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What clients say about this agent....
Mary K.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia is very knowledgeable, professional and most of all she is very kind. She has a great understanding of the local real estate market and helped negotiate a great sales price for our home.
Mdelpreto
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia provided outstanding service during our investment property acquisition. Her expertise in rental markets, cash flow analysis, and property management resources was impressive. She negotiated favorable purchase terms and guided us through complex financing. Patricia's knowledge of real estate investing was invaluable. Highly recommend!
Boydjessicalee
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Patricia was such a wonderful experience! Selling my family home was a big and emotional step, and Patricia made the entire process so much easier. She was always patient, understanding, and ready to answer any questions I had along the way. Patricia really took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable with each decision. What I appreciated most was how much she caredaEUR"she wasnt just trying to get the house sold, she truly wanted the best outcome for me and my family. Thanks to her hard work and knowledge of the market, we were able to sell quickly and at a price I was very happy with. I couldnt have asked for a better realtor. If youre looking for someone who is professional, kind, and genuinely supportive, I highly recommend Patricia!
Hannahjljones
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat did an excellent job helping us to sell our first home on the West Side of Chicago. She has decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge. She gave us advice on how to best prepare for listing, and we got offers the first day we listed, for a total of 11 over 3 days. She was professional, responsive, and willing to answer our questions at every step in the process. Our selling experience could not have gone more smoothly. We highly recommend her!
TimConvey
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat is a wonderful real estate agent and even better person. She helped us both sell our house and buy our forever home. We looked at over 50 properties and she was so patient and kind. Shes the type of person you start out in a working relationship and end as friends. She tries to understand your true needs and then match whats in the market with those needs.
SaraEdwards93
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Pat was truly a wonderful experience. From start to finish, she made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Her kindness and calm demeanor immediately put us at ease, and we felt supported every step of the way. Pat is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and was always ready with helpful advice and answers to our questions. She took the time to understand our needs and worked tirelessly to help us find the perfect home. Her attention to detail and professionalism gave us complete confidence throughout the journey. Were so grateful to have had Pat by our side and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Shes not just a great realtoraEUR"shes someone you can truly trust.
Saumil P.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWe were first time home buyers and wanted someone knowledgeable in the field. Patricia is an expert in real estate and we felt very comfortable and very happy with her services throughout the home buying process. She answered questions throughly and she used her expertise to point out different things during home tours and allowed us to make better informed decisions. Patricia was our advocate and helped us find exactly what we were looking for. We were very happy with her services and would strongly recommend her to anyone.
Imani P.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia did a great job helping me purchase my first condo! She was professional, responded quickly, and pleasure to work with. Given it was my first time purchasing a home, I had a lot of questions and Pat was more than happy to explain things to me and keep me informed. I was able to find my place after only one day of viewings with Pat - I would highly recommend her!
AnMaree W.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWe cannot express enough gratitude for Pat and the incredible support she provided us during our home-buying journey in Oak Park. As out-of-towners stepping into a competitive market, we felt overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. Pat not only helped us navigate this challenging landscape but went above and beyond to ensure we found the perfect home for our family. From our very first meeting, it was clear that Pat genuinely cared about our needs and wants. She took the time to listen to our priorities, offering invaluable guidance that made the process feel manageable. Pat balanced professionalism with a personal touch, acting as our Realtor therapist when the stress of home buying became too much. Her reassurance and encouragement were instrumental in keeping our spirits high. What truly sets Pat apart is her reputation as a trusted legend in the Oak Park community. Her relationships with other agents and her deep understanding of the local market made all the difference in getting our offer accepted. It was evident that sellers wanted to work with her, and that trust helped us secure our dream home amidst fierce competition. Having Pat on our team was a game-changer. Her expertise, dedication, and unwavering support made our home-buying experience not only successful but also enjoyable. We are incredibly grateful to have had her by our side, and we wholeheartedly recommend Pat to anyone looking to buy a home. She is, without a doubt, a true legend in her field! Thank you, Pat, for everything!
