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" We have worked with Mark both as buyers and sellers (at different times). He is a wealth of real estate knowledge and helped us every step of the way. His patience with us, on both sides, was much appreciated and we never felt rushed or pressured in any part of our buying/selling process. We highly recommend Mark Munro for all your real estate needs! "

- Liz Harer

" Mark was great to work with. Never any pressure, allowed us to make decisions at our own pace. Mark added great insight about location, appliance life, property condition, etc. We found him to be very knowledgeable. He was always prepared on walk property tours. Professional and a pleasure to work with. "

- Gregory W Schuda Sr.

" It was a pleasure working with Mark and his expertise and knowledge was invaluable. "

- Kevin Oakes

" We highly recommend Mark, his expertise, knowledge and negotiation skills were invaluable in the sale of our home. We sold our home within ten days. Mark also worked with us with finding and purchasing our dream home. We are 100% happy with Mark and again highly recommend you select Mark as your broker. "

- R. Oakes

" Mark did a great job working with my Mom to sell her property in Fox Point. He was always on top of things and helped to guide her every step of the way! "

- Elizabeth Joyce

" Mark was always responsive and helpful when looking at homes until we found the right one! Thanks for all your help, we appreciate you! "

- Shama J.

" Mark has always been loyal and honest with us. He helped us get out of our condo 8 years ago. When we were on the fence to sell again, he gave us honest facts and what he thought was best for us, not for him. Once we put the house on the market, we had a contract on our house in 1.5 weeks! We then needed to find a new place. He was very helpful in regards to also finding another home in such short notice. We are thankful for his mentorship and that he took time to make sure that we were well taken care of. "

- Julieanne and Daniel Tehan

" I am happy to recommend Mark. He is knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. He always responded in a timely manner to all my requests and I would definitely use his services again. "

- Carolyn Mathewson

" Mark was always very willing to do whatever it took to help. He made himself available as much as humanly possible to go see properties based on our schedule. He answered questions at all hours, and really helped guide us through the process since this was our first time buying a house. The thing I liked most about working with Mark was how detail oriented he was, he was always quick to notice and point out imperfections with a property and gave an honest answer as to how much of a potential problem that could have been. Anything from a chip in the floor to major damage or wanting to avoid well water, Mark made us aware of what the ramifications of these things could be if we chose to buy the property. Would recommend to anyone "

- Tom Trainor

" Great experience selling our house. Mark has a very good understanding of the market and was very easy to work with. Gave us a lot of really good advice on staging, photos and the online listing. With his help the selling process was nice and quick. Would highly recommend his services. "

- Doris Lewan

" We recently bought house with Mark as our agent. He is eager to know what the buyer really wants, very patient and peaceful while working with the buyers. He is knowledgeable about the marked, very reasonable at estimating the value of a house and guiding us through the entire process. He introduced us to a team of very professional mortgage agent attorney and home inspectors who were very knowledgeable and really good at their work. I had a planned vacation out of country which I thought I might have to cancel when I offered for a house we liked. But they took care of the entire mortgage approval process and coordinated with me while I was out of country on a vacation. I am glad I chose Mark as our agent and took his advices and recommendation. Thanks Mark for help us find our little nest.!! "

- Ganesh Badisa

" I wish we could give Mark ten stars, instead of just five. My husband and I were first time home buyers in a seller's market. We were referred to Mark from our financial broker, and we are so happy he did. From the beginning, Mark truly wanted to find the perfect house for us. He kept figuring out what we liked or didn't like based on the homes we would view, and would advise us on his opinion, but not force anything. He could go through a house and tell you exactly what parts would need replacing or maintenance. He spotted things we wouldn't have given a second thought to. In regards to viewings, he was always available to show us a house, even if it was found that day. He was also great with sending us houses to view. Like clockwork, he sent us houses three times a day to make sure we didn't miss out on anything, and we never did miss a house viewing. We asked him a lot of questions, and he gave honest answers, which we really appreciated, never having done this process before. We did find a house and closed on it, saving money in the process by listening to his advice of not offering as much as we originally thought to offer. Our closing wasn't a great experience, mainly because of the seller's lawyer. There was confusion at every point of the process, and our closing had to be pushed out by a week. However, at every turn, Mark would keep pushing to get things done. He did so much more than his role during closing. He got information that he shouldn't have had to get, and made sure that my husband and I were doing ok with it all. He was awesome to work with, from the beginning of our journey to the end. Highly recommend. "

