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Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIEDKate did a great job in helping me navigate through my condo purchase. As a first-time buyer, the whole home buying process was overwhelming at first, but Kate simplified everything for me and made the process exciting instead of stressful. She was professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive to questions and requests. Highly recommended!
Joan S.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate represented us on the selling side of our home. She was professional, responsive and she negotiated a wonderful deal for us. Her team was wonderful with the staging aspect, she has a designated representative come to take notes and discuss placement and decorations. Would recommend her to friends and colleagues.
Sabrina Z.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate has helped us sell multiple properties and she is always very professional and also super helpful. She guided us through the process and negotiated with the potential buyer to reach a result that we are ultimately happy with. Kate also helped us with renovation projects and managed the contractor, building HOA, and tenants very well during the process. We cannot make it happen without her help because we are thousands miles away and were so busy with other priorities in life. Overall I would recommend Kate to any of my friends who are looking to buy or sell. We appreciated her and her team's hardwork!
Sm C.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I had a great experience working with Kate and Bea! Our remote home buying experience wasnt typical for anyone, let alone first time home buyers but Kate made it so easy. Shes a straight shooter and strong advocate for her clients! Special shout out to Carissa for stepping in during our inspection while Kate had some planned time off. Carissa treated us as her own clients and put us at ease. Were staying put for a while, but will definitely be using Kate and team in future home buys!
Yrspyk26mg
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Ive worked with Kate on a few occasions with both buying and selling and probably wont trust anyone else with my business. She helped get me good prices on both sales and purchases. Her knowledge on Chicago neighborhoods is beyond impressive. The entire team that supports Kate is incredibly helpful and everyone is so knowledgeable. When it came time to finalize sales, she looped in her network of lenders and lawyers who were extremely caring. Whether it is your first home buying experience, or your 10th, you will be in the best hands with Kate and her team. Now that weve worked together a few times, I consider Kate a friend and am excited to see her professional and personal life glow!
User544104
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Kate and was a pleasure! Her responsiveness and attentiveness was absolutely incredible. She actually listened to wants, needs and expectations and only showed me those properties that fit within my tight preferences. She guided through the whole process as if I were her family. There wasnt a day during this process that I felt rushed, unprepared or overwhelmed. Thanks Kate and team!
Mark M.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Kate and her team on the purchase of our home in 2020 and also the sale in 2023. Their experience, knowledge, attention to detail and communication helped us successfully navigate 2 very different markets. We appreciated her honesty, advice, willingness to listen and collaborate throughout the process. Kate is a true professional and someone we highly recommend- thanks again Kate!
Barajasjuanc
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate went above and beyond to help us throughout the process. We were a bit of a complicated case given that we lived out of state and were looking to make the move to Chicago with very little knowledge of the neighborhoods and housing market. She was the perfect combination of big picture neighborhood knowledge and "in-the-weeds" detail on the housing dynamics. We are extremely lucky to have found such a great trusted source of information. In addition, her whole team was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and easy to reach. Would highly recommend the entire Waddell team.
Jenn G.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate came highly recommended to me by a friend of mine. From the very first email, Kate was professional, informative, and responsive. As first-time home buyers, my husband and I were completely new to the experience, and Kate supported and made herself available to us through each step of the process, from the initial in-person meeting to introduce what was involved in purchasing a home, the property search and visits, negotiating offers, all the way through to closing. She was so on top of our questions, arranging property visits, and responding to texts and emails, she made us feel extremely important and like we were her only clients. Kate was always honest with us, and from the start we knew that we could trust in her expertise and that she would always provide us with valuable feedback based not only on her experience but also market data. I have never met a realtor so committed to her clients and who truly cares that they find the best home to meet their needs and preferences, and not just any old house. Our experience working with Kate couldn't have been better, and I would recommend Kate and her team to anyone looking for the perfect home in Chicagoland!
Hayleymadura
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Kate was the easiest part of buying a condo! Kate and her team were timely, professional, and so helpful from start to close. Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy in the Chicago area.
Beth50724
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team helped my husband and I find the perfect home after a lengthy search. Not only was she super responsive communicating with us but also showed us properties in multiple neighborhoods that we were interested in. She had a team of excellent associates who answered our questions as well and were always available to us from start to finish. Her negotiation skills were also superb and we feel that she really helped us strengthen our offers. She addressed concerns, helped us land offers, and we closed on our new home in a short time. We are so lucky to have been introduced to Kate. We will definitely have her sell our other property when its time and we will recommend her to all of our friends and family.
User497241
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team were wonderful. It's our second sale/purchase with her. She is very knowledgeable about the market. Responds quickly to our questions. Delivers guidance with some tough issues. Kept us focused on the finish line! We'd use her and the group again and gladly recommend her to others.
Elisa K.
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ZillowVERIFIED We cannot thank Kate and her team enough! This is the 2nd time we've worked with them and their expertise, thoroughness and knowledge is unmatched. In purchasing our first condo to now our first home, they have always been incredibly patient, helpful and understanding throughout the process.
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Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED We cannot say enough good things about Kate and the Compass Team! My husband and I were first time home buyers, and she took the time to walk us through and educate us on the process of home buying from start to finish. Kate is incredibly knowledgeable, very well-networked, incredibly responsive and a great human being and helped us find the condo of our dreams in Roscoe Village. She and her team have also helped my sister and some of our best friends sell/buy and we'll continue to work with Kate in the future! If you are looking for a relator who understands the Chicago housing market, is responsive, reliable, with attention to detail and great design style - look no further than Kate.
Catieespeer
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED I cannot thank Kate & team enough! As a first time home buyer, I had a great experience with Kate and her team when it came to searching and buying a condo in Chicago. Everyone is so professional, effective, and patient. The process from touring, offering, to closing was so well organized. I had such helpful resources and guidance through each step. So happy to have Kate as my agent and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in the Chicago area.
Suhaas P.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate was amazing to work with! She was up front and diligent throughout the entire process. She worked around my schedule and I never felt pressured with anything. Kates experience and connections made the whole process easy and smooth.
Luis Q.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team are incredible and helped me buy my first condo in Lakeview. I was frankly nervous throughout the process but Kate was a constant source of knowledge and comfort. Kate was constantly available and provided a perspective that I felt was level-headed and often backed by concrete numbers. I'm not sure how I could have done this without Kate in my corner. I wouldn't think twice about recommending Kate and her team.
Sara
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team are simply the best. We would (and have!) recommended them to anyone in the Chicagoland area. Her expertise in the industry is superb, and she handles all of her clients with the same warmth and grace. She also has some amazing connections to other local realtors which was a huge bonus for us, and made the process very easy throughout.
Lauren D.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team are the absolute BEST! This was my first time buying a home, and Kate did an amazing job guiding me through the process. She is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, trustworthy and positive. I had a very enjoyable experience buying a home because of Kate and her team. I can't recommend them enough!
Tommy H.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate was a huge help and trustworthy advocate throughout the purchase of our first home. She has a great roster of contacts including an attorney, an inspector, and a contractor - all of whom proved very helpful when things got complicated. We look forward to working with Kate and her team in the future!
Dana M.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate was amazing! I would highly recommend Kate and her group to help you with home buying and selling. She was super knowledgeable, in quick contact with us, super helpful and overall wonderful to work with. We were first time home buyers and Kate helped us find the perfect place and was happy to answer all our questions along the way!
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Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED From start to finish on the sale of my condo (Lake View), Kate, Alexa, and Molly and the rest of the team were a tremendous help. They assisted greatly with the staging and were there every step of the way throughout the negotiation process. With this being my first time selling, I was very appreciative of Kate and her teams lightning fast response times, market expertise, and overall support. It made for a stress free closing. Thank you Kate and team!!
Jason A.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate made our first home buying process as stress free as possible. She is personable, responsive and has an excellent team around her. At every turn when we had uncertainty she was able to recommend someone or find out the answers for us. Every recommendation she had for lawyer, inspector etc was outstanding and would recommend them all as well. When speaking with friends who also had went through a home purchase with other real estate groups it was clear that Kate and her group go above an beyond (100x over) to make this a great experience. Could not recommend her highly enough.
Ajbaldea34
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team are incredible. Its true concierge level service and knowledge at every single point in the journey. Every single step is made as easy as possible, especially for home buyers that are not experienced or savvy with the entire process. I could not recommend her and her team highly enough! You will absolutely not be disappointed with the level of care, service and knowledge that is provided. We have bought two homes with Kates assistance, and couldnt be more pleased!
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Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate was always informative and responsive to my questions, especially helpful from a distance. Since this was an estate sale, it has been a difficult time, and she and her associates were always sensitive to the situation. She understands the Chicago market, and explained clearly Compass Realtys approach to arranging a successful sale, very well thought through. I wanted a rug from the condo, and she arranged to have it sent to me. It was important to me to have the sale move quickly and smoothly, and Kate really helped expedite the process, sizing up accurately what work needed to be done on the property to be in aEURoemove inaEUR? condition. This could have been a slow market, especially with rising interest rates, and the estate property sold right after the initial showings.
Aargamas423
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED I was a little nervous entering the search for my first condo/home, and was very fortunate to be referred to Kate from a close friend. Kate was the perfect agent to work with. She made the process very clear - helping me understand from all angles. She knows the areas very well and was able to recommend different aspects given her expertise and tenure in the industry. She was always on time to our appointments and I felt valued as a client rather than "just another client". I especially appreciated her real input on even the tough questions. I also really appreciated how on-top of everything she was, and it helped make the stressful process much more seamless for me. Kate was fantastic and she 100% has my backing as a top tier agent. Thanks Kate!
Rsharma10598
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate was integral in finding us the right property for our needs. We were remote buyers, so she (along with my sister) were our primary eyes for any viewing. Kate would attend every tour we requested, and give a thorough breakdown of why a property would or would not work out for our plans. When it came to negotiations, she attended all walkthroughs and inspections, and reached out to several contractors to get estimates for work needed on the property. This was key in providing the final offer the the seller through our lawyer (with whom we connected through Kate as well). Overall, her expertise in the region and culture was the main reason we were able to close on our ideal property. Would highly recommend to anyone looking into the Chicago-area real estate market.
Diana C.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED This is our fifth time over the past ten years working with Kate and her team, and our experience has been excellent! The Kate Waddell Group worked closely with us during every step of the process in each purchase and sale. Kate was respectful of our wishes and let us guide the pricing while providing her knowledge of the market trends and experience with similar homes. Kate and her team always took care of our home during open houses and showings, and Kate informed us regarding possible buyers and all feedback from showings and open houses. Kates expertise helped us close the sale in this slow market, and we value her professionalism and consider her a friend.
Zuser20141108100702836
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Ill start out by saying I LOVED working with Kate and her full team during my recent home sale. I could tell from the very beginning she had a winning process and was committed to results and framing everything around my personal priorities. As a personal anecdote, I had a long winter holiday planned and the day I left our buyer got interested and started the sale process. Nearly all of the beginning and middle stages were coordinated and handled remotely while I was still able to enjoy my vacation. Definitely went above and beyond in this regard. On top of that, we listed during a challenging time at the beginning of the interest rate hike and economic pullback but Kate and team kept at it and we got exactly the result that fit my needs! Kate and team get my highest recommendation.
Elizabeth H.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED We had a wonderful experience working with Kate. The best way to describe Kate and her team is a aEURoereal estate concierge.aEUR? We had very busy schedules but Kate figured out a way for us to see over 10 homes in just a couple of weeks. Once we found our dream home, Kate and her team made the negotiation and closing process very efficient and seamless. We would recommend Kate to anyone who is looking for a home in the Chicago area.
Macee S.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Here are the reasons to work with Kate's group: 1) They are absolute professionals. They know the market (in our case, Lincoln Park) inside and out and gave counsel that was well researched. 2) They bring the value of other professional relationship to the process, from photographers, home stagers, real estate attorney, etc. These additional players were hugely helpful to our sale and were teams we wouldn't have been able to source on our own. 3) They communicate proactively and effectively. This was a big sticking point for us, as we were trying to manage showings - something that was difficult to do with a nanny and two babies at home during the day. They worked with us on a schedule that helped bring in potential buyers, but kept us sane during the busy selling weeks. We will work with Kate's group again and again for all of our Real Estate dealings.
