We asked members of the Chicago Agent network to list the most important names in their little black book, and we received a number of responses. Below are a few select submissions. To join our Network, visit chicagoagentmagazine.ning.com.
“In my little back book I have Wood-Mode Cabinetry. When my clients are in need of a new kitchen or bathroom, I refer them to Wood-Mode (custom) and Brookhaven (semi-custom) cabinetry. I personally know the reps and I can tell you they stand behind their cabinetry and offer lifetime warranties. Simply the best.”
SANTIAGO MORENO, CNE, @PROPERTIES | BUYORSELLAHOUSE.COM.
“My attorney, Alfred S. Dynia, CPA, MST, JD with Budzik & Dynia, LLC Attorneys at Law is absolutely the best and I recommend him to all my buyers and sellers without exceptions. I am actually always recommending him to other agents and brokers I meet. I believe nobody compares with him. He is an expert at short sales, he does not charge the sellers for the short sales, he represent all my buyers that are buying REOs and he has the best team of attorneys and assistants that are staying on top of everything and respond to my e-mails and calls instantly.”
LUMI ISPAS, CENTURY 21 SGR | CHICAGO-HOMES.NET
“I’d have to say Sandesh Bilgi at Jameson. Sandesh is an incredible resource on everything from long-term business development to interior design. If there’s a broad or specific question on just about anything involving real estate, Sandesh is the go-to for ‘the real deal.’”
SANDY MARSHALL | MARSHALL-CREATIVE.COM
“I go to Dan Danderson for anything involving media relations. He’s a great outlet to help me keep my name in front of clients, Realtor partners and associates — especially when it comes to breaking market news.”
DEAN VLAMIS, PERL MORTGAGE | DEANVLAMIS.COM
“Christina Smith with Bluscapes has done garden designs for a condo association for me and helped with other gardening projects.”
PERRY D. FARELLA, WINTRUST MORTGAGE
“Stager Nora Flaherty with Staged to Sell may as well be a member of my team. I try to have Nora join me on my listing presentations so she can define staging for the sellers, emphasize the importance of staging and offer her expert advice. The best quality about Nora is that she speaks ‘Realtor’ as she was a successful Realtor before finding her true calling as a stager. With local and national television exposure, her presentation is as polished as the homes she stages. I love Nora!”
IVETTE RODRIGUEZ ANDERSON, KELLER WILLIAMS SUCCESS REALTY IVETTEMOVESYOU.COM
“My favorite attorney is Leonard Litwin. I’ve worked with Leonard for eight years and have referred hundreds of clients to Leonard; all of whom give him an AAA+ rating! He is professional, direct, a deal maker not ‘breaker’ (ever so important in a real estate transaction) and he has just the right bedside manner with his clients and the attorneys on the other side of a transaction.”
DEBRA PALLOTTO DOBBS, KOENIG & STREY REAL LIVING DEBRADOBBS.COM
“After Kim Baker with Chicago Home Staging staged a listing of ours we quickly had two offers and it was sold! We’ve had tremendous success with her.”
FRANK PAPPALARODO, BAIRD AND WARNER, LINCOLN PARK
“Kevin Grady of Allstate is prompt and professional with my clients’ insurance needs.”
BRAD RIEMANN, LEED AP, ECOBROKER, SUDLER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CHICAGO