Mike Ryan

My wife and were first time buyers and found Mike through Redfin. We could not have asked for a better agent. The initial property ended up being unavailable but Mike took us on as clients anyway and brought us to every property we wanted to see. He would always meet when convenient for us and went out of his way to research questions and work with the listing agent. When we found our place, Mike never missed a deadline, answered every question I had and even got us in touch with a contractor for upcoming repairs. The closing process was completely painless and he guided us every step of the way. I would recommend Mike to any buyer whether experienced or first time.

Unsure of what to do after I found out my business had to relocate due to a pending redevelopment of my block, I decided to find an agent with experience in commercial real estate. Luckily for me, I found Mike Ryan who has experience in both commercial and residential real estate and I could not be any happier. This man is a master negotiator. Within one day of asking for his help he presented me with a list of viable options. When we decided to pursue the top choices, he quickly was able to arrange site visits at these locations. We eventually zeroed in on one particular location. Not only did he negotiate the rent down several THOUSAND dollars/month from the original asking price but ALSO was able to get me a full year of reduced rent (6 months of which were free and 6 months half off), as well as installation of a brand new HVAC along with all plumbing/electrical done at the landlords expense. He has a way about him to present things to the other party with common sense. When the negotiations got contentious, at least in my case, his approach was able to win me for the most part what I wanted in the deal. Even after his part in the process was finished and he had nothing left to gain (lawyers ironing out the final legal mumbo jumbo with the lease document), he still took it upon himself to address concerns. This was helpful because it saved me in legal fees if I had to have my lawyer address the issues instead. If you are looking for help with commercial or residential real estate I would not hesitate to give Mike Ryan a call.

My wife and I were first time home buyers and Mike helped out a lot in making it as easy as possible. He readily explained the terms, process, and what to expect next.Very friendly and easy to contact made it a smooth process for anything that needed him.

Do to conditions on my side I had to take my property on and off the market, have it rented, and deal with other issues and Mike stood by me the entire time and went above and beyond with each needed item. Also considering that my listing was for only 100K most realtors could have just said no thanks, he came through on every point and would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for excellent customer service.

I had a great experience with Mike as an out-of-town seller. He provided a great on-the-ground assessment of needed improvements and tactics to sell my condo, and was mindful of cost/benefit considerations throughout the process. During my condo's time on the market, Mike also secured good traffic and showings, and always sought and shared feedback so we knew where we stood. When we got an offer, Mike provided excellent counsel during negotiations, and was a trusted resource all the way through closing.

We sold our house much faster than expected and Mike was so extraordinarily helpful getting us into a place in the short time that we had. He was professional, diligent and personable. His knowledge and experience in the field was undeniable and so very helpful and we are absolutely thrilled with our new place! He was constantly in contact and always kept us informed which made what could have been a stressful situation much easier to deal with. I HIGHLY recommend him.

This is not your typical "everything was smooth and perfect" review. My wife and I recently purchased our first home with Mike, and I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a frustrating process.Due to the competitive Chicago market (and some admittedly picky buyers), it took us 8+ months, 4 lost offers, and one failed inspection to find our "home." And I don't use that term "home" loosely. Through all the ups and downs, never once did Mike make us feel pressured to buy. In fact, if it weren't for Mike's calm, level headed, and positive attitude, we probably would've given up. At one point (7 months in, no less), Mike recommended we cancel a contract after our inspection uncovered some problems, because he "didn't want to put us in a place we would regret."I would recommend Mike to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Chicagoland area. Unlike so many other agents just looking to make a quick sale, I can honestly say that Mike genuinely cared about our happiness and well being. And now I can say without a doubt, we own the "home" we always wanted and have no regrets. Thanks Mike!