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Top 1% Chicago Association of REALTORS
Certified Home Selling Expert
Top 1% Chicago Association of REALTORS
My fiancA(C) and I had such a wonderful experience working with Joe, Dave, and the team at Mark Allen Realty! Being first time homebuyers in the middle of one of the toughest markets in a long time, Joe and Dave helped us through the process and answered all of our questions (we had a ton). From our first Zoom meeting, we knew Joe and Dave would be the team we wanted to work with! They understood our vision and helped us shape it along the way. We did all of our showings with Dave and he was wonderful about communicating and helping us notice things we wouldn't otherwise have spotted. When we were ready to put in an offer, all of the steps were taken quickly. The process was not easy, but Dave and Joe really did help us every step of the way. Our journey as first time homebuyers started a bit rocky when the first property that accepted our offer ended up having some fire damage. When we decided to rescind our offer, Dave was right there with us to continue the showings and to help us reflect. Then, when we got outbid on a different property (due to the current market), Dave assured us that we would continue to be patient and persistent. The next house we put in an offer on is the one we are currently sitting in now...all thanks to Dave, Joe, Kelsey, and the wonderful attorney and inspector they recommended to us. It was so reassuring to have such a great support team, especially considering our lack of knowledge on the process. From frequent check-ins, to open-availability, to honest conversations, the team at Mark Allen Realty will be there for you as you embark on the journey of home buying!
I highly recommend Joe Kersjes and his team. They were all professional, listened to our needs, and provided high-quality service. His entire team was great to work with through the entire process of selling our home. They made the whole process seamless.
My family had a great experience working with Joe Kersjes and his team. He helped us sell our home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Joe is a fabulous realtor. From our first meeting I was impressed with his knowledge and his approach. Joe is kind and dedicated. He walked us through every step and checked-in with us repeatedly to make sure we were comfortable with the process. Joe was also incredibly responsive; he was able to answer all of our questions in a very timely manner, get any information that we needed. It is evident that Joe cares about his clients and their needs. It is without reservation that I recommend Joe to any of your house buying or selling needs.
Very professional, always responded in a timely manner, had a number of different approaches to the process of buying a house that paid off in obtaining a dream house for our family.
With 2021 shaping up to be one of the toughest markets for buyers in years, you want a real estate agent who is willing to push and fight for you to get your dream home. Look no further than Joe and his team at Mark Allen Realty. From the moment we meet Joe, we felt comfortable and loved the way he approached our search. As first-time home buyers, we had tons of questions and changed our minds several times on which suburb we wanted to move to. Joe was patient, insightful and I cant stress this enough aEUR" incredibly responsive. If there was a home that came up that we wanted to see, we often had an appointment the same day or first thing the next day, which was hugely critical considering the low inventory. As lifelong Chicagoans, he helped us better understand the different dynamics of the suburbs and was incredibly knowledgeable of every area we were looking. When we ended up making an offer on our house, we had to do it fast and Joe made sure we understood the entire process. He worked diligently with a difficult seller to cancel all future appointments and accept our offer aEUR" the same day. From that point we worked closely with our mortgage team (who was recommended by Joe and we would also highly recommend aEUR" Guaranteed Rate) and the lawyers. Joe coordinated closely with everyone and kept us informed every step of the way (we again, had a lot of questions). We ended up with a fantastic home in an incredible neighborhood. I would highly recommend working with Joe!
oe helped me sell my condo in the middle of the COVID-pandemic even though I had moved out of the country. I felt Ive found a great friend who is looking out for my best interests and advising me unconditionally. His composure, joviality & resourcefulness easily puts him higher than agents with decades of experience.He is extremely professional in the way he does his work, and ever ready to help with any needs that may arise. He is very easy to contact and communicate with, text, calls, emails whatever works for you, works for him too. Thank you Joe ! You're my favorite realtor :)
I wish I could give him 10 stars. To simply put it Joe is amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and more importantly is always there to help guide his clients. He is easy to talk with and is willing to work hard to get the right deal for his clients. I strongly recommend Joe Kersjes to everyone.
As a first-time home buyer, I was very anxious about the entire home buying process. Prior to being referred to Joe, I had met with a handful of realtors that just didnt impress me. Joe put me at ease the minute I met him! He was very thorough on explaining the process upon our initial meeting and throughout the entire home buying process, making sure we knew every possible scenario, so we were ready for whatever came our way. He was always very responsive via text, email, and phone. With the fast-moving market, he worked hard to ensure we were getting in to see houses as soon as they were being listed. During walk-throughs, he was extremely informative and pointed out so many details that I would have overlooked. He is extremely knowledgeable and didnt hold back any information or his opinions. His referrals were just as wonderful as he is. Best of all, he didnt rush me in the decision-making process. I had very specific criteria on what I was looking for and after months of searching, we found the perfect home. I will always trust Joe with my current and future purchases.
