2026
Niles, IL
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ZillowLida brings so much local knowledge, compassion, and especially patience to her work as a realtor. As a first-time buyer, I worried that the home buying process would often be hard to wrap my mind around - but with Lida's support, patience, and expertise, I always felt like I was in good hands. I received a great deal of guidance and support from her every step of the way. Lida's constant support absolutely helped me feel more confident buying a home, and I'm especially grateful to her for how communicative, kind, and on it she always was. She genuinely focuses on getting to know what one is looking for, and listens actively in a way that helped me feel so at ease as a first-time buyer. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lida to any friends or family members hoping to buy a home.
ZillowTedi was great to work with. From giving us guidance on setting a fair market value, navigating offers, and staying on top of everything all the way through closing, she was great!
ZillowTedi was great. I had to sell my condo unexpectedly and she made it happen in no time. I highly recommend Tedi Smola. She is knowledgable, professional, friendly, non-judgemental, and a pleasure to work with. I hope you choose her to help you sell your home and I hope I will get to work with her one day again.
ZillowWe have worked with Tedi multiple times now, and she continues to exceed our expectations every single time. Most recently, she helped us secure what truly feels like the deal of a lifetime on an investment property, something we would not have been able to do without her market knowledge, strategy, and persistence. Tedi is professional, responsive, incredibly knowledgeable, and always has her clients best interests at heart. She is detail-oriented, proactive, and makes even every transactions feel smooth and manageable. We trust her completely and will absolutely continue working with her in the future. If you are buying, selling, or investing, I cannot recommend Tedi highly enough
ZillowFrom the first time we sat down with Tedi to talk about our plan to sell our condo of 24 years, buy another property that would suit us better and eventually move, Tedi has remained available and helpful all along the way. She put us at ease, found properties for us to tour, provided referrals we needed for a mortgage broker and real estate attorney and remained available for questions and support even after both properties closed. Thank you, Tedi, for always being available and for making a stressful process more understandable and doable. We appreciate your hard work and excellent service!
ZillowTedi was a spectacular agent, who kept me appraised of the local market and was always responsive whenever I reached out. She was always ready to move & helped me put an offer in on my perfect unit before the open house went ahead. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a realtor, and am planning to use her again, should I move to buy/sell in the future.
ZillowTedi was fantastic! She was always responsive and incredibly knowledgeable, not only about condos and houses but also about the neighborhoods where we were looking, including Rogers Park, Skokie, Evanston, and Wilmette. She pointed out things we would never have noticed on our own and made the process so much easier with her friendly personality and fun approach. Tedi guided us through both the sale of our condo and the purchase of a house, and we couldnt have asked for a better agent. Highly recommend!
ZillowTedi did a fabulous job setting up the sale of my house. She did so well that her initial announcement before listing brought in three full price offers in the first 3-4 days. She was very attentive to communicating with the buyers' broker on a lot of issues that required attention. She attended all showings and inspections and walk through. She was promptly responsive to all texts and emails. Can't recommend her more highly.
ZillowWe needed to move fast, and we had a bouquet of difficult constraints and needs in a very tight market. Tedi found us a place that managed to tick all our boxes, and then did a great job dealing with a challenging seller. Her commitment to communication and clear explanations kept me sane during a really difficult time. And I felt she was always on our side, that she cared about my family and me not just as clients, but as members of her community. She's professional and dedicated, but also compassionate and thoughtful. It was a pleasure working with her every step of the way, and i would not hesitate to recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a place to live in our area. I'm so glad Tedi was in our corner!
ZillowWe can't say enough great things about working with Tedi! She's been a friend for over 15 years, and when it came time for my wife and I to buy a multi-unit property, there was no question who we wanted to work with. Tedi helped us land an incredible 3-flat in Evanston, and she was truly phenomenal every step of the way. From day one, Tedi went above and beyondaEUR"offering honest advice, answering every question with patience and clarity, and guiding us through the entire process with confidence. Her deep knowledge of the market and sharp instincts were a huge asset. She connected us with an amazing network of professionals (lenders, attorneys, inspectors, contractorsaEUR"you name it), all of whom made this a smooth and stress-free experience. Tedi and her team are organized, responsive, and genuinely care about their clients. We always felt like we were in the best hands, and she made what could have been a daunting process feel completely manageable. Were so grateful for everything Tedi did for us and couldnt recommend her more highlyaEUR"whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor. Well absolutely be working with her again in the future!
