Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
What clients say about this agent....
Mundojessie
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIEDMelissa was amazing! My husband and I had some very specific wants for our new home and Melissa didn't stop until we found the perfect place. We had such a positive experience working with her. Melissa helped us during our house tours by paying attention to details and asking all the right questions. She is also very knowledgeable on new constructions and the development process whoch we needed help navigating. Melissa is a fierce negotiator and we 100% recommend her!
Saralewinson
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED This was my third time working with Melissa and I will continue to work with her in the future! She helped me buy a new build home in the suburbs. Her guidance when selecting finishes and planning the design of the space was very valuable. And she ensured all aspects of the transaction went smoothly. Melissa is the best of the best!
Heavym71
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED With the help from Melissa and Fernando, I was able to find and secure a place to rent in the little hidden gem of Kinzie Park. With the current rental market being what it is, I as happy with their performance!
Kavita
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED I have nothing but an abundance of gratitude and love for Melissa. My home search took much longer than expected, but she was so patient throughout the process and had a deep understanding of what I was looking for. She understood my needs and wants and was proactive in having showings that could fit what I was looking for (this was especially important given how busy of a schedule I have). When it came time to make an offer, she always had my best interest at heart and made sure that I was getting the best possible options; her feedback and support throughout the process made things so much easier. Melissa and her entire team are communicative and highly responsive. And for what its worth, Melissa is one of the warmest people Ive had the pleasure of working with. She is so funny and kind, and I am so grateful to have had her as a part of this chapter of my life!
Qi V.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Highly highly recommend! It was such a joy working with Melissa and Fernando to buy our first home. It was quite a whirlwind for us in all the good ways. Melissa was so kind and knowledgeable, she understands what we were looking for and was always there for us guiding us through the many tours, pointing out all the pros and cons for each property, and was so masterful in the negotiation process ? not to mention all the emotional support and knowledge sharing throughout the whole journey. Fernando helped us tremendously as well, the two truly tagged team so effectively to make our dream come true. Much gratitude to you both :)
Saralewinson
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa and her team were outstanding to work with and made the process of buying a home so easy! Melissa took the time to understand what I was looking for and used her knowledge and expertise to help me hone in on the best type of property and neighborhood for my lifestyle. Her negotiation expertise and experience with new builds were a huge asset - helping me get a lot of upgrades, extras and finishing touches for the price I wanted. Melissa is amazing and I highly recommend her for all your real estate needs!
Srini S.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa helped me buy my first home during a time when the real estate market was unpredictable and uncertain. Melissa is very informative about local market conditions, has great eye for detail, will fight for you to drive maximum possible value, is very responsive. Her team is equally impressive as well. I would recomend Melissa and her team highly. Thank you
Zuser20171127204056449
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa and Fernando were very helpful from the initial consultation, through putting the unit on the market, and dealing with the nuances of finalizing and onboarding a tenant. I felt I always could reach out with questions if needed, but often they were two steps ahead of me. I had never leased a unit before so they were patient and supportive the whole way through. Highly recommend.
Dariusz D.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa and Fernando were great to work with through the buying process. They have an in-depth knowledge of the Chicago real estate market. They helped us find our dream home for less than the asking price which is no small feat in todays real estate market. They were also able to provide us with referrals for some house-related improvements. I highly recommend Melissa and her team!
Ramsey S.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Both Melissa and Fernando were great to work with through my whole buying process. Fernando explained all the steps I needed to take clearly, and his suggestions during the bidding for my new home helped make my offer the strongest one. His presence at my home inspection was very valuable because he talked me through all the things that I needed to look out for. He worked well with my loan officer and buyers attorney and was always responsive to any questions or concerns that I had. Melissa has detailed knowledge of the Chicago housing market. At the outset of my buying process, her expertise helped me determine exactly how to narrow down and select a home from a lot of different types of options, depending on the home features that were important to me. She is a great negotiator - she was also able to negotiate credits from the sellers that I would not have been able to negotiate myself. She was also able to provide me with referrals for any house-related work that I needed done after I bought the unit, which has been extremely useful to me.
Migalletita
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa was truly patient finding us a home in a though market, her knowledge of the neighborhoods , her large network and great amount of resources to always answer every single of our questions in the most complete way possible and overall her sweetness to always do everything with a smile, made our experience to land our new home a really nice one.
Sabumnim23
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Genuine, sweet person, and very responsive. She caught more little nicks in my new place than the guy doing the inspection. Will definitely work with Melissa again, and recommend my family.
