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★★★★★
"Elliot was absolutely, hands-down incredible in every aspect of our first homebuying experience. He was patient, thoughtful, and encouraging in our early exuberance (although, in hindsight, I'm sure all of the "oooooh what about THIS ONE?" emails were utterly exhausting, he always had a chipper reply and thoughtful provocation). He was warm, friendly and impartial as he walked us through over a dozen homes we'd picked to see across the area, and laughed with us as we gave them all silly nicknames. He shared stories of his childhood in the area (as we were looking to move right next to his old middle school!) to give us a feel for the neighborhood. He sat with us for hours during home inspections and follow-ups. And when we were finally ready to put in the offer on our Dream Home, he was our best friend and biggest advocate, offering suggestions on inspectors (of all kinds) so we were fully informed, partnering with our lawyer to help us negotiate multiple rounds of edits and credits with the sellers, and making sure we were on track for a smooth closing with all the paperwork and payments. He was never more than a text away; we always felt supported, informed, and advocated for in every step of the process. And even after closing, when we needed someone to come in for a few repairs, Elliot was our first call for recommendations! We loved working with him and consider him practically family at this point!"
★★★★★
"Elliot is an incredible Real Estate Professional, my partner and I are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with him and his partner Olivia. From the first meeting with Elliot we loved the way he seamlessly built a real relationship with us while also getting down to business. Elliot helped us with a multi-unit property and continues to help us with this new endeavor as real estate owners and landlords for the first time! We have felt supported by Elliot's expert knowledge and open lines of communication. Elliot guided us through every step of the process and we are so happy with our new home" - Mary
★★★★★
"Elliot is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced when it comes to real estate. I was casually looking for a condo in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area when I stumbled upon one that I absolutely loved. I was lucky enough to be connected to Elliot via Zillow and he was able to quickly accommodate all of my needs. After my first tour of the condo, I knew I was going to be putting an offer on the property and it was going to be a highly competitive sale. Elliot put together comps in a matter of hours and met with me multiple times over the next few days as he walked me through the buying process, thoroughly answered all of my questions, and helped me craft my best offer (while still making sure I was comfortable with my final number.) There ended up being 14 other offers on the property, but mine beat them all out! There is no doubt in my mind I wouldn't have ended up with this condo without Elliot's expertise.
If you are looking for a real estate agent, stop your search right now and call Elliot. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you, Elliot for helping me land my dream home!
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★★★★★
"Elliot was incredible to work with. His knowledge of both the city and suburbs was an incredible asset to help us during our house search, as we were unsure where we wanted to be at first. Elliot made the entire process easy and was there to help us with every question and through the negotiation, sale and closing process. We would recommend Elliot to anyone and everyone"
★★★★★
"I highly, highly recommend Elliot as a Real Estate Agent. My brother and sister-in-law had a wonderful experience working with Elliot and were enthusiastic to recommend him when I started looking to buy a condo. He made buying my first place the easiest and best experience. He not only asked and listened to what I wanted in a home but also worked very hard to find that place. After finding the perfect place, he continued to make the process extremely easy by recommending/introducing the best team of professionals (and even movers he recommended from previous experiences) that helped us close on the home. Elliot truly cares about his clients and made buying my first place in Chicago the absolute best experience"
Specializing in Bucktown/Wicker Park multifamily investment properties, Elliot Small is a native Chicagoan and a 15+ year veteran of Chicago real estate. He is in the know about both well established and up-and-coming neighborhoods across Chicagoland. After over a decade of success in the Chicago market, Elliot has gained a reputation as a tireless worker and advocate for his clients. Elliot's goal is to make buying or selling an educational, stress-free, and enjoyable process.
Elliot earned a B.S. in Marketing and Operations Management from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, which provided him the skills to launch his real estate career. His clients have praised his attention to detail, organizational skills, and open communication style. He believes that each client is unique and tailors his approach to provide best in class service to everyone he works with. Most importantly, he listens carefully to his clients' needs and prioritizes their satisfaction. Elliot's accessible communication style makes the process smooth and comfortable. His clients can count on him any time of day to answer questions or concerns.
Elliot is also experienced with real estate remodeling and construction, and has relationships with trustworthy contractors that can tackle any project. Whether buying or selling a home, Elliot knows precisely what kind of renovations can maximize value, and leverages this knowledge to help his clients throughout their transactions.
Elliot strives for the best outcome for his clients, be it finding the perfect home or increasing the value of an investment!
*Chicago Association of REALTORS: Top Producer Sales Award (2012, 2020-2022)
*Chicago Agent Magazine "Who's Who in Chicagoland Real Estate" (2021-2022)
*Chicago Magazine: "Top Real Estate Agents" (2020)
*Sold 30+ foreclosure properties totaling $10M+ in 1 year for an investment group
*Helped an investment team purchase 8,000+ houses in 40 national markets in 5 years
*ABR Designation (Accredited Buyer's Representative)
*SRS Designation (Seller Representative Specialist)
*RENE Certification (Real Estate Negotiations Expert)
*PSA Certification (Pricing Strategy Advisor)
*Licensed Illinois Managing Broker (Since 2012)