ZillowAbove and Beyond aEUR" Tedi Smola is the Best! I had the absolute pleasure of working with Tedi Smola to sell my condo in Rogers Park, and I truly couldnt have asked for a better realtor. Tedi went above and beyond every step of the wayaEUR"she even helped me store some of my furniture to ensure the space was perfectly staged for photos. That level of care and dedication is rare and deeply appreciated. Thanks to her expert guidance, marketing savvy, and strong knowledge of the local market, my condo not only sold quicklyaEUR"it sold for more than I ever expected. From start to finish, Tedi was responsive, professional, and completely on top of every detail, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. If youre looking to sell or buy in Chicago, I cant recommend Tedi Smola enough. Shes truly in a league of her own!
ZillowWork with Tedi! She is deeply dedicated to her clients, understands the market inside and out, and has excellent relationships across the industry. As a first-time homeowner, she walked me through the realities of the market and my neighborhoods of choice. She had excellent insights and made herself available around my schedule for last-minute showings. I'd work with her again in a heartbeat and encourage others to do the same!
ZillowAs first-time home buyers, we couldn't have hoped for a better agent than Tedi. From the very first phone conversation, it felt like we had found someone who really understood what we were looking for and why. She really knows the area (Rogers Park, Evanston, etc) and was able to guide us to properties that really matched what we were looking for. Tedi gave advice which was always clear and informed. She had great insights about the market and the process which we really appreciated since we came in knowing almost nothing about buying property in Chicago. She was patient when we needed a moment and was always quick to respond when we had questions. Finally, Tedi has a truly stellar network of people (attorneys; inspectors) who make the process easy.
ZillowTedi was extremely professional with high quality outcomes. Her photographs of the property were stunning and she got a buyer on the first day it was listed above asking price! Market evaluation was accurate. I got more than I expected. She recommended a great closing lawyer and the whole process was swift and smooth. I highly recommend Tedi Smola as your realtor!
ZillowTedi was very response. Answered all my questions honestly. She is very knowledgeable about the market and was able to get us a great price quickly for our house.
ZillowThis is the fourth time we've used Tedi's service, and each time she goes above and beyond. I was extremely happy with her work and would definitely recommend her. If you want the job done without any hassle, no drama, on time, efficiently, and with expertise, call Tedi and you're all set!
ZillowTedi Smola was fantastic to work with. She made what could have been a difficult experience actually a pleasure. She was instrumental in selling our home , negotiating fine details, right on advice and did not hesitate to allay any concerns we had. We cannot recommend her highly enough. We will always use her for any future real estate transactions. Thank you Tedi! aEUR"Beth and Jay
ZillowTedi is so friendly and helpful! She gave great advice and helped us through every step of the process - even with questions not directly related to buying our condo. She was super responsive and made us feel like we were her only client even though we werent! I highly recommend working with her and plan to if we ever move again!
ZillowGrateful to have worked with Tedi when selling my home. It is a daunting process, but she walked me through everything in the beginning and explained everything clearly. She always responded very quickly to my questions and kept me in the loop with updates. She made the whole process go smoothly. Shes passionate about her work and it shows.
ZillowTedi was an outstanding agent to work with and was an incredible source of knowledge. Tedi has a recommendation to tackle any and every problem, and I would be happy to work with her again.
ZillowI was lucky to be referred to Tedi when I started looking for a home because she helped make the home buying process seem easy. She is very knowledgeable about the whole process and does her due diligence, knows what to look for and what questions to ask when touring homes and was available to answer any questions I had. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home.
ZillowTedi was amazing to work with! Her knowledge, networking, kindness, non-pushy demeanor yet a pit bull with negotiations! I got more than I could ask for and am grateful beyond words for this professional women making my dreams come true! Truly was blessed to have Tedi represent me from the beginning to the end of buying my new home in Highland Park! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ??
ZillowTedi is a friggin rockstar. She was recommended to me after a not-so-great experience with another real estate agent and we're SO glad we ended up with her!!! I can't praise her enough for her responsiveness, her knowledge (we were looking into mainly fixer-uppers and her discernment from a bad investment to a good one was crucial), and her professionalism. She would almost always respond in 5 minutes or less, and got us into most properties same day (if they were uninhabited). She would drive so far to show us homes all around and finally we closed on a home yesterday. The process of buying this specific home was a bit difficult due to some other parties involved but she vouched for us and made the sale possible. Thank you so much Tedi for everything, we're so thankful for you and we will recommend you to anybody we know looking to buy a home!!!
