Ivona was amazing to work with as a buyer! From the start, she made me feel like I was her top priority, even though I knew she had other clients. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and was always available to answer my questions or show me properties, even at short notice. What I appreciated most was how knowledgeable and straightforward she was during the whole process. She never tried to push me into anything that didn’t feel right, and she was honest about the pros and cons of every property we saw. When I found the place I loved, Ivona made sure I got the best deal possible. She was a tough negotiator and made sure everything was fair without dragging the process out unnecessarily. There were a few minor issues with the inspection (nothing major), but Ivona handled everything so smoothly. It took a lot of stress off my plate, knowing I could trust her to t…
Ivona was amazing to work with as a buyer! From the start, she made me feel like I was her top priority, even though I knew she had other clients. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and was always available to answer my questions or show me properties, even at short notice. What I appreciated most was how knowledgeable and straightforward she was during the whole process. She never tried to push me into anything that didn’t feel right, and she was honest about the pros and cons of every property we saw. When I found the place I loved, Ivona made sure I got the best deal possible. She was a tough negotiator and made sure everything was fair without dragging the process out unnecessarily. There were a few minor issues with the inspection (nothing major), but Ivona handled everything so smoothly. It took a lot of stress off my plate, knowing I could trust her to take care of it. Throughout the whole experience, Ivona stayed super organized and on top of everything. It was clear she wasn’t just trying to close the deal and move on – she really cared about making sure I was happy and comfortable in my new home. If you're looking for a realtor who is down-to-earth, knows her stuff, and really has your back, I can’t recommend Ivona enough! She made what could’ve been a really stressful experience feel smooth and easy.
Karen was amazing in guiding us through our search for a condo in Evanston. We live outside the US, with a 13-hour time difference, so we conducted most of our search long-distance. Karen set up online listing searches that sent us carefully filtered sets of listings each day, which evolved as our interests and criteria changed. Initially, we did a couple of sets of “live” property visits with her, but because the process took a while during a slow market, we ended up doing most of our search remotely. Karen went way above and beyond by visiting properties on her own and sending us narrated videos that we could review and discuss with her. Our criteria evolved over time as we saw more properties, and Karen immediately understood the changes and recommended properties that fit our evolving criteria. We made offers on a few condos, and Karen managed the process for us long-distance, which …
Karen was amazing in guiding us through our search for a condo in Evanston. We live outside the US, with a 13-hour time difference, so we conducted most of our search long-distance. Karen set up online listing searches that sent us carefully filtered sets of listings each day, which evolved as our interests and criteria changed. Initially, we did a couple of sets of “live” property visits with her, but because the process took a while during a slow market, we ended up doing most of our search remotely. Karen went way above and beyond by visiting properties on her own and sending us narrated videos that we could review and discuss with her. Our criteria evolved over time as we saw more properties, and Karen immediately understood the changes and recommended properties that fit our evolving criteria. We made offers on a few condos, and Karen managed the process for us long-distance, which was a huge help. We were confident that she always put our interests first, ahead of her own, such as when she agreed we should cancel an escrow due to issues that came up. On the condo we ultimately bought, she helped manage complexities in the purchase and loan process from start to finish. Karen is incredibly responsive and seems to be available almost 24/7. All in all, she was a great partner in a long and sometimes trying search. Best of all, we ended up with a great new home in an amazing neighborhood.
If you're ever in need of a broker, looking to explore, or simply curious about the market, I highly recommend Lucyna Wrucha. My husband and I relocated from NY to be closer to family and connected with Lucyna. Ultimately decided to work with her to brainstorm what we needed a year in advance. We knew the market was changing daily, but we had to start planning. Almost a year passed before we were actively looking at homes with Lucyna. She was willing to work with our schedules, which many would find challenging at times. Lucyna never showed any signs of frustration or suggested we needed to have more availability. She worked around our schedules, and the process from beginning to end was seamless! Lucyna was able to find us a home that had what we were looking for and even suggested things that we hadn’t considered. She was genuine and truly listened to our needs.
If I could give the Ivona Kutermankiewicz Group a million stars, I would! After a horrific experience with a different REALTOR® group that lasted over two months of nightmares, Ivona and her team stepped in and completely turned things around. From the moment I called them, everything changed. Within a week, they had my place sold! I had initially met Ivona when she represented the former owner of my home, and I’m so glad I reached out to her. Ivona and her team were beyond amazing—professional, responsive, and simply incredible at what they do. No question was too small, and they handled every detail with brilliance. They took the stress out of the entire process and made me feel confident that everything was being taken care of. I can’t recommend them highly enough—if you’re looking for a REALTOR® who will go above and beyond, Ivona and her team are the ones to call. They knocked it ou…
If I could give the Ivona Kutermankiewicz Group a million stars, I would! After a horrific experience with a different REALTOR® group that lasted over two months of nightmares, Ivona and her team stepped in and completely turned things around. From the moment I called them, everything changed. Within a week, they had my place sold! I had initially met Ivona when she represented the former owner of my home, and I’m so glad I reached out to her. Ivona and her team were beyond amazing—professional, responsive, and simply incredible at what they do. No question was too small, and they handled every detail with brilliance. They took the stress out of the entire process and made me feel confident that everything was being taken care of. I can’t recommend them highly enough—if you’re looking for a REALTOR® who will go above and beyond, Ivona and her team are the ones to call. They knocked it out of the park for me!
I'd rate Ivona and her team 10 stars if I could - best overall experience I've ever had working with a realtor. I saw a range of about 15 apartments aligned to what I was looking for, and moved forward with my favorite one. Ivona advocated for me throughout the process, was extremely communicative, and proactive. After my closing, she and her team also coordinated some cleaning and other updates to my new home before I moved in. I'd highly recommend her, and would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Karen was phenomenal. Besides her lovely disposition, she knows the market on a granular level and was spot on with her valuation and pricing strategy. Before even hitting the MLS, Karen had 4 tours and 3 offers. Karen guided us through the process seamlessly and connected us with great legal counsel. We emphatically recommend it to any prospective seller or buyer.