- Alicia Claunch

" Mark was fantastic. More than patient and understanding of our needs. Solid advice and experience in negotiating. Mark contributed to getting the deal done! "

- G&g Llc Greg Schuda

" Mark Munro was incredibly caring, patient and professional when I needed to find a new home. He instinctively knew what I was looking for after visiting a few listings. He steered me toward homes that he thought would interest me. He also encouraged me to look at a listing if I thought I'd like it even though he was fairly sure I wouldn't. He was always correct! Mark has a keen eye when it comes to the overall maintenance of a house trying to insure that I had a solid, well maintained home for me and my daughter. He was able to recommend several people to assist me and walked me through the closing, reminding me of the different steps I needed to complete too. Buying a home can be overwhelming and Mark assisted me literally from beginning to end. I lucked out having Mark as my realtor. "

- Marian Pucci

" We recently used Mark Munro to sell our home. Mark was knowledgeable, articulate, professional and fun to work with. He patiently guided us through all the ups and downs of the process and introduced us to a team of other professionals needed - handyman, stager and attorney. All did their jobs well. His analysis of the value of our home was spot on. We sold our home quickly and at a good price. We thank Mark for his great work and would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to purchase or sell a home. "

- Scott and Sharon Karas

" I have very high standards on how I conduct business and who I engage with to represent my interests. I found Mark to be orders of magnitude more professional and capable than others. Mark did a terrific job marketing our house and advising us throughout the process and in the end we had dual offers on our house and accepted the one that was above our listed price. "

- Martin Savitt

" I've know Mark for several years and this was the second sale transaction that he did for me. I was pleased with the results and Mark is very easy to work with. "

- Bruce Grabenkort

" Mark made the selling and buying process so easy and smooth for us! He was always honest with us and very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions we had. We are so happy with our new home! I would highly recommend him to everyone! "

- Jessica Deren

" We highly recommend Mark, his expertise, knowledge and negotiation skills were invaluable in the sale of our home. We sold our home within ten days. Mark also worked with us with finding and purchasing our dream home. We are 100% happy with Mark and again highly recommend you select Mark as your broker. "

- R. Oakes

" Mark was quite knowledgeable, always ready to take the time to explain the parts of the process. Had a strong feel for what to do in getting ready and good people to contact for taking care things. "

- Benjamin Rigby

" Mark Munro was recommended to us by our friend who bought a house 4 years ago with Mark’s help. Mark was so patient from the first house showing until well after closing. Based on the criteria we had set to search the house, he recommended us different area. He was very accommodating to schedule the properties, even sometimes he adjusted when we asked to schedule some property in less than 5 hrs. He was always available and answered each and every question we had. Besides showing the properties he shared the information about all other steps and gave very good ideas on house maintenance as well. He was very honest, detailed oriented and highly knowledgeable and always gave us pros or cons us of a property like a proficient inspector.He showed us more than 50 house and prepared offer for 5 properties and then too we never saw a single sign of frustration. He made sure we have a smooth closing. Even after closing, he cheerfully recommended us contractors and other service providers for the service we had to do on our house. We highly recommend Mark Munro without any reservations. In the future, if we ever decide to move, we will definitely use Mark again to both sell our home and find a new one. "

- Shweta jain

" Mark Munro was professional, patient, efficient and a pleasure to work with. I have been looking to buy a home for well over a year and he always made time to show me homes and accommodated my crazy schedule. I used Mr. Munro for this most recent purchase and have used him in the past for a prior sale/purchase. He is truly the only realtor I trust. "