Susan0342
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED We were looking for a multi-unit building in the city, and Melissa patiently showed us multiple options on multiple outings. She was always, on time, helpful, and even brought us thoughtful little gifts. I felt like her opinion and insight were honest and she was sincerely interested in our best interests. We appreciated her expertise and patience with our questions. Thanks Melissa and team!
James
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED I would definitely recommend Melissa for your next purchase. She was very knowledgeable about every step of the process and really took the time to understand my wants in a home and was very candid about the pros and cons of each home we saw and how it fit my needs. I had an excellent experience as a first time home buyer.
Jseaman73
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED I have worked with Melissa and her team on two property deals, one buy and one sell. Melissa is top notch professional and there is no time of the day she is not online. I felt confident Melissa would look out for our best interest and take as long as necessary to find the perfect deal - time is precious but she was always willing to offer hers. I highly recommend Melissa if you are looking to buy or sell in the Chicago area. She made a stressful situation easy to understand and successful (closing was always reached).
Lauren C.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Excellent experience! He was responsive and helped perform virtual tours when I was forced to rent site unseen. Pleasant and courteous. Would highly recommend.
Heavym71
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa was a pleasure to work with. She was able to show me multiple units in the same day and helped me get from place to place. Customer service is very important to her and her team! Melissa was very well informed of areas I was looking at and was able to quickly pick up on the things I liked and was a great help in making my decisions. She is also very good at negotiating a great deal, which is extremely important during this time!! I would highly recommend her for any housing needs you need!!
Ptballer15233
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa is a master of her craft. We had a pretty interesting situation while trying to sell our house and Melissa stuck with us till the end. We ended up getting more than we asked for on the house which is always a plus. Melissa knows where to negotiate, which holes to poke at, and when her client has leverage to make asks. Melissa also has a great team of people behind her. I recommend Melissa every time and I wouldnt think about about going elsewhere.
Joshua K.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa was great to work with and could not have asked for a better person to represent the sale of our condo. I would highly recommend Melissa and her team. They were nothing but professional and easy to work with.
Businessbrokerken
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Mellissa gets the job done well. She knows what is needed and accomplishes it in a timely manner. Great suggestion to have Sizzle do the staging at my home- they did fabulous work Her associate is competent and provides good communication.
Linda A.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED We couldnt be happier to work with Melissa to sell our home. She laid out the process from the beginning and had a firm grasp of the selling/buying environment we were in. She accurately laid out what to expect. We would absolutely work with her again.
Pablomatul
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Awesome communication skills and customer service. He knew what we where looking for and heleped us right away. He also new a lot of payment methods that we could use as international clients. Very professional and nice.
Ginnymc56
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa and Fernando did a great job assisting my daughter in selling her home in Westchester. She made a great point to stage the home and that definitely paid off. They were both very knowledgeable about next steps and how we were able to maximize the selling price. I would highly recommend both of them to anyone looking to purchase or sale of their home. Go Irish!
MICHAEL M.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Exceptionally competent. Melissa and her team handled the leasing of our condo in the middle of the pandemic smoothly and without drama. Just what we wanted. Thank you Melissa!
Mitesh1214
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED We used Melissa Dondalski to buy our home this summer and she was amazing. I met Melissa during an open house, a unit that she was listing. My wife and I had some interest in the property, however we had concerns with the area, in particular the school district. Something ignited Melissa to present a strong sales pitch as she saw an opportunity to sell the unit. She presented use with factual information to help alleviate any concern relating to the school, presented us with private school options, and spoke with us about upside potential. Despite her best efforts, we did not move forward with the purchase. However, I noticed what she?s willing to do for her clients. A few days later, I decided to use Melissa to purchase our next property. She?s well informed and comes with a strong track record. I?m confident she?s going to build a strong business for herself. I highly recommend Melissa Dondalski to help with either a purchase or sale of your property.
Zuser20171017122614743
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa helped us greatly since we arent from Chicago and were not familiar with local processes. She provided easy access to local contractors if needed. She was great to work with.
Collintuck1
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED It was a pleasure working with Melissa. My wife and I were very happy with the whole process, especially as first time home buyers. We will definitely recommend Melissa to friends and acquaintance, and we both look forward to working with her again in the future.
Fivestarvalet
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Thank you so much Melissa for walking us through our first multifamily unit! My family and I are truly grateful that we were your number one priory and made us all feel like we were apart of the ?Dondalski Family?. I truly had no idea what I was getting myself into but with your expertise I felt at ease throughout the entire process. I?m excited about this new venture and look forward to your guidance in the future. Melissa is no doubt a champion for her clients not just about the bottom line $$$!! One meeting with Melissa is all it will take to see she?s brilliant in her business.
