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Kathleencronin0
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is an exceptionally talented and skilled realtor. He helped us navigate a very complex six month searching and buying process with ease and confidence. At a very challenging time to buy, he really showed up and knows the Chicago market in and out. He is definitely the person that can help you get your dream house. We will definitely be using him again in the future, and has become a close friend!
Larryaallen1960
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDWe had an exceptional experience working with Rafael. He listened to our needs/wants, offered knowledgeable guidance at every step, and carried himself with the highest level of professionalism. The entire process was smooth from start to finishaEUR"we closed right on time, stayed informed throughout, and always felt supported. Rafael's outstanding communication and dedication made all the difference. Highly recommend Rafael to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled real estate professional who listens.
Joe
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDIt is not surprising to see the consistent 5-star ratings for Rafael Murillo! He has been OUTSTANDING over many years, both in finding good tenants when I was renting a property, as well as going above and beyond to overcome any difficulties that came up when selling my property. Tenants also praised his flexibility, respect with showings, and professionalism. Rafael would be my #1 choice for any next purchase of a residence or rental property. Thanks, Rafael!
Jtseotrain4
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was the best from start to finish. We cannot say enough positive things about his service, his experience, and his professionalism. He was very responsive, highly knowledgable about the downtown market, and made a complicated buy/sell situation work well. We trusted his advice and always felt like he was putting our needs first. We will recommend him to all our friends.
Amahinfalah
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDHad a wonderful experience working with Rafael in buying my new home. We had lots of surprises along the way before closing the deal but Rafael helped stay on top of everything. Loved working with him so much that I'm also going to have him sell our old condo.
Jakekohlby20
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDIt was excellent. Very personable guy, but most importantly had a great knowledge of the city and was very responsive. Was always willing to do a last minute tour or jump on the phone to talk through options. The best.
Lauren B.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is the best in the business, hands down. His attention to detail and unmatched knowledge of the market and branding truly had our property sold in hours! After working with many agents in Chicago, he is BY FAR the best in the industry!
Lucia S.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was the best real estate agent to have on my team. It was my first home buying experience and he was fast arranging tours, answer every question I had, and give his recommendations based on his experience. He is very professional and also reached out after closing date to see if anything else was needed. He has a lot of knowledge on the Chicago market and would recommend him any day.
ArbanGashi
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is an exceptional realtor who goes above and beyond for his clients. He has a vast knowledge of the local market and used his expertise to negotiate the best deal for us. Rafael is a great listener and always takes the time to understand his clients' needs and wants. He has a friendly and personable demeanor, making the home buying process a pleasant experience. I would highly recommend Rafael to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, as he truly sets the bar for real estate professionals. With his combination of market knowledge, negotiation skills, and a genuine desire to help his clients, Rafael is a top-notch realtor who will deliver results.
Komissarov N.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael helped us sell our luxury condo in East Lincoln Park. We were on the market for over 3 months with no offers before we hired Rafael. He went above and beyond in marketing our property through different channels and got a number of showings that eventually led to a strong offer that we accepted. The process to closing was painless as we spent less than an hour with all the legal documents, Rafael and his team took care of everything. We highly recommend Rafael as he is by far the best agent weve worked with throughout numerous real estate deals!
Zuser20150126135455565
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was able to help me find a rental Under my budget, which was huge for me. Great professional service! Hire him to help you find your perfect home.
Delia D.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDWonderful person to work with.Super responsive and personable.He went above and beyond for his clients . You would love to work with him I greatly recommended Rafael to anyone .
