Reviews of Guarnero Group - Compass Real Estate (Real Estate Agency)

Enid Pope

I cannot say enough good things about Ted and Guarnero Real Estate! My husband and I first met Ted years ago while searching for an apartment to rent in downtown Chicago. We continued to work with him when we became first time homebuyers and eventually landlords. He understood our needs and guided us through each stage. Ted helped us become more knowledgeable about real estate. Ted is a great realtor and we truly enjoy working with him.

Fran Simon

I would highly recommend Susie to anyone looking to buy or sell property. She takes great care in listening to her clients and getting them what they want. She helped me find a condo in one day and by the following day it was ours. We are now living the dream! Great job Susie.

Mimi Khawsam-ang

Matt really made our apartment search so easy, helping schedule everything in one day that fell within our criteria. Even when a listing was no longer available, he made sure to find another in order to fit as many viewings in as we could in our time frame. Very happy with our apartment in Streeterville. Matt was great to hang out with.

Alex Campbell

Ted was great to work with. Could not ask for a better realtor!

Susan Fry

Susie was a great asset to us since we were buying from out of town so she knew what we liked from our first visit and narrowed our list downtown condos to what we like to help with our limited time . She also helped with meetings to help with closing, inspection, and going to condo to get information for us. Very appreciated her time spent on these items we didn't have to travel. Thanks

Dylan Snyder

Ted Guarnero is a true professional at every level. I would never hesitate to recommend Ted and his team.

connie upadhyay

Working with Kim was a great experience . She was very helpful and kind and always willing to help out with any questions or information we needed .

Tom Padgett

Ted was a fantastic help during our home hunt. He understood our preferences in a home and showed us several units that were in our price range and great places to potentially live. He clearly explained his valuation of a given property and provided sage advice when negotiating our initial offers and counter offers. He also went the extra mile to be present for the closing. He knows the Streeterville and Gold Coast market VERY well. I'd recommend Ted in a heartbeat and will use him again when we need to buy and/or sell.

Joe Heath

I worked with The Guarnero Group to find an apartment in Chicago and was extremely impressed with how hard Ted and his staff worked to find something that fit all my needs and wants. I highly recommend The Guarnero Group if you're looking for a luxury rental, condo, or home in downtown Chicago.

Simon Stephens

Working with Ted and his team was a great experience. As a first time homebuyer, I was extremely skeptical and worried about the whole process, especially trusting a real estate agent. My initial meetings with Ted immediately put those worries to bed. He is truly focused on your (the buyer) interests and helping you find the right home for your situation. He helped educate us on the market and different property types in order for us to narrow down our search and figure out what we wanted. He never once pressured us and listened intently to our thoughts and opinions. My wife and I ended up purchasing a home that we truly love. I would recommend Ted to any family member or friend looking to buy/sale a place in Chicago.

Cindy Stoppa

I first contacted Susie over 2 years ago when we decided that we would relocate from Michigan to Chicago. It took that much time to sell our house but she kept in contact with me throughout that entire time. When my husband called her to tell her we were ready to buy a condo, she knew who he was immediately proving it was really her and not a robot keeping in touch with us! We really had no idea exactly where we wanted to live but she narrowed in on what seemed to be our priorities and found us the perfect fit in Lake Point Tower within 1-week and we couldn't be happier with the choice and experience ... thank you Susie, you're the best!

ChicagoBestRents

Susie Schechtman got my condo at Harbor Point sold quickly and efficiently at the highest possible price. She was always available to show it to prospective buyers anytime and even coordinated cleaning and painting of the unit above and beyond the call of duty. Within a few weeks there was a qualified written offer for market value and we moved forward to get it closed quickly. Susie always came up with creative advertising ideas to entice prospective buyers and there were results. Please afford her every courtesy to list and sell your property and you will not be disappointed. Billy Prewitt

Bob Barker

Susie helped us with the sale of our old Condo in Streeterville and purchase of a new one in the Gold Coast . I would definitely recommend her. She is knowledgeable , professional and hard working

mary cahill

Ted was absolutely great! He met with us several times over a two year period until we were ready to sell. He gave us good advice and we never felt pressured to list before we were ready. Once we were preparing to put our condo on the market, Ted went above and beyond in assisting us. He arranged for someone to come in and touch up the paint and fix other things so the condo would show at its best. He even went to Home Depot to get the paint! Ted made everything really easy. Once the condo was on the market it sold in one week! All went smoothly through the closing. We have and will recommend Ted to others. He's terrific!

Roubina Knajian

Susie is one of the best and caring real estate agents that I have worked with. Very understanding, patient and attentive to details. She was always available and easy to reach by phone or emails, even late at night! I enjoyed working with her a lot and made the process of buying a condo in downtown chicago less stressful. She is now more than just my real estate agent; she is like a friend and sister that is very knowledgeable of the local market and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her.

Ted Benson

helpful, informative, and professional, Best in the City.

Susan Bauer

Susie Schectman kept in contact with me for a year when I transitioned back to Chicago from Los Angeles. She was thoughtful and a good listener of my needs. She helped me find my new condo at The Legacy at Millennium Park and I could not be happier! We have since become friends and I choose my friends very carefully. Highly recommend her.