Kellyandrew35
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa and her team were amazing to work with. We had a fairly narrow window of time to find our first home and Melissa made the process seamless and fun. She is diligent, hardworking and energetic and surrounds herself with a strong network of partners who can assist with every aspect of the home buying process. We highly recommend Melissa as a real estate agent and will be using her again for our next purchase.
Samuels B.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa was excellent all throughout the process. The process hit some out of the ordinary snags and she was able to successfully navigate through them. Though we had a stubborn seller in the process we were still able to come to a mutually agreeable contract and was executed flawlessly
Imouh
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa was very attentive and helped us get the right resources needed to buy a home. Both the search and closing process went smoothly. Thanks, Melissa!
Aaronudany
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Its difficult to put into words how good Melissa is at her job. From day one, she takes the time to get to know you and figure out exactly what youre looking for. Our transaction was complicated, and there were many small speed bumps along the way. Melissa was the one calming influence that helped me maintain my sanity. Her expertise and positive attitude are a force to be reckon with. I cant say enough great things about my experience working with her.
Ksheedy8
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I worked with Melissa to sell a condo and buy a SFH in Chicago and had a wonderful experience with her. Melissa marketed our condo extensively and hosted two open houses the weekend it hit the market, which resulted in an above asking price offer. She was also phenomenal during the buying process. Our home search was long and horrible due to a seller backing out of a verbal offer and then a closing falling through due to an unresolved mold issue, but Melissa was the bright light during the tough times and helped us eventually find the perfect house. Although our house search ended up taking months, she did not encourage us to settle and continued bringing new options to the table. Overall, Melissa goes above and beyond, and her professionalism and responsiveness (she will even respond late at night!) allow her to be an incredible asset to her clients.
Lainie G.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, thorough and professional. Knew exactly what I wanted/needed without me having to say a word! Would recommend her to everyone.
Syringwr
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa began working with us in November of 2016 as we set out to purchase our first home in Chicago. As a first time home buyer, the process can be difficult and overwhelming to navigate even in a market with plenty of inventory. We were looking at a time with skyrocketing home prices, limited inventory and lots of cash investors (not us!). Melissa helped us every step of the way and made the process simple and as stress free as possible. After 5 months of searching and countless showings, we found a beautiful home in Lakeview. Melissa manged the entire process and got us the deal we wanted. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for an absolute PRO and someone thats a ton of fun!!
Houzz H.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa was great for our first time home buying experience. She was incredibly responsive and available to help at any time. It felt good having her on our team to help navigate the process and was a great negotiator when it came time to make our offer. Id definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a real estate agent.
Jenheidger
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED One of the best things about working with Melissa was how she got to know us personally to make sure our new place was a total reflection of us. She hung in there through our crazy process - even sent us videos from an open house while we were on vacation so we would not miss out on a good opportunity. Because she made a point to know who we are, she knew just as well as we did when we found the right place. Additionally, Melissa has helped me to find tenants to rent out another condo I own two years in a row now - she has managed this process beautifully. Year one, I had multiple offers leading to a bidding war and allowing me to lease my place for more money than ever expected. Year two, she has found a tenant to match the previous rental price in record time - she had a contract in my hand within a week with a tenant moving in a week later. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about working with Melissa and her team - I will continue to work with and recommend them in the future.
Jseaman73
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED One would be hard-pressed to find a more knowledgeable, responsive, honest, and easy to talk to realtor in Big City Chicago. Saying Melissa Dondalski is good at her job is an understatement. She was the best Broker I have worked with, for many reasons: always available, Sun-Sat, day or night, an expert in Chicago real estate and the city/neighborhoods themselves. Melissa is the whole package because she also has a stellar team to assist with other matters that may come up during a transaction (lender, lawyer, contractor, etc). If I buy or sell again in the Chicago area, Melissa will get my business.
Carolinecowan8
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa helped us find the perfect condo in Chicago. We were out of state, so she took videos of all the properties we were interested and sent them to us. We would highly recommend her services. Thank you, Melissa!
Burg B.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED I had an excellent experience with Melissa as my selling and buying agent. Even in a building with multiple comparables, she was able to sell my property quickly at a great price. On the buying side, Melissa was great as well. She found the perfect condo for me and was a great negotiator throughout the process. I truly could not be happier with my decision to work with Melissa. She also has a great team around her making the buying/selling process seamless, I would recommend using Melissa any day!
