Customer Reviews

I chose Helen because I knew I could count on her knowledge of the market as well as the neighborhoods of Chicago. She was incredibly knowledgeable throughout the entire process and always made me feel confident in her ability to address any questions or concerns I had. In fact, any question, concern, or issue that came up was addressed immediately. She was unbelievably responsive throughout the entire process. Purchasing a home can feel stressful and overwhelming at times, but Helen’s level of communication and follow through made all the difference. This is actually my second time using Helen as a realtor. A few years ago, she also sold a condo for me, and the confidence I had in her skills then was exactly why I contacted her again when I was looking for a new home. I would highly recommend Helen to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home. Jenna Klotz

Helen was a life saver. Honestly , we can't imagine how we would ever have navigated all of the ins and outs. Our dear friend referred her to us and from the moment we met her we knew this is who we were going to work with. We were selling a condo in my husband's family so we also had to some how learn how to deal with probate and selling the condo. But, Helen saved the day! Her knowledge of all things required to go on this path gave us the peace of mind we needed to get it done. She was patient, kind, had a great sense of humor, and worked so hard to bring this to point of selling the condo. We will recommend her and her team to everyone. Thank you Helen, with our gratitude from Billy and Erin. Erin Criss

We couldn’t recommend Helen Sobel more highly. We felt so fortunate to have such an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly advocate. We were especially appreciative of her initiative in connecting us with needed renovation professionals. Her experience, knowledge, and expertise with the real estate market in the area was critical in helping us secure the property. Especially notable was her quick response times to our requests and needs. She was a delight to work with! audiegrace1

Helen is incredibly knowledgeable in her field. She has represented our family twice as a buyer and once as a seller. When we were the buyers, she took the time to understand the needs of our family; we never felt rushed into any decisions and she always selected properties that fit our needs. Most recently when Helen represented us as sellers, she was forthcoming in the new real estate laws that were enacted and how they affect us. She guided us through how best to reach a target population. During the process of the sale we had some hurdles, and she guided us through them effortlessly. Even prior to the sale, she sent us evaluations of our property and our neighborhood and its estimated value. My friends and relatives who have worked with Helen appreciate her expertise, professionalism, and patience. Sarah Ahmad-Myers

We have used Helen Sobel as our agent for many real estate transactions, selling and buying properties. She is a true professional and knows the real estate business. She gives her true assessment of the property being considered and is not afraid to ask direct questions on your behalf of the other side. She also follows up on any information that is still needed and is excellent at staying in contact with you throughout the whole process. This was extremely helpful to us since some our transactions were done from out of state and we relied on Helen to be our eyes and ears. She is very good at listening to what her clients are seeking and with us, she has been spot on when showing us a property. She has no problem doing face time / video tour of a property if you are unable to attend personally and has helped us with the final walk thru prior to closing on numerous occasions. Based on our experience we would not work with any other agent. Hareena Meghani-Wakely

I can't say enough about how helpful and experienced Helen was in coordinating the preparation and sale of the property. JB West

Helen was a dream to work with! Being out of state buyers, we had to rely on Helen to be our eyes on the ground in Chicago, and she went to some showings herself and recorded videos to share with us. We appreciated all her patience in us learning the market in Chicago and her honesty on pricing, renovations, repairs, etc. Helen is very knowledgeable about all things real estate and housing, and she is an ace in your corner for negotiations. Cannot recommend Helen more! Brett Baumoel

Helen is the best of the best. There are not enough good things I can say about what a great job she does for her clients and what a kind, nice person she is overall. I used Helen for my first home purchase and came back to her when I decided to sell years later. She walked me through every detail and no question was too silly. I really appreciated her attention to making sure I felt comfortable along the way with true compassion and always kept me informed so I never felt alone in the process from beginning to the very end. I only wish she was in the new state I live in to work with her on my next purchase. Thank you Helen! Jen R

Working with Helen as our agent was easily the best decision we could have made as first-time homebuyers. She guided us through the entire process, always providing wise counsel and ensuring we were comfortable and well-informed about each property we were interested in. She understood what we were looking for and was highly attentive to all of our concerns, whether big or small. My partner and I are beyond grateful for her help and couldn’t have imagined a more pleasant experience to start us on our homebuying journey! Manny Romero

Our agent Helen Sobel is fantastic ! She has represented us in 3 real estate purchases and 2 sales. She knows Chicago like the back of her hand. Always available , knowledgeable, and professional. A fantastic agent. Terrill Harrington

From the first minutes of speaking with Helen on the phone, I knew she was a master at her craft. My dad's condo was sold within just a couple weeks, and she kept in touch with me throughout the entire process. I was never pressured to follow her advice, yet trusted her explicitly given her experience and knowledge of the market. I have no reservations about referring her to anyone at all to buy or sell a home. Helen is the best in her field. Sophie Bartelt

I was introduced to Helen Sobel through my coworker who helped their purchase, and was told Helen is highly knowledgeable and has great attention-to-detail in real estate purchase. This turned out to be more than true. She assisted in listing and selling of my original residence, and buying of another residence within the timeframe of 6 months. She has demonstrated her excellent knowledge and prowess in negotiations. She provided thorough guidance through the purchase process with patience and understandings, working through the available properties, and the process after the contracts. She performed excellent due diligence and guidance for buyer from property value, inspection, review, and HOA status. On the selling side - she worked tirelessly in the selling despite the difficulties in the selling part due to the nature of the building and the associated ownership costs, despite some buyers' issues, she soldiered on with all the showings and negotiations, and eventually got the place sold. Helen communicated with me very instantly and in all details that I asked for, she offered customized solutions to how the clients would like to approach the selling or buying, and willing to be open, upfront and thorough in all details communicated to me as I wish. I look forward to working with Helen again. Kanit Kuevibulvanich

