Chris Ivy and Joe Rush
We first met Helen in 2005 when she represented the seller of a home we purchased in Lincoln Park. We were so impressed with her professionalism, knowledge and loyalty to her client that we used her as our listing agent when we decided to sell the home five years later. As market conditions had changed dramatically, it was essential that we had an agent that understood current real estate dynamics and knew what it would take to move a property in a depressed housing market. Helen did not disappoint. She toured every competitive property in the neighborhood, understood current pricing dynamics and was tenacious in her effort to sell our property. With her guidance and hard work, we were able to sell the house in less than 90 days when other similar properties in our neighborhood sat on the market for several months or longer.
Craig Pullins
My wife and I were first time home buyers and a friend recommended Helen to us. On our first meeting with Helen, we felt very comfortable with her knowledge of the Chicago market, experience level and motivation. She made sure we understood the home buying process and ensured we were comfortable throughout the process. She is very high energy, aggressive and will work extremely hard for her clients. We were very picky with what we wanted and she was very patient with us. When we finally decided on a place, she worked tirelessly to get us to the price we comfortable paying. Overall, we were very satisfied with our experience with Helen and would recommend her to anyone.
Katherine Wetoska
I have worked other Realtors on previous occasions and Helen is the best one so far. The words that best describe her are: professional, knowledgeable, sharp, proactive, and smart. When I listed my Lincoln Park house in April, 2008, Helen had a contract on it within three days of putting it on the market. She knew the market, where to best price the property, and handled all the details of the sale from listing preparation to closing. I travel extensively for my job and would never have been able to sell my home without her. Helen Milgrom is the one of the best agents Coldwell Banker has to offer, and I highly recommend her.
Maggie Boyer & Derel Finch
As relocation clients, we needed an agent whom we could trust & completely rely upon. Helen is incredibly well-informed about the market and candid. Her earnest, hard-working approach reassured us that we were making the right purchase decision.
Alexa Paliwal, Attorney
Helen is an excellent example of a realtor who listens to what her clients want. She gave me the time to choose the home that best suited my needs. I love my new home, and as a first-time buyer, Helen's expertise in the field and knowledge of the area instilled confidence & trust.
Jason and Wendy A.
Helen is a valued professional. She took on our listing, which had previously been on the market, and with a few suggestions and marketing know-how the house sold very quickly. She was professional at all times and we deeply appreciated her broad and deep expertise in the Chicago real estate market.
Roger Schubert & Elaine Virant
Helen took the time to learn about what we wanted in a home. She was extremely skillful during negotiations and with her follow up. Helen continued to help us even after we moved in. We are very happy with our new home!
Mark & Randee Saturno
Helen was very professional and always accessible. Our home sold in three weeks at 98% of its asking price (in the middle of winter!). We would highly recommend her.
Stephen & Katherine Geissler
Through all of our buying and selling transactions, Helen has consistently been an informed professional who has removed the anxiety from a stressful process. In 2005, Helen sold our condo in less than three weeks at more than 98% of the original list price. She then helped us search for, locate, and purchase a beautiful new single family home. Later, when we opted to relocate to the West coast, she again helped us sell our home. Our second experience using Helen as a listing agent was in the Fall of 2008 during a lull in the real estate market. With her assistance we had it under contract in less than a week for more than 98% of the original list price. It goes without saying that we recommend Helen to all of our friends with the utmost confidence in her capabilities.
Kent & Leslie Grayson
Helen has helped us with four home purchases and sales over the past eight years. We work with her time and again because of her many valuable skills. She has an astute sense of the market, which allows her to make insightful recommendations about everything from pricing to home staging. She's an excellent negotiator who understands how and when to strike the right tone in discussions with other parties. She's also a great counselor. She's seen it all and is able to give sage advice about making difficult trade-offs and handling potential surprises. And she always goes the extra mile--she'll do extra detective work, provide names of reliable contractors, and remind us about important deadlines and issues. Most of all, Helen is extremely loyal: for all of our transactions we feel that she cared as much as we did about getting the right outcome at the right price. Not to mention, thanks to her advice and guidance, we sold our condo in February 2009 - the most difficult real estate climate in decades—-and in only eight weeks!
Lysa Miller
Helen was very professional. She puts her clients' needs first, was excellent at responding to our needs, and was always willing to go the extra mile. We trusted Helen completely and felt very comfortable putting our purchase in her hands.
The Hawkins Family
We originally meet Helen when she was representing the seller of a home we purchased. We were impressed by the way she conducted herself and decided then that we would use Helen when we sold our home. We hired her to sell our Chicago home in Fall 2007 and she did an outstanding job selling it in a difficult market. She provided us with valuable insights regarding market conditions, how best to market the property and acceptable terms to accept from the seller. During the process Helen did a masterful job of adapting to the changing market conditions and communicating frequently with us so that we could make informed decisions. Helen is one of the hardest working realtors in the city and has proven in multiple transactions that she can get the job done with a high level of quality and service.