Jenny M.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED I worked with Melissa recently and I have to say that she is the most professional person I have ever worked with. I dont know how she does it but she always (ALWAYS) stay at top of things. She is organized, professional, driven and extremely pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Melissa. She responds immediately. She cares about the client and that is a rare quality nowadays.
Cheryl J.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Ms Dondalski handled the sale of my condo in a very professional manner. He recommendations for staging and presentation were priceless. She and her team were always available for questions I had and gave precise and helpful direction. I sold my condo in a very timely manner for a price I was very pleased with. I would definitely recommend Ms Melissa Dondalski for any or your real estate selling or buying needs..
JuniorMalayavej
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa made our first home purchase easy and painless. She really took the time to get to know what we wanted and pushed us to figure out exactly what we were looking for. She buzzed us all around the city to see several beautiful properties that she had picked out for us, and she worked literally around the clock to make sure we got what we wanted. She negotiated hard with the other side, and it was clear throughout that she had our best interest in mind at all times. We love our new place; it fits all of our needs and it truly feels like home. We would 1000% recommend Melissa to any buyer without any hesitation.
Lindsey M.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa was absolutely amazing. She made it possible for me to find and purchase my first home in 1.5 months. She worked well with colleagues in Chicagoland and lenders in other states. Melissa walked me through each step of the process and was truly my advocate. This experience could not have been any better!
Carl G.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED I love my new home, and Melissa was incredible every step of the way. I connected with her through a referral and she was outstanding from the beginning when she walked me through the process, to looking at listings every week, to the final closing process. Beyond her skill and professionalism, she showed a genuine interest in finding the right home that made me happy, and took it upon herself to always be available for questions or ideas I had, which as a first-time homebuyer was especially valuable. Im very lucky to have connected with her, and can only hope Ill be able to work with her again.
Chris G.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED We chose Melissa after having terrible luck with other realtors and it was the best decision weve ever made. After another realtor had our place on the market for 3 months, Melissa came in and sold our condo in 7 days for close to full asking price. I highly recommend Melissa for any type of property.
Jmarcsis
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED When I first started the home-buying search in June 2015, I was anticipating a journey filled with stress and excitement. Melissa and team ensured this journey would only be filled with the latter of the two. Over the course of three or four months, Melissa and I viewed over twenty properties. As a first-time home buyer from outside the area, I was unfamiliar with the Chicago market or the finer details of the home-buying process. With each property we viewed, I became increasingly impressed with Melissas knowledge of the market, and was forever thankful for her detailed questioning and attention to detail, which allowed me to make more informed decisions. With each viewing, Melissa and I both gained a better understanding of my likes and dislikes; she often knew my thoughts on a place before stepping out the door. After deciding to put an offer in on a property, I was more than impressed with Melissas negotiation skills, who was able to bring the list price down on a property that had been on the market for under a week and with over 30 viewings. During the closing, I was very appreciative of Melissas responsiveness to all my questions and inquiries, easing any concerns that I had. Over the past year, our team was always one step ahead, which allowed for a quick closing on my dream home, a home that would not have been possible without Melissa and team.
Aws21
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa made the process painless. She started the process by discussing some improvements I should make to help market the property. She also discussed various price points and determined an asking price that was realistic, with a strategy of marketing the property through a variety of resources. She was proactive when necessary and had my best interests in mind. The property was listed in November and we had a contract the next month.
Nabil S.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED My first impression of Melissa was made over the phone (knowledgeable and honest). She immediately made me feel comfortable with her knowledge regarding the market value of my River North condo and her honesty regarding timelines to get it ready to sell. Melissa was great to work with and respectful towards my needs and concerns with readiness to sell. Thanks again Melissa and everyone on her team at @properties!
Erika L.
Review for Member: Melissa Dondalski
ZillowVERIFIED Melissa is a top notch to work with. I was relocating outside of state and had a tight deadline to sell my condo. Melissa went above and beyond from day one. She went into great detail on the process of listing my home on the market and things I needed to do as a homeowner to sell my home for top market value. One of the things that Melissa impressed me with is her ability to stage my house. The pictures from the photographer were so great my property was immediately on Red Fin as hot property!! Not only did Melissa have a cleaning lady come at 8pm the night before my listing pictures but a handyman touch up paint edges to ensure my condo was flawless for pictures and the open house. The results speak for Melissas incredible work ethic and professionalism. My property went under contract within 48 hours after being on the market AND I got $10,000 more than asking!!!!! A SELLERS DREAM COME TRUE! I relocated before closing and her team made closing stress free. I highly recommend Melissa for selling your home. I cannot thank her enough for everything she did to sell my home quickly!
View All Listings