ZillowTedi was great to work with! Very knowledgeable on the local market and helpful for insight on the buying process and negotiations. Look forward to working together again in the future!
ZillowTedi was a terrific and incredibly amiable ally, guide, and negotiator from start to finish. If I were to buy or sell in Rogers Park or anywhere in Chicago again I would do it with Tedi.
ZillowWe live in a different state than the property we purchased. Tedi did an outstanding job helping us navigate the market in Chicago and target the best neighborhoods. She answered all our questions promptly by phone and text, found us a wonderful closing attorney, and is helping us to rent the condo. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
ZillowTedi Smola is an amazing realtor, who went above and beyond for us! As out-of-state buyers, her intimate and extensive knowledge of Rogers Park, Evanston and well beyond was invaluable. She always had our interests at the forefront, and was like an excellent private detective, pointing out flaws and vulnerabilities in the properties we were touring that we might never have spotted or considered ourselves. She even helped when I needed to arrange for a Chicago baby shower from long distance, and has had spot on recommendations for any tips about settling into the area that I have asked for. On top of all this, she is funny, smart, kind and we loved our days searching for our new home with her. As we settle into Rogers Park, I will always and happily recommend Tedi for those looking to buy, sell or rent in the area!
ZillowTedi understand the ins and outs of the real estate market. She's very knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with. We will definitely be working w her again in the future. She is the best agent I have ever worked with and highly recommend choosing Tedi.
ZillowI had a great experience working with Tedi! I was looking at condos in Rogers Park and she knew the neighborhood backwards and forwards. She was very helpful throughout the buying process, and I would not have found the condo I did without her.
ZillowIt was really a pleasure working with Tedi. She helped us identify the right home for our family. She did an extensive market analysis of the area that let us know there was not a lot in the area that met our unique needs. We were able to form an offer at the right price that was attractive to the buyer but not paying too much. We had a very difficult seller. She was able to work directly with the sellers' agent to get the deal closed. After the sale, she was able to help us find people who would be able to remodel the condo.
ZillowTedi was amazing, calm, knowledgeable and easy to work with. She is an experienced professional who goes the extra mile including as many open houses as it takes to get the job done. The detailed advertising materials included the historic aspects of the house and the photos were so gorgeous that our house was featured in Chicago magazine! She is both a gem and a serious professional that we are happy to recommend.
ZillowTedi was absolutely fantastic to work with! As first time home buyers, my fiancee and I were a little intimidated by the whole process and Tedi made it so simple and stress free. Any time we had questions she was right there with an answer for us. She was an excellent resource and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a new home! Thank you again Tedi!
ZillowI had an amazing experience working with Tedi. She was very responsive and took the time to get to know me. She knew so much about the area which was super helpful for me as a first time buyer. She was great at explaining the process to me as well. Highly recommend!
ZillowTedi is a consummate professional and an expert on the Far North Side of Chicago. I especially appreciated how responsive Tedi was; she replied to all my texts extremely quickly and was very forthcoming with all the information we needed. This was our first home sale and she made the entire process extremely easy. Definitely would recommend!
ZillowThis was our second time buying and our first time selling with Tedi and we could not be happier. Especially our seller(s) threw us for some loops and Tedi navigated us seamlessly through these hurdles and saved us lots of stress. She is extremely easy to reach, very patient and very thorough. We were super pleased with the lengths she went to get our home well represented on this volatile market and her honest advice and thoughtful assessments. With Tedi we truly have never felt alone or underinformed during this stressful process. Last but not least, even the questions I thought were very stupid coming from me she answered with grace and reassurance, which honestly I needed. At times when Tedi couldnt be available, she always made sure that we were properly represented and would still answer any and all questions over the phone in a very timely manner. While I hope we are in this new house for a long time and dont need Tedi in that way, we will happily keep referring her to anyone entering this wild process and looking to buy or sell a home!
ZillowTedi was incredible to work with in our first time home buying process. She really knows her stuff, has fantastic recommendations, and is responsive, on top of answering and getting questions answered by third parties. She is great to work with overall. Highly recommend!
ZillowTedi was awesome! As a first time buyer, she was able to help me through the process and recommend the right people. She was super nice and very accommodating. I would easily recommend her to anyone.