FSCHONTAG
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED We know Kate for more than 5 years and her expertise was instrumental in our decision process. Buying a home is a major life decision and Kate and her team provide an outstanding help in making the process as smooth as possible. She is super responsive, a master in negotiating and structuring a deal to make us comfortable, as well as extremely transparent. We couldn't be happier. After so many years, we trust her judgment and expertise as a professional but, also important, as a friend that is always looking for the best for us. When I hear someone whispering about home buying/renting, first thing I say is: aEURoeyou HAVE to meet Kate and her team, theyre the best!aEUR?
Kristen O.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate Waddell and her team are the absolute best. As first time home buyers, she and her team were the right experts to lead us through the process, give us advice, and ultimately got us into the perfect home at the right price. Kate is extremely knowledgeable about the industry and Chicago neighborhoods. Because of Kate, our home buying experience in an incredibly competitive and fast-moving market (early 2022) was organized, fast, smooth and relatively stress-free because of her expert guidance and flawless execution. Even after closing, Kate and her team have continued to be amazing resources for recommendations for contractors and other home maintenance professionals who have all been A+. I cannot recommend Kate Waddell and her team enough!
KinjilPatel
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED We were referred to Alexa by our good friends and we thoroughly enjoyed working with her over 2 years. At first, we were just browsing to help us narrow down neighborhoods and what we were looking for. She always kept in touch and made sure we were looking at properties and areas we may like so we would be ready when it came time to move to Chicago. She was very easy to work with and made the experience very fun! She is a tough negotiator and goes to bat for her clients. Would highly recommend her to any one who needs a great realtor in Illinois! We were very picky with what we wanted and she ensured to find us properties that had all our wants and needs. Thank you for a great buying experience! Alexa is highly recommended for your next home!
Hillary K.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED I was blown away by Kate and her team of professionals. The process of buying your first home can be extremely daunting but Kate put me at ease during our very first meeting. She walked me through the process from start to finish--from thoroughly reviewing estimated costs, to providing recommendations of local mortgage companies, I was in great hands. Kate's calm demeanor, coupled with her negotiating skills and exceptional market knowledge never made me feel "in the dark". She understood my needs and knew exactly what I wanted. She never pressured me to make a decision (which is hard to find!). She lead the whole process with empathy. Any time she said she'd follow up, she did within an hour. I felt like she had my best interest at heart and I'm truly thankful she made the experience easy, fun, and memorable!
Review12
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED I worked with Kate and her team for the buying, rental, and sale of my condo. Over the course of a 5+ year relationship, Kate has been consistent in delivering value for her clients. Her & her team are terrific partners to have throughout the process and go above & beyond to take care of the little things.
Jadelmore
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED We cannot recommend Kate and her team more highly. From her initial presentation about what sets Compass apart, to her being available and responding to our emails/texts or calls immediately, her knowledge of the market, finally her professional guidance. Five stars!!Julie & Doug Elmore
Katherine H.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Cannot say enough good things about our experience buying our first home with Alexa! She was so knowledgeable and patient with all of our questions and needs. She clearly has a great relationship with other agents within the industry and couldnt recommend her more. She helped us find our dream home and cant wait to work with her in the future!
Craig B.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team were, and continue to be, fantastic to work with. In this crazy market she provided great direction, vast knowledge, and calmed the nerves of two first-time buyers. My family of 4 found our dream home that we can't wait to call home for many years to come. We highly recommend Kate and look forward to working with her in the future.
AdamVedas
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team are so great to work with. Very knowledgeable of Chicago neighborhoods and the current market. Kate and her staff go above and beyond on with the entire selling process. Kate sold our condo before it had even hit the MLS. I would highly recommend Kate to anyone buying or selling within Chicago.