Joe Kersjes did an outstanding job representing me in the sale of my home. Joe took care of everything. He provided expert advice on how to prepare the property to attract buyers and maximize sale price. Joe provided frequent status updates and was always available to answer questions. Joe is a man of his word. He got the job done for me. He will do the same for you!
We recently sold our condo with Joe's help. This was our second time working with Joe, with the first time being the purchase of our condo. The process was very smooth and low stress thanks to Joe. He communicated with us frequently and kept us in tune with what was going on throughout the process, from staging through closing. We will definitely be working with Joe on the purchase of our next home and would strongly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Joe is hands down the best real estate agent out there! His expertise, responsiveness, professionalism, and work ethic is truly impressive. We recently listed and sold a house with Joe and he was fantastic every step of the way and was integral to the quick and successful sale of our house. He was always on top of things, always genuinely happy to answer our questions, explained things thoroughly and made the entire experience as stress free as it could possibly be. Kelsey, the transactional coordinator on his team, was also super organized and delightful to work with! Not only is Joe great at his profession, he is also genuinely an honest and wonderful person who you can trust to always be in your corner. He has demonstrated this not only through our recent experience with selling our house but also during our search to buy a new home during which we have seen time and time again that he truly has our best interest at heart and we have come to trust him very much and look to him for advice and take it to heart. I would whole heartedly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a truly exceptional agent. Thank you Joe for all of your help, we can't wait to buy a home with you and wouldn't trust anyone else with any of our future real estate needs!
Joe is literally the hardest worker we know. He got the ball rolling so quickly when we decided we wanted to sell our condo. His response time is phenomenal and makes you feel like you are his only client. No matter time of day, if we had a question whether through text or email, he would answer within minutes. He never held any information back from us and would let us know as soon as he heard something. When it came to buying, he was always super quick at booking showings. He was honest about the houses we were looking at without overstepping. We found ourselves asking for his opinion and advice because we trust him so much. Its very obvious that Joe is not in this just to make money but genuinely cares about his clients and wants the best for them. Everyone he recommended from the stager to attorney were terrific. Selling and buying a home at the same time is stressful, especially during Covid, but with Joes excellent communication and education throughout this process it really made it much more pleasant. Highly recommend him!
Joe is the best agent out there, hands down. Don't think twice, just hire Joe. He is very knowledgeable, walks you through the process, attentive, readily available, keeps you up to date, provides recommendations when you ask, stays on top of everything. Buying a home can be overwhelming, but Joe makes things much easier and provides ease of mind.
I just bought a home for the first time and the market has been absolutely nuts. There were hiccups at every step in the process and the only person who made it easy was Joe. I HIGHLY recommend working with Joe because he made everything less stressful and was exceptionally responsive.
Joe did exactly as his above synopsis said. He used his data based approach to help us purchase a home and through the negotiating process. He also was very attentive for the entire process which was an extended time of 6 months for the purchase.
Joe is extremely easy to work with and very responsive. He found a tenant for our home when we decided to rent. He accomplished it in under a month! We would work with him again for sure.
The sale of my house was a bit of a nightmare thanks to the buyer and her attorney but Joe and Kelsey were complete professionals, they guided me through the process and did so with a personal touch.I've used realators in the past but never fully trusted them, Joe I trust.
Joe was amazing to work with thought the entire process. We were making a big move from Hawaii to Grayslake and needed to look at houses completely online. Joe was there every step of the way for this unique and challenging home purchase. We ended up buying sight unseen and I would not have been comfortable doing that if it wasnt for the awesome team Joe put together. Not only was he great, but everyone he recommended from the inspector to the mortgage company was fantastic too. The whole process was made extremely simple and the communication between the whole team was awesome.
My husband and I spent a little over a couple months looking at houses with Joe. He was able to accommodate our schedule...even with short notice. We were first time buyers and he really did his best to make the purchase of our home easy. He laid out the steps/process in order to make everything go through easily. Best yet, Joe was not pushy and simply helped us along the way in making such an important decision. We could not be happier and will definitely recommend him to our friends!
Joe was very helpful in our process of buying a home. As first time home buyers we had a lot of questions, and Joe was very quick to answer every one. Buying a home can be stressful, but Joe made our experience the best it could be. I'd recommend to anyone!
After having our house in the market for about a year we decided to change realtors. My husband and I initially liked Joe because of his quick responses and follow up. We made the right decision. He helped us to get an offer to our house in less than 2 months. I highly recommend Joe, you won't be disappointed.