Helen was excellent and stuck with us for the long term until we were able to find the right home. This included driving us to many many tours and negotiating through a complex situation in the sale, working with our lender, attorneys and seller's agent! AdityaGurushankar

Helen is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive when it comes to helping her clients find and purchase their home. We are so grateful to have worked with her and have her alongside us during our home-buying journey! Anne Porto

Helen did a great job selling my apartment! Highly recommend! Stanley Blake

We’ve worked with Helen twice now (five years ago as first-time homebuyers and our most recent venture selling and buying) and we’re impressed by her knowledge and professionalism. Helen took on our sell during a difficult time as interest rates hiked and worked tirelessly to move our home. She walked us through the selling and buying experience beautifully and provided us with all the tools and resources we needed along the way. Helen is incredibly knowledgeable and well versed in all things in the home selling and buying sphere. We’re continuously impressed! Kara Bader

Helen is THE ABSOLUTE best. Period. We trusted to work with her from out of state and so glad we did!!! She is the most thorough, professional and geniune out there. From start to finish, the whole process was seamless. She gives great advice but never pushes her agenda. Our minds were so at ease with the updates, guidance, easy accessibility for questions. She made you feel you were her only client. Would 100% recommend her for ANY real estate needs. Thank you Helen, we are SO grateful for your work and dedication. Sue Park

I worked with Helen from out of state, and she was The ABSOLUTE best. The whole process from start to finish was seamless. It felt we were her only customers. With a warm and patient personality, but also extremely professional and wonderful with giving updates and guidance from afar. Really appreciated her staying on top of the whole closing process. It kept our mind so much at ease. We would 100% recommend her. user3844790

There is not a more willing and prepared to ”get it done” real estate agent than Helen Sobel. From our 1st encounter towards purchasing a condo to the final handshake at closing, Helen researched, kept us informed, updated, and walked us through the entire process. She went the extra miles it took to work with us as an out of state buyer as well. Videos, measurements, recommendations for contractors, subcontractors, clarifications of condo policies, etc., etc. were all at our fingertips. And to top it all off, she is a negotiator supreme. Together, “we got it done.” zuser20200502104115035

Helen is absolutely fantastic, and we recommend her highly with no reservations. She has been our agent for two separate condo purchases. She knows the market and is clearly well regarded by other agents. Her hands-on approach ensured that the sales transactions went smoothly, and she was always readily accessible to answer any questions we may have had. Based on her experience in the industry she also had reliable contacts such as inspectors, contractors, movers, etc. that she was able to share with us and which made the whole process less stressful for us. It is evident that Helen loves what she does, and she was instrumental in us getting exactly what we were looking for and were happy. We will be using Helen's expertise to sell our Hyde Park condo is the next few months and we have no doubt that she will help us achieve our goal with that transaction too. hareenawakely

Helen is a phenomenal resource! We had limited time and knew little about the area to which we were relocating. With Helen's help we found the perfect place! I am grateful to her and recommend her as your go-to realtor in the Chicago area! johnelliottpool

Another great experience with Helen Sobel ! She continues to deliver excellent service. This was our 3rd real estate purchase using Helen as our representative. She’s fantastic ! A very sharp agent that has her finger in the pulse of Chicago real estate. Our recent purchase of a larger condo at 1555 Dearborn last was complicated by competing interests. Helen managed our offer, met our need for a lawyer as well as a competent loan officer. The entire process from offer to closing took only 30 days. Excellent work Terrill Harrington MD

As a first time buyer, I needed help. Helen Sobel was a teacher and leader who helped me navigate the process from start to finish. Not just showing me places, Helen pointed out property features, good and bad, that taught me to spot places that would work for me. Helen patiently worked with me as my search criteria and area evolved, and was always at the ready, putting me in touch with a great mortgage team, attorney, home inspector, and local movers. Things just ran smoothly and I'm so grateful! pattigibbons216

Incredibly attentive and responsive, knows the market inside and out, great balance of both giving you her recommendations and letting you proceed with your own decisions, thorough, and consistent - she was there with me through the entire process. My previous realtor was impressed with her professionalism and I knew she would be ideal for me! emily knotek

We highly recommend working with Helen Sobel. We chose Helen based on her many years of experience, her vast knowledge of real estate, architecture and design and her direct, honest communication style. Helen was extremely patient with us as we slowly narrowed down what we wanted/needed in a home. Additionally, she was educational and walked me, a first-time buyer, through the process with calm confidence. In the midst of our home search, Helen was faced with personal loss and she still was available to us. When time was of the essence, Helen really kicked into high-gear. I got the feeling that she loved GO TIME. She’s a sharp negotiator who has personal relationships with many of the sellers’ realtors which worked to our advantage. We wanted someone pretension-free who could navigate the Northshore market and we got that with Helen. She’s tough but fair and a kind person of integrity. zuser20200508134037980

Helen is calm, composed, collected and caring. She went that extra mile to make the buying process smoother. She came highly recommneded and it's easy to see why. Hire her and you will not be disappointed. surajbopanna

