Testimonials

Jen and I wanted to take a moment and thank you for all of your hard work and. most importantly, your never ending patience! True to your word to the very end, you removed the stress and hassle of dealing with traditional real estate agents/brokers by always looking out for our best interests and never making us feel under pressure to make a hasty decision. Your thorough research of all of the homes that met our criteria (which changed MANY times during the course of our search!) was essential in locating the perfect home and negotiating a fair purchase price. Being first time homebuyers, it was such a relief to know we had true professionals in our corner who would always take the time to explain the in's and out's of every property we toured, all the while making sure we were aware of any potential problems. I believe everyone should have that kind of unbiased "insider information" when buying a home and you made sure we had all the information needed to make our very important decision. As Jen and I settle in to our first home, we can't help but smile at our good fortune having found you. We not only found our Dream Home at a Dream Price, but, through your contacts, we obtained a remarkable lender and attorney as well, making our home buying process easier still. It is remarkable in this day and age that a company that speaks of its pride in Customer Service and Loyalty not only lived up to their claims, but far exceeded their customer's expectations. It’s no doubt that the only way to buy a home is with the help of an exclusive buyers agent. It is the only way to know you are not getting screwed!!! Having an exclusive buyer’s agent is having an expert in your corner who’s interests in the transaction are the same as yours….saving as much money as possible on the purchase of the home. It’s piece of mind. I think every first-time home buyer should be required to use an exclusive buyer’s agent! Thank you again for your superior service and rest assured that we will highly recommend you to anyone in the market for a new home. Sincerely, Ken and Jen

-- You were so patient with us as first-time-homebuyers. You didn't hesitate to show us as many properties as we needed to see in order to make an intelligent and informed decision. You negotiated hard on three different properties for us - and got us the best deal of the three, and over $30,000 of savings between the price-off, loan savings, and home inspection and closing cost credits. You pointed out ahead of time that one house would need about $40,000 in fixes that were not obvious to us. In that way - we saved a lot of money buy not making an offer on it - and then wasting money on a home inspection, only to find that the house wouldn't be up to our standards - and then having to do it all over again. We are so grateful we found you! Mark and Nicole B.

As a first time homebuyer, I didn't know what I could expect from the process. Rick Hauser explained his background and the process of buying real estate. After interviewing me in-depth, Rick set up a web service which allowed me to view multiple listings that matched my criteria. This gave me a wide variety of housing types to look at. After reviewing the written comments I made on each property, Rick listened to my concerns and worked with me to narrow down the list of properties. Rick pointed out features of properties that would be beneficial or harmful, rather than trying to "sell" me on a property as a regular agent might. The properties in the low 200's I was looking in were generally on the market for only a few days before being sold. Even so, Rick managed to bring the seller down over $7,000 from the original asking price, and had $3,000 worth of blinds and other items thrown in as well! At the closing Rick was with me until the very end. He worked with my attorney to fix various issues that came up during the closing. Rick also looked over the final documents and found several items that were overlooked. I am confident that my home purchasing experience was smoother, and through Rick's diligence, cost far less than if I had proceeded using a traditional buyer's agent who worked for a company that also listed property for sale. Thanks for a fantastic, fun, and profitable experience Rick! Sincerely, Rob Boeshaar

-- As a first time homebuyer, Relocation Advisors Group helped me purchase a 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome in Hoffman Estates in the low 200's for $20,000 off of market value. It wasn't a "fixer upper" but rather had a brand new Trane Furnace and Bradword White hot water heater that other buyers overlooked. It also had excellent very high quality carpeting. Apparently - other buyers bypassed it because the floorboards in the hall upstairs were warped and creaky (which Relocation Advisors Group made the seller fix.) Also the (very nice) carpet throughout the home needed stretching - and that was fixed by the seller as well. Most buyers can't see past the minor faults that can be fixed (which were fixed by the seller anyway thanks to great negotiating!) - and they overlook the major things. They get enamored by the "fluff" and decorating. Relocation Advisors Group taught me what a great value this property was! Heather states: "whenever I do anything, whether it's making a big purchase, planning a vacation, researching a new product, or almost anything else, I like to do my research first. I always like to have as much information as I can before I make a decision. I did lot of research online - read a lot of articles, and of course visited the site you recommended www.naeba.org. It just seemed like common sense that if I was going to use an agent it should be an Exclusive Buyer's Agent. Why wouldn't I want someone who's only working for me, versus someone who can be committed to the seller in some sense (even though they may not admit it).- through their training, the majority of their work they conduct, kissing-up to their "friends" in their office or in other offices - to help get their own listings shown, and even how they are compensated (where they make more the worse they do for you.) Thank you, thank you, thank you - for getting me such an amazing place at an amazing price! I can't thank you enough!!! Heather S.

-- Rick was very good at showing us homes that were "on target" in terms of what we were looking for. He found us an amazing house for an amazing price, and had the seller the majority of the home inspection issues that we wanted. We felt like he lived up to the slogan of "Life Changing Homebuying" - as this house started our new marriage off with a bang! Unfortunately - the traditional Real Estate industry would like to keep them a secret! George and Lauri G.

