Testimonials

Here are some testimonials from some of my past and current clients:

“ Harry was my realtor for my first time home buying experience, and I can say without a doubt that Harry made the experience easy.” I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor to work with!! Harry is very knowledgeable about the housing market in Chicago, extremely reliable, efficient, punctual, and will go out of his way to make sure that he accomodates your schedule. He payed attention to what I wanted and found me my dream home!! Harry negotiated a purchase price that fell under the appraisel value of my new home, so thanks to his guidance I was able to save some cash!! Harry also made awesome recommendations for my loan officer and real estate attorney. I closed on my house on schedule without any delays. Throughout the entire process, I never felt pressure to make premature decisions. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and colleagues in the future. ” Lerato Matlamela-Chicago, IL. 60660-May 2012

“I had recently relocated to Chicago for work and I was given Harry’s name by a colleague. Harry was great to work with. It was clear that he had a tremendous amount of knowledge about real estate, the first time I met him. I spent almost five months looking for a place to live and lost count of how many places I saw. Harry was patient, but also persistent. He was always sending me new listings to review based on my input from the previous showings. The best thing about Harry is that he is the consummate professional. He was always on time and always returned e-mails and phone calls within 24 hours which was so important to me as a busy professional. When I finally found a place to buy, Harry did an amazing job negotiating on my behalf and facilitating next steps. Harry really goes the extra mile for his clients. He is still helping me out with recommendations with painters, closet installers, and drapery designers to help make my new place, my home.” Swati Kulkarni, Chicago, IL. April 2012

“Working with Harry was great. We recently moved to Chicago from California, and faced the difficult task of finding a new home in a new city, from a long distance. Harry was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He was amazingly knowledgable about the city, and helped us to navigate the neighborhoods and housing options. He was sensitive to our tastes and needs, and helped us to figure out what would work for us. He was able to work with our crazy schedule, and together we found a condo we really loved in a very short time. Harry was also exceptionally helpful at the end of the process. He offered great advice as we negotiated with the seller, represented us at the inspection, and generally made sure everything went smoothly. We were extremely pleased to work with him, and would happily recommend him to anyone. ” Michael Glanzberg and Ching-I Chen-Chicago, IL. December 2011

“Harry was my realtor for the sale of my condo. I relocated to the east coast for work and was living out of state for the entire sales process. Harry was exceptional to work with. After a bad experience with another realtor, I started working with Harry since he was referred by a friend who recently worked with Harry on both the sale of her old home and purchase of her new home. Harry offered sound advice as we adjusted the sales strategy for my property in a difficult market. Harry had my complete trust handling matters in Chicago while I was out of state. He has the network of resources necessary to get the transaction completed; it was a huge relief to have all of the details of a sale handled in such a professional and efficient manner. I would certainly recommend Harry to my friends and colleagues.” Michael Graupman – Philadelphia, PA-August 2011

“Harry, Thank you again for all of your help with selling both 1365 North Hoyne & 1956 West Evergreen – your trusted & professional approach has meant a lot to us, especially being so far from Chicago these days. Additionally, you really went the extra mile for us in helping us sell the remaining furniture we left behind after we moved, Thank you again” Heather and Marcus-Singapore, Singapore-August 2011

Today-March 16th, 2011-Harry Maisel accepted the Arthur Rubloff Team Spirit Award. This award is voted on by colleagues from each Prudential Rubloff office. The Prudential Rubloff Lincoln Park-Clark street office has approximately 115 real estate agents. The team spirit award is presented once a year to individuals who have a positive attitude and demonstrate integrity and professionalism in their work and personal life.

“Harry Maisel was referred to me by a mutual friend to help me purchase my condo in the north side of Chicago. He took the time to listen to what I was looking for and delivered quickly. He was very patient, responsive, accessible and personable. He only sent me properties that fit my criteria which showed me his respect for managing my time. I viewed my condo and closed on it in just over a month. I couldn’t have asked for a smoother, easier process. He even went above and beyond for me by changing a flat tire on my car in what was one of the coldest days of the year! He has also proven to be a resourceful tool for many kinds of referrals. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in finding my new home. Highly recommended! Melinda West – Chicago, IL – February, 2011″

“Bob and I want you to know that you are one great realtor! The work you put into selling 1040 West Wellington, your consistancy and tenacity were fantastic particularily during this difficult economic time.
Thank you very very much. With respect and best wishes”-Kathleen and Bob Lombardo-Chicago, IL. February 2011

“Harry was my real estate agent for the recent sale of my condo in Roscoe Village and for the purchase of a new home on the Gold Coast. He acted as a true consultant throughout both sale and purchase transactions. While preparing my home for sale, Harry provided me with some great advice for staging, and helped me choose just-the-right color of stain for the rooftop deck. His follow-through during the selling process was terrific and his advice to me when purchasing my
new home was paramount. Additionally, Harry provided me with some excellent real estate-related resources during both sale and purchase transactions that helped me enormously. I will definitely recommend Harry to my friends and colleagues in the future.” Judy McDonald-Chicago, IL. 60610 -September 2010

“We were so happy to have Harry as our realtor. He did an amazing job and literally found us our dream home. In addition to working around our bizarre schedules, Harry also helped us keep our sense of humor after seeing some “interesting” houses! At least we could all laugh throughout the process. Harry was very quick to respond to questions and concerns and stood with us every step of the way. We are so pleased with the end result and would definitely recommend him to our family and friends.” Melissa Grant and Brook Enger-Chicago, IL. 60641-May 2010