For starters, let me just say that Helen is the absolute Best! She takes pride in her work and is incredibly thorough. We had an in depth conversation about what we were looking for, where we want to live and our price range. Helen always provided us with multiple options and kept our head above water when things never went in our favor (especially during the pandemic). With her skill set, she helped my partner and I settle into our first home and we couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend Helen Sobel to help you find your home! justinbournes

This is the third time we have worked with Helen and we keep using her services because she is outstanding. She is a terrific but does so much more that a typical agent. She supported my wife and I and addressed tasks and issues that were above and beyond the typical scope of an agent. She knows the market exceptionally well, she negotiates well and she keeps the client abreast of all the details. I really appreciated the way she explains things and answers questions is a way a lay person can understand. Helen Sobel is exceptional and I recommend her services without hesitation!! thedysartgroup

Helen is an amazing realtor. As a first time buyer, I had no clue what to do or what I was supposed to do and Helen guided me through every step and was watching my back the whole time. If I could give her 10,000 stars I would matt t donnelly

I sold my condo from out of state and needed a realtor to go the extra mile since I couldn’t be there in person. Helen went above & beyond to help take care of everything for me. From repairs to dealing with a demanding condo association and all the little things in between she handled it all, and most importantly got the condo sold quickly. nggb9d6jbs

I highly recommend Helen Sobel as your real estate agent if you want someone with extensive knowledge, professionalism, and an easy-going nature. I am thrilled to add my positive experience to Helen’s many client reviews. I’ve purchased fourteen properties over three decades and have suffered from inexperienced agents. So I did my homework and read dozens of agent reviews, but found none as glowing as those written for Helen. Even with expectations set at a high level, she exceeded them. Helen knows Chicago neighborhoods down to the street level and guided our search for the perfect lakefront property. She shared insights into lifestyle issues for the different types of properties we considered. She replied quickly to our many inquiries and secured a great deal. She clearly enjoys helping people find their dream property. Thank you Helen. I love my new home. marycatherinehickey

Helen's expertise was standalone! I was always confident when walking into any potential home knowing Helen was there to assist me through the process. This includes pointing out details that I would have missed along the way. Helen assisted me with selling my condo and purchasing my dream home in the middle of a pandemic! Her service is unmatched and highly recommended! jolynnbrown1980

I can't say enough about how great Helen is to work with. She was referred to us by a friend of ours, and it felt like we were working with a friend from the very beginning. Helen was the ultimate pro - professional, responsive, prompt, and always pleasant. She provided her honest opinion on all the properties we looked at and helped guide us through a difficult closing when we found the home that was right for us. I have no hesitation in recommending her, she is an excellent realtor. zuser20140602202455874

I had an amazing experience working with Helen. I knew nothing about the home buying process and thankfully Helen was there to guide me step by step. I am the new owner of a condo I love thanks to her diligent help and support. omaane

5 stars! 2 thumbs up! 10/10 would recommend! Helen was extremely helpful throughout the entire home buying process for me and my family. She was very hands on and would always push the needle. In many cases she seemed to be able to execute her job responsibilities with ease as well as the role of others involved in the process. More than anything, Helen provided excellent professional assistance but she’s an even better person and that’s what I believe made my experience working with her a great one! kharri64

Helen helped us find our first home as a married couple, and we are so very grateful for her patience and knowledge of the market. But most importantly she took time to find out what we were looking for in a home. She matched what we wanted to a perfect house. In fact it was her recommendation for the neighborhood we eventually settled in based on what we told her. She found a way to get to know us intimately by asking plenty of questions. zuser20140422202309990

We loved working with Helen! She was very flexible when scheduling times to show us properties and she seemed very knowledgable regarding the market! She helped us navigate some tricky negotiating and we always felt like we were being taken care of! Thank you Helen for helping us buy our forever home! lindseykoenig2

Helen Sobel is amazing. My experience with Helen was great, as a first time home buyer I was nervous and did not know how to even start looking. Helen had the patience with me to go from place to place until we found the right one. Helen took the time to listen to me and actually hear me out on my wants and needs until they were met! Helen is very knowlegeable and had my back and was not looking to make a quick sale and would advise me of properties that were way over their market price range or properties that wouldn't fit my style after she heard my long list of needs and for that I am grateful. I also loved the fact that Helen understood my work schedule,which I work midnights, but she was always there at whatever time. If I would be at work at 2AM and would reach out to her about a property she would respond before I would lay to rest now that is great response. I must also add that she would make showings possible at my convience! Wow talk about service, I felt like a King! At the end of the process I felt Helen was more than my realtor but more of a friend who made this whole experience fun and easy. I would definitely recommend Helen Sobel to anyone that would like to feel like searching for homes is easy , non-stressful , educational , and fast. Thanks again Helen you will be hearing from me again in the future or any friends and family that are looking for new homes. EduardoHernandez02

Great experience working with Helen.She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process.Knew the area well and told me precisely when the property would be sold.Also was able to get a ton of showings.Im very grateful and glad that I was able to have the opportunity to work with Helen. maxj4930

Helen is fantastic. As first time home buyers we were new to the process; she helped us navigate the stress and uncertainty of the process with calm and grace. She was 100% responsive to our goals and schedule. We never felt pressure from her on our decision making process, but when third parties were slow to communicate and we were in danger of missing our closing date she proactively got things moving. Her network and ease of working with others was a huge asset to the process. Thanks Helen! finn boulding

Helen is a consummate professional who provided outstanding service as I sold my mother’s home following her death. Helen marketed the home beautifully. As I was out-of-state, Helen communicated well with me, advising me through to the closing. The sale was remarkably quick and the price received for the house was higher than I expected. I recommend Helen without reservation! sehowarth2

