Ann Wood

11/13/25David murray

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I want you to know that the experience I had with Ann and John Was amazing. Being a construction worker and not really familiar with the real estate market and broke everything down for me so I can understand every step of the process. I would recommend Ann and John to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.

9/12/25Karen W.

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What a great experience! A late night call, whirlwind prep to get our house on the market in 2 weeks, sell in 2 weeks & move into our beautiful new home within 30 days was a terrific experience! Ann & her team guided us through the whole process, gave us sound advice and it worked! We love our new home! Thank you for helping us through the crazy process! We really enjoyed working with you!

Karen & Norb

9/2/25Savannah Hooker

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Working with Anne and John was such a positive experience! From start to finish, they were attentive, easy to communicate with, and always had their clients’ best interests at heart. Their knowledge of the Chicagoland market and ability to guide clients through each step made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I’d happily recommend!.

8/26/25Camille Sheehan

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Ann and John Ryazan were such a pleasure to work with. They responded quickly to all our questions and kept us updated on the progress. Their professionalism and kindness gave us confidence that our sