also appreciate your work ethics & professionalism. Mansab & Saba. Morton Grove home buyer.
All I can say is: Fantastic job!!! Mary Lou was very helpful in the entire process of my wife and I finding our dream home. She knew what we wanted and she went out and found it. Not only was she great in helping us find our new home, but she stayed in constant communication with the other agent, lawyer, loan officer and everyone else that was involved. We found the entire process to be very systematic and organized with Mary Lou in our corner. I would highly recommend her, and if for some reason we find ourselves in the market again we will be going back to Mary Lou. Brandon/Elgin home buyer.
"Mary Lou knows the local market, knows the market values and was able to bring us a viable offer in 3 weeks with little negotiation off our asking price. She kept us in the loop with regards to showings, feedback and internet activity. I would recommend Mary Lou without hesitation or reservation."
"Mary Lou was very helpful in guiding our decision that would be the best choice for us since we have not sold many homes before. Discussing the selling price and then lowering the price as time went on was not something we were familiar with, but Mary Lou was very good at guiding us on our decisions. Bill Iovino"
your list of capable tradespeople. while we hit a few speed bumps along the way, I was bolstered by your optimism.
"I didn't know any real estate agents when I decided to sell my house. I did a search of realtors who had sold at least 5-10 properties in my area recently. Mary Lou's name popped up so I arranged to meet with her. Mary Lou is not only friendly and approachable but hard working and professional. I listed and sold my house with her in no time! She listened to my worries and made suggestions with my needs in mind. I couldn't be happier. She really goes the extra mile to satisfy her customers. She took calls and texts at all hours, spent time searching for places for me to temporarily move to, and checked to make sure I understood the process.. She made what could have been a stressful transition enjoyable. I'm glad I went with Mary Lou. I would HIGHLY recommend Mary Lou Allen!"
Bob & I would like to thank you for all you did for us. You knowledge & professionalism will long be remembered. I would recommend you to anyone! Can't wait to invite you out to Long Grove! Bob & Sue Johnson/Home buyers.
When it came time to sell our home after 50 years of residency, we immediately contacted Mary Lou Allen, whom we had known for some time. She helped prepare us for the out of state move, as well as being very effective in preparing the house for sale. She arranged for the refinishing of living & dining room floors and painting & repairs. Throughout this time she was very adept at keeping us informed on the progress of the work. When she got the house on the market, she immediately got an offer for a price somewhat higher than we expected and successfully closed the transaction at the price. We cannot speak too highly of her service and capable handling of the entire sales process.
Mary Lou was a pleasure to work with. She had excellent knowledge of the market, found plenty of prospective buyers, and valued our home at the perfect price-point. She was flexible, and very helpful when a few unusual situations arose near closing.
Thank you Mary Lou for using your expertise and professionalism for finding a buyer after several weeks listing. You and your photographer did a magnificent job creating a very professional and most beautiful and appealing brochure!
Mary Lou was wonderful to work with. She was honest, professional and really helped answer many of our questions as first time home buyers. She gave suggestions but was not pushy. She met us last minute to show us houses and throughout the process was never negative about anything. She did go above and beyond in our entire home buying process.
I would recommend Mary Lou to any buyer or seller in the market. She really does know her information well!
Mary Lou is the consummate broker. Her knowledge of the process involved in selling or purchasing homes greatly helped in selling our residence. To say that the process went smoothly is actually an understatement. The transaction went along without any problems or difficulties and closed earlier than expected. The easiest transaction we have ever done.
You definitely made the referral process easier. This was my best referral experience as you took care of client and got the deal closed while keeping me updated on the process. Your knowledge assisted my client and I could not ask for more. You delivered on what you said you were going to do. Thanks for all your work. Much appreciated.
I’ve worked with Mary Lou for over 10 years and have referred many of my clients to her—all with great results. Mary Lou is the ultimate professional: focused, knowledgeable, conscientious, compassionate and successful. I enjoy working with her.
It was such a pleasure to be at a closing with you today. It is always so nice when the brokers and attorneys can get along collegially and it makes the time pass so much quicker.
You know your business well and you took such good care of our seller (I know you would treat all the same way you did this family).
I would truly welcome the chance to work with you again, and I hope that you keep me in mind to assist your buyers and sellers in the future.
