy. On all questions he always had answers. Timing? If Mark says one day, it's one day. Thank you, Mark!
Fast, reliable, smart
Buyer represented by Real Estate Broker Roberto Soto
Marcos Molina
Buyer represented by Real Estate Broker Roberto Soto
Marcos Molina
Very happy with the service I received from my agent Roberto who helped us buy our first house! I would recommend for anyone looking for real estate services.
Very happy with the service I received
Very happy with the service I received from my agent Roberto who helped us buy our first house! I would recommend for anyone looking for real estate services.
Very happy with the service I received
Mark was amazing to work with. His listening to our wants, needs and our budget. He was always very responsive and guided us through the process with purchasing our first home.
100% recommended Mark for your realtor needs.
100% recommended Mark for your realtor needs
Mark was amazing to work with. His listening to our wants, needs and our budget. He was always very responsive and guided us through the process with purchasing our first home.
100% recommended Mark for your realtor needs.
100% recommended Mark for your realtor needs
Mark was very professional and had the experience to pinpoint exactly what I was looking for in a new home. He made me feel like I was a priority when it came to finding the right place. I'm very happy with the service and level of care that Ma... read more
He made me feel like I was a priority when it came to finding the right place
Mark was very professional and had the experience to pinpoint exactly what I was looking for in a new home. He made me feel like I was a priority when it came to finding the right place. I'm very happy with the service and level of care that Mark and United Realty has provided…I hope everyone gets to have the same experience and attention from their realtor that Mark gave me, and I absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to purchase and/or sell a home.
He made me feel like I was a priority when it came to finding the right place
Mark really went above & beyond for me. He gave great suggestions, and paid close attention to every property we visited, showing me the good and the bad. Helped with the finance portion of the deal as well. Mark made the process smooth through... read more
Mark really went above & beyond
Mark really went above & beyond for me. He gave great suggestions, and paid close attention to every property we visited, showing me the good and the bad. Helped with the finance portion of the deal as well. Mark made the process smooth throughout.
Mark really went above & beyond
We are so fortunate to have Brandi as a key part of our team! Quick learner, passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, detail-oriented, and pleasant to work with, Brandi quickly became an invaluable member of United Realty. Brok... read more
Trusted partner
We are so fortunate to have Brandi as a key part of our team! Quick learner, passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, detail-oriented, and pleasant to work with, Brandi quickly became an invaluable member of United Realty. Brokers and clients consider Brandi a trusted partner who supports them every step of the way.
Trusted partner
Brandi is AN ANGEL to work with, as she makes sure she communicates with everyone to get the work done and is great with responding in a timely manner.
Brandi is an angel to work with
Brandi is AN ANGEL to work with, as she makes sure she communicates with everyone to get the work done and is great with responding in a timely manner.
Brandi is an angel to work with
Brandi has always demonstrated dedication and enthusiasm for the services she offers on all of our specific projects. A valued individual of our overall team, she has always surpassed our expectations by going above and beyond. As a builder and... read more
She has always surpassed our expectations
Brandi has always demonstrated dedication and enthusiasm for the services she offers on all of our specific projects. A valued individual of our overall team, she has always surpassed our expectations by going above and beyond. As a builder and remodeler, our overall success relies on the services provided by other companies and individuals such as Brandi.
She has always surpassed our expectations
A pesar de que es un hombre joven que recién comienza su carrera en este campo, está muy bien informado y nos sorprende de buena manera a mí y a mi esposa. (English Translation: Even though he is a young man just starting his career in this ... read more
He is very knowledgeable
A pesar de que es un hombre joven que recién comienza su carrera en este campo, está muy bien informado y nos sorprende de buena manera a mí y a mi esposa. (English Translation: Even though he is a young man just starting his career in this field he is very knowledgeable and surprised me and my wife.)
He is very knowledgeable
His customer service skill is excellent. Even though we were not ready to yet purchase a home, Roberto keeps in contact without overstepping and has gave us so much knowledge we were lacking. Once our lease is up we plan on using Roberto for ou... read more
His customer service skill is excellent
His customer service skill is excellent. Even though we were not ready to yet purchase a home, Roberto keeps in contact without overstepping and has gave us so much knowledge we were lacking. Once our lease is up we plan on using Roberto for our home buying experience.
His customer service skill is excellent
Roberto is a superb real estate broker who is just getting himself established. He was able to get his client’s property sold and then help a new home purchase closed in a timely manner.
Superb real estate broker
Roberto is a superb real estate broker who is just getting himself established. He was able to get his client’s property sold and then help a new home purchase closed in a timely manner.
Superb real estate broker
Professional, experienced and helpful. She listened to my requests and made them come true. I recommend it to all who want to buy their house.
Professional, experienced and helpful
Professional, experienced and helpful. She listened to my requests and made them come true. I recommend it to all who want to buy their house.
Professional, experienced and helpful
I just got my house with Cleo. The experience was wonderful from start to finish. Cleo is very professional, experienced and helpful. She listened to my wishes.
Wonderful Experience
I just got my house with Cleo. The experience was wonderful from start to finish. Cleo is very professional, experienced and helpful. She listened to my wishes.
Wonderful Experience
Cleo knows very well how the real estate business works. She is very professional with good manners. She is great at finding the perfect house at a very great price. Always on top of every step of the buying process. I’m highly recommending C... read more
Found the perfect house
Cleo knows very well how the real estate business works. She is very professional with good manners. She is great at finding the perfect house at a very great price. Always on top of every step of the buying process. I’m highly recommending Cleo Varga to be your agent.