Skaviany
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Buying my home was actually bittersweet for me- it was my dream home but it meant that I would no longer be working with Kate! I cannot recommend her enough- she picked up exactly the vibe I wanted, and was so helpful in helping me navigate the market from out of state. She was patient and thoughtful, and honest- allowing me to fully lean in on her expertise and not worry about missing details. She took into account every conversation we had (including all the opinions from my family) and landed me my dream home. She is the absolute best, and I promise you want her on your team.
Mia S.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team are amazing! I recently purchased my first home and Kate and her team made me feel so taken care of. They were able to walk me through the process step by step and answered any questions I had along the way. Kate will fight for you because she puts in the time and research to ensure you're getting the best price!I couldn't have asked for a better experience when buying my first home. I owe it all to Kate and her team!
Brian R.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team are first-rate across the board. This is a highly professional and organized group that did an excellent job in selling our property while simultaneously finding us a new home. Kate made specific recommendations for cost-effective renovations before bringing to market. She recommended and coordinated with a contractor who improved the value of our property, which then sold after just a few days on the market. We wouldn't have known where to start with remodeling (i.e., what to renovate, which contractors, etc.) -- Kate took care of it all and was spot on. We also worked with Alexa, Molly, and Nicolette. All very knowledgeable, give clear recommendations, very responsive -- and all around really wonderful people. We had high expectations and were still impressed. It is no surprise they have such a sterling reputation.
Adhraa K.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Didn't really get the help I wanted cuz she's in another state but she was very polite and respectful and going to connect me! The fact that she called back and tried to be some what helpful and the honesty that she provided to me as well is what I truly appreciated and ion really so this either but wanted to take my time to let her boss know she acutally doing her role and job unlike others.. God bless her
Zuser20161223081414028
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate was such a pleasure to work with and her entire team provided such seamless service and responsiveness during our home purchase. Kate goes above and beyond in making sure no small detail is overlooked so that home-purchasing process becomes as smooth as possible for the buyer! Kate is a true professional and I would highly recommend her.
MaureenCLanigan
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team make the homebuying/selling process absolutely seamless! I really felt taken care of throughout the entire process and knew I could completely trust her and her team with every detail.I really appreciate how organized and timely her and her team respond to messages as there's a lot of stress that goes into the homebuying/selling process and knowing I would get a quick and thorough answer from her and her team was invaluable!
LElsener2
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate as well as her entire team are true professionals. No aspect of the sale or purchase of residential property is left to chance. Her team is efficient, and responsive to all questions and concerns regarding a property transaction. I highly recommend Kate Waddell.
Sawyer P.
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ZillowVERIFIED Carissa and the Kate Waddell Group were wonderful! We could not have asked for a better team. My fiancA(C) and I were looking for our first home when we came to Carissa, we did not know where to start other than looking online. Carissa showed up at our first meeting with all the information we could need and more. We were able to find houses easily and with Carissa's help we were able to narrow those down to find our perfect home. The process is a overwhelming to say the least, but Carissa was able to provide us with comforting step by step instructions to make the whole process easier. We will be using Carissa again for any future realty decisions.
Steven B.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team are the only reason we found and were able to purchase our new home. From their personal approach to getting to know us as people and what we were looking for to their detailed, data driven approach to finding us the right homes to view, they truly are the complete package. Kate and team remained in constant, meaningful communication with us throughout the process and were truly our advocates with our best interests at heart. We cannot recommend them enough, and we will absolutely be working with them in the future. Thanks so much, Kate and Team!!!
Kirk R.
Review for Member: Kate Waddell
ZillowVERIFIED Kate and her team were fantastic! I was dealing with selling a house due to a death in the family. I had the challenge of not being local and have never dealt with selling a home with rental units. Kate and her team were SUPER helpful and treated me like I was their only client. I can not thank them enough for all of their help and knowledge not only with me but the renters as well. They were there to help with everything from dealing with the selling process, estate sale, plumbers, renters, mail, checking on the house and much more!!! If they could not help directly they had a vast network of high quality companies to help. Top notch professionals and I highly recommend them for anyone interested in buying or selling a home!!!
