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Scott C.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIEDI worked with Karen last fall on an estate home sale. I found Karen to be very knowledgeable, responsive, and thorough. She gave very sound advice on pricing and positioning of the home which led to a fairly rapid sale at a good market value. If you are buying or selling in the Algonquin, IL, area, I would definitely recommend her.
ANDRES O.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is a pleasure. She is calm, thorough, thoughtful and professional. Karen is responsive and is not pushy with her recommendations which makes working together a fun process. Making real estate transactions can seem daunting but Karens approach will make you feel like the process is simple. I highly recommend using Karen and her team.
Robert
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was fantastic. She was knowledgeable about all aspects of the various markets we explored. She was patient and understood my immediate needs. I highly recommend her for any real estate transactions.
Cbox7
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen did a wonderful job helping us sell our home. She is experienced and professional, always friendly and helpful. She was available any and every time we had a question. Our experience with Karen was outstanding from start to finish. The next time I need the services of a realtor I plan on using Karen again. Karen is top notch in very way.
Debbie M.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend Karen! Selling a home can feel overwhelming, but she made the entire process smooth and stress-free. From the start, Karen was professional, knowledgeable about the market, and always available to answer my questions. She provided great advice on preparing my home for sale, priced it strategically, and marketed it beautifully. Because of her hard work and expertise, my home sold quickly and for an excellent price. What stood out most was Karens communicationaEUR"always keeping me informed and walking me through each step so I felt confident in every decision. If youre looking for someone who truly goes above and beyond for their clients, Karen Goins is the realtor you want by your side.
Kg41
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen always does an amazing job for me and my family. She walks us through the process and makes it very easy to navigate. She communicates and helps to ensure things get done smoothly. I could not recommend her any more than what I already do. Truly a professional.
Karen S.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED I used Karen when we originally moved to Algonquin and we bought our home in Willoughby Farm Estates. She is the most patient knowledgeable agent I had ever worked with. When we were ready to sell the house in Algonquin, we called her to again be our agent, this time selling. She gave us great pointers on getting the house ready, came over a few times to see how it was going and gave more pointers. Her listing price was spot on, we didn't have to change it at all and sold to the first people who came to see it. I would suggest calling Karen Goins if you are selling or buying in Algonquin and 200% call her if you are looking or selling in Willoughby Farms or Willoughby Farm Estates.
Charlenesherwin
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED It was a pleasure working with Karen Goins. She was knowledgeable, helpful, prompt and responsive. We cannot recommend Karen enough for she made the sale of our house easy and effortless.
Paboehmke
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED After my mother passed away, I needed to quickly sell my property in Woodstock and relocate to a more affordable home. Unfortunately, I was not well versed in either the buying or selling process in real estate. My financial advisor (with whom I have a long and trusted relationship) recommended Karen Goins. Karen impressed me with her professionalism, experience and honesty as well as her ability to walk me through the process in a kind and understanding manner. Following Karen's advice, we worked for several weeks to get the house ready to put on the market which was no small task as this was taking place from Halloween through New Years. Once the house was ready to market, Karen and I developed a pricing strategy, and she went to work marketing the property. She arranged for a highly professional photographer to shoot the home and property, had an amazing sign installed (solar light worked all night long) and created a fantastic on-line listing plan. The home was only on the market for a few hours when an offer was made and Karen carefully reviewed the offer and all of the various details with me. The offer was better than we had hoped for, and I was allowed a 60-day window to remain in the home while arranging to purchase a new home. Karen recommended an excellent Real Estate Attorney; they worked out the details and set a closing date. Next Karen worked with me to find a more affordable home and went above and beyond as we toured dozens of properties in the Rockford and eventually the Freeport areas. Considering the distance of my search areas from her office in Algonquin it was quite an undertaking, but she made it so easy and relaxed for me. During the buying process I really came to appreciate Karen for her high ethics and honesty, as I found that not many agents have those qualities. Once we found a property which fit my needs and budget, Karen helped me make an offer and after it was accepted, she arranged for a highly professional inspection (which was highly accurate) and continued to guide me through the process. A closing date was set and again Karen guided me through the details and everything went smoothly. After about two months in my new home in Freeport, I couldn't be happier with my home, the neighborhood, the location and my new hometown. I cannot fully express my gratitude to Karen Goins for all of her hard work, skill, honesty and especially her empathy in making a very stressful time for me so much easier and satisfying. Starting with the introduction to Karen from my trusted financial advisor, each step in the process was handled with great care and professionalism. The professionals that Karen works with from the inspectors to her Real Estate Attorney are all first rate and like her they are people of honesty and integrity, which are rare qualities these days. I would highly recommend Karen Goins to anybody who is looking to buy or sell a property in the McHenry County area and beyond. Perhaps the single biggest quality which Karen has (and it is extremely rare) is empathy. We all hear a lot about empathy, but it is rarely if ever experienced. In many ways Karen has renewed my faith in people. God bless Karen Goins, I could never have made it through this process without her.
Meverdoorn6
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was awesome to work with. She helped us with a quick buy that happened in a matter of 3 weeks from first viewing to closing. She responded quickly to our texts or phone calls, with answers to our questions, and spent hours with us as we contemplated this buy. Karen was extremely knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with. She has been working with our daughter to find a home that fits their bill and that is how we learned about her, recommended by our daughter. We too highly recommend Karen Goins. We will definitely use her again in the future if we need a realtor. Thank you, Karen, for your expertise, time, patience, and help with our home purchase.
Zuser20140330070410822
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen helped me sell 3 of my rental properties. When I had made the decision to sell, I didnt hesitate to call her. Being in the business myself in Arizona, I knew exactly what to look for in an agent. Karen checks off all of the boxes. She is knowledgeable, attentive to her clients needs, and extremely communicative. Hire her with confidence. She wont disappoint!
Jefhays
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen, was very helpful with rhe sale of my home. She was extremely professional an knowledgeable. I felt confident that she knew what she was doing. My house sold quickly and I was very satisfied by the level of her attention and communication. I highly recommend her!
Darrenrich8
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Karen on the sale of our home was great. She was quick to respond to our wants and needs, was flexible with her time and knew exactly what we needed to do to make sure our house was ready to sell quickly. She was very responsive and quick to get us into the houses we wanted to look at and once we found our new home, her negotiation and communication skill were top notch. Would recommend!
Nejmanscott7
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is awesome! Knows the market, great negotiator, professional, experienced, enthusiasticaEUR|.. Just listed a home with Karen. Sold it on first day at above list in a competitive market. I closed in under thirty days. I strongly urge you to consider Karen for any real estate needs. She is by far the best agent I have worked with. Scott Nejman
Randyphillips1951
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen Goins was truly exceptional as my real estate listing agent. Her expertise, knowledge of the market, energy, calmness and negotiating skills were great. I was selling my house that I lived in for 30 years and was moving out of state, so it was a stressful situation. Plus, I was doing this by myself. Karen did a great job of helping and guiding me through the entire process. I highly recommend Karen Goins to anyone trying to buy or sell a home in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Z42michelle
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen helped us with purchasing a new build home. She was highly competent, professional, resourceful, and very easy to work with. We have used her multiple times in both baying and selling homes and we highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling their home.
Pquist 3.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED We had a great experience with Karen. Karen Was very relaxed,knowledgeable and very patient with us. Always staying in touch and answering our calls promptly. We were out of town during this process and Karen would stop by the house and help out with any issues that arose. There was a issue with the buyers financing and Karen helped navigate and work with the attorneys to get things resolved. I would highly recommend Karen.
Hallfergus
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was incredibly easy to work with and is wonderfully kind and understanding. There were no problems with the process of selling our mother's home. There was never any doubt of her ability. She did her job exceptionally well and has an incredible team of people that she works with. Her experience and knowledge are evident.
User5842690
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED This was the second time we have used Karen to sell a home in Algonquin, and once again she made the experience very easy. She walks you through the selling process, and is readily available when questions arise. Issues usually come up when selling a home, but Karen's vast knowledge and experience make them easy to overcome. I highly recommend working with her on your next home sale or purchase!
Lou C.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED We had the pleasure of working with Karen as our real estate agent, and her exceptional service exceeded all our expectations. From the initial consultation to the closing, Karen's in-depth knowledge of the market, keen attention to detail, and proactive approach made the entire home-buying process smooth and stress-free. Her ability to understand our preferences and negotiate on our behalf resulted in securing our dream home at a favorable deal. What sets Karen apart is not only her professional competence but also her genuine and personable nature, creating a positive and trusting relationship. We wholeheartedly recommend Karen for her unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and outstanding expertise in the real estate industry. She has our highest praise for helping us find our perfect home.
Furtek G.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was flexible, patient, communicative and helpful throughout the entire process of selling our father's family home of 53+ years. I would absolutely recommend her!
Erin M.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED I had a great experience selling my townhome with Karen - sold in one day for over our asking price! Karen was very helpful and responsive, even going to my townhome to let repair personnel in when I couldnt be there. Highly recommend!
Ericht7
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was great, we sold our home through her. Very easy to communicate with her with any questions. Karen actually recommended a higher price than we thought we could get. The second day on the market we had 7 showings and the next day 14 showings. Full price offer the same day. Bottom line is Karen will get your home SOLD.
Jaywallace1341
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED I couldn't of done it without her. She was with us the whole way. She never missed a phone call and gave all her time to ensure our needs were always first. We spent 4 weeks looking for a place and she was always the first to show up for a viewing. She knew the area and market well and was key when we made an offer. She had excellent follow up and always looked at the small details. I'm glad we found her. It made the experience of buying a home satisfying.
Barmstrong40
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED I had a challenging house to sell. Karen helped me thru the process, made key recommendations, found the right price point and had it sold fast! If you're selling in Algonquin, I'd recommend Karen.
Nejmanscott7
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen has sold or represented my purchases for many years. She is responsive, knowledgeable and has earned my trust. Karen knows her business. She is quite pleasant to work with and gets the job done. I am confident in recommending Karen to anyone purchasing or selling a home. Scott Nejman
Wtanner12
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen did an outstanding job! Answered all my questions on selling, negotiations with prospective buyers and what to expect during the selling process
Charisepope1
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED I have worked with Karen over the past 10 years. She has been my go-to agent for my short sale, finding rental properties, purchasing, and selling homes. Most recently, she found me my forever home. She has worked with my adult children to purchase their first homes. She has become a family member to all of us. It does not matter what you need or what questions you have, she is there to help. I am not an easy client to work with. I have a large punch list of items that typically rule out most properties that we have looked at over the years. She never wavered and was there for me from beginning to end.
User5842690
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen did an excellent job in helping us sell our Willoughby Farms home in Algonquin. She explained the home sale process clearly and communicated with us as the sale progressed. We needed to be out of town shortly after our house went on the market, but Karen stepped in and made sure all the details were covered. Karen is very professional and we highly recommend her!
Pattie S.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen Goins made the listing and sale of my townhouse easy. She is extremely experienced and knowledgeable, as well as diligent and professional. Karen knows her stuff and the market! She consistently follows through and is resourceful, always offering up ideas and ways to meet your goals in an efficient & effective manner. I would highly recommend Karen.
Pjotwani
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Because of the excellent knowledge of the local market and the buyer in that market, Karen was able to sell our home very quickly and at a price that was higher than what we had expected.Karen made excellent suggestions about the improvements required for the home to make it more marketable. She was always available to help whenever we needed help. She provided valuable information to negotiate inspection items with the buyer and resources required to resolve some of the inspection issues.
Dbfried10
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED I couldnt believe the quantity of showingsaEUR|the market was hot. In todays market, the MLS and the internet options are available for buyers if they stay on top of itaEUR|Realtors really dont sell houses as they did in the past. However, Karens strength is her extraordinary communication skills, not to mention, her ability to take on a heavy client load while still making herself available when needed. Follow up, terrific. Plus, it took me 6 to 8 weeks before I gave her the OK to list my property due to some necessary remodeling. She was perfectly OK with all my needs and didnt push me to list the property pre-maturely. Most importantly, I was happy with the selling price.
Nayb8
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was excellent to work with and extremely responsive. Once my house was listed I had showings scheduled that same day and offers already the next day. I would highly recommend Karen Goins to anyone looking to sell their home in the Algonquin, IL area.
Oaktreewoman
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is an outstanding real estate agent. I have used her for several real estate transactions and am very pleased with the results. She exhibits excellent professionalism and expertise. She's friendly and stays in contact every step of the way.
Dianepatrick156
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is an outstanding realtor. She is thorough, organized, communicates well, and most importantly, knows the market. Her experience brought us a quick sale while also providing top dollar for our home. Without hesitation, we would work with Karen again for any purchase or sale of a home. With her knowledge and skills, she is definitely one of the best!
Leonel P.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was amazing throughout the entire home buying process. I had an aggressive timeline with my family and I moving from out of state and she was very straight forward, excellent and resourceful. She is a very knowledgeable in her trade and would recommend her to anyone looking to purchase their home. Thank you Karen!!