Zuser20140511213456634
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat was incredible throughout the entire home buying process. As first time home buyers we didn't know much, she was very knowledgeable, and informative, responsive and took the time to thoroughly explain throughout the entire process. She was so patient and truly listened to our wants and needs to help us find the perfect home. During a very tough market, Pat made the experience seamless. Pat is an expert. We highly recommend Pat and will definitely use her for any future real estate needs.
Liebl3
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat is simply the best! She listens, counsels, provides helpful thoughts but is never pushy or overbearing. She is very responsive and happy to talk through issues with her expertise but really listening to us as clients to make sure solutions fit our approach. We have worked with Pat multiple times in both buying and selling and we can't say enough how much we appreciate her and her work!
Mrs L.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWe could not have been more pleased working with Patricia. Her knowledge and expertise as a Real Estate Agent made the sale of our home effortless. Her responsiveness to our questions and concerns were addressed with professionalism and in a timely manner. We will definitely seek Patricia out for our future real estate needs.
Sajanthomas5441
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat was always proactive in the whole process. Pat kept me informed promptly about any new information. Pat's strategy and negotiating skills helped me to have the property sold fast. I moved to Texas and the whole process was done without I being there locally.
Swimgc
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia is the best agent I have ever worked with. She listened to what we needed to get done and after doing a thorough analysis, came up with a plan to put into action. She quickly told us what needs to be done to sell the place. She helped find all the right people to execute the plan to fix the place to her standards. The first house sold in 11 days. The second house sold in 1 day. Some of it is the market and inventory. But if it werent for her experience and wisdom of having done this for decades, this would not have happened so effectively and efficiently. She is s as pleasure to work with and a fabulous person. I hired her twice and both times she got the job done quickly. She is very patient and responsive and in my case went above and beyond to help me sell the place. I am most grateful for her help.
Adptd
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia was professional, knowledgeable, and up to date on all aspects of properties in the area. Patricias presentation to me to sell my home I lived in for 25 years was second to none. Her market analysis, knowledge, and research of what my home in Oak Park could realistically be sold for was spot on- and it sold! As a former Senior Manager, at Apple, I appreciate the necessity for promptness, accuracy and professionalism, all of which Patricia performed. I would recommend Patricia to anyone if they want results accompanied with the personalization of the individual or the family selling that is necessary to drive those results.
Tammy L.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat is amazing! She helped us find our house in Oak Park 21 years ago and was very patient with us and our 2 small children at the time. Forward to present day when we were ready to sell, her expertise helped us to get top price for our home, pricing that other agents did not see. She is extremely knowledgeable about the OP market and her calm demeanor and confidence helped to keep us sane during the whole process. We would highly recommend Pat for anyone looking to buy or sell in the OP area.
Stanwest1
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat McGowan should wear a cape. She's a superhero! Here's why. Earlier this year, I asked one of her former Baird and Warner mentees, who is now a Village of Oak Park official, to recommend the best broker in town. She told me "no one comes close to Pat McGowan." Since Spring, though summer and now fall, I watched Pat navigate market fluctuations, rising interest rates and fickle economies as it affected our Oak Park home sale. She never flinched, never faltered. Always gave "tough love" advice & followed up quite well. Along the way, she helped solve problems. I'm pleased to say last Thursday our home was sold to a nice family. In sum, when it comes to a top real estate agent, Pat McGowan rocks!-stan west
JaneLee Z.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDIf you need a realtor, you need Pat. She has a wealth of knowledge, expertise, kindness, and honesty! We are first time sellers/buyers and she helped our ignorance or uncertainty all along the way. Moving is hard and taxing on everyone but having Pat be the reliable, honest, and steady voice made it all possible.
JonMc06
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat was absolutely amazing. She was very helpful throughout the process and she made several key suggestions that facilitated the sale from recommending the attorney, arranging the photographs and coordinating with other realtors.
Tina V.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia McGowan has your back 100%! Pat was referred to me by a very satisfied customer who raved about how trust-worthy she is and able to help move the process along despite the buyer's busy schedule. I am so grateful to have worked with Pat. As a first home buyer in a city I just moved into, it was great to be able to lean on someone who comes with years of experience and a lot of knowledge about the city and real estate market. I'd like to think that the builder accepted my offer because of her - she is well networked and respected in the industry! Pat was with me throughout the process & had my back 100%. She felt like family. Thank you Pat!!!