Mary Lou is the best I have ever dealt with, she is on time, honest and very knowledgeable about what she does. She never stops until something seems breaking through. She doesn't give up and she makes things happen. I don't think no is an answer for Mary Lou, she is determine and she does her best at all times. I would recommend her to anyone. I have had people in the past and I must say she is far more the best Realtor I have ever met and dealt with.
My situation seemed far fetch because I was a victim of identity theft and it caused my credit score to be low but that didn't stop Mary Lou she did all she could and worked it out and today I have a lovely place to call home.
I had troube with another agent at another Brokerage. Mary Lou was like a breath of fresh air! She was dependable and did what she said she would do. I would tell everyone else to use her for a REal Estate agent and would definitely consider Coldwell Baker again becaue of Mary Lou! She is a great representative of your agency. I followed Mary Lou's instructions on what to do to prep the house. Within 1 week of my house being listed I had 3 offers and two of them were above asking price. An exceptional Lady that provides exceptional service! Would very highly recommend! Bobby Khavidi, Morton Grove home.
It is 3 days since we have closed on the sale of our home. We had lived in the home for 32 years. Our age and life circumstances made now the right time to sell and move on. We had no idea how to go about finding a realtor so my husband decided to see who had sold our model home, in our area, most recently, and give that person a call. It was by chance that Mary Lou was that realtor. We consider ourselves very fortunate that she was the one. We decided to follow her advice and let her conduct the sale process. That turned out to be a very wise decision.
Mary Lou priced the house well. We sold in the standard amount of time. Our buyers wanted to close very quickly. We sold and moved within 3 weeks. Without Mary Lou this would have been a true nightmare. She was there to give advice and a shoulder to cry on when things were overwhelming. She is also a wealth of resources like finding someone to pick up donated furniture when the charity you made arrangements with doesn't show up as planned. Her help was one only reason we were able to get out of the house on closing day.
We are now all moved in to our temporary apartment and looking forward to Mary Lou helping us find our new home. Moving is a traumatic experience even when all agree it is the right thing to do. I am grateful that we had a super realtor to guide, advise and comfort us along the way. Mary Lou really held our hands through the entire process.
We certainly appreciate all the help you gave us in the sale of our condo, it was not an easy or very usual sale but you very professionally guided us thru it. We had so many questions and phone calls and you patiently answered them all very quickly. You worked so closely with our lawyer and we felt very confident with your expertise and knowledge. We truly believe you went above and beyond to help us.We are now happily settled in our new home and very belatedly thank you.
Also thank you for selling some no longer needed items for us.
A friendly neighbor while growing up, there couldn't be a more perfect fit! Through continued connections with neighbors in the area, she really has the pulse of the neighborhood along with their strong recommendations. Thank you so much for your expertise/professionalism, kindness and patience in helping us navigate seamlesslly through the process.
The home was my mom's in Morton Grove. Since I live out of town Mary Lou handled the sale in my absence constantly communicating the step by step process by email, phone and fax all the way to closing. The sale went through with Mary Lou's expertise.
Mary Lou, I want to thank you so much for getting me through my purchase. When I had questions, you had the answers. You knew exactly what I wanted, even before I did. Thanks so much for your patience and for sharing your knowledge!
From the moment we sat down to discuss the sale, the ball was rolling. Within a day viewings started! Within in a week she sold the house! During the process, we were constantly updated. The communication of the process was excellent. I would always recommend her services.
Helped me sell a home!
From the moment I met Mary Lou, I knew I was in good hands in selling my home. Her patience and understanding listening to my concerns were greatly appreciated. She guided me through the entire process, answered my numerous questions quickly and handled all the negotiations in a very professional manner. My house listed, sold and CLOSED in one month. I couldn't be more grateful.
Just wanted you to know that I really appreciate your working so diligently with us to find the appropriate tenant for our vacant apartment. Your professional expertise and your understanding of our needs combined to result in an agreeable May 1st lease. Again, thank you for "going the extra mile".
What I have also loved about the experience is that I now have a friend.
I would absolutely recommend her to everyone looking to buy or sell!
We were very pleased with your service and advice which resulted in selling our house in 1 day (with multiple offers). Your referrals for an excellent handyman and staging service allowed us to maximize the pricing we received with minimal additional upfront investment. Thanks again for your assistance!