Joe was great to work with. He let us drive the showings, which was huge for us. Instead of an agent taking us to houses that didn't pique our interest (like my sister's agent did), we only saw what we wanted to see. He is really thorough when viewing a house, pointing out construction and maintenance issues and considerations. As we were awed by the superficial aspects, he was digging into the bones of the house. Watching him taught us a lot about how to really, truly shop for a house. He was also really fun during the showings - keeping it light and interacting as people instead of purely a transaction. Showing days can feel long, but Joe made it enjoyable. Once he helped us find our home, he was right on top of the process for us. Having never done this before, his guidance was invaluable. He also referred us to some great people/organizations for inspection and our mortgage. As a result of all the prep, our closing took an hour, which may have set a world record. It was a great experience, start to finish.
I highly recommend Joe. We had a complicated situation where we were looking for a horse property and had to deal with some difficulties with the property and seller. Joe was very responsive and went above and beyond to help us find a great property for us and to resolve bumps that came up with the seller. We are very greatful for his hard work and communication. He always made us feel that is only goal was to help us get the property that was right for us!
Joe was phenomenal. As a first time home owner, I was filled with questions and concerns about every little step of the process and Joe was there every step of the way. He listened to what we were looking for, consulted with us on what was most important, and checked in with us before he made any decisions. We had actually fired our first realtor and were a bit skeptical of the process starting out because we wanted someone who would partner with us to find the right house rather than just push us into something. Joe was that partner.I cannot express how happy I am to have worked with Joe and I would recommend working with him without hesitation.
We really happy that Joe was our realtor. He is extremely knowledgeable and helped going beyond his time schedule. If I could afford another home, I will call him !!
We had the best experience in buying our first home. I think that it is mostly because of our realtor Joe. He was very knowledgeable, honest and responsive. He never forced us into any decision and gave us a neutral analysis on the house, neighborhood, price etc.,. I cannot think of one instance where Joe didn't respond within an hour of our phone call or email. In short, we didn't have to worry about anything regarding the process of buying the house because Joe took care of everything for us.
Working with Joe Kersjes was a great experience for me. Joe was knowledgeable, flexible and provided excellent service. There were many bumps in the road for me and Joe was able to handle the challenges and provide support. I highly recommend working with Joe!
We found Joe through a referral from another of his happy clients. After working with Joe it was quickly apparent why they had insisted we work with him. Joe was outstanding. He is very knowledgeable, easy to reach, honest, and clearly had our best interests in mind. We are recommending Joe to everyone we know who is buying or selling a home, and will continue to do so.
My wife and I had a great experience with Joe. We were first time home buyers and had heard many horror stories about how difficult it is to buy a home. However, Joe made the process extremely easy and we were often asking ourselves when the hard part would be coming along. After seeing a wide variety of places in a number of neighborhoods with Joe, he was able to help us get a sense of what our priorities truly were and figure out exactly where we wanted to be. We have now been in our condo for just under three months and we are loving it just as much as we are when we moved in. We definitely plan to contact Joe when we are ready to move on to our next place.
Being first time buyers, my husband and I had no idea how or where to begin, Joe was thoughtful, pleasant, always available with answers and suggestions. I am so thankful to him for putting up with out crazy schedules, we were not easy to work with, my husband is out of state and all my free time was always after hours and on weekends, Joe was available round the clock. We trusted the whole process to him and he came through for us every time. We are so fortunate to have found our dream first home.
Joe is an amazing realtor who goes above and beyond his job. He is friendly and very easy to work with. He always kept in contact with us throughout the whole process and was never too busy to answer our questions. This was the first time we ever bought a home and he made sure to keep us informed and explained how the whole process would take place. He is very knowledgeable and truly wanted us to be happy with the purchase of our first home. At every home we visited he would look at it thoroughly and made sure to tell us his honest opinion about the condition of the home. Thanks to Joe we not only found our dream home; we also closed on it. We couldn't be more greatful because we had gone through two horrible experiences with two realtors before we found Joe. Joe Kersjes is what I believe a top of the line realtor should be. He never gave up on finding us a home and made sure to find the right property for us; that was also within our budget. No matter what your budget and what you're looking for in a home I could guarantee that Joe will find something for you. If you are looking for a reliable realtor and someone who cares about finding you the right home; you will find that in Joe Kersjes. We have and will continue to do business with Joe in the future and highly recommend him to everyone who needs to find a home. Thanks for everything Joe! Sincerely,Vi and Nelly
Joe was the best. Joe did a great job letting us lead through the home searching process ourselves and expertly stepped in with his knowledge when it was necessary. Very pleasant guy to be around :) He helped us find a diamond in the rough. Fortunately he helped make sure our ducks were in a row and walked us through everything we needed to know. We were clear to close well before we needed to be.Unfortunately the seller's lawyer was less than truthful and said they were going to be ready to close on time. 5 days before we were scheduled to close they dropped the bomb that they were not ready we were set scrambling. We were also selling our place while pursuing this property so even though we were not going to close on the purchase we were still selling and moving out on the same day. My wife and young son were going to be homeless in 5 days and Joe worked non-stop weekend and after hours to make sure we could still move in and close. We ended up negotiating a pre-closing occupancy agreement so we could still move in and Joe made sure we closed soon after.So after a crazy couple of weeks we are in a house we love!! Thanks Joe! Not sure how Joe or the Mark Allen team could have done any more for us. Super happy and will recommend to everyone.
