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Recent Reviews
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We recommend George v highly!
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My husband and I have been looking to buy land to build our dream home in the western suburbs and George has helped us through his expert knowledge of the area while keeping in mind our wants and needs. He is a Patient and friendly agent which we would highly recommend.
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We only looked at a few homes. We were very happy with what George was able to show us within the confines of our budget and our geographic constraints to the train and highway. I showed him our "dream house" which was listed about 25K more than we wanted to spend. Essentially George said there is no harm in asking. Within about 15 minutes he was able to arrange a showing and ascertain what was going on with the house.
The house was a short sale but was not listed as so. It also had a pending offer (also not listed) so we had to wait for the first buyer to either have their bid accepted or denied by the bank. He was able to connect very quickly with the selling agent. I truly believe his amazing rapport was able to help the selling agent understand that we were serious and ready.
The seller and their agent proved to be very difficult to work with. When we started the inspection process, we discovered the home had no working furnace. George was able to resolve this quickly, even though the home was listed "as is". When we were unable to close before 2016, the sellers threatened to walk away. Somehow George saved the transaction and he was able to talk them into giving us sizable credits to assist us with the downpayment.
If it was not for George, I am certain we would have settled and not lived in our dream house. By the end of the transaction I started calling him the Renaissance Man. George speaks Greek and Spanish. He can make anyone (including a difficult agent) relax and put their guard down. He even talked me "off the ledge" when I was getting nervous about certain documents or needed advice with this foreign experience.
I don't know how difficult this really was, as it was our first purchase. Everyone I talked to, that had bought a home previously said that we had the most difficult home buying experience they had ever heard of. I can't recommend George Kokkonas enough. If you need a deeper referral, contact George and he can connect you with me. He literally changed our lives and we will always be in his debt for all of his hard work and effort.
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He definitely went above and beyond to make sure our house was perfect.
Chris
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He is positive, funny and proficient. Even when we were exhausted and disappointed he helped us to keep up with our search.
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Vanessa
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It was a buyers market and properties were being sold within days; we was patient and actively pursued properties as they hit the market
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George also helped my deal with the inspection, the closing, and closing the deal. Now you can say that's "his job", but George never made it fill to me to be just a "job" - I always felt that I had his undivided attention.
Lastly, based on my experience I have recommended him to a friend and co-worker, and they also closed the deal and could not be happier.
So 5 stars all around are deserved.
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After I purchased my house, George continued to help me get moved in and get settled. He helped me find a contractor. He even walked me through a cost-benefit analysis so that I made smart remodeling decisions.
George also represented me on the sell side. I was relocated for work and I needed to sell my house remotely. George took the time to get my life in order, stage the house AND get it sold for full ask in 24 hours.
George is an amazing guy. He will earn your business.
George Kokkonas is an excellent realtor
I had no idea what to expect when I began searching for a new Condo. I made use of the several search engines to get started and started asking people at work. It was my very great good luck to be referred to George Kokkonas by coworker who proved to be a tireless worker on my behalf. As a first-time buyer, my requirements seemed to change weekly, but he was really patient with me and answered all my questions.
When we progressed to visits, he dragged me around to property after property and actually seemed to be enjoying it. We had a good time doing it, which made the process painless. When I found the right place, he worked really hard to ensure that the purchase was smooth and seamless. George Kokkonas is an excellent realtor and I highly recommend him.
George is the best Realtor I've ever worked with
George is the best Realtor I have ever worked with. He was very patient with us during at each step of the way. He is on the ball 24/7 and answers emails and phone calls at all hours. I recommend George to buyers and sellers strongly.
Very seamless buying experience
George has great knowledge of the River North area and was key in pursing and closing the transaction with a fairly unmotivated seller. A very seamless buying experience.
George Kokkonas was a dream Realtor
George Kokkonas was a dream Realtor. I was a first time home buyer and completely over whelmed. George was patient, knowledgeable and always kept a sense of humor.
George is very adaptable and within a few viewings, he knew my likes and dislikes. George is very caring and wants to make sure you find the perfect home and at the perfect price. He always told me that I would just know when I saw it…and I did. Every day I’m more and more in love with my new condo.
Buying is a very stressful period so you should spend it with someone you trust and can look out for your best interest.