Helen's expertise and knowledge was very evident from the start of our process to closing. When we met Helen almost a Year ago, we knew we wanted 3 bedrooms in Hyde Park but we knew little else, having not spent a lot of time in the neighborhood. Helen was very helpful (and patient) in guiding us through out options and getting us narrowed down to what area of Hyde Park best suited us. Helen is personable and accommodating and we would work with her again and highly recommend her to our friends an acquaintances. stevengolden7

OMG, Helen was Amazing! She explained the whole process to me and she was constantly in contact with me. It had been almost 30 years since I purchased a home and yes the process is totally different now. She gave me great insight on what to look for and she was definitely in my corner for my purchase.. Luv Her! zuser20180918234712024

Helen was the essence of professionalism. She helped us from start to finish. She was always available to answer our questions and provide advice. We are glad we worked with her to successfully sell our condo. user7995784

Helen is an absolutely amazing agent. I was a first time home buyer and didn't know much about what the process entailed, but Helen guided me every step of the way. She was always responsive to texts, emails, and phone calls--she would respond promptly. Helen has a whole network of people who she's worked closely with for years throughout the Chicago area, and connected me with wonderful lawyers, mortgage brokers, assessors, etc. Her connections really streamlined the closing process for me. Helen is also a very honest and upfront agent, if there was something that she thought was unappealing about a property, she would share her opinion and expertise about it. I found this to be really useful because it helped me make an informed decision about my purchase. Helen is also a delightful person to work with, she's kind, supportive, personable, and a great conversationalist. She's also really dedicated to her clients, she negotiated back and forth continuously with the seller's agent and attorney and I really felt that she was determined to get me the best deal possible. Overall, I am extremely happy with all that Helen has done to help me find a home, and I give her my highest recommendation. If you work with Helen, you'll be in the best hands possible. She's amazing! malikh96

Helen Sobel is amazing. My experience with Helen was great, as a first time home buyer I was nervous and did not know how to even start looking. Helen had the patience with me to go from place to place until we found the right one. Helen took the time to listen to me and actually hear me out on my wants and needs until they were met! Helen is very knowlegeable and had my back and was not looking to make a quick sale and would advise me of properties that were way over their market price range or properties that wouldn't fit my style after she heard my long list of needs and for that I am grateful. I also loved the fact that Helen understood my work schedule,which I work midnights, but she was always there at whatever time. If I would be at work at 2AM and would reach out to her about a property she would respond before I would lay to rest now that is great response. I must also add that she would make showings possible at my convience! Wow talk about service, I felt like a King! At the end of the process I felt Helen was more than my realtor but more of a friend who made this whole experience fun and easy. I would definitely recommend Helen Sobel to anyone that would like to feel like searching for homes is easy , non-stressful , educational , and fast. Thanks again Helen you will be hearing from me again in the future or any friends and family that are looking for new homes. EduardoHernandez02

We couldn’t be happier. Helen comes with many years of experience in this industry (over 20+, if I’m correct). She would tell us which properties to consider and which not to, based on her knowledge of the properties, areas, and our needs. Our search took the entire summer. And every step of the way, Helen was on top of it, sending us properties, scheduling showings, always on time, and always honest. And never pushy. She showed us the good and bad properties, just so we can see for ourselves. Many times we’ve walked out of properties with a “yup, Helen, you’re right about that one.” A couple of those and I knew she knew what she was doing. We finally found our “home.” And we stuck to our budget!! Consider yourself lucky if you get to work with this hard working woman. I know we were. Thanks, Helen. mvillena65

Helen helped us find our first home as a married couple, and we are so very grateful for her patience and knowledge of the market. But most importantly she took time to find out what we were looking for in a home. She matched what we wanted to a perfect house. In fact it was her recommendation for the neighborhood we eventually settled in based on what we told her. She found a way to get to know us intimately by asking plenty of questions. zuser20140422202309990

Helen was great to work with! She has an understanding of rehabbing costs, which was very helpful, since every home in our price range needed a lot of work. She is knowledgeable about the area and has a great instinct for quality and value of homes. She even reached out to siding professional during the home inspection, which resulted in us being able to find hail damage and have the sellers put in a claim. Highly recommend her! Angela Weszely

Helen's expertise and knowledge was very evident from the start of our process to closing. When we met Helen almost a Year ago, we knew we wanted 3 bedrooms in Hyde Park but we knew little else, having not spent a lot of time in the neighborhood. Helen was very helpful (and patient) in guiding us through out options and getting us narrowed down to what area of Hyde Park best suited us. Helen is personable and accommodating and we would work with her again and highly recommend her to our friends an acquaintances. stevengolden7

Helen is a consummate professional who provided outstanding service as I sold my mother’s home following her death. Helen marketed the home beautifully. As I was out-of-state, Helen communicated well with me, advising me through to the closing. The sale was remarkably quick and the price received for the house was higher than I expected. I recommend Helen without reservation! sehowarth2

Helen was great to work with. As new home buyers she made sure we understood the process and answered all of our questions. She also worked with our bank and our attorney and was adamant about including everyone in the process so we were all on the same page. Thank you Helen for making buying a house enjoyable! mbakerkulp

I was a first-time home buyer that worked with Helen to purchase the condo of my dreams! She explained the entire process, was always responsive, and was an absolute pleasure to work with. allard jenna