-- Thanks for all your help in buying our first home. The advice and guidance you provided was invaluable. We are extremely happy with the home purchasing process that you took us through. You provided us great conficence in knowing that you had our best interests in mind. Thanks for tirelessly sending us home listings and for visiting numerous homes with us. We appreciate your hard work, effor, and patience during the process. We are entirely grateful for your expertise and for giving us a positive home buying experience. Thanks for all your help! Enclosed - a $50 gift card from Target for you, for all of your hard work for us! -- Isaac and Tina

--- Relocation Advisors Group did a GREAT JOB for me.  They helped me identify several homes in Buffalo Grove that met my criteria. They explained all the forms, procedures, and sophisticated negotiation strategies they use to help his clients buy a home at the best possible price. Through their information research about the seller - they helped negotiate a great sales price, and a $2,000 carpet allowance. They were very easy to contact and talk with, and if there was a voice mail, it was returned promptly - usually within 5 minutes. They were very patient and attentive to my questions and goals. I had worked with other Realtors in the past - including those "big faces" seen on billboards - and they were very unresponsive. I highly recommend Relocation Advisors Group!  -- Jim Su  

--- I wanted to drop you a line to thank you on behalf of Donna and myself for all of your hard work and efforts. We are very pleased with our new home and have had a very pleasurable experience through the whole process. Your efforts for "attention to detail" and effort have not gone on without notice. Your follow-up on all the details and "detail orientation" made our state to state experience a worry-free experience. Please feel free to give my name out for any reference to any future clients. It would be our pleasure to talk to them and share our worry free experience with them and put them at ease knowing that your company is always working 100% in their best interests. We used your services because we were tired of dealing with agents who don't care about the buyer. You clearly displayed how you work very hard in the buyer's best interests. I'll definately be referring you to friends and family. -- Steve Szczensiak

---Our transition to Illinois from Utah was smooth and stress free. Rick worked closely with us to gain an understanding of the type of home, neighborhood, and amenities we were interested in. He became familiar with our busy working schedules and took the time to preview each of the properties that fit within our budget and our interests. This saved us a great deal of time.

We narrowed down the neighborhoods we were interested in and Rick took it upon himself to research all of the amenities, schools, local establishments, and general property history and information. He supplied us with a lot of great information and educated us on the Lake Zurich area.

We really liked the secluded area of one home, but Rick informed us that the Route 22 bypass would be built right behind it! If we had used a traditional Real Estate agent, they probably wouldn't have known or wouldn't have even told us about it!

Rick truthfully brought to light both the positives and negatives of each property we saw - so that we could make the most informed decision possible. In addition to helping us with the purchase of our new home, Rick gave us contact names and numbers for lenders, home inspectors, lawyers, insurance agents, and moving companies. He was helpful in getting us in contact with each of these individuals and making sure all of our home purchasing needs and requirements were covered.

Rick "jumped" on exactly the type of house we wanted when it was "zero days on the market" - and helped us negotiate a great purchase price - which is normally extremely difficult to do when it hadn't even been on the market more than one day! I would work with Relocation Advisors Group again for future home purchasing needs, and will highly recommend them to anyone I know. -- Jim Berry and Kristen Hanssen

--- We received the best home buying experience we have ever had. Rick negotiated a huge price concession on a new luxury townhouse (new construction) in Downtown Chicago, that he found for us, that we fell in love with. But our experience wasn't just about getting a great property at a great price - it was about having the confidence that we were provided with the best research to find what we really wanted, and that we would receive the guidance we needed - in all aspects of the transaction - including clearly knowing what we should or should not really pay, based on recent comparable sales, and market conditions. We highly recommend Rick Hauser and Relocation Advisors Group to anyone. You can be confident that he has your best interests at heart. He makes home buying a relaxing, fun, and enjoyable experience. -- Jay and Lynn

--- Rick showed me a sampling of homes in different communities, so that I could get a feel for what was really out there. He gave me great information about what it was like to live in each area -- the advantages and disadvantages. He listened to my needs very well, and was very good at showing me homes that hit the mark. There was a property that I liked that went under contract just after I saw it. Rather than just give up and throw in the towel - Rick used his detective skills - and we just outbid the other offer, and I got the house I wanted! I couldn't believe it! Rick did what it took to make me a very happy camper and get the home I really wanted. Instead of me coming to him - sometimes he drove over to my house (as I didn't have a fax machine) to get the signatures he needed. He really believes in personal service. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for their next house. He'll get you the home you want at the best possible price. -- Michael Dove

--- Rick really listened to us and asked the right questions about our housing needs up-front - and only showed us properties that "hit the mark" with us.  It wasn't just about the housing though - Rick asked about our community preferences and what type of lifestyle we really wanted.  Rick gave us a very nice home buyer guide that explained all the in's and out's of buying a home - which included property comparison worksheets, negotiation tips, loan application procedures, closing procedures and other items.   It was like receiving Rolls Royce treatment in a Chevy Cavalier world. -- Armondo and Julia B.  

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