I will definitely work with George again.
George was really great
George was really great in handling the listing of our home, all the showings and open-houses, as well as searching for just the right place! He even offered us alternative options and thought “outside the box”. I would definitely recommend George as a realtor due to his knowledge, expertise, and experience!
Thanks George we couldn't be happier
Our experience with George was excellent. Before we started looking at houses he went over every aspect of buying a home which as first time homebuyers was a huge comfort. He was very knowledgable of the properties and neighborhoods we looked at. When we went to see a house with George he made it an adventure. By adding humor and making sure we were having fun while still pointing out little things that we did not see that could cost us money to replace. Overall I have referred him to friends and family and will continue to. Thanks George we couldn’t be happier.
He was great to work with
George was so patient as we toured lots (and lots) of houses. He was amazing at setting up showings and made the best use of our time. He is exceptionally responsive and willing to go the extra mile. Since he has experience in the field as both a realtor and someone adept at renovations, he was able to point out critical things in each home that could be problems for us or pluses – we really wouldn’t have been aware of these things without him. He never once pressured us to buy or settle even as our search continued on for months and months. He gave his opinion openly and honestly and was not pushy.
Beyond his professional skills, he is a genuine guy and extremely nice. If I had to name a fault, it’s that sometimes he was almost too nice – especially to the selling agent. At times, I wanted him to be more aggressive in negotiations and push back on the selling agent more. Overall, though, he was great to work with and I would recommend him to those in search of their dream home.
George helped me find exactly what I wanted
George helped me find exactly what I wanted after my former roommate worked with him to help him buy his house. I worked with him for roughly 4 months in which time I was never pressured to buy, always treated like I was his only client, and had every question about the buying process answered with confidence. His knowledge of the market/city was very strong and he was very realistic about property values and making offers.
I highly recommend using George!!
George is an amazing agent to work with
George is an amazing agent to work with. We felt like we were working with a friend rather than an agent. He is very friendly, detail oriented and has provided many inputs to us when we needed them. Even though we were first time home buyers, The whole process from showing, finding a best loan, to closing was so easy with all the great support we got from George. He has helped us in each and every phase with lot of patience and has always been with us when we need him. We would strongly recommend George to any of our friends with no second thought. George, YOU ARE THE BEST!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT ALL ALONG!! I would highly recommend George to any of my friends and relatives with out any second thought.
George is a fantastic realtor
George is a fantastic realtor and working with him is amazing! He is very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful throughout our home buying process. Buying with George was a smooth process and he was fantastic in guiding us as we were first time buyers. He was very personal and negotiated a wonderful deal in our favor. He kept us informed, educated us on the process and continues to follow up with us. George provided outstanding service and professionalism and I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend George to anybody who wants to buy (or) sell the house and we will definitely choose him again! He is undeniably the BEST at what he does.
You will not go wrong with George
George provides a great insight into a real estate purchase based on a buyer’s experience. When I was buying investment real-estate he understood my background rehabbing homes and knew my tolerance for a certain type of property. When I purchased my family home he was also a deft home hunter, understanding the needs of my family and translating that into a home where my wife could raise a family. Always attentive and a solid negotiator, feel confident that he has a client’s best interests at heart. Simply, hire George as your next real-estate agent. He invests his own integrity in each client partnership! You will not go wrong.
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I highly recommend using George!!
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Beyond his professional skills, he is a genuine guy and extremely nice. If I had to name a fault, it's that sometimes he was almost too nice - especially to the selling agent. At times, I wanted him to be more aggressive in negotiations and push back on the selling agent more. Overall, though, he was great to work with and I would recommend him to those in search of their dream home.
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George is very adaptable and within a few viewings, he knew my likes and dislikes. George is very caring and wants to make sure you find the perfect home and at the perfect price. He always told me that I would just know when I saw it...and I did. Every day I'm more and more in love with my new condo.
Buying is a very stressful period so you should spend it with someone you trust and can look out for your best interest.
I will definitely work with George again.
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When we progressed to visits, he dragged me around to property after property and actually seemed to be enjoying it. We had a good time doing it, which made the process painless. When I found the right place, he worked really hard to ensure that the purchase was smooth and seamless. George Kokkonas is an excellent realtor and I highly recommend him.