Kbm1121
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia McGowan is the ultimate professional who pays attention to every detail, taking the time to make sure every person taking part in the home selling/buying process is on point. Ive had the pleasure of working with Pat before and things went smoothly, resulting in a successful outcome. I have also had the privilege of referring her to a family friend in need of a real estate professional and the outcome, once again, was another satisfied client. Did I mention that her negotiation skills resulted in my receiving the full asking price? No? Well it did and needless to say, I was and am quite pleased. Color me another satisfied customer. Thank you Pat, once again, for all your help.
J J.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat McGowan helped me buy my first condo in Forest Park and it was a wonderful experience! She was extremely responsive and knowledgeable about the Forest Park/Oak Park area I was looking in. She helped make sure that the process moved as fast as I needed and when the first place I put an offer on fell through she helped me get an even better place the next day! Buying a new place is a huge step and I am so thankful that I had Pat to help me, I 100% recommend her.
AdrienneAC
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDI was referred to Pat McGowan through a friend and working with her for the sale of my townhouse was one of my best decisions. Pat was very easy to work with, she understood my needs and explained the entire process. There was never a time that I didn't know what was going on or what to expect; she kept me well informed at all times. She posted my house on several platforms that generated a lot of interest in my property resulting in a quick and easy sell. If you're selling or buying a house, I highly recommend Pat McGowan. She's very knowledgeable and will take good care of you.
Oneildaryl1831
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDI have to say, it was outstanding working with Patricia. My brother and I were tasked with selling our Mother's home which needed a bit of work. Pat was recommended to me by my God-Sister and from start to finish, she was a joy to work with. Pleasant, knowledgeable, and thorough based on her 34 years, she was well equipped to represent us and help us complete our task. Great in communication and follow through, and even the recommendation of a proper price to offer the house. It was under contract in 3 days after listing and closed within 30 days. I highly recommend her services to you and she will be my realtor when I sell my home.
Lindagstewart4
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWe dont make any real estate moves without calling in our Broker Patricia McGowan. Pat is simply the best! Over the span of nearly three decades, she has sold two homes of ours, and most recently helped us find our forever dream home that may well be our last major real estate purchase. Each situation was fraught with emotion for various reasons (think selling during an unprecedented pandemic, or buying in the midst of the biggest sellers market in recent history). No matter the circumstances, Pat McGowan managed each of our real estate transactions flawlessly, while managing our nerves with great ease. When Pat says aEURoeI love what I do!aEUR? believe her, as it was evident in the passion, professionalism, energy and strategic expertise she brought to the job each and every day. She cared about our needs as clients, was never too busy to give us a call, and was only satisfied when we said aEURoeYes to the (Ad)dress!aEUR? Thank you, Pat McGowan!Chet and Linda Stewart
Hannahkfollett
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWe have used Pat multiple times and its always been a pleasure. Shes very knowledgeable and makes the process easy from start to finish. We trust her completely and recommend her to friends and family.
Mkrysan
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat is an amazing realtor. She has been my realtor on five different occasions--either my purchases/sales or my parent's purchases/sales--spanning almost 20 years. Her professionalism is unparalleled; her knowledge of the market phenomenal. And she's an incredibly kind person. As a client, you truly don't really even realize she has other clients (but you know she does, because you don't get the kind of experience she has without loads of clients...) when you work with her--she returns calls immediately, gets information or documents to you quickly, and she has a rolodex full of professionals (lawyers, painters, movers, handymen....) for everything that comes up when you're getting a home ready to sell or trying to buy a new one. I routinely refer friends to her because I know how amazing she is and that they will not be disappointed in her. There is never any question in my mind when I need a realtor that I'm going to call Pat. My most recent experience with Pat was when she sold a condo for me in Spring 2021. As with all my past experiences, Pat was amazing--provided great advice, helped get the place ready to list, and guided us through the entire process.
Cbol
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia McGowan was an absolute pleasure to work with. Extremely knowledgeable about the market and responsive to my needs. I would work with Patricia on every future purchase/sale and recommend her to anyone in the market.