Dawn S.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED We couldn't be happier with our experience with Karen when purchasing our home. She is professional, courteous, answered every question, responded quickly to our calls, and was very helpful through the whole process. Definitely recommended.
Laramie9149
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is very easy to work with. She responds quickly, she's easy to talk to and she offers great expert advice. She was key in getting our back offer on the property of our dreams accepted. She helped us tremendously when we were negotiating the many items that came up. Karen was even happy to help us outline some correspondence letters between the seller and us. She was always happy to pick up the phone and if she missed the call we had a text or call back within the hour. Karen was also happy to drop everything or squeeze in a showing last minute for us. I know we were not the easiest people to work with and she handled us with ease. We loved working with Karen and feel like she became a friend after the process was over. It really feels like Karen is working with you and putting your interests above all. We would highly recommend Karen and would absolutely use her again.
Harel M.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED I worked with Karen for nearly a year as part of a relocation. This was a long process due to conditions beyond our control but throughout the entire process, Karen remained engaged, supportive, ready to show and discuss properties and was just great to work with. Finally, when we found our home, Karen was quick, knowledgeable and supportive for the entire closing process. I am grateful for Karens support over the entire year and would recommended her for anyone looking to move to or around the north suburbs. Thank you!
Lito527
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED We absolutely LOVED working with Karen. She helped us get into our dream house in a crazy sellers market and sold our existing house in 48 hours at 6% over list price. Karen is responsive, intelligent, professional and tenacious (in a friendly way??) to do right by her clients. We would Recommend Karen to anyone buying or selling real estate.
Julie F.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is absolutely wonderful! She is very knowledgeable about the area, professional and friendly. She worked hard for us and was able to sell our home in a matter of days and for over asking price. I would highly recommend her!
Lito527
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED We absolutely love Karen and would not be in our dream house if not for her experience and expertise. We purchased our home in the midst of a sellers market and were facing multiple, over list offers and Karens strategy, expertise and professional tenacity got us the home. Karen is responsive, friendly and very much in tune with market conditions. We also chose Karen to sell our home, which went under contact, over list, in 36 hours. Karen is a pros pro.
Todd2950
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen provided excellent service throughout the entire process. I appreciate how quickly she responded to calls, emails and texts. We had 30 showings in less than a week and four offers before accepting an offer above asking price.
Kari W.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Ive worked with Karen for over then years, when I first had to rent out my townhome in Algonquin. She helped me understand the process and was quick to find me a renter each time the other moved out. When it came time for me to sell my rental property, I didnt even consider calling anyone else. She walked me through everything I needed to know, what to spruce up and what to highlight to help the home be at the top of the market. Again her expertise and knowledge of this area, the home, and comps proved successful and she negotiated to get me the best selling price. She was always there when I had questions, even if she was away around the holidays with her family. I wouldnt hesitate to call Karen again for future real estate needs, or to recommend her to my family and friends.
Lidija M.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was professional, kind and efficient! She responded to every call and question we had right away. Karen got us two full price offers the first day we listed our house. Thank you Karen!
Janetmccandless8
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen Goins sold the house quickly after evaluating with a wonderful contractor Dennis Matchinski she works with. Unfortunately the first buyer could not come up with the financing. She kept my spirits from flagging, and we put it back on the market and again sold it the first weekend, this time for an even better price and shorter escrow process. In the meantime the contractor continued to care for the house (I live out of state) and the closing happened easily. Karen responded to my texts and calls and her knowledge of the market was very good.
Manh981
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen helped us sell the house in less than 1 week. As soon as we signed the contract, she called the buyers realtor and the process was completed in such a sort time, that I did not even see a Listed or Sold by Remax sign board! I recommend Karen and personally was very pleased with my result!
Leah W.
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen sold our house in less than two weeks!! She is very efficient and was a pleasure to work with on the sale of our home. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing an agent.
Mikekrueger849
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was always available when I had questions. She is a true professional that knows her business. Her marketing skills are spot on and she made the process painless. We have already referred her to my son in purchasing a new home and was patient and professional in that as well. We found our agent going forward for all of our family's real estate needs.Thank you Karen.
Sfroeh1620
Review for Member: Karen Goins
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is very professional, courteous, and offered helpful suggestions. Whether we contacted her on a weekday or weekend she responded within minutes. We will refer our friends and family to her.