Andy S.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDThere's a reason Rafael is a top producer in Chicago. I'm convinced my wife and I got our home because of Rafael! More on this in a moment. From the first time meeting Rafael, I knew we were in good hands. He came very highly recommended from a friend of ours, and for our first meeting with him, he drove over an hour from the city to the suburbs just to meet us and get to know us. We could have easily had this meeting over zoom but Rafael wanted to make it a personal touch, and he did not disappoint! From that point on, anything we needed - we could text or call Rafael. We had a group chat with him and he would send listings our way that he thought we would like. The first day we went to showings, Rafael lined up 8 or 9 for us to go see in the West Town / Wicker Park area, to help us feel out what we wanted to purchase. One thing we liked in particular about Rafael was he would give it to us straight. If there were things he thought we wouldn't like about a listing, or if there were things that needed attention, he would call it out. This was different from other realtors who would only try to highlight the good things about a listing... Rafael would straight up tell us "this shower is gonna need some love" or "this space is way too small for what you're looking for". We LOVED that about Rafael. We felt like he understood our vibe. Rafael was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is professional, caring, charismatic, and a phenomenal negotiator. I'm convinced we got the condo because of him. We were at an open house, decided to put an offer that evening, Rafael ran some comps for us that same evening and helped us come in with the right offer. One tactic I particularly loved was having our offer expire the next day, with the goal of cancelling the 2nd open house the seller had. It worked! Within 24 hours from seeing the condo we had an offer accepted and went under contract. Rafael made the whole process seamless & smooth, and was there to help us every step of the way. I work in sales at a software review site so I understand how important customer reviews are in the buying process. If you're still reading this review, give Rafael a call. You will not be disappointed. Like I said in the beginning, there is a reason he is a top producer. I will happy be referring anyone I can to Rafael.
Tyvon S.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was absolutely amazing in re-listing our home and quickly getting it sold for the price we wanted. He demonstrated professionalism, expertise and understanding along every step of the way.
Heena97
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was amazing at helping me find the perfect condo for me! He answered all of my silly questions, scheduled tours of all buildings and apartments I was interested in, and helped me walk throughout the entire process. He was very knowledgeable about the areas we were looking to live and was quick to respond to anything we needed along the way. I would definitely recommend him if youre looking for help in your search for a condo! You will not be disappointed!
Emily K.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael helped me buy my first home, he was extremely knowledgeable, patient, supportive and always on time! I would not have been able to become a home owner without him! Forever grateful for his professionalism and service. Do yourself a favor and contact him!
Linda M.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDMy sales process with Rafael was a very positive experience. He gave sound advice and deserves the credit for making the sale. His persistence, determination, diligence and homework made it possible to find a buyer during a soft real estate market for high rise South Loop condos. Thank you Rafael!
Jennifer C.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDBuying in this sellers market was challenging, and Rafael made finding and winning our dream home seem easy. He invested a lot of time in researching what was coming onto the market that met our requirements in the specific location we needed and worked smartly to get us in early. We really appreciated his thoughtful assessments of properties with respect to value and strategic advice for how to approach making a winning offer. He is a polished professional and a pleasure to work with.
Alex S.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael has been phenomenal, he's been kind and courteous every step of the way and maintained professionalism that is rarely seen anymore. I want to say thank you, Rafael, from my family, you were amazing!
John-Christopher F.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDExcellent! Always present and available. Had an excellent team that helped obtain difficult loans. Worked with me for several months and was very patient in doing so.
Redbecker3
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Rafael was amazing. He was efficient, responsive, and knowledgeable. His ability to creatively market our home and the time he spent with us showed his enthusiastic work ethic. Highly recommend!
Lynne M.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDMr. Murillo was Very professional, courteous, and beyond helpful in every way! I highly recommend him. What was most helpful to me was his insight and knowledge of the area.Since I am transitioning from a very different location , I have felt utterly lost and frustrated trying to navigate it on my own , which is why I'm glad So very glad I found him. Such a relief , and thus far has been a tremendous help!
Lpoirier39
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is exactly who you want to be working with in the search for your next home. He quickly found a number of places that fit my criteria and was diligent in following up with additional properties he thought I may be interested in, in addition to being very prompt and flexible with scheduling showings. Not only is he professional and friendly, but he went above & beyond in helping me with my search. I would definitely recommend working with him to find your next home!
Zuser20150123211241152
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is the most proactive and professional realtor Ive had the pleasure of working with. Hes a real superstar and will get the job done. Dont hesitate working with him, it was a pleasure!
Ktewolde
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael worked very hard to attract multiple qualified potentials in a depressed market by leveraging multiple social and RE marketing platforms. After 2 months of effort, he was were able to get us a conversion and were very happy with the result! Will definitely work with him on future deals!
