Client Testimonials

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

Caroline is an amazing realtor. As first time home buyers, we began this process with a different realtor and did... read moreCaroline is an amazing realtor. As first time home buyers, we began this process with a different realtor and did not have a positive experience. We almost walked away from the buying process all together.

Caroline was/is an informative & tenacious realtor. We learned so much about every aspect of the process. She listened to our needs and respected our financial parameters. Caroline was always positive and kept our spirits high. We can not recommend her enough, and if and when we want to sell, she will be our realtor again read less

Chris is fantastic! We immediately felt comfortable with Chris. He has a depth of knowledge about our community that is... read moreChris is fantastic! We immediately felt comfortable with Chris. He has a depth of knowledge about our community that is second-to-none. His advice about all of the homes we toured was invaluable. He truly made the home search experience enjoyable, he always called it a "home tour" which made me smile, and he was very responsive to all of our requests. We hope to stay in touch with him for years to come, he's truly a gem. He won't lead you astray! read less

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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

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My name is Nair and I wanted to talk about my experience as a first time home buyer.... read moreHello.
My name is Nair and I wanted to talk about my experience as a first time home buyer. I didn't' have a lot money to spend and I wanted to be sure to get the best value for my money. As I began this process I was seeking a realtor, and thanks to my lord led me to such a nice realtor. His name is Chris Garvey. This gentleman was extremely professional, kind, friendly and helpful at all times. He was very patient. He showed us as many properties we wanted to see. He gave us valuable advice. It was a really great experience to go to this difficult and sometimes frustrating process with a person like him. He was always very accommodating and made the process go smoothly.

If you looking for a Home in the areas of Oak Park/ River Forest, ask for Mr.. Chris Garvey. read less

As first time home buyers, we couldn't have been luckier to work with Chris Garvey. From start to finish he... read moreAs first time home buyers, we couldn't have been luckier to work with Chris Garvey. From start to finish he was patient in our search and extremely knowledgeable about the OPRF and surrounding areas. He never hesitated to tell us the good, the bad, and sometimes ugly about potential properties to ensure we were making the right choice for the right value for our family.

Chris is extremely down to earth and genuinely cares about his clients. Whether you are buying or selling your home, we cannot recommend him highly enough. read less

Chris worked with us for well over a year in our single family home search in the Oak Park area,... read moreChris worked with us for well over a year in our single family home search in the Oak Park area, and additionally, sold our Chicago condo. We appreciated his no pressure, low stress approach to the house hunting phase as we explored neighborhoods in Oak Park, but when we decided it was "time", he was all-in with us. His knowledge of the area was extremely helpful to us, and appreciated his timely response to questions and advice about the local market. From beginning to end, it was a sincere pleasure working with him. read less

Chris is really good, he spends time to explain our questions and is very informative. He is very detail oriented... read moreChris is really good, he spends time to explain our questions and is very informative. He is very detail oriented and showed us how to look for water damage and other issues with a house. read less

Chris Garvey was there for us when we were selling and when we were buying. Chris’s knowledge of real... read moreChris Garvey was there for us when we were selling and when we were buying. Chris’s knowledge of real estate, the local market and the way to market in today’s digital world really gave our home prime exposure. We received a fair value for our house thanks to Chris’ efforts in also letting other local realtors know that the house was out there and available for a reasonable price. Because Chris had spent so much time with us as sellers, he also made the perfect real estate agent on the buying side. By the time we got to the house we bought, he was fully aware of what we needed in our final nesting place. He always found time to work with me and both of us are very busy. He introduced us to the possibility of a different location which we would not have looked at and as a result we found a wonderful home at our price. read less

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

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

By chance, I was connected with Chris after an inquiry via Zillow, and what a fortunate thing that was. ... read moreBy chance, I was connected with Chris after an inquiry via Zillow, and what a fortunate thing that was. I was new to the Oak Park area, and Chris was hands down the most knowledgeable agent I'd spoken with in my house hunt to that point. The home finding / buying process with Chris was fantastic. He was always available for viewings and he quickly got to know my situation and what I was looking for. He would then tailor his recommendations based in that. Once we found the right place, he did an amazing job on the offer and negotiation, ensuring we got the best deal on our condo.I can't recommend Chris highly enough! read less

Chris was a huge help in my buying my first home. Easy to work with, knowledgeable, and flexible with... read moreChris was a huge help in my buying my first home. Easy to work with, knowledgeable, and flexible with my needs in both finances and time. read less

I highly recommend Chris. When I first considered buying in Oak Park, I met with a few agents, and... read moreI highly recommend Chris. When I first considered buying in Oak Park, I met with a few agents, and I have to say that none came close to Chris's general knowledge of the area, the market and his experience. Moving through the buying process was brilliant; I never once felt under pressure, and Chris was always available to view homes or for questions. When it came to making the offer, Chris is definitely the guy you want on your side. read less

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

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

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