Helen was wonderful to work with ! We were first referred to her 2 years ago by another friend who she assisted in his purchase of a downtown condo. When we met Helen, she took us out in search of our own home after a cold blizzard had blown through the city. She was very informative and patient with us during our experience. Our situation was confounded by our having to travel to Chicago from the west coast to view property. Helen was very organized and efficient in our search. Each visit was valuable and informative. She finally found our dream home on the Gold Coast, and the rest is history. My wife and I have been extremely pleased with the experience from start to finish. Thanks again Helen ! We recommend you highly ! Terrill Harrington MD

I originally worked with Helen 5 years ago on the purchase of a condo. When it came time to sell the condo and buy a house, I had no question who my realtor would be. Helen is patient, reponsive, and knows her stuff! When it comes time for an offer, she will guide you to the best realistic offer, whether you are the buyer or the seller. We are planning to stay put for a while but if I'm ever in the market again, I'll give Helen a call. I highly recommend her! zuser20170710190938748

Helen is the best. She advised, advertised, took great pictures and got me a choice of renters in two days! She's the best agent I've ever had. Thanks Helen for a great job. kserah1

Helen is top notch, friendly, knowledgable and collaborative. We highly recommend her to any new buyer or seller (we've actually partnered w/ her on both types of transactions). scott d hutchison

Helen understands the Chicago market and knows how to drive property traffic. She is very professional , knowledgeable and on top of every aspect of the sale. hfaust27

My fiance and I are first time home buyers. We were new to the whole process and a little overwhelmed. It did not help that we had two previous realtors who were little to no help in our search. We found Helen through Zillow as a recommended realtor for the area. Right from the beginning she was helpful and provided us more information than we asked from her. She even met us at the first location and drove us to the next locations! She went on each walk-through with us and provided us with information about each building and even asked the sellers questions we hadn't thought of. When we asked her she gave us her honest opinion about each place and whether or not it would be a good fit for us. From start to finish she was involved, helpful, and accessible. We highly recommend her and are very happy she was able to help us especially as first time home buyers. If she is still available when we sell our current place we will definitely be working with her again. rnewton1112

We could not have asked for a better realtor and all-around advocate than Helen. As first-time buyers, we loved her negotiation skills, her honesty in providing opinions on the various places we saw, and her dedication to making sure we found the right place. And we found that right place all thanks to her efforts. I highly recommend Helen! colby klester

Very professional and knowledgeable broker. We worked with her when looking at condominiums in Chicago. She was familiar with all of the buildings. Very responsive to our requests. RhondaSobelRobbins

Helen is an 'AWESOME' realtor. She sold our home for the asking price. She walked us through what to expect from start to finish. She went well beyond what the job description entails and totally exceeded our expectations. She was easily reachable and always followed up promptly. We definitely plan to use her services in the future and would highly recommend her to other sellers/buyers. She is genuine and well versed in real estate matters. tadams040

Helen guided us through the purchase of two condos and the sale of one. We found her to be friendly, professional, and knowledgable, She went the extra mile to help us find just the type of place we wanted and also to sell at a reasonable price within a reasonable amount of time. We highly recommend Helen for either buying or selling a home. smafoster

Helen was our agent when we sold our home in Lakeview. She has local knowledge. She returned phone calls promptly and we received a great offer on our home. She is just a great agent to do your deal ! zuser20140601204932588

I purchased my home last summer and had it not been for Helen, who knows what disaster I would have come across. My initial property fell apart due to mortgage company issues and she was great at giving me advice that benefitted me first and foremost. When that property did not work, she quickly moved with me to find others and I found my current home in a matter of days. I love the home I am in and truly appreciate having someone like Helen looking out for the buyer's best interest. I needed that and she came through for me. LuciaRenteria

Helen is an outstanding real estate professional. She was patient with me on my search for my perfect home, was incredibly helpful with negotiations, and made sure the home buying process was as smooth as it could have been. I have referred her on to many friends and family members as a result! I have found my perfect home, but if I am ever in the market for another one in the area, I am going through Helen. ahmad saba

Great agent. Made the home buying process a pleasure. Helen has patience and the knowledge of the real estate business and that's what makes her one of the best agents out there today. brettbkist

Helen has represented me twice, and I have been very impressed. She knows the Chicago market very well, and she has complete mastery of the process. Perhaps more importantly, she has immense patience. For the first time buyer, she is simply extraordinary. My highest recommendation! Writer2

An out-of-state friend of ours, who is also a realtor, did some digging to find an agent for us in our area with the best credentials and reputation. Our friend certainly delivered! We were instantly impressed with Helen’s knowledge of the Chicagoland area and her keen eye for detail. A number of homes we looked at were old (50 to 100 years), Helen pointed out many pros and cons to us. She really knows her stuff! Each weekend while we were house hunting Helen took us out in our targeted areas and showed us a variety of homes. We felt like someone really had our back when it came time to make our selection. Helen has been incredibly responsive throughout the home-buying process – almost immediately responding to our emails, texts or phone calls. We feel incredibly lucky to have Helen on our team! Kara Bader

Helen is an absolute professional with true passion for her work. I initially sought her services out to find tenants for rental and am now working with her to buy a home. I was and continue to be impressed by her enthusiasm and her commitment. She takes care of everything and is always available. Helen's knowledge and skill make her a valuable resource, a strong negotiator, and the right agent for me. Nancy Kenyeri

