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When looking for a home, Chris and Caroline provided such a wonderful experience. They are super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.... read moreWhen looking for a home, Chris and Caroline provided such a wonderful experience. They are super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Chris especially was always available and flexible with last minute home viewings. Not to mention he is extremely honest and I always felt like I could trust him. He helped me find my dream condo! Thank you both! read less

Noelle H. 3/19/2020

My husband and I were referred to Chris by a friend of ours, and we are so ecstatic for i!... read moreMy husband and I were referred to Chris by a friend of ours, and we are so ecstatic for i! We began working with Chris in a more exploratory phase, thinking we would not purchase a home for a few more months. Chris did not place any pressure on us at all, even knowing (or so we thought) that we weren't quite ready to buy a home. He is truly knowledgeable about the community he serves. Chris' insight led us to see a fabulous home, one that we might not have otherwise decided to look at, that we can now call our own! He also is incredibly smart when it comes to home repairs and design. Chris was very strategic when it came time to putting in an offer on our home, which led to us getting an AMAZING price with no negotiations! We had a fabulous business relationship with Chris, and truly feel we gained a friend for life in buying our home! read less

jamiersharma 2/05/2018

Chris, where do I start.. You ARE the best realtor in Oak Park by far. We're so grateful to have... read moreChris, where do I start.. You ARE the best realtor in Oak Park by far. We're so grateful to have your help and knowledge in buying our first home. I'm even a little sad that we won't get to look at houses together anymore, but very happy to have our new home. Thank you so very much for your kindness and patience and generosity. We were so very lucky to have you.

Kelly and Dave read less

kelly K. 1/08/2020

Chris has been a great resource during our search for a home in Oak Park. We spent well over a... read moreChris has been a great resource during our search for a home in Oak Park. We spent well over a year looking for a home. Chris was patient and available for showings whenever we requested and sincerely enjoyed viewing and educating his clients on the homes. He provided useful advice based on his experience of showing homes and living in Oak Park. He is also honest and upfront about valuations, neighborhoods and other considerations when viewing and considering a home purchase.

Again a great resource to have when making one of the largest purchases in one's life. Thanks for all of your help. read less

Purav B. 8/17/2020

My wife and I started looking at homes in Winter of 2015. We had a low level of urgency,... read moreMy wife and I started looking at homes in Winter of 2015. We had a low level of urgency, and started off just wanting to explore available options in our desired area (Oak Park). Working with Chris was great early on, because he was willing to work with us as casually as we wanted at that time. He was willing to look at homes with us whenever we wanted, and was well aware of changes in the local market that related to our preferences. It was low pressure, informative, and highly enjoyable.

In the Spring, we got more serious, and wanted to go look at houses more frequently and in a wider area--we had decided that we wanted to look in Naperville and Downers Grove as well as Oak Park. Chris was more than accommodating, and very knowledgeable of all the areas in which we were looking.

In the end, we decided that we wanted to buy a house in Naperville that needed some short-term work, and Chris was very helpful through the finance-securing process to make sure that the decision made sense for us, which we really appreciated. We would probably not be in the house we bought if not for Chris' thoughtful, informative, and low-pressure approach.

Chris has lived in, renovated, and sold many of his own homes, so his knowledge base extends beyond "basic" real estate know-how. He has a strong understanding of the true value of the homes he tours, as well as the potential issues that a buyer may run into. It was great to have his foresight working on our behalf.

Not only was Chris helpful, knowledgeable, and honest, but he was also fun to spend time with. I grew to look forward to house hunting on weekends. We could not be happier with the experience. Thanks Chris! read less

tylerjmiller18 7/05/2016

Chris has made the selling and buying process so easy! He has a ton of knowledge and lots of resources... read moreChris has made the selling and buying process so easy! He has a ton of knowledge and lots of resources to take care of everything needed during the buying and selling processes. I would recommend him to anyone. read less

Daniel K. 3/19/2020

As a first time homebuyer, I really needed someone to patiently walk me through the process. Chris is so knowledgeable,... read moreAs a first time homebuyer, I really needed someone to patiently walk me through the process. Chris is so knowledgeable, was always available, and explained things to me in a way that made me feel capable and respected. From beginning to end, he was great at showing me options I liked, negotiating a contract, and answering any questions that came up. I am so grateful for all of his help and advice while purchasing my first home! I highly recommend his services. read less

laurenpulkstenis 10/31/2018

From the work done properly pricing our home, the actual advertising campaign, the open houses held and the final negotiations... read moreFrom the work done properly pricing our home, the actual advertising campaign, the open houses held and the final negotiations between buyer and seller; I couldn't ask for anything more. We got the price he said we would and in a reasonable amount of time: That was very important to us. read less

mauryg56 10/10/2016

Chris is absolutely the best! We bought and sold a house using his team, after a year passed he was... read moreChris is absolutely the best! We bought and sold a house using his team, after a year passed he was still there for me helping me to solve random things and supporting in other requests! His service goes away beyond the post sale... read less