All of your efforts, energy advice & assistance resulted in my purchase of a lovely home. When I became discouraged & decided to just give up because I could not find anything I liked in my price range, you convinced me to just take a temporary "breather" & start again. You were right! You helped me to educate myself about the real estate market in terms of attractive locations & to be reasonable in determining my price range & any rehab costs.
I was most impressed with your financial acumen, in particular, at the closing. You again saved me hundreds of dollars & accurately anticipated the need for my attorney to demand additional funds to be held in escrow to cover last minute damages by the seller. Dashing over to the property, catching everyone unaware & photographing the damage immediately prior to closing was pure inspiration! You always went over & beyond the expected. Thank you, Mary Lou after 10 long months of your hard work. I had never worked with a buyer's agent before but now, I would not consider purchasing property any other way. You are a class act & a true professional.
Your guidance & expertise resulted in the quick sale of my house at an unpromising time of year. I am recommending your unreservably !
Yvonne & I want to thank you so much for helping us find the perfect home & for being so patient throughout the process. This is the fourth time I have been through a home-buying experience and it was far and away the most pleasant of them all.
I got the impression very early in the process that you were truly concerned with helping me find the right house for my family. After you met & spoke with Yvonne, your advice was even more helpful. Working with you felt like I was dealing with a knowledgeable friend rather than a business associate.
Finally,! In the past 3 years, we have gone through 9 Real Estate Agents. You were the 1st to help us see what was realistic & truly guided us to finding our dream home. You were the 1st to truly want us to get something we loved. You have the perfect balance of doing business w/your head and your HEART. Thanks for all your patience with us!
Sincerely, Lisa, Davy, Donovan & Capone!
It was a pleasure working with you. You were very helpful and honest throughout the entire process. No surprises!
We were very concerned about trying to sell our parents house. It was built in the 50's, and tho it was sound in structure, it required some major updates and TLC.
open house! After that, it was just a matter of time, signing the papers, and it sold in record time. Put on the market in April and keys handed over in June!
Thank you Mary Lou. Would definitely refer you to anyone I know selling a house.
Mary Lou Scinto Allen recently listed and sold my Mother’s home in Skokie and my Mother was very pleased with the entire process. Mary Lou took the time to sit down with us and prepared both my Mom and my siblings for the possible challenges ahead. With Mary Lou’s suggestion, we hired a Home Stager that she recommended and the results were fantastic. The home not only looked great, it sold in less than a week! She also assisted us in donating unwanted furnishings in order to help clean out the house prior to closing. I would highly recommend Mary Lou’s professional services.
The National Bank and Trust Co.
"It was necessary for us to move before our townhome was sold.
Mary Lou realized that to sell our home quickly, a nuber of improvements had to be made. She recommended competent handymen who got the job done professionally, in a timely manner and at a competetive cost. As a result, our townhouse was sold in two months.
Mary Lou kept us constantly informed about all matters throughtout the entire process.
We were happy with her efforts, determination, knowledge and concern on our befhalf and highly recommend her as a Realtor. Last but not least, she is a lovely person."
I truely am at a loss for words to express my gratitude with the beautification of my father's home. I honestly wept as I walked from room to room on Saturday.
I never knew my parent's home could be so beautiful. Would you be able to send me the website that show's my parent's home? I have a daughter that is an artist, I would love for her to see what you, Debbie the staging designer and Andy the painter, have done at my parents' home in Niles, IL.
People in my neck of the woods haven't heard of home staging yet, and how effective it is.
I wish you and your team many years of success and thank you for all your advice.
Pat, Fond Du Lac, WI.
Mary Lou has been a pleasure to work with as a buyer's agent. She conducted herself more like a consultant then a real estate agent. Her knowledge of current market is commendable. She was very professional and punctual.
Regina/ A very satisfied buyer.
Thank you for helping my daughter Ronica get in the house of her dreams, she was looking at the house for sometime, called you and you showed her another house but she had her mind set for this house on Gross Point Rd .You were very patient walked her thru the whole process, always return calls very professional explain step by step all details.
You have an out going personality, just a pleasure to work with,Ronica said she got out standing service couldn't ask for better, there should be more people like you makes the process go smooth. I wish you & your family a Happy Holiday an hope a good coming Year.
Thank you so much for all your efforts in the sale of our old house. It was so nice to deal with somebody that we think so highly of, and have those feelings reconfirmed with a positive end result. It's easy to see why you are one of the top producers in your office.