Helen went above and beyond to help me purchase my first home. With little to sometimes no knowledge of the process, she was quick to respond to my questions and thoroughly walked me through every step. Helen’s knowledge of the Chicago area was so helpful and she had my best interest at the forefront letting me know details I may had overlooked or not been aware of during the home search. She was very accommodating and made the process a smooth one. Jennifer Ross

Helen Sobel helped me personally multiple times when I was in a time crunch and couldn't turn requests around fast enough. Greatly appreciated! Todd Young

Excellent representation for all 3 properties we have purchase in Chicago. A very knowledgeable agent. Terrill Harrington MD

Helen Sobel is absolutely fantastic, and we recommend her highly with no reservations. She has been our agent for two separate condo purchases. She knows the market and is clearly well regarded by other agents. Her hands-on approach ensured that the sales transactions went smoothly, and she was always readily accessible to answer any questions we may have had. Based on her experience in the industry she also had reliable contacts such as inspectors, contractors, movers, etc. that she was able to share with us and which made the whole process less stressful for us. It is evident that Helen loves what she does, and she was instrumental in us getting exactly what we were looking for and were happy. We will be using Helen's expertise to sell our Hyde Park condo is the next few months and we have no doubt that she will help us achieve our goal with that transaction too. hareena wakely

Helen was great to work with! She was so patient and collaborative as we worked to find the right home, and a smart strategic ally in a competitive market, enabling us to close our purchase. I'd highly recommend her to family and friends. I also worked with Helen to sell my condo, and she was similarly personable, professional, and a fantastic advocate. Jesse McQuarters

Helen is an amazing real estate agent and a wonderful person! She is the reason my condo sold and sold fast. She gives a lot of personal attention and advice too. Use Helen for all of your real estate needs, you will not be disappointed! Amy Ho

This is the third time we have worked with Helen as our real estate agent and she is terrific! She is always happy to answer questions and quick with responses and updates. She helped us in so many ways with tasks outside the normal realm for an agent and has made our long distance transition to Chicago easy. I appreciate that she understands the Chicago market so well. It was a real pleasure working with her, as always. She is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, has a knack for teaching and is an excellent negotiator. Helen Sobel is an extraordinary agent and I can recommend her without hesitation! john dysart

Helen Sobol was fantastic to work with on the recent sale of my condo from the beginning of the process months before I listed it through the closing. She was there for me in every way, which truly made a difference since I was living on the other side of the country when the property was listed. I needed someone whom I could trust with every step and Helen came through. I highly recommend working with her. Michael Riley

Helen is always great and has always made shopping easy as first generation born here in the United States she really knows how to explain everything and make everything run smooth. Eduardo Hernandez

Helen went above and beyond to make sure every single detail about the sale of my home was well taken care of. She was very responsive to my endless questions and concerns as a first time seller. I highly recommend Helen to anyone looking to sell their home! Jenna Klotz

For starters, let me just say that Helen is the absolute best. I was looking to purchase my first home, we discussed the desired locations, price range and requirements for the house. In a competitive market during the pandemic, Helen always kept me in the loop as to what was available and made sure I remained focused in what I truly wanted in a first home. She even checked me one time when I went WAAAAAY out of my price range ( Justin Bournes

Helen gave us great recommendations while we were house hunting. After we found "the one" she gave us a level perspective on upcoming items and kept things moving forward with the lawyers, the inspectors, the mortgage company, etc. John Griesedieck

Helen is calm, composed, collected and caring. She always goes that extra mile to make the buying/selling process smoother. She came highly recommneded and it's easy to see why. Hire her and you will not be disappointed. Suraj Bopanna

Helen assisted me in both buying and selling property. She is very responsive both in terms of quick response times in communication and also in terms of providing on point information. Helen demonstrated strong market knowledge in our transactions, which spanned from Hyde Park to the North Shore. She was also very helpful in guiding our negotiations, all of which were successful. We recommend Helen to all our friends and family because she is so effective! Jaime Willis

Selling my place was a roller coaster and Helen was on the ride with me every second. Her knowledge, patience and confidence in my home provided me with the right guidance through the entire process from listing to closing. I learned so much and am forever grateful for her positivity and expertise! Jackie Nykiel

Helen was great! Highly recommend - Starting from a general notion of what we wanted, she showed us our options and helped us winnow our options down, and ultimately we made a purchase that we're very happy with. Ask her for an area tour - a highly knowledgeable real estate agent! Todd King

Helen did a great job getting our condo sold quickly and efficiently. The marketing materials were excellent, and Helen was always quick to answer any of our questions. She worked around our schedule and we got an offer within a week of listing. We've already recommended her to Chicago friends and will continue to do so. Thanks Helen! Josh Modell

Helen was great during the home buying process. She was always available to answer any questions and schedule showings. She is very personable, professional, and knowledgeable of all the neighborhoods. She made us feel very comfortable during the process, and was very information of next steps. Jordan Brydges

Helen provided her market expertise and guided this selling process with patience and understanding. Max Bean

We have worked with Helen on three transactions (sale of Hyde Park condo, purchase of Winnetka house, family purchase of Highwood house). Helen is very responsive and helpful. She has deep market knowledge that helped us in successful negotiations in all three cases. She puts in the extra effort from finding options to helping spot issues as well as upside potential in walk throughs. We refer Helen to all our friends and family. She is the best. Jaime Willis

Helen is a warm caring agent. She did a fabulous job showing and selling my property. I had contacted Helen before the pandemic. She alone sent me a thank you note which indicated to me her appreciation for the job and I knew she would be wonderful. I would recommend her with all the kudos possible. Thank you Helen. Joe Francis D (Joe) Nolan