We had a wonderful experience with Joe, we are first time home buyers and we were very impressed from the first day we met him over coffee- he explained everything from the Preapproval process, to finding the house and making an offer, and all that follows which eased our minds and make it not feel so overwhelming. He was patient with us and we never felt rushed to make a decision. When a house came on the market and we asked to see it that evening he did everything he could to make it happen, and thank goodness because that house is now our home! He is super relatable and does his research comparing the market and the towns. I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone. He was recommended to us through a friend and we are so glad for that too!
Joe was very helpful throughout the home buying process. He is hard working, conscientious, and knows the metro Chicago area very well. Joe helped us work within our price range to find a house that was better than we had imagined.
I have bought and sold several homes but have never found a realtor so thorough, committed and responsive. Joe moved into the neighborhood from the city a little while before listing my house (the only reason I gave him 4 stars in that category). He listed my house within days after initial discussion, we had an offer within a week of listing and the house was sold within a few weeks after that.
Patiently, kindly, friendly and professionally Joe helped me buy my first home. I've been wanting to purchase a home for many years, but I was always terrified of the paper work, the process, the search and the finances. Truthfully, by far it wasn't a breeze, but not for one second have I felt that I'm fighting the home buying battle alone. I went through personal problems, then I had to get an emergency surgery, I was in no shape to keep looking for a home. Somehow Joe's calm and care, his dedication of making sure everything's taken care of, his sincere involvement in every aspect, gave me confidence that I'm going to step into my own home no matter what happens. And I did! And it's so beautiful that I didn't give up. Thank you Joe.
Patiently, kindly, friendly and professionally Joe helped me buy my first home. I've been wanting to purchase a home for many years, but I was always terrified of the paper work, the process, the search and the finances. Truthfully, by far it wasn't a breeze, but not for one second have I felt that I'm fighting the home buying battle alone. I went through personal problems, then I had to get an emergency surgery, I was in no shape to keep looking for a home. Somehow Joe's calm and care, his dedication of making sure everything's taken care of, his sincere involvement in every aspect, gave me confidence that I'm going to step into my own home no matter what happens. And I did! And it's so beautiful that I didn't give up. Thank you Joe.
The best decision I made was having Joe help me purchase my first home. Joe & his team were great aEUR" very knowledgeable and professional. He was always available and on top of every detail. He was able to answer every question I had and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. If you have a chance to work with Joe, do it. You will not be disappointed!
Joe Kersjes was very helpful finding the right home for us. He answered all our questions and made my family and I secure to trust him with all of the process it takes to find the perfect home. He was very dedicated to us and we never felt rush, I have heard bad stories of real state agents that could be pushy, not Joe he is very professional and my kids loved him and looked forward to meeting with him to show us houses. I could call him late at night and he will answer me right away. If you need a real estate agent who will dedicate his time to help you find the right home for you and treat you like family. Joe is the right person for you.
Working with Joe was great. My husband and I were first time homebuyers, so we really appreciated how knowledgable and patient he was with us. He gently took us through the process and made us confident in our purchase! I have highly recommended Joe to my friends and family. You'll be lucky to work with such a great guy!
We found Joe Kersjes on Zillow.com and were very impressed from the start with his responsiveness. We were looking to buy in the Jefferson Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest side and were impressed with his knowledge of the area. When we decided to make an offer on a very popular listing for a two flat Joe's hard work, guidance, and negotiating skills help our offer stand out get accepted.
I have been using Joe Kersjes's services since December of 2013. I consider him one of he most personal and professional real estate agents I have ever worked with. He set up he search parameters for my next purchase perfectly and has made himself available to my schedule without any issues whatsoever. He takes the extra step o become familiar with each property we visit and has very valuable insight into special considerations regarding each property and the surround neighborhood any special conditions related to purchase. He provides this service even without a signed contract. I trust him.
