Thank You to MARIO & the MG GROUP, as always was a pleasure to work with you. The attention to detail, organization, professional and market knowledge of the group are exceptional and made our home sale process a breeze. MARIO & the group are always available to communicate promptly and able to help guide us through the various steps of the transaction process. I would highly recommend the group to anyone that is looking for a knowledgeable team that will work tirelessly to ensure you are taken care in all aspects of a real estate transaction.
The best real estate team in Chicago. They can make the impossible happen. I sold 3 properties in the last 4 months with them. They are diligent and methodical about the sales process. Their success comes from being the most informed team about every transaction they handle.
I was blessed to come across The MG GROUP when I was selling my condo almost 2 years ago. The previous broker and agency were difficult to work with and definitely not for the client. Step in MARIO and his team who immediately gave me the energy of caring and passionate people who wanted the best for me and didn't make me feel trapped with extensive contracts which I appreciated. They paired me with SHANI SHTERN who is a firecracker in every sense of the word. She's efficient, no bullshit and gets the job done with ease. We had a difficult buyer and it dragged for months...SHANI helped keep me together and navigated the closing like a pro. She also helped me find a new place and drove me to probably 30 places and made sure each place met my needs and didn't waste anyone's time. I couldn't be happier and am pleased to say we've kept working together on other projects and she will definitely be my go to when I decide to move again.
As a first time home buyer I did not know what to expect the process to be like. I had no idea of the contacts I needed in order to move forward. My real estate agent, SHANI SHTERN and the MG GROUP, helped me through every single step. Not only did she connect to me to all the necessary personnel, she was able to ensure I had the best experience dealing with each one. From helping me figure out the proper questions to ask the home inspector, to ensuring I felt comfortable dealing with the lawyer and mortgage company. She went above and beyond to answer my questions and concerns even when they were outside of her typical hours. I am now in the process of looking to buy my second condo. This experience is a bit different than the first, as I knew exactly where I wanted to buy my first condo. We are now exploring new options throughout the city for my new home. SHANI has once again not let me down and has truly blown my expectations. Her expertise has guided me to evaluate my priorities. Within these limits she has been able to use her knowledge of real estate in the city and show me a multitude of fantastic options. I highly recommend her to my friends, family, and colleagues.
This was my fifth transaction with the MG GROUP--or as my husband and I now refer to MARIO and HAAKON--the dream team. We embarked on a total gut rehab in late 2017 that, as often happens with construction, took much longer than expected. However, there is no doubt that the deal would not have gone through without HAAKON running point and shepherding all of the actors involved. The MG GROUP guided us from our initial offer through close with probably--no exaggeration here--a million emails, calls and meetings with the sellers in between. I am confident we could not have obtained our dream home without the MG GROUP. The support offered from the entire team, including immediate feedback after showings, input regarding the construction process, recommendations for inspectors and the occasional therapy session, was remarkable. There is absolutely no better team to seek when buying or selling your next property. MARIO, HAAKON--thank you! It has truly been a pleasure. ANNA and JIM M.
I would highly recommend ALICE and the entire MG GROUP, as they were great to work with during my home selling process. While the market was softening a bit during the time I went to list (Fall 2018), we still went under contract to sell within two weeks of listing, and at a sale price that was at the top end of my desired range. As an admittedly demanding client at times, ALICE and The MG GROUP still managed to go over and above what I considered great representation as a seller's broker, were responsive at all times (including nights and weekends), met with third party vendors when I was unavailable to do so, aided in the decision-making process for renovations, and were very positive and upbeat throughout the entire process. In general, ALICE's knowledge of the market, the thought/negotiation process on both the buying and selling sides (I used her for both), and respectful candor offered me both peace of mind and comfort that I always had someone on my side. I'm happy to consider her not just my realtor, but a friend as well!