Bruce Sherman

Susie Schechtman helped me find the perfect place to live in River North. She took great care to understand my priorities and lifestyle preferences. Once she fully grasped what I was looking for, she presented me with great options that hit the mark and made the process easy and fast. I would absolutely refer her to anyone seeking a rental apartment in Chicago.

Jose Telleria

I been working with Ted for more than 5 years and all I can say is that is been a wonderful experience. He's a great person, I would recommend him without any hesitation

JIMENEZREO PROPERTIES

It was a pleasure working with Ted! Very professional, the transaction went very smooth!!!!

Deborah Davidson

My agent, and now my friend, Susie Schectman, helped me find my dream apartment in Chicago. Susie made my search fun and interesting. I was a buyer from out of town, so Susie had to assume a lot of the responsibilities I couldn't do myself. She was always helpful, always cheerful, very knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!

Joey Busch

Ted was a pleasure to work with and he found us our dream apartment. Could not ask for a better realtor!

Martha Little

Mr. Guarnero is a pleasure to work with. He is very thorough, honest and always has the best interest of his client in mind. I highly recommend him!

Fran Hoepfner

I had a great experience working with Tessi to find a new apartment to rent near the lake. She was attentive and friendly, as well as super patient with me as I figured out the specifics of what I was really looking for. I settled on a great studio in South Lakeview that met all of my requirements, and she was with me every step of the way. Thanks much!

Sharon Merel

Susie was amazing from start to finish. She patiently answered all our questions and responded quickly. I would totally recommend her to other clients looking for a great realtor.

Julie Allen

Susie was very helpful in many ways not only during my property search and resultant move, but throughout the following year as well - answering questions and providing top quality and well priced recommendations quickly and cheerfully.

Hirsh Cohen

Over the past 2 years, Kim Evans has worked tirelessly to find us a condo in Chicago that met a range of criteria that were extremely difficult to find (e.g., cost, layout, square footage, located in the downtown area).Thanks to her, we now have a condo that we love and that meets all of our specifications. Throughout our many trips from Cincinnati to Chicago, she has always gone out of her way to schedule visits that were within our available time frame. She has never attempted to steer us towards anything we were unsure of, and has always followed up immediately on questions we have had. Over the past several decades, we have made several moves and purchased several homes, but we have never had the good fortune of meeting an agent so sincere, so dedicated, so patient, and so willing to step out of our decision-making process and let us reach our own conclusions. This was incredibly refreshing! In sum, we feel extremely fortunate to have met her, and we give Kim Evans the highest rating possible.

Katie Massey

Efficient, quick to respond and helped guide us through the rental process with ease.

Steve Pisman

I had the pleasure of working with Susie Schechtman when finding a place to rent in the River North area. She made the whole process be as stress-free as possible. When I had questions or concerns, Susie made sure to represent my interests when working with the lessor. She was even proactive in regards to getting the property owner to comply with provisions we put in the lease. I'm ecstatic I had the opportunity to work with Susie and have found my real estate agent for life.

H H

Working with Susie Schechtman has been such an amazing experience! She not only helped me find a home three years ago but helped me sell my condo duplex two weeks ago! She was very patient and understanding. My selling process was not an easy one by any means, and had been on the market since October but I wouldn't have been able to sell my unit without her. She pushed and stayed in communication with the buyers attorney and agent and went above and beyond. Could not recommend her services more! If you're looking for someone to find you what you want and to support you through the process, Susie is the best!

Cathy Kapfhamer

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Susie Schechtman to purchase our home this past summer. We found Susie on the SeeChicagoRealEstate website. She did an amazing job of sending me properties virtually in order to narrow down our search. (We lived in MA) We met with her a couple of times to view timber lofts in both the South Loop and Bucktown neighborhoods. We fell in love with the Bucktown neighborhood and purchased an amazing timber loft on the top floor (4th) with gorgeous views and wonderful amenities. The 606 is right around the corner! Many fabulous restaurants as well. Susie made sure all of our needs were met regarding what was truly important to us in a home. Absolutely recommend her to anyone who wants a hard working, knowledgeable and super personable real estate agent!

Melissa Rickey

Ted has the patience of a saint. I have had the experience working with Ted over the last 5 years. He always goes above and beyond and is great explaining the process. Ted was there every step of the way. He never gave up looking for the right property for me. In the end, I found the home of my dreams. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a home.

Mila Petkovic

Ted has been my realtor for over 7 years. He has helped me rent my condo and then sell my condo. Over the years I have gotten to know his incredible work ethic and caring attitude. I only work with Ted!!!!!

Jade Yang

I have enjoyed working with Ted to rent an apartment around Lakeview. He is very helpful and responsible. I would definitely choose them again for future businesses.

Wayne Butler

Ted has managed our property for a number of years now. I find Ted to be dedicated, creative and tenacious. He treats my money as if it were his own. And is available whenever needed. I would recommend Ted highly to anyone needing real estate assistance, be it selling or renting.