Seweaver21
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat McGowan is the only realtor that I will work with when it's time to buy or sell my home. Pat sold me my first house, and she has also helped me purchase what will most likely be my last house. Pat's decades of experience make a potentially daunting process as painless as possible. No matter if you need a last-minute painter, home inspector or HVAC guy she's got you covered. Her years of professionalism have allowed her to cultivate relationships across many types of trades.A A contractor knows that a Pat McGowan deal is as close to a sure thing in the tumultuous world of real estate. It's those years of experience that got my house showroom ready with eye-catching photos, and a price point that resulted in 153 requests for showing in 36 hours.A 70 actual showings occurred resulting in 26 offers. The house sold for 21% over the list price and most importantly the comps that she presented to the appraiser made sure that we hit contract value. The market is a crazy place right now ,but if you are looking for calm in the eye of this storm, you need to look no further than Pat McGowan.
Dannaah3
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia McGowen is a realtor that gets it done! I had a very "unique" property to sell and Pat was on it from day one to the end. She is punctual, professional, and a joy to work with. Once you use Pat, you'll never go back to any other realtor!
Jim S.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat did a marvelous job in selling our townhome. We had moved out of state by the time we put our unit on the market, and we were grateful that Pat willingly handled every detail of marketing and showing our unit in our absence. She was detail oriented and excellent at communicating promptly and clearly with us throughout the selling process. Her analysis of the market and her recommended price were right on target. When we responded to an offer that we thought was too low, she was appropriately assertive in explaining the reasoning behind our counter-offer to the buyers' agent, and she elicited a prompt acceptance of our counter-offer. In sum, we were delighted with Pat's work on our behalf. She is an exceptional realtor and a very comfortable person to work with.
Lizbartek
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat is extremely professional, personable and driven. Pat totally exceeded all of our expectations. She is very communicative/responsive and followed through to get the sale done. Highly recommend.
Zuser20140519065636582
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat is a partner. She's patient (worked with us for 2+ years in our second house-hunt), diligent, not pushy - all in service of getting us into a home we loved and QUICKLY, once we were ready to pull the trigger. A testament to her personality more than anything else - Pat isn't afraid to lend a hand. She came to our new house, shortly before closing, and helped measure rooms, provide design advice, etc. I would recommend Pat to anyone looking for a home. Our family considers her a friend.
Brandon I.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDHelped us find our perfect home. It was our first home so she was detailed in explaining the process. I've learned alot working with her. She wasn't trying to force us to go over our budget. She was great
Chester A.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia McGowan is everything you would ever want in a real estate agent, and more! Pat recently represented us in the successful sale of our home, although we had initially worked with her over two decades prior when she sold our previous home for us. We never forgot her. She is first and foremost passionate about her business and industry, which reflects itself in the energy and enthusiasm she brings to the table. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the market, and market trends, so her recommendations to us were always well informed; and yet she listened to us and respected our wishes, always leading us in the right direction. Her marketing and social media skills are top notch, giving our listing that added boost when needed. And her communication skills are superb, which enabled her to connect easily, not only with us, but with the other brokers with whom we needed to negotiate. Her reputation in the realtor community is impeccable, which gave us confidence that she could negotiate successfully on our behalf. Above all, Pat McGowan is so easy to work with: we could just be ourselves at a time when that was so important. We will work with her again, for sure, as our real estate needs evolve.
Chester A.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia McGowan is everything you would ever want in a real estate agent, and more! Pat recently represented us in the successful sale of our home, although we had initially worked with her over two decades prior when she sold our previous home for us. We never forgot her. She is first and foremost passionate about her business and industry, which reflects itself in the energy and enthusiasm she brings to the table. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the market, and market trends, so her recommendations to us were always well informed; and yet she listened to us and respected our wishes, always leading us in the right direction. Her marketing and social media skills are top notch, giving our listing that added boost when needed. And her communication skills are superb, which enabled her to connect easily, not only with us, but with the other brokers with whom we needed to negotiate. Her reputation in the realtor community is impeccable, which gave us confidence that she could negotiate successfully on our behalf. Above all, Pat McGowan is so easy to work with: we could just be ourselves at a time when that was so important. We will work with her again, for sure, as our real estate needs evolve.