Carlos D. 2/26/2019

Chris has been a great help and a pleasure to work with for the sale of our condo and the... read moreChris has been a great help and a pleasure to work with for the sale of our condo and the purchase of our house. He was always available, very responsive and thorough in his evaluation of properties.
We can definitely recommend Chris to anyone looking for a smooth and turnkey selling and buying process. read less

emma l. 10/05/2017

Chris is one of the smartest Agents I've encountered. His knowledge of Real Estate and work Ethic is why I... read moreChris is one of the smartest Agents I've encountered. His knowledge of Real Estate and work Ethic is why I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him!! read less

Caleb C. 3/19/2019

Great, Patient, respectful , always on time, helpful, complete knowledge of the city, he sold my apartment and... read moreGreat, Patient, respectful , always on time, helpful, complete knowledge of the city, he sold my apartment and found also a new one for me in one week. He gave us lots of advice and was very clever in helping me with the appraisal of my sell. read less

user95513249 10/04/2017

I’ve worked with Chris to purchase two investment properties and tour single family homes. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND working with Chris;... read moreI’ve worked with Chris to purchase two investment properties and tour single family homes. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND working with Chris; he’s extremely knowledgable and will guide you every step of the way. When it comes to touring houses, negotiating an offer, closing, and more, Chris will far exceed your expectations. Chris is very experienced and has seen it all before; this will pay off if you have a unique situation (in my case, being an out-of-town buyer).

When I started my search, it was immediately clear how knowledgeable Chris is. He was able to answer all of my questions about a variety of neighborhoods in the city and suburbs, often giving great examples from memory of specific blocks and properties that might be a good fit. When touring properties, Chris was patient and helpful -- he even suggested that we take a second look at several properties, which ultimately helped me decide what I wanted. Chris also has a good deal of contractor type knowledge and was able to give insight on what repairs/costs I might need to consider as we toured various properties. Chris is a very good negotiator and will help you get the best deal; for both of my purchases, Chris was able to negotiate even lower than what I thought our best case scenario was.

Whatever your goal is, Chris will go the extra mile to help you make it happen. I just closed a property in Oak Park that I plan to rent out. Because I live in California and have a busy travel schedule it was going to be difficult for me to coordinate the necessary repairs and secure a tenant in a timely manner. Chris offered to find a tenant for me, AND coordinate the flooring & painting upgrades that were needed before the tenant moved in. For two weeks after the sale had closed, Chris was coordinating these upgrades on my behalf! You will not find another agent who is as capable, or cares more about his clients. If you’re reading this consider yourself lucky -- you’ve just come across the best agent in the business: Chris Garvey! read less

Michael M. 11/08/2017

Chris has been an extraordinary resource and advocate for us during our house hunting, purchasing, and closing experience! He is... read moreChris has been an extraordinary resource and advocate for us during our house hunting, purchasing, and closing experience! He is knowledgeable, personable, and immensely talented in this field. We could not have navigated buying our first home while rangling two young kids without him. I cannot say enough great things about him! I give him the highest recommendation and endorsement to anyone in the market for a home or investment property! read less

lewisbase7 8/03/2018

Chris was great! He made selling my home easy and stress free. He is very knowledgeable of the home market... read moreChris was great! He made selling my home easy and stress free. He is very knowledgeable of the home market in my area and his input on staging my home was invaluable. We were thrilled that our home sold within two weeks and Chris even negotiated a price higher than I expected. The transaction was stress free because of all the guidance Chris provided us throughout the process. He went above and beyond what I expected in every way. I highly recommend Chris to everyone!

Nancy G. read less

nagarvey 6/11/2015

We were looking for investment properties in Chicago and the western suburbs and found what we think is the best... read moreWe were looking for investment properties in Chicago and the western suburbs and found what we think is the best agent we could have ever found. Chris Garvey helped us search through hundreds of properties and gave us honest and accurate assessments of many, many homes and mult unit buildings. Always ready to help 24/7! Super friendly and always on time too!!! We could not have done it without him. If you are looking for an honest realtor that makes you feel at ease through the whole process, we highly recommend Chris Garvey. read less

oshc1717 7/22/2015

Chris is absolutely the best! We bought and sold a house using his team, after a year passed he was... read moreChris is absolutely the best! We bought and sold a house using his team, after a year passed he was still there for me helping me to solve random things and supporting in other requests! His service goes away beyond the post sale... read less

Carlos A. 3/19/2019

Chris has been much more than a regular agent. He was always available and willing to help. For foreigners like... read moreChris has been much more than a regular agent. He was always available and willing to help. For foreigners like us (we are from Brazil), he was very patient and after the closing, he also helped us to settle down with other aspects, becoming a friend of the family. read less

carlosadmoura 4/12/2016

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