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"Tom did a fantastic job with the sale of our home. His knowledge of the local market was exceptional. He also had great suggestions on getting our home market ready, and we appreciated our weekly check-ins with him. We highly recommend Tom for anyone selling their home in the western suburbs." - nmtomaska
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"There is a lot more to Tom M. than being a GREAT real-estate agent...Tom helped my wife and I purchase our home roughly 13 years ago. The local knowledge and true sense of the area and it's benefits is the value Tom brings into his process. Tom was able to place my wife and our growing family into a fantastic house and area were we are forever grateful and that is why after 11 years, there was no other reason NOT to have Tom and his team take on the selling of our home. Once again, the information, constitutional knowledge, and feel for the market was spot-on and he exceeded our expectations financially and emotionally. I highly recommend Tom Makinney and his team for both purchasing and selling and my family and I are lucky to have worked with him!." - Todd Boza.
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"Tom was a pleasure to work with. We couldn't have picked a more stressful time to buy but Tom guided us through the process excellently; we never would have found our home without him! Extremely knowledgeable and put our minds at ease about everything. 10/10 would recommend." - Timothy Lawdan
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"My family and I were looking to relocate from Texas to Illinois and were referred to Tom by a relative. He did an excellent job in helping us understand the market, our options, and showing us a variety of homes. In the end, due to his counsel, we were able to secure two offers in a highly competitive market. Tom and his team are great communicators, patient, and understanding of both the needs of the seller and buyer. We highly recommend him!" - zuser20150731195448815.
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"Tom was very efficient in the process. He coordinated the events that needed to take place prior to the new listing, executed the listing and closed on the sale with strength and focus. I highly recommend Tom for the sale of your property." - bc1753.
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"Tom was amazingly helpful to us. Not only does he know the area incredibly well, he understood our needs and helped us to find the perfect new home. I will continue to use him for my future real estate needs and highly recommend him to my friends and family. If you are looking for a new home in the Elmhurst area, Tom will provide you with excellent service" - Kimba Murphy
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"Tom is a fantastic agent! He was professional at all times and extremely knowledgeable of the Elmhurst market. His network within the real estate community was invaluable to us during the process. We had several issues occur with both the sale of our home and the home we purchased. Tom’s expertise, guidance, and support were reasons why our home sold and we were able to purchase our dream home in a highly competitive market. We'd recommend Tom to any prospective sellers or buyers./i>" - Kristen Tenaglia
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"Tom's expert advice on preparing my home for sale was spot on and resulted in a quick sale. In addition, he identified an excellent pocket listing a week after the sale which eventually became our new home. His local knowledge of the Elmhurst housing market and seasonality was spot on../i>" - dougfedorchak
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"Tom helped us sell our old home and purchase a new one earlier this year when the market competitiveness was at an all time high. Tom could not have been more helpful and responsive through the entire process. From advising on staging to help sell our old home to negotiating the sale and purchase of the two homes to the final closing on our new home, Tom expertly navigated the entire process and was there for every step of the way. We would not hesitate to recommend Tom to a friend or family member in the future.." - user3627493
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"I Tom represented my husband and I in the sale of our home. We went into multiple offers the first weekend. Since the sale of our home went so fantastically we found ourselves in need of a rental. And since we have not rented in over 20+ years, Tom has been a fount of knowledge for our many questions. We were able to find a rental quickly and are now moving on to our next faze in life. Thank you Tom and The Makinney Group." - Rhonda Pavlat
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"Tom helped our family sell a multi-family building in Chicago. We live in Texas and that was just one of the litany of hurdles to overcome. Tom helped navigate showings for tenant occupied units during the peak of the pandemic, guided us on the unconventional buyers attracted to the property, overcame major improvements needed and, most remarkably, helped us sell despite a delinquent (combative) tenant. He was gracious, informative and a true pleasure to partner with as we felt supported every step of the way.." - Rhititfat02
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"It's My experience with Tom McKinney was amazingly positive. We decided to uncomplicate our lives after living in our home for 53 years. We had gone through the process of buying and selling just once in 1967. Everything was uncharted territory. Tom held tightly to our hands and led us through to the other side. He answered question after question. He showed us house after house. Tom was patient but his most enduring quality was kindness, the true kindness the dwells inside the heart. I would choose Tom McKinney every time in a New York minute. I give Tom McKinney the highest recommendation. I would choose him every time." - barbrosenberg23
Tom Makinney approaches real estate as a "connector" — connecting buyers to sellers, solutions to needs, reality to vision. With an inherent love of architecture and passion for people, connecting clients to their goals in homeownership brings new opportunities to each day.
One will rarely hear Tom speak of his personal accomplishments without acknowledging his team. Why work with a team of realtors? One distinct advantage is that each team member has a unique sphere of influence. When combined, these spheres create a strong pool of valuable information for each client. Team support, broad-based marketing and transaction management, along with the team's collective knowledge and experience, creates a worry-free, enjoyable real estate experience. For sellers, each team member knows the inventory and is available to show the property. For buyers, the blended market acumen of the team members can help the buyer make informed decisions when thinking about a property, a community or negotiating a sale.
Tom Makinney and the entire team at the Makinney Group represent the best in client services for real estate needs in Elmhurst and the greater Chicago area. We are in constant pursuit to have a positive effect on both our clients and our community. Whether you are considering buying a home, selling a home, or both, we know the Elmhurst and greater Chicago area and the process.
"It goes without saying that home has taken on a whole new meaning these days. It's not only a place that holds love and memories; it's also a haven...and maybe an office...or a classroom...or a workout studio.
Whether your housing needs have changed or you're looking for more information about your local market, please remember that I am always available to help with any of your real estate needs.
I've navigated a variety of real estate markets and am excited to see what the 2023 market has in store. Its already off to a very strong start!"
-Tom Makinney Jr. - 25 years in the industry and 45 year Elmhurst residentTom Makinney’s Listings