Marisa B.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was a true professional and a pleasure to work with. He was extremely responsive, continues to answer any questions that we have about the property, and goes above and beyond to make sure we are taken care of. I would highly recommend working with Rafael for your future home purchases / rentals / listings!
Christopherrlawrence1
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is top class. He paid attention to what I was looking for and gave me honest advice, even when it meant he had to keep searching and touring. I would definitely use him again and encourage anyone to give him a shot.
Cpragu
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDI contracted with Rafael to sell my condo. I had been impressed with his track record before I hired him but when I hired him, the work he did with the video, online tour of my unit, etc I was beyond impressed. Rafael did everything he could to sell my unit, but sadly the downtown market has becoming completely sluggish due to Covid. After a few months on the market with a good amount of showings, but no offers, so i spoke to Rafael about listing it for rent. Within a few weeks, Rafael was able to find an ideal tenant for me. Rafael is an ultimate professional, classic act. I strongly recommend him for all your Real Estate needs. I know we will continue our business relationship when the market changes, but I also am excited to now call Rafael a friend.
Cambrays S.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was very knowledgeable about the process. Buying or selling can be a stressful time but he made sure I was aware of everything that was happened and made sure I was comfortable making every decision. Anything that I needed, everytime I needed to see the location he was always available. Using Rafael for this process was the best decision I made. I highly recommend using Rafael for you buying/ selling needs.
Aime P.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was masterful at marketing my condo and getting the traffic needed to sell during these challenging times. He was a consummate professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend Rafael as your real estate professional.
Joycehennelly
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is knowledgable about current market trends, what a neighborhood offers as a community, and creative ways you can meet your needs wherever you chose to move. We enjoyed spending time with Rafael, looking at many properties, he has a sense of ease, never rushing us, he also has a great sense of humor. Most importantly we felt like we could trust Rafael's opinion. He was engaging but never pushy and he spent time getting to know us as a couple. We highly recommend his services if you want someone who goes that extra step, who feels invested in the process with you and who is genuinely happy for you to find the right home.
John G.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDFrom the beginning Rafael was incredibly helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable. He took the time to work with us and made sure in the end that we were happy with our home.
Karen G.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDWe decided to move to Chicago about a year ago. While looking at homes and areas I decided to call Rafael due to the homes he had listed. Since we were traveling from out of State he had our day packed with properties that met our wish list along with providing us an understanding of that city and the surrounding areas. We did decide on one home and were able to make an offer that was accepted after some comfortable negotiations thanks to Rafaels knowledge. Rafael was there during the inspection and talked us through the back and forth with the seller. We did not purchase this home but he was ready when we came back a few weeks later. On this trip we found our dream home, again he was there during the inspection and continued to make everything right even after close, which included securing an item on Amazon. I am very thankful for everything Rafael did to make our home search and final purchase as easy as it was.
Charles P.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDVery seamless and quick process. Was able to negotiate well for us and allowed us the ability to think things over and give us a second look at the property.
Allavgordon
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDIt was a pleasure to work with Rafael. He was very responsive to my preferences. He was very prompt and effective and found renters very quickly right before summer. Great job!
Zuser20150610184225647
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDI had heard great things about working with Rafael and from my experience, people were not lying! Apartment hunting in general makes me anxious since I tend to be a little picky, but Rafael made finding a new place that my boyfriend and I would like, extremely easy. We told him the kinds of things we were looking for in the perfect apartment and he definitely worked his magic. From sending us several options beforehand, to driving us to each location, I feel as though Rafael went above and beyond. Not only is he knowledgeable in what he does, but he is also extremely personable which helped make the process that much better. Rafael makes sure he finds exactly what his clients want, and for that, I would recommend him to everyone I know!
Kathyc2004
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was so easy to work with. I'm a first time home buyer (condo actually) and he was thorough and patient through the whole process. Constantly sent me available properties to look through and went out of his way to answer all of my annoying first timer buying questions lol! I used him in the past to rent as well and was so happy I decided to work with him again. You won't find a better realtor than him!!
Sheppard C.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael helped us secure a rental unit that exactly matched our specifications. He was professional and so easy to work with. Rafael asked great upfront questions and really listened to what we wanted. When scheduling apartment showings, he made sure that they were done efficiently. He made the process fast, and also was very helpful with all the nitty-gritty details. I would use Rafael again in a heartbeat.