Ohchoara
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWe had a great experience with Patricia. It was our first time selling so she guided us through the whole process. Patricia has extensive experience and knows the market. If you are selling or buying a townhouse in Oak Park, shes the realtor you want to go to! She was great with negotiating, always available to answer any questions, and went above and beyond to make sure the closing process went smoothly!
Erikasingletonwilson
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat was so knowledgeable and professional in all aspects of the listing and sale process. She knew all the right people to make every aspect of the selling process seamless and enjoyable. If you want your home sold quickly by the best, contact Pat!!
Broyfive
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia McGowan is hands down the best agent that I've ever worked with. She knew the market exceptionally well, always did her research, is a master negotiator and has so many great networks/connections that I was able to utilize for my home search (e.g., mortgage broker, lawyer, contractors). She went above and beyond to make sure that I was getting what I needed in order to make the right decision. We were working together when Covid-19 hit, and even then, she didn't miss a beat. Patricia is my go-to agent from here on out and I will recommend her to friends and colleagues because she's exceptional. I found the perfect home and negotiated a great price and I owe it all to Pat.
Undy87
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat was wonderful!!! She guided us through the sale of our first home with her knowledge, experience, and responsiveness during difficult circumstances. We couldn't be more please!
Kgant11552
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat is an excellent Realtor. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She knew a lot about the area in which I was selling my house. She knows what it takes to sell a house. She gave me some small, practical and expensive suggestions to bring curb appeal to my home. She was able to draw a lot of foot traffic to my house even though we were selling my house late fall. I was expecting to have to wait for prime Spring season. However, we had a contract on my house in about 2 months .... all because of her! She is EXCELLENT! you won't regret choosing her as your realtor!
Dekittredge
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWe have bought and sold a number of houses over the years and Patricia has been about the best we have ever worked with. She was realistic on pricing and timing. She maintained close contact so we always knew what was going on. Even after we had a contract she continued to help with recommendations for a great estate sale group, moving group.
HenryRuder
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDTerrific real;tor. Extremely knowledgeable of the local market, thoughtful, detailed, terrific follow up, and kept track of the process during the months it took to sell, get the contract signed, and the deal closed. Highest recommendation.
Richard F.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
when i sell my house wheeling i wood like her to do it
Daniel H.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPatricia was very easy to work with and had a lot of patience. Very kind person and seemed to have our best interest in mind. She had our house sold 5-days after listing it and even got a little more for it than our listing price. Mind you, we were aiming for developers, so that did play a role, but, wow, how fast was that. I definitely recommend Patricia to anyone in the Oak Park/River Forest area looking to sell their home.
Ranhampton
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat is a great professional and person. We have used Pat three timesand could not be happier. We have recommended her to others whohave retained her and they were very pleased as well. She knows OakPark and River Forest like the back of her hand.
Willie7833
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat is an amazing Agent. She is always on point with great ideas.I was able to speak with her daily if necessary. I was out of town a lot but she kept me informed.
David R.
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWe were first-time home buyers and completely new (and nervous!) about the whole process. Patricia made everything extremely easy and was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is extremely professional and reliable and really looked out for our best interest. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area where we were buying. We wouldn't think twice about recommending her or working with her again. She's awesome!
Ddrobinson98
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDWe were first-time home buyers and completely new (and nervous!) about the whole process. Patricia made everything extremely easy and was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is extremely professional and reliable and really looked out for our best interest. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area where we were buying. We wouldn't think twice about recommending her or working with her again. She's awesome!
ChiPro23
Review for Member: Patricia McGowan
ZillowVERIFIEDPat was so patient with my wife & I throughout the process of buying our 1st home together. We were very picky and were in the market for a very long time. Oak Park was our ideal landing spot and it was critical to work with an agent who was part of the local network. There are a lot of particulars unique to Oak Park and Pat is well versed in them. She always responded quickly to our many questions. Ultimately the last house we looked at was the best and we didn't have to overpay!