Gary Hillman

I have worked with Susie 3x buying and selling houses. She was great to work with! Susie was very professional yet easy-going. She knew the marketplace, took advantage of the resources available and went out of her way to ensure that I was satisfied.

Silverine Smith

I don't hate this place

Michael Awori

I've worked with Ted for 2 years and only have the best things to say about him. Courteous, professional, consistently goes above and beyond.

Kevin

It has been a pleasure working with Ted to rent out our property. Ted is incredibly knowledgeable about the Chicago market and we appreciated his insightful advice and opinions. He genuinely acts in the best interest of his clients, which was evident in his thoroughness and responsiveness throughout the entire process. Overall, it was a great experience and we look forward to working with him again in the future.

dean kostantaras

I have been working with Ted for two years now and he has been an absolute lifesaver. Look no further, you have found your realtor.

Kali Cleary

I had a wonderful experience working with Tessi to purchase my condo in Rogers Park in November/December of 2015. As a first time home buyer, she made me feel comfortable with the process and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. I appreciated her work ethic and supportive attitude as I looked for a home. Even though I was purchasing a smaller, relatively inexpensive home, Tessi made me feel important and like a priority to her. The whole office staff was also prompt and helpful during the entire process. Overall, it was a great experience!

David Gui

Susie helped us find and purchase our first home. She was very helpful and professional. We will continue to work with her in the future.

Tom Farmer

Susie Schechtman is an expert guide to the Streeterville / Gold Coast real estate labyrinth. She knows every block, every building and doorman, and every wrinkle in the market. She brims with insider knowledge. My wife and I could not have imagined a better partner as we plotted our transition to Chicago. With Susie's wise assistance we negotiated a great price on an ideal-for-us property at what we regard as one of the best locations in the city -- and we literally would have been lost without Susie. Highest recommendation!

Steve Thaxton

Ted was a terrific agent for us. His understanding of the market and building we purchased in was superb.

William Soper

We owned a condo in downtown Chicago that our son lived in. After he moved out we decided to sell the condo but we were not able to physically be in Chicago to handle the process. We were referred to Ted Guarnero and the entire process was handled over the phone or by e-mail and was easy. We felt Ted obtained a fair settlement for us. Someday I hope to meet him in person.

Val Mayuga

Searching and finding then closing in on a reasonably-priced apartment in downtown Chicago is like looking for a needle in a haystack but Ted helped make the process as painless as possible after i fell in love with the condo I ended up signing a lease on! He was very patient in answering all questions (via text, email and calls!) that both my boyfriend (who's also a realtor) and I had and at any time of the day. He's a very personable agent and an incredibly genuine individual and it was a pleasure to have met and conducted business with him.

Bill Rousonelos

Nobody knows the City like Ted. He is very professional yet down to earth. He listen to your needs and fills the order. He doesn't try to show or sell you something you don't desire but he will have excellent suggestions. I have a family member who is also a realtor but when it comes to a property search in Chicago ...I use Ted as he is on top of this market.

Amanda Berk

I worked with Susie of the Guarnero Real Estate Group and had an amazing experience. She helped me find my dream home in River North and made the overall process smooth and easy. I was a first time home-buyer and she went above and beyond for me, answering my millions of questions promptly and patiently. I would highly recommend her!

Hitesh Tanwani

We worked with Tessi to purchase a condo in the River West Neighborhood in Chicago. She was very patient, detail oriented,always available and accommodating to our schedule. She was always on time for all the showings, always smiling and had a great attitude as sifted through hundreds of different condos until we found the perfect one. We would highly recommend Tessi and will definitely work with her again when we look to buy or sell our property.

Jody Bruce

My wife and I were moving back to the area and started the long process of finding a home. Matt Fuhrman from Compass Real Estate made the process so simple. We found our dream home and Matt negotiated a great price. My wife and I are so happy. Thank you Matt Fuhrman for a wonderful job!

Frank Mitrick

I have known Ted professionally for many years and he continued his excellent service and stellar reputation with our last deal together. He made it easy for everyone involved.

John Lizzadro

We worked with Susie for about 6-7 months and then purchased a condo in April 2017. Susie was great to work with, always available, responds quickly by phone and email. She was very patient and very much wanted to make sure we were happy.

Nicolette Cannon

Working with Ted was great! Typically landing an apartment in Chicago feels like a nightmare. But Ted was professional and efficient. I would highly recommend working with him.

Charles Mesh

Susie is an All Star. She is very knowledgeable about Chicago but is not afraid to say when she either does not know something or when she is not familiar with a certain area. She is full of energy, pays attention to details, and effectively uses her knowledge to calm any sticky situations. We were from out of the area and unfamiliar with Chicagoland Real Estate practices. She had endless patience. We went from interacting over the internet to looking at properties through purchase. Susie had a grasp of hundreds of condos and with the aid of a website helped us to narrow our perspective. We spent 2 days looking at properties to allow Susie to absorb fine points in which we were interested. She quickly picked up on our tastes and this really allowed us to efficiently make a decision.