“We are writing to express our appreciation for the services rendered by Harry Maisel from Prudential Rubloff Properties. Our experience with Harry is one that not only led us to find our first home but also led to a friendship. My husband and I were new to the Chicago area having lived our entire life on the east coast. After going through a bad experience with another agent we were introduced to Harry. We knew immediately that Harry was a great fit for what we wanted in an agent. He is very professional; knowledgeable, and patient; we could not have asked for a better real estate agent to find us our first home. Harry listens to what you are looking for in your home, and only shows you properties that fit your needs. He also does not judge or scrutinize but will give his honest opinion when asked. We felt extremely comfortable with his friendliness and patience. He made himself available when we needed him. Harry also suggested great resources in regards to financing, home inspection and attorney in which all were a success with the individuals we picked from his recommendations. Through the process we built a long lasting trust with Harry Maisel. We would highly recommend Harry Maisel’s services to others and plan to utilize his services ourselves again in the future.” Nicholas and Jennifer Williams-Chicago, IL. April 2010

“Harry Maisel is a superhero! He transcends the definition of real estate broker! He worked with me diligently, thoughtfully and patiently to find the right home for me. He exceeded every expectation. He was my trusted advisor (still is). He listened to my needs and went to great lengths to show me relevant properties and took the time to carefully walk me through the process of purchasing my home. Harry went above and beyond the ‘call of duty’ on every level. From working around my busy schedule to connecting me with an amazing people and resources, I could always count on Harry for sage advice and sound recommendations. Throughout the entire journey of finding and securing my condo, Harry was beyond a delight to work with. He’s smart, witty and, most importantly, trustworthy. I highly recommend him!!!!!”
Peggy Panosh-Chicago, IL.-March 2010

“We have completed three successful transactions with Harry, both as a seller and buyer, and he’s been extremely responsive and attentive as a broker. His knowledge and extensive resources have been invaluable as he knows the Chicago market.” Chris & Lisa Brophy-Chicago, IL. 2009

“I have worked with Harry Maisel on several real estate deals, both on the buying and selling side. I am always impressed with his attention to detail and his ability to close the deal. In an industry full of car salesman types, Harry brings integrity and class to every deal he works on.” Matt Berenberg-Stonebridge Construction and Development Group-Chicago, IL. 2009

“I know you have handled multiple transactions for our family over the past 3 years but I wanted to especially thank you for the most recent one. Thank you for the professional service you provide my/my family in representing us on the purchase of our city home in Chicago. We spent several months negotiation this transaction from start to finish. Thank you again and we look forward to working with you in the years to come.”Steve Riordan-Flossmoor, IL. 2009

“Harry was so helpful in the search for my first home. We found my place on the first day out, but he insisted we still look around to help me feel comfortable with my decision. He immediately understood what I wanted, what I needed and what my style was. Harry made everything from beginning to end so much easier for me to make such a big step. I look forward to working with him again.” Jeanette Greer-Chicago,IL. 2009

“Harry does all the things you expect from a great agent: top-of-the-line web advertising, timely notice of showings, consistent follow-through with feedback, helpful support and advocacy rather than the all-too-common adversarial approach, and insightful advice about the market and your negotiations. But Harry offers even more than that: he views a transaction through your eyes and puts himself in your shoes, he goes the extra mile to make deals happen, he provides honest input-even when it means delivering difficult news, and he does all of this in a friendly, approachable manner that makes him a pleasure to work with.” Nicole and Brian Boardman-Wilmette, IL. 2009

“Dear Harry, Joe and I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful job that you have done in finding real estate for us to purchase. Your prompt response to all of our inquiries and help in finding just the “right” properties for us has made our transitions to new housing a wonderful experience, especially on the “new build”. We couldn’t have done it without you. We’ll be calling you again when it’s time for us to retire. Thanks again, Joseph and Marian Vahl” Joseph and Marian Vahl-Chicago, IL. 2009

“Harry sold two homes for me in Chicago. The second home was sold while I was living in California. Harry’s efforts and willingness to do things above and beyond were incredible. His integrity and conscientiousness were unparalleled. I could not have done it without him!” Michael Braverman-Los Angeles, CA. 2009

“Buying a house or condo is stressful — at least for us. Harry is low-key in a way makes house hunting much, much more enjoyable. At the same time he is perceptive and on top of things. He quickly figured out what we were looking for in a condo and found us good places we didn’t find through internet searches. He knows the real estate business backwards and forwards and made the details as easy as possible. And, at the end of the day, he did an amazing job negotiating for us, saving us thousands of dollars over what we thought was possible. Highly recommended! ” David and Alison Ebrey-Chicago. IL. 2009

“Selling my condominium in downtown Chicago seemed overwhelming to me, until I met Harry Maisel and asked him to be my real estate agent. Harry exudes confidence with a genuine, down to earth and kind demeanor. I was able to relax and focus on keeping my place spotless and ready to show. Harry has impeccable follow through. He follows up timely with every agent and potential buyer after a showing; asking for their comments and sharing this feedback with his client. Harry is an excellent problem solver. From the start through negotiating the sale price and closing he offered his business acumen and the voice of experience. Never did I believe in today’s poor economy that I would sell my place quickly and at a fair and good price. Harry held the vision we both needed. He was focused and positive. I owe my success to Harry Maisel. ” Debra Livingston-Virginia, 11-09-09