Selling my place was a roller coaster and Helen “held my hand” the entire ride. Her positivity, reassurance and work ethic went above and beyond the job. I’m thankful to have had someone with her confidence, patience, knowledge and expertise from listing to closing! Jacqueline Nykiel

It was a real pleasure to work with Helen ! In a fraction of a second she accepted to "jump on my case" and was so efficient that my apt even didn't go on the market. She found right away the right buyer for it and the process went super smoothly and efficiently. I knew nothing about the process of selling an apt and thanks to her, everything was taken care of. Please work with her ! Anne Dumaine

For starters, let me just say that Helen is the absolute best. I was looking to purchase my first home, we discussed the desired locations, price range and requirements for the house. In a competitive market during the pandemic, Helen always kept me in the loop as to what was available and made sure I remained focused in what I truly wanted in a first home. She even checked me one time when I went WAAAAAY out of my price range ( Justin B

From day one on after meeting Helen, she has been an outstanding agent to us! If it were not for Helen, we would not have been able to find our daughter her dream condo. She knew exactly what we were looking for and went above and beyond. Words cannot express how grateful we are for her!!! Thank you Helen and god bless you always!!!! Bijji Srinivasan

Helen gave us great recommendations while we were house hunting. After we found 'the one' she gave us a level perspective on upcoming items and kept things moving forward with the lawyers, the inspectors, the mortgage company, etc. John Griesedieck

Where do we start . We are beyond words to express how Grateful we were to having met Helen. We know for sure If it was not her commitment n hardwork we would not have a condo by now. Shes did all what she could do to get us our daughter‘a first dream condo . She’s not an agent anymore for us as now she’s family as she’s going to be with us for a long time . we still have more plans coming up in few years . Thank you Helen we love you a lot n honestly we count our blessings each day cz if it was not for you dear helping us find our daughter’s first dream condo we don’t know what we would have done . Timing was just perfect! God bless you ??can’t wait see you again ????hugs from the Srinivasans Srinivasans

My experience with Helen was incredible! She took us to tons of different spots all over Chicago, made great recommendations, and was very patient with us. When we saw the home we wanted, she made sure we got it even though there were already multiple offers on the table. Helen Sobel is the Best agent in Chicago, hands down. Steven Deutsch

Helen helped us buy a home. She is a fantastic agent and was a pleasure to work with! I always felt that she had our best interests at heart and didn't just tell us "what we wanted to hear." I highly recommend! Christopher Clapp

Helen was absolutely amazing. She guided me through the entire process and was watching my back the entire time. She was incredibly helpful in helping me with all aspects of the process! I cannot recommend her highly enough! Matthew T. Donnelly

I sold my condo from out of state and needed a realtor to go the extra mile since I couldn’t be there in person. Helen went above & beyond to help take care of everything for me. From repairs to dealing with a demanding condo association and all the little things in between she handled it all, and most importantly got the condo sold quickly. nggb9d6jbs

Helen was available on short notice, always responsive to my questions, open to repeat visits to my favorite properties, and a great advocate for my interests. I would definitely use her again. Sarah Diwan

I highly recommend Helen Sobel as your real estate agent if you want someone with extensive knowledge, professionalism, and an easy-going nature. I am thrilled to add my positive experience to Helen’s many client reviews. I’ve purchased fourteen properties over three decades and have suffered from inexperienced agents. So I did my homework and read dozens of agent reviews, but found none as glowing as those written for Helen. Even with expectations set at a high level, she exceeded them. Helen knows Chicago neighborhoods down to the street level and guided our search for the perfect lakefront property. She shared insights into lifestyle issues for the different types of properties we considered. She replied quickly to our many inquiries and secured a great deal. She clearly enjoys helping people find their dream property. Thank you, Helen. I love my new home. Mary Hickey

Helen Sobel made doing business with Baird and Warner a pleasure. She is great at all of the above skills and a lovely person as well. Sarah Reinken

My wife and I recently purchased a lakefront condo in Chicago. We retained Helen as our agent and couldn’t be more pleased with the job she did. She was incredibly efficient and helpful during our search and a tough negotiator during the buying process once we settled on the condo we wanted. I can recommend her without reservation to anyone looking to buy in Chicago. Grant Williams

This is the second time we have worked with Helen as our real estate agent and she is terrific! She is always happy to answer questions and quick with responses and updates. I appreciate that she understands the Chicago market so well.It was a real pleasure working with her again. We plan another real estate purchase in the next 18 months and you can be sure that we will be partnering with Helen Sobel again! She is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, has a knack for teaching and is an excellent negotiator. john dysart

Helen was an absolute pleasure to work with. She guided me along every step of the way and made great recommendations on how to best expedite the closing of the deal. Even when we had to make difficult negotiations she was always there with best recommendations and the end result was me getting a property for less then what I had anticipated. I will definitely use her again in the future and recommend her to friends. Norris Ryan

Helen was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. I would definitely work with her again. Timothy Harrington

Think no more- choose Helen! Helen helped us buy our first home. She was patient, knowledgeable, honest, and responsive. Her knowledge about real estate shined through throughout the process. Her negotiation skills are incredible as well. As first time buyers, we were nervous about the process. Helen made us feel extremely comfortable, answering all of our questions and always making herself available to show us homes in several different locations. We ended up finding our dream home thanks to Helen! Maggie Hitchcock