- Timi C. Allegretti

" Mark was highly professional demonstrated great knowledge, not only of the local market, but how broader trends were impacting our sale. He provided insight and measured counsel at key points in the sales process and final transactions. In selling a house, one needs to rely on an expert like Mark: homeowners "just don't do this enough" to always make the right decisions. "

- Gaylord Villers

" We highly recommend Mark, his expertise, knowledge and negotiation skills were invaluable in the sale of our home. We sold our home within ten days. Mark also worked with us with finding and purchasing our dream home. We are 100% happy with Mark and again highly recommend you select Mark as your broker. "

- R. Oakes

" Mark went above and beyond and rose to any challenge that presented itself during the months that my wife and I were looking for a house. As first time buyers, Mark was a great asset for informing us both of the process of buying a home as well as all the details in between on what to look out for when viewing a home. He even helped us tackle issues that arose after putting in an offer all the way up until our closing day. Whether you're a first-time buyer or someone who's gone through the process before, I cannot recommend Mark enough. "

- Carney Claunch III

" Mark's patience and diligence with these first-time homebuyers did not go unnoticed. He educated us about our target markets and taught us what to look for – both good and bad. When we found the home we were looking for, Mark closed the deal that evening and kept us out of a costly bidding war. We are so pleased with the results and the service Mark provided. He is a consummate professional. "

- Aaron and Kristin Fluitt

" Mark has been our realtor for two home purchases and two sales now. We find him to be a level headed, professional, and overall just nice guy to work with. We always felt comfortable being honest with him and relaxed enough to joke during the process. His advice has always been sound and reliable. We hope that our recent house purchase is our last for a LONG time, but if we are in the market again we know who will contact. Thanks again Mark for your help. Jason & Qi "

- Jason Shrear

" Mark Munro was recommended to us by our friend who bought a house 4 years ago with Mark’s help. Mark was so patient from the first house showing until well after closing. Based on the criteria we had set to search the house, he recommended us different area. He was very accommodating to schedule the properties, even sometimes he adjusted when we asked to schedule some property in less than 5 hrs. He was always available and answered each and every question we had. Besides showing the properties he shared the information about all other steps and gave very good ideas on house maintenance as well. He was very honest, detailed oriented and highly knowledgeable and always gave us pros or cons us of a property like a proficient inspector.He showed us more than 50 house and prepared offer for 5 properties and then too we never saw a single sign of frustration. He made sure we have a smooth closing. Even after closing, he cheerfully recommended us contractors and other service providers for the service we had to do on our house. We highly recommend Mark Munro without any reservations. In the future, if we ever decide to move, we will definitely use Mark again to both sell our home and find a new one. "

- Shweta jain

" Nancy and I are very grateful for Mark Munro's handling of our house sale which closed on August 20. He negotiated very well with the buyer, and kept us posted on a timely basis. He also helped very much in our working with our attorney, Susan Poplar, for whose appointment we accepted his and B&W's recommendation. Nancy & Ron Hamelberg "

- Ronald Hamelberg

" Mark Munro is fantastic to work with. Selling a home and moving can be a very stressful process. Mark's professionalism, experience, and honesty make him a very trustworthy ally. He's also fun to be around, so he makes the time enjoyable. I would highly recommend Mark for all of your real estate needs. "

- Karen Pflanz

" Selling home after 50 years . We contacted him about 3 years before home put on market to see what upgrades would add most value. We took his advice. He was a good listener and very patient. He made the experience as stress free as possible. Home sold in 7 days. Always available to answer questions. Very personable and professional. "

- Edwin Poland

" Mark Munro is the ultimate professional. He explained the contract of my home clearly. Mark was a pleasure to work with and I now consider him a friend. "

- Marguerite Moyers

" Mark was very professional and organized, which made for an easy transaction! "

