“Lucy and I priced our apartment above your recommendation because we weren't anxious to sell quickly, and we felt that time was on our side. Once it became clear the economy was in for a long, long recession, we asked you what we needed to do to sell. You told us. We listened. The condo sold in a few weeks. Moral of the story: We couldn't just engage an excellent realtor. We also had to take your advice. Thanks “ - Lucy and Tony P., Streeterville

“I just wanted to thank you for all your help and patience with us the past few months as you helped us sell our condo. You made the whole process surprisingly easy. People who I have talked to are impressed that we were able to sell our condo in relatively short period of time (especially in this economy!) Thank you for giving us good feedback after each showing. Thanks for staying positive and optimistic throughout the whole time we worked with you. Also, thanks for putting up with our little dog, Addison! :) “ - Kristi and John G., Bucktown

“We knew we wanted Ro to list our townhome after watching her tirelessly market and sell our neighbor’s house. Because of the down market, we were skeptical about how long this process could take. Ro’s attitude, however, was optimistic, positive and motivating! She gave us excellent recommendations regarding what to fix, paint, re-finish and organize. She helped us come up with a timetable to complete our preparations and stage the house. She supervised the photo shoot for the MLS. Despite the slow housing market, Ro's marketing attracted a large number of potential buyers into our home each week. She conducted showings completely prepared and attentive to details with important information (ie., neighborhood data, unique features of the home, etc) for each potential buyer. Indeed, she brought our house under contract in just 26 days with multiple offers and sold it for 99% of the list price. We were thrilled! After that, Ro helped us find a new home to buy and was our true advocate during contract negotiations. She also found us an apartment to rent while our new home was being completed. Her energy and positive attitude are truly impressive. She was so giving of her time during our hectic and stressful move, and our children always awaited the yummy treats she brought over. Ro remains a great resource. She always has relevant information and knowledge to share. But more importantly, Ro remains a true friend and advocate. We feel truly lucky and thankful that we crossed paths with Ro Lebedow!“ - Sheeba and Steve C., Lincoln Square

“It was a random Sunday last winter when my wife and I decided to swing by an Open House in Bucktown to kill some time. Little did we know that our decision to walk through those doors would introduce us to the most friendly, energetic, persistent and knowledgeable realtor in Chicago. When we met Ro, there was an immediate connection. Unlike most realtors, we didn't feel pressured by Ro, rather, she was focused on what we were really looking for. When we left the Open House, I turned to my wife and told her that when we were ready to sell our house, that Ro was our #1 pick. That evening, un-provoked, we received an e-mail from Ro, telling us how much she enjoyed meeting us and that she would love to help us when the time was right. A simple gesture like following up sealed the deal for us. Sure enough within months, she helped us to find the house of our dreams. When we found our new house, we hadn't yet put our condo on the market. Ro was the voice of reason, despite her opportunity for a commission, reminding us that it was a tough market and that it may be wiser to sell our condo first. That type of an attitude and professionalism defines the type of person Ro is. We did end up buying the house, but we had no worries, because we knew that Ro would be able to sell our condo at a great price. And that is exactly what she did using all means necessary. She arranged for showings, follow-up showings and was our absolute biggest advocate. When the offer came in, she was instrumental in the price negotiation and never stopped fighting for us. There is no question in my mind that Ro is the best realtor in Chicago and I look forward to referring her to anyone I know looking to buy or sell a house in Chicago! “ - Kodi and Tyson, Bucktown

“Ro was the perfect real estate agent during our recent purchase of a Lincoln ark apartment. She was always on top of everything, returned calls immediately. and always had accurate information. She made every part of the buying process work ar better than we could have hoped. The icing on the cake is that she's a delightful human being, a pleasure to be with. We couldn't recommend anyone more highly.“ - Stacie and Gary G., Lincoln Park

“ We decided to move out of state from Bucktown in one of the worst housing markets in recent memory. We were faced with paying two mortgages, no longer even living in Chicago to monitor the progress of our listing, and dealing with declining home prices. Thankfully, we had Ro as our agent. Some of the items that were important to us in finding an agent were: would they have our best interest at heart, would they understand the changing dynamics in the housing sector, could we trust them completely, how hard would they work, were they knowledgeable about our neighborhood, would we enjoy working with them and did they have a proven track record. Ro met and even exceeded these criteria. She kept us constantly appraised of the number of showings, key follow-up items, changing market conditions, and what her strategy was to sell. We think it says a lot about how we value Ro and the trust we have in her in that she handled the biggest investment we have (our home) all while we were living several hundred miles away. She made the entire process less stressful and allowed us to focus on business and family. We can never thank her enough for all her help and hard work, and would give Ro our highest recommendation to anyone thinking of selling their house. “ - Maggie and Jeff, Bucktown

“ We have had the pleasure to work with Ro in the past. She has many outstanding qualities and is the consummate professional. She is energetic, extremely knowledgeable and is passionate about finding her client the perfect fit. We highly recommend her and we will use her whenever we need a topnotch realtor. “ - Lynn and Mark T., Lincoln Park

"Being busy scientists with a young family, and moving from Boston, we needed a sympathetic Realtor® with a genuine understanding of our needs. Thankfully, we discovered Ro! Not only did she possess the sensitivity we were looking for, but through her contacts and knowledge of the marketplace, she unearthed this fabulous property, which wasn't even on the market at the time. Then-- often by long distance-- she led us meticulously through the entire purchasing process-- from negotiations with the seller to securing a mortgage. She is truly a genius in every sense of the word.“ - Fotini and Khash K., Hyde Park

We decided move from the suburbs to the city and were looking on our own for six months. Then, one frigid November Saturday, we met Ro. We were attracted at once to her vivacious voice and never-ending smile. And we discovered that her commitment to who she is as a person just flows over to her professionalism in taking care of people. She really heard our wants and needs, remained open-minded and drew from all sources, including her network of contacts throughout Chicago, to help us in our search. The result: a financially wise purchase for us that has brought us much personal joy, and promises more of the same as the years go by. Thank you, Ro! - Bev & Steve, Lincoln Park.

“Ten years ago, my brother-in-law referred me to Ro Lebedow. She's amazing!” he said. “Since then, Ro has represented me in three transactions: a sale, a purchase and another sale. And I agree: She is amazing . Her energy, positive attitude, experience, knowledge of Chicago, skills as a negotiator and appetite for hard work added value to each transaction. Most recently, she sold my Gold Coast condo in less than half the time it took for others in my building to sell, and she did this during a notorious down market. “ - Robert K., Gold Coast.

“When I moved to Chicago from New York City, Chicago was an absolute mystery to me. But, thanks to Ro, not for long. Not only did she find, negotiate for and secure for me a terrific home, she introduced me to the real Chicago – its neighborhoods, its music, its theater, its restaurants, its culture -- the whole scene!“ - Charles D., Bucktown

“I'd moved to North Carolina, and a friend was staying in my condo when I decided to sell it. I contacted Ro, who'd already put together almost 50 transactions in my building, and she took it from there. It was a very tough market, but somehow she attracted potential buyers literally by the dozens, and showed the condo to each of them, in all kinds of weather, coordinating with my friend every time. And she sold it! Importantly for me, being out of town, she kept me updated almost daily. Her optimism and professionalism never lagged, and as a result, neither did my spirit.“ - Tim J., Bucktown

“Ro Lebedow's distinctive marketing, marketplace savvy, attention to detail and personal involvement yielded the right buyer for my lovely Kenwood District home in less than three weeks with multiple offers in what many had called a down market.“- Leslie W., Hyde Park