I was impressed with your service from the original meeting where you provided pertinent comparables and price recommendatons through the final negotiations. The process for me couldn't have been easier, only because I basically took a back seat and let you as the expert do your job. The only thing that could have made my situation better was to have more favorable market conditions!
Being in a service business myself, I expect to be treated a certain way. You obviously feel the same. Thanks for taking me under your wing, and seeing the sale of our house through fruition.
Working with you on our home sale was very positive. We had a difficult decision to make whether to sell or not. We were in a financial bind and did not know what to do. After talking with you and gaining your knowledge on the current real estate market we were able to make the correct decision to sell short. The sale went very well and much faster than we thought! We had many showings which in the current market was a big surprise!
We wanted to express our thanks for all your professional work in selling our house. We appreciate your guidance, advice and knowledge throughout the whole process. With so many houses for sale in the neighborhood, your expertise certainly got the job done. We appreciate all your effort from the day we agreed on the price until the closing. We were able to have a mutually agreed upon contract signed after only a month on the market. We're also grateful that we had such great communication throughout the process.
You know the real estate business inside and out. As your initials imply, you get an "A" for knowing the MLS directory. You are an agent that anyone can have trust and confidence in.
We were extremely pleased with your performance on the sale of the Skokie condo. You provided thorough research on the unit & comparables, were timely with your monthly status reports, and always on top with the status of the marketing, condition, etc. We will definitely call you again should we get a property in your marketing area.
I'm sure you're as happy as we are that this finally sold! Thanks for all your hard work and prompt attention to this property!
My family wanted to thank you for your hand's on service with a very difficult buyer. I believe the sale of this property required over and above service, which we received from you and your firm.
Thanks again. THE EDER AND WEISKOPF FAMILY.
Thank you so much for a job well done. After having my home on the market for about 1-1/2 years with another realtor and not being able to sell, I am so happy to have followed your advice. Putting the house on the market for early spring, your recommended asking price and home staging all helped accomplish the sale of my home in less than 3 months. I couldn't be happier and would recommend you to anyone looking for a realtor.
First, you did an excellent job. I would recommend you and A to Z to anyone.
I only wish we had found you sooner as we spent many days cleaning out drawers, closets and shelves that was wasted time and cost us money.
sold the unit so quickly in this current market conditions.
You are correct about the emotions attached to this type of task. Again thanks for your help and fel free to use me or my emails as a reference.
Don't let it be said that you need a client watching over you! I wish to thank you for the great job you did on our behalf. Having to move to a new city before our condo was sold and having you tell us to just leave our house sale in your hands was exactly what occurred. You were recommended by a good friend of ours and you provided references but still there is that feeling of how can they organize, price and effectively pull this off without our being there. Well, you pulled it off without a hitch. You sorted it, priced it, advertised it, and last but not least you satisfied us completely without our having a thing to do with it from 1200 miles away. Your completing the sale and your accounting was very professional and provided our check to our satisfaction along with acceptance of the totally cleaned out unit from the new owner. We had more than enough concerns and trepidation with everything going such as with closing, setting up a new home and all the other glorious side issues entailed.
Please let us thank you again as you did a great job and helped minimized our hardships by successfully eliminating our concerns of disposing of our condo contents, whether through your sale or charity disposal allowing us to receive the receipts as such. You took care of all the details to our relief and given the opportunity we offer this reference for any of your future customers.
"It is with great satisfaction that I convey the professional manner in which Mary Lou Scinto Allen guided the sale and content liquidation of my deceased parent’s home in Morton Grove, IL.
I was impressed with the number of showings she was able to arrange, purchase contract offers, and the ultimate quick and efficient sale of the home.
The home was in a poor maintenance condition, disrepair, and obviously did not show well. Additionally, the home was cluttered with possessions collected by my folks for over 50-years. The estate sale that she organized and personally managed was especially important in liquidating the home contents, and clearing out the refuse.
Most importantly, I appreciated the professional guidance that Mary Lou provided in evaluating the many purchase offers that were received, and pinpointing the more serious offers for consideration. As a result, the home sold significantly above the appraised value.
Mary Lou is a dedicated realtor, hardworking, ethical, and represents her client’s best interests in a professional manner.
I would not hesitate to recommend Mary Lou and Coldwell Banker for all real-estate services. Feel free to contact me at (561-702-6642) should you wish to discuss my experiences with Mary Lou and Coldwell Banker services further."