Found the perfect house
We hired Mark to sell several buildings for us. It was a bit challenging due to Covid restrictions and occupied units. We sold very quickly and for highest sale in the area. Mark was great at communication and negotiating with the buyers. He wa... read more
Sold Several Buildings at the Highest Price
We hired Mark to sell several buildings for us. It was a bit challenging due to Covid restrictions and occupied units. We sold very quickly and for highest sale in the area. Mark was great at communication and negotiating with the buyers. He walked us through the inspection process and stayed in contact till closing. Will recommend and definitely use him again.
Sold Several Buildings at the Highest Price
Mark knows the city really well, and was extremely pro active in finding options that suited what I was looking for exactly. He also has a really friendly and unpushy style that makes me comfortable to really enjoy the apartment viewings etc. H... read more
Knows the City Really Well
Mark knows the city really well, and was extremely pro active in finding options that suited what I was looking for exactly. He also has a really friendly and unpushy style that makes me comfortable to really enjoy the apartment viewings etc. Highly recommended.
Knows the City Really Well
I’ve worked with Mark Kelner on several occasions and every time he has proven to show great professionalism, work ethic and knowledge of local markets.
Great Professionalism, Work Ethic and Knowledge
I’ve worked with Mark Kelner on several occasions and every time he has proven to show great professionalism, work ethic and knowledge of local markets.
Great Professionalism, Work Ethic and Knowledge
Mark was very helpful. Very knowledgeable in showing us little details we would never paid attention. Especially things related to kitchen. I’d definitely recommend him for my friends.
Very Helpful
Mark was very helpful. Very knowledgeable in showing us little details we would never paid attention. Especially things related to kitchen. I’d definitely recommend him for my friends.
Very Helpful
Mark really went above and beyond for me. He gave me great suggestions, and paid close attention to every property we visited, showing me the good and the bad. Helped me with the finance portion of the deal as well. Mark made the process smooth... read more
Made the Process Smooth Throughout
Mark really went above and beyond for me. He gave me great suggestions, and paid close attention to every property we visited, showing me the good and the bad. Helped me with the finance portion of the deal as well. Mark made the process smooth throughout. Also to note: Mark was very easy going, not pushy at all.
Made the Process Smooth Throughout
Mark was very professional and had the experience to pinpoint exactly what I was looking for in a new home. He worked with me to figure out exactly what I was looking for and made me feel like I was a priority when it came to finding the right ... read more
Very Professional
Mark was very professional and had the experience to pinpoint exactly what I was looking for in a new home. He worked with me to figure out exactly what I was looking for and made me feel like I was a priority when it came to finding the right place for me. I'm very happy with the service and level of care that Mark and United Realty has provided to me and I'm so excited to move into my new home! I hope everyone gets to have the same experience and attention from their realtor that Mark gave me and I absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to purchase and/or sell a home.
Very Professional
Mark is amazing to work with. He is always finding new houses for me to go see and will always work around your schedule. We are still looking, but I know we'll finding something soon!
Amazing to Work With
Mark is amazing to work with. He is always finding new houses for me to go see and will always work around your schedule. We are still looking, but I know we'll finding something soon!
Amazing to Work With
Throughout the sale of my property Mark was extremely proactive and transparent throughout the entire process. He did all the market research and we landed on a sales price that was perfect for my family and more than I expected. Mark was const... read more
Top Professional In His Field!
Throughout the sale of my property Mark was extremely proactive and transparent throughout the entire process. He did all the market research and we landed on a sales price that was perfect for my family and more than I expected. Mark was constantly keeping me up to date on progress and new directions he would like to take to expedite the sale of my property. Mark personally went to my property and performed a 3D virtual tour. it was extremely intuitive and a useful tool in the pandemic situation. It was a
pleasure to work with him on such a professional and personal basis. Mark handled negotiation and advocated for the maximum sales price I wanted. He was on top of things until the closing day. I will absolutely recommend him to my family and friends as a top professional in his field.
Top Professional In His Field!
Mark has been great! We have been looking for a house for a while now, but just cant make up our mind. His patience and knowledge goes a long way in helping us find our permanent home. Mark is always available and always helps us answer the mil... read more
Highly Recommended!
Mark has been great! We have been looking for a house for a while now, but just cant make up our mind. His patience and knowledge goes a long way in helping us find our permanent home. Mark is always available and always helps us answer the millions of questions that we have. We highly recommend Mark to anyone in the market....
Highly Recommended!
Mark really helped me out, gave me recommendations for places to look, helped me through the finance portion of the deal, and even helped me move. It was a smooth process throughout. Highly recommend Mark.
Mark Really Helped Me Out
Mark really helped me out, gave me recommendations for places to look, helped me through the finance portion of the deal, and even helped me move. It was a smooth process throughout. Highly recommend Mark.
Mark Really Helped Me Out
When others say no...Barry at United Realty Group has helped the people I’ve sent to him... a true pro!
A true pro
When others say no...Barry at United Realty Group has helped the people I’ve sent to him... a true pro!
A true pro
After having no success with our first agent, we listed with Mark who sold our home. Mark is an incredibly hard worker -always responsive and very determined to sell your property. He was professional and knowledgeable, taking that extra effort... read more
Mark is an incredibly hard worker
After having no success with our first agent, we listed with Mark who sold our home. Mark is an incredibly hard worker -always responsive and very determined to sell your property. He was professional and knowledgeable, taking that extra effort to make things work out. We would definitely recommend him!