Jewell H.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is a very capable and competent Realtor. He is attentive to his clientele and makes every effort to fulfill their housing needs. He listens between the lines, to the nuances of the desired location and amenities. Thank you Rafael for all that you do.
Kumar S.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDI have known Rafael for over two years now, I have leased 3 different apartments during this time and for every single one it was he who did the magic. He is very responsive, it doesnt take him a lot of time to understand what you are looking for and he will fill you with options (all great ones) to choose from. What I have liked best about Rafael is that his turnaround time is very small. There have been 2 occasions when I had to find, lease and move my apartment with 2-3 days and on both the occasions he has successfully helped me find what I needed. I am not from Chicago, so there are many neighborhoods that I am not aware of, knowing that Rafael has always advised me of what is better. I truly consider him as my friend and honestly he has acted like one every time I have reached out to him, especially during times of crisis! Thanks Rafael!
Skw106
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael turned what I expected to be a situation full of anxiety into smooth sailing. I had a very short time frame to find a new apartment. I wanted to stay in my current building but didnt find any listings that had the same layout, view and were dog friendly. I was referred to Rafael through friends and he was able to find a unit- same sq footage, view, and he was able to negotiate from a aEURoeno petaEUR? policy to yes! Plus this unit has updated floors and appliances. What I thought was going to be a nightmare and ruin my whole summer ended up stress free thanks to Rafael!
Christopher L.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDTerrific knowledge of his industry and the city. He can be contacted around the clock and helped out a great deal in finding a place that suited my needs!
Paula B.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDI moved from Florida to Chicago and in that time was able to work with Rafael. I think he did a great job in terms of helping me find the right location (we looked in several different locations and cities) as well as listening to specific things I needed in my home. Rafael did a great job in helping me get the best price, and did a lot of work after my offer was accepted due to the fact that I was in Florida and couldn't represent myself in person. I certainly will be using him again and I HONESTLY could not have asked for a better experience in buying this home!
Marjorie. T.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was very helpful. He knew te area and style I was looking for. Hews very responsive and immediately set up appointments for me. He went above and beyond to recommend similar units in similar neighborhoods. He was honest and kind when showing me units.
Ashley
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is one of the most flexible and hardworking agents Ive ever encountered. He was straight forward when answering my questions about the property and application process, but even more impressively, turned my application into an approval within 2 hours. He keeps you in the loop and is very responsive to any messages or emails.
Alet D.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael really goes a extra mile for his clients. We had last minute to get a place and he suprised us with the best deal! Rafael puts in effort to make sure he finds exactly what his clients want.
Favin G.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was really helpful when I was looking for a new apartment in Chicago. Hes professional and knowledgeable about the area and very generous with his time. If you are looking for someone easy going but effective, this is your guy!
Anup D.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael was phenomenal to work with as a real estate professional. In very short notice, he organized 8 showings for us in one day, and did a great job of pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of each unit we saw together. He responds very quickly to emails, and is very friendly and professional. We had a great time looking at all the units with him, and would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for housing in the Chicago area.
Palaton D.
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIEDRafael is an OUTSTANDING agent! Do yourself a favor and secure his services! He was relentless in his efforts to find me the perfect apartment. Rafael took the time to visit apartments on my behalf, while I was in another state, so that I could make an informed decision. He followed up with videos, photos, and full details for each property. His personalize service made the process simple and stress free. Rafaels responsiveness, attention to details, and his desire to find the perfect apartment (for me) was second to none! When I am ready to buy (in the next year and a half) he is the only agent that I plan to work with. Thanks, Rafael!
Andrewgsmit
Review for Member: Rafael Murillo
ZillowVERIFIED#RAF is the Golden Glove champion of the realty market. Start to finish process of finding, obtaining and living in a new place to call Home can be a nightmare for many people. Rafael not only hammered out 18 showings in a single day with me....but talked the price down. AND got the landlord to get rid of the security deposit. This guy took care of me. In a matter of days. Will be sending my close friends to him. Everyone else can stress out lol....but for real. Hats off to Rafael. The guy is a #G