Helen is fantastic. As first time home buyers we were new to the process; she helped us navigate the stress and uncertainty of the process with calm and grace. She was 100% responsive to our goals and schedule. We never felt pressure from her on our decision making process, but when third parties were slow to communicate and we were in danger of missing our closing date she proactively got things moving. Both her network and ease of working with others were huge assets and we are so happy with our new place. Thanks Helen! Finn Boulding

Helen is a real great person to work with. She was very prompt in returning calls and emails during the entire home selling process. She reached out and got answers to all of my questions about the property I sell. Also, she was on time for every appointment. It was a very pleasant home sell experience. I would really recommend Helen if someone is looking for a home or sell a home. Julie S

Helen is a complete go getter when it comes to selling or buying a home. She is honest and caring throughout the entire process. Michael Moses

I was fortunate to have found Helen back in 2012. As my realtor, she has walked me through the renting and selling experience of my condo. Helen was patient and she always answered every call. Her knowledge, honesty and genuine interest are much appreciated. Nancy Kenyeri

Helen helped us buy a home. She is a fantastic agent and was a pleasure to work with! I always felt that she had our best interests at heart and didn't just tell us 'what we wanted to hear.' I highly recommend! Christopher Clapp

Helen is a real great person to work with. She was very prompt in returning calls and emails during the entire home selling process. She reached out and got answers to all of my questions about the property I sell. Also, she was on time for every appointment. It was a very pleasant home sell experience. I would really recommend Helen if someone is looking for a home or sell a home. Julie Sun

I have purchased 2 homes and rented one out with the professionals at Baird & Warner. My sister, parents, and friends have made purchases as well. Helen Soble is a joy to work with! I know I can count on Helen and Baird & Warmer for my questions/concerns pertaining to real estate & investment properties. Sarah Myers

Helen is so good at what she does -- not only was she tireless and cheerful during a search that went on for many months, but she shared so much knowledge about building systems and construction materials, offering me advice about the financial realities of owning a home and the cost of potential future projects. Not only did Helen find me to a beautiful place to live, she took my financial concerns into account. I am very happy to have retained Helen, and I recommend her without reservation! Elana Rivera

I couldn't have worked with a more reliable, accommodating, professional yet warm, knowledgeable, and go-the-extra-mile real estate agent than Helen Sobel. This was a long-distance real estate deal between different times zones, but Helen was always attainable and/or responsive in short time. Helen was patient and thorough in helping me understand the various aspects of the real estate process in Illinois and in purchasing a condo versus a home. We have closed the deal now, but Helen will remain my go-to agent for all my real estate needs in Chicago in the future. Kathleen Nesbitt

Helen was great. This was a rental property and Helen continued to show it and have open houses without our intervention. This was what we needed. My guess is she will be as attentive to you as you need and will always be attentive to making the sale. Felicia Cannon

Helen Sobel was great to work with. She took excellent pictures and promptly had it all posted and up and running AND RENTED in 2 days! Sarah Reinken

Helen is the best. I have worked with her for almost 20 years on many transactions and she always super knowledgeable, pantient and keeps your best interests priority Jeni Hutchison

Helen went above and beyond the call to get to know us, the neighborhood, and all of the intricacies of our home. It was delightful working with her and we look forward to staying in touch! Jean Cone

Helen did an amazing job with the sale of my home. There were several showings and even offers for lower amounts that she did not encourage me to take. She really cared about getting the right price for my home and helped me stay patient through the process and wait for the right offer, which was even more than the asking price. I would highly recommend Helen to everyone! Susan Ralph

Helen was super - Really got what we needed - helpful with other non-Realtor questions too! Highly recommend! David & Christine Marshall

I would highly recommend Helen. She's professional, knowledgeable & an enthusiastic agent. Helen's honesty and sincerity made me feel at ease with the entire experience. - Nancy K Nancy Kenyeri

A colleague recommended Helen after a bad experience with another real estate agent. Helen is fabulous and is in fact perfect. She knew all the right questions to ask to help us narrow our search, which was especially useful for first-time home buyers new to the Chicago area. Helen has an amazing knowledge of Chicago and serves a wide variety of clients. When we ended up deciding to rent instead of buy, she continued to help us look for a rental property. I would not hesitate to recommend Helen to a friend, colleague, or just a random person on the street! Brook & Tennison Liu Brook & Tennison Liu

Helen was very patient with us and helped us find a wonderful home, we couldn't be happier with her services. Rachel Nador and Josh Criz Rachel Nador & Josh Criz

I choose Helen because of her reputation for excellent service and ability to sell my home for the highest price and quickly. Judith Cullen Judith Cullen

Helen was terrific through the entire search process. We were 1st time home buyers and Helen educated us with what we needed to know when purchasing. Our experience wouldn't have been as successful & smooth without her assistance. Ryan & Nicole Romero Ryan & Nicole Romero

I know it sounds cliché, but Helen knows her business. I wouldn't call anyone else for my Chicago area real estate needs. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and extremely comfortable to work with. Brad Blevins Brad Blevins

Helen Sobel was a god send. She worked extremely hard in finding us our ideal house and was thorough, patient and extremely supportive. We looked at several properties, made several offers and took a great deal of her time both during and off work hours. I would and will recommend her to anyone I know in need of a Real Estate Agent. Prior to Helen we had worked with and moved on from no fewer than 5 agents. We were a very particular and stubborn customer but she never wavored in her quest to satisfy our needs. She cam to us highly recommended from a friend and I will do the same in the future. 6/10 Sean & Lisa Foran Sean & Lisa Foran

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