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October 2023 by Ed Gesio
This is the second time I've worked with Lee, from Big Shoulders Realty, and I cannot possibly recommend him enough. From the early stages to the closing, Lee brings a level of expertise, commitment, and professionalism that is unmatched!
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August 2023 by Jolyn Crawford
Carrie is wonderful… accommodating and pleasant…I wish they had a better system to collect the earnest money….!
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July 2023 by andrew r.
Carrie Weston was knowledgeable, absolutely pro and a dream to work with as a first time buyer. Compared to other agents I dealt with she really understood the needs and preferences of an 'artist type' looking for a home. Plus, Carrie is just a great hang while you're out there shopping for shelter!
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June 2023 by Colleen Stapleton
I would highly recommend Lee Diamond from Big Shoulders Realty. He helped my husband and I both buy and sell a home this past year, where he was incredibly responsive, informative, and supportive through navigating the current marketplace. He is incredibly knowledgeable about what to look out for when purchasing a home and has excellent connections that make the entire process from searching to buying/selling very smooth. We definitely plan to use him for all future needs!
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June 2023 by Patrick Stapleton
2023 Update: my wife and I recently worked with Lee again and my review remains the same. Lee helped us navigate buying a new place and also selling our old place. He was always very realistic, attentive, and provided us invaluable guidance during this interesting market. Lee and BSR have been awesome and we look forward to working with them again in the future!I worked with Lee and the process couldn't have gone smoother. He was very attentive, very focused on getting me the best condo possible, and I can tell how much he cares about anyone he works with. I would recommend him to anyone currently in the market.
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March 2023 by Shifra Adler
Carrie Weston was an absolute dream to work with! When I needed to sell my condo she was so responsive and went above and beyond to make sure the whole process went smoothly. When things went wrong with a photographer (there's always something) she listened to my concerns and found a new person to work with so that our listing looked as good as possible. From start to finish, she was professional, knowledgeable, and super fun to work with.
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March 2023 by Brit Piller
Carrie Weston at Big Shoulders navigated us thru the most important decision we have made together - buying our first property in Chicago. Her experience, professionalism and dedication to helping us find our dream building made us feel at ease every step of the way. She was always available to answer questions large and small. She helped make referrals for our lender and attorney, who we established life long relationships with. If you are a first time buyer or someone buying for the tenth time, I couldn't recommend Big Shoulders enough. We experienced first hand what makes Big Shoulders one of the best in the Chicago real estate market.
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March 2023 by Pete Capulli
We were referred to Carrie @ Big Shoulders and are so glad we chose to work with them! Carrie was always available to email, text or call with questions. And Lee from the Big Shoulders team even filled in when she was out of town to help us with viewings. We landed our dream home thanks to Carrie's hard work and highly recommend Big Shoulders for anyone in Chicagoland.
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September 2022 by Brit D.
Carrie Weston at Big Shoulders navigated us thru the most important decision we have made together - buying our first property in Chicago. Her experience, professionalism and dedication to helping us find our dream building made us feel at ease every step of the way. She was always available to answer questions large and small. She helped make referrals for our lender and attorney, who we established life long relationships with. If you are a first time buyer or someone buying for the tenth time, I couldn't recommend Big Shoulders enough. We experienced first hand what makes Big Shoulders one of the best in the Chicago real estate market.
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March 2021 by Vesna Jovanovic
My partner and I did a quick search and found this real estate company less than a block away from our apartment. As clueless first time buyers with a limited budget, we had a lot of ridiculous questions and strange beliefs about real estate. Lee Diamond was incredibly patient and non-judgmental. He explained the whole process and provided guidance throughout the search. He weighed the pros and cons of each property while letting us decide what worked for our needs. At our budget, it took several months of venturing into some bizarre and mind-searing properties to find the perfect condo. In the end, we absolutely love the place we purchased. Lee was right—patience is so important! I cannot imagine what our lives would look like right now if we went with a different company.
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March 2021 by Kyle Davison
We found Big Shoulders because their office was right across the street from us. They also happened to be the perfect choice of realtor.We worked with Lee in buying a condo in 2019. It was a particularly dry period for available property, and we had very specific requirements. Lee was happy to show us units, even if there was only one that came up each week. We dragged him to some horrible places and some good ones too. He was knowledgeable about the buying process and what to watch out for. He was just the right balance of steering us away from bad decisions while not being too prescriptive about what we should want.He urged patience in finding the right place, and after 4-5 months of looking we found the perfect condo that had everything we were looking for. He recommended other professionals who were knowledgeable and experienced to help with our process.
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July 2020 by Leigha I.
I can't continue to say how happy my partner and I are with this company! A year ago, we knew we wanted to be in a new home by Summer 2020 but we had no idea that the world would be in a pandemic (nobody did). The home buying process was therefore a lot different but Lee, from Big Shoulders Realty was there to guide us the entire time. He is incredibly knowledgeable, calm, and diligent. He talked us down from decisions when it was necessary and talked us into decisions when it was necessary as well. We our so excited about our new home and the memories that will come with it!
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May 2020 by V. J.
My partner and I did a quick search and found this real estate company less than a block away from our apartment. As clueless first time buyers with a limited budget, we had a lot of ridiculous questions and strange beliefs about real estate. Lee Diamond was incredibly patient and non-judgmental. He explained the whole process and provided guidance throughout the search. He weighed the pros and cons of each property while letting us decide what worked for our needs. At our budget, it took several months of venturing into some bizarre and mind-searing properties to find the perfect condo. In the end, we absolutely love the place we purchased. Lee was right--patience is so important! I cannot imagine what our lives would look like right now if we went with a different company.
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March 2020 by Wendy L.
We worked with Lee Diamond from Big Shoulders both in buying our home in Chicago and selling it 8 years later. Lee has a tremendous depth of real estate knowledge. He understood our unique interests for a 50s ranch style, original home, and helped us find one that was original, yet in good, solid condition. He helped us notice things we might not have normally noticed, was very upfront (with a dry sense of humor), but didn't push us into any decisions. We ended up absolutely loving our home and our neighborhood. When selling, he helped us list at a level that got a great deal of interest in our home and we ended up selling higher than we anticipated. We actually ended up in a bit of a bidding war (very unexpected, and more than a tad bit stressful) but he was very available to walk us through the process. He even went above and beyond and did research to help us find a real estate agent out of state when we moved. We would definitely recommend Lee!
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March 2019 by Elizabeth R
Carrie Weston is a dream! I had very specific things I was looking for and a not especially large budget. Carrie was so patient and worked with me for a year until I found my absolute dream place. I was a first time buyer and had a lot of questions- and a panic or three - and she could not have been kinder or more understanding. I recommended her to a friend and they had a similarly positive experience. She’s the best!