ZillowAs a first time homebuyer I could not recommend Tedi enough. She is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and fun and easy to work with. Tedi made the entire process feel manageable and was always available to take my calls and offer input and support. Anyone looking to buy a home would be lucky to work with Tedi. She truly goes above and beyond!
ZillowTedi is absolutely wonderful!!! After working with another realtor for nearly 7 months, trying to sell our Chicago condo from our current home in Atlanta, we felt discouraged and defeated. We made the very wise decision to switch over to Tedi. She swiftly got down to business and had our condo under contract in a few short months. Tedi is extremely responsive, professional, knowledgeable and just an all around great person to have on your team.
ZillowTedi was a huge help with an apartment rental that had been very easier in previous years, but required special attention this year due likely to the pandemic
ZillowAfter working with a previous agent and having my unit listed for 8 months, Tedi was able to deliver a much desired sell by employing not only her marketing and real estate expertise, but staying persistent and determined. Tedi was professional, vigilant, and maintain a positive outlook throughout the whole process, which gave me a level of confidence that the sell would get gone!
ZillowTedi is the best. This is our second purchase with her and she is the real deal. Aftet er bought a few years ago she stayed in touch and always messaged around birthdays. Then, when we shared a need to move for our family, she didnt hesitate to dive in on the house sale and search process. Her team worked tirelessly to get us the best value for our sale. She was also ready to go with a queue of places to see right away. She found a perfect fit for us and we couldn't be happier. We also wont use anyone else for buying and selling.
ZillowTedi is incredible to work with - weve used her twice in the last few years and wed never make a move without her! Shes so on top of things - responsive, knowledgeable, has a person for everything you need and helps you just feel less anxious about it all. She helped us sell and buy and negotiated both with ease - we sold close to listing and got a deal on our buy with her help. I would recommend her again and again.
ZillowTedi was absolutely wonderful. I was a first time homebuyer and she held my hand through the whole process. I thought buying my first home was going to be an overwhelming experience but Tedi made sure it went as smoothly as possible. I would definitely recommend Tedi to anyone planning on buying or selling their home and I will be using her in the future!
ZillowTedi helped me sell a two bedroom condo in east Rogers Park. She was easy to work with. She provides quick honest feedback and was someone I could bounce ideas off of to ensure we were getting the best possible price. I would work with her again.
ZillowTedi helped me sell a 1 bedroom condo in Rogers Park in 2021. She was great to work with and I'd work with her again! PROS -very personable and easy to communicate with -super kind and nice. A great person! -professional and polished -hyperlocal knowledge of Rogers Park -works to get you the price you want rather than just turn a fast sale -recommended service contacts that also proved trustworthy and professional -arranged for beautiful marketing of high quality -- pictures, websites, brochures -sold for much higher than other units in my building and the neighborhood -she or a member of her team supervised all showings CONS -boilerplate contract has some items that are not in the client's interest and not material to her. -there was some damage to my unit during a supervised inspection and this led to some awkwardness about how to best handle it so I was not a victim. In the end, there was no impact to me. -wasn't collecting feedback from each showing until I asked for it.
ZillowTedi Smola is top notch. I had a lot of questions and concerns as a first time home seller. Tedi made it easy and affordable to get the place fixed up and sold quickly. She answered my texts almost immediately. I was pleasantly surprised to work with such a nice and caring professional. She also can recommend many great professionals for all of your home needs. No bologna. Absolutely great to have on your team! Definitely recommend!
ZillowTedi helped us purchase our first home earlier this year, so there was never a doubt that she would represent us in the sale of our condo (which closed earlier this month). She was able to list the property quickly and she was responsive to our questions and concerns. Tedi provided several comps for us to consider when setting the listing price and she provided updates and feedback from potential buyers who attended the showings. When the eventual buyer experienced some delays towards closing, she kept us informed of everything that was going on. We recommend Tedi to all our friends, especially those in Rogers Park and West Ridge. I cannot imagine a more knowledgeable and professional agent to have on your side.
ZillowTedi's expertise, particularly in West Roger's Park, helped our family sell our family home of over 50 years. She provided feedback with each offer as we navigated through the offer to closing process. My family will work with Tedi on any future Realtor needs
ZillowTedi is awesome to work with! As first time home buyers it was really important to have the support throughout the entire process. Tedi helped guide us through the complicated process of buying into a co-op here in Roger's park. I really appreciated the respectful pace and also the responsiveness and direction when it was time to negotiate! Highly recommend. Pleasure to work with! Super thankful!
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