My wife and I could not have been luckier to have worked with a gifted realtor like Joe to find our new home. He is a true professional who knows the local Chicago market well and was able to advise us about virtually every aspect of the home buying process. As first time home buyers, we found searching for a home to be a daunting endeavor, but Joe was patient with us and very responsive to our needs and inquiries. He worked with us for several months until we found the right home. When it came down making an offer and closing, Joe helped to streamline the entire process and connected us with great resources including, legal services and a bonded home inspection company. Joe went above and beyond and when asked, helped to orchestrate the closing process by communicating with the bank, lawyer, inspector, insurer etc. This was very helpful considering our very busy schedules. We are very grateful to Joe for helping us to find our dream home and highly recommend him.
My wife and I could not have been luckier to have worked with a gifted realtor like Joe to find our new home. He is a true professional who knows the local Chicago market well and was able to advise us about virtually every aspect of the home buying process. As first time home buyers, we found searching for a home to be a daunting endeavor, but Joe was patient with us and very responsive to our needs and inquiries. He worked with us for several months until we found the right home. When it came down making an offer and closing, Joe helped to streamline the entire process and connected us with great resources including, legal services and a bonded home inspection company. Joe went above and beyond and when asked, helped to orchestrate the closing process by communicating with the bank, lawyer, inspector, insurer etc. This was very helpful considering our very busy schedules. We are very grateful to Joe for helping us to find our dream home and highly recommend him.
Joe helped my husband and I buy our first house. He was incredibly patient and responsive to our needs. Joe was there for every step of the transaction, through the closing. My husband and I both work full time, so Joe was the one who made sure that everyone (mortgage broker, real estate attorney, etc.) was doing their job so that we could close on time. I don't know what we would have done without Joe. Joe also took the time to educate us about the process of buying a home, and negotiated the best deal possible for us. If you are looking for a realtor in the Chicago area, don't work with anyone but Joe Kersjes!
Joe is a young agent and that is one the things that makes him great; the fire burns for genuine reasons. Anything he does not know, he finds out immediately for you and not just from Google, but with his team of professionals he belongs to. He has a few deals behind him and you can see how he has developed from them already. Pros:-I wanted to see a property that I found online just browsing. He picked me up in 10 minutes and we were there.-Knows NWside of Chicago very well. He could tell me stats on schools and what the area has gone through (property/crime/business).-Works for a group that supports each other. It's like you get access to more agents. So, if you're selling, he brings it to them and see if anyone is interested and if you're buying, he will work with his agents to see if anything is a standout.-Very easy-going, low pressure individual. He is not a "salesman" (when you are a buyer, but knows how to sell when you're selling), he is a hospitality professional. He told me about his past working in restaurants and service based environments and his level of care is clearly demonstrated.-Most importantly---he is a FULL time agent. Want to see a property on a Tuesday at 10am because you work nights, he's the man! Cons:-None---he's what you want from an agent. Do I dare say that you may actually enjoy the experience?!? What other reps/agents can you say that about.
I am extremely thankful to Joe Kersjes who helped me locate properties around the Palatine, IL area. Given his wide network in real estate and wealth of experience, it is no wonder that Joe is able to quickly identify properties in our price range. What really exceeded my expectations is the outstanding client service from him, in every possible aspect. Joe is very professional, has endless knowledge of the real estate market in the Chicagoland area, quick to respond to questions and make appointments for meetings. He went above and beyond in educating my wife and myself on the real estate general process. I would highly recommend Joe Kersjes to anyone looking for real estate in the Chicagoland area.
I am extremely thankful to Joe Kersjes who helped me locate properties around the Palatine, IL area. Given his wide network in real estate and wealth of experience, it is no wonder that Joe is able to quickly identify properties in our price range. What really exceeded my expectations is the outstanding client service from him, in every possible aspect. Joe is very professional, has endless knowledge of the real estate market in the Chicagoland area, quick to respond to questions and make appointments for meetings. He went above and beyond in educating my wife and myself on the real estate general process. I would highly recommend Joe Kersjes to anyone looking for real estate in the Chicagoland area.
Joe helped my wife and I buy our house and we couldn't have been happier with him as our realtor. He treated us with respect and made us feel important at all times. He made the home buying process be as fun and enjoyable as it can be. He is a true professional.
Joe helped my wife and I buy our house and we couldn't have been happier with him as our realtor. He treated us with respect and made us feel important at all times. He made the home buying process be as fun and enjoyable as it can be. He is a true professional.
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