- Jon Jensen

" Mark made the process as easy as it could be! I was impressed by his calm demeanor, ethical behavior, and sound advice! "

- Jon Jensen

" Mark was the most professional and the most helpful agent we ever worked with. He knew how to help with every question we had. It didn't matter how detailed or complex our questions were he was always able to confidently help us or refer us to an expert who could help. His patience, calmness and professionalism in the home search process was key to a great experience for us in general while hunting and ultimately finding our dream home. At the end we found a home which wasn't even listed yet and which he found due to his contacts, standing and experience in the industry. This is when an agent really becomes a partner and adds tremendous value. Without Mark´s help we would very likely not have found this home in time. As in any business it proves to be true that having the right network is everything. With all the great additional services Mark provided it goes without saying that he is a Master of all the "to be expected" services. He was always on time, always professional, took his time during the showings and helped us to see things which we didn't consider. He also warned us about certain things or facts he saw when necessary which was MUCH appreciated and is not something all agents do as it might extend the searchz and buying process. Mark was also a great consultant and always available during our closing process. We would definitely absolutely recommend Mark Munro to anybody who wants to find their perfect dream home or sell with Mark who we have full confidence in will always be helping his clients to find the sweet spot between the maximum achievable price and time on market. We truly believe that there are not many more capable agents than Mark out there. "

- MICHAEL FALK

" This past summer my wife and I decided to take the plunge and move from the city out the suburbs. We had a particularly bad experience with our last real estate agent so we were very cautious in choosing a new agent to help us find a home. After sitting down with Mark for an hour and a half my concerns were put to rest. Professional and experienced, I got the feeling that Mark would not let us down in our search. During the 2 months that followed Mark showed his patience and willingness to do anything to help us find a home. We had tight time constraints and Mark would block out an entire day to show us up to 15 homes in one day! He has incredible knowledge when it comes to the homes structurally as well. Knew what to look for, and took the time to show us what he was seeing and explain what would go behind repairing or upgrading. He also seemed to have endless connections when it came to electricians, plumbers, home inspectors, and so on. We got into several bidding wars on a few homes, and Mark's insight was spot on. He gave us honest advice on possible outcomes depending on our actions. We lost out on both homes, but Mark kept a positive attitude and encouraged us to remain hopeful in our search. Eventually we found a home that we couldn't have been happier with. Mark's knowledge of neighborhoods, home owning costs, and experience of what a growing family may need helped us make a decision that we were 100% sure about. I would highly recommend Mark to any one looking for a home in the North West suburbs. He made it his personal mission to make sure we were happy, and I know he would do the same for another family. "

- Jason Janowick

" Mark was helpful in helping me select the right condo for my needs. "

- Bruce Grabenkort

" We have worked with Mark twice now and both times were met with great success!! He is extremely responsive, thorough, professional and fun to work with. After all the hustle and bustle of getting the house ready for the market, it was a great relief to hand it over to such capable hands to finish the job of getting our home sold. And "getting it done" he DID! We were under contract (for over asking) right away and he lead us through the, sometimes tricky part of, negotiations after inspection with knowledgeable advice a precision. I would (and have) recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy. We worked with him to purchase a property years ago and he patiently directed us (over months!) to a home we were very excited about. 5 stars all around!!! Thank you Mark! "

- Terry Loughman, Mary Loughman

" Mark was amazing to work with from start to finish. This was my first time selling a house and he was patient with me explaining the steps, how to prepare my house, and determine the list price. My home was in need of staging help and he connected me with Mary Loughman of Harmony Home Staging who did an amazing job utilizing my own furniture and household items. Mark covered all the bases to ensure the house sold quickly, including lining up several viewings the day the house was listed. I received my 1st offer for all cash just under list in one day and accepted an all-cash offer over list on day two. Mark walked me through the steps of the home inspection and the process of closing, all of which went smoothly and happened quickly. I highly recommend Mark Munro for anyone buying or selling their home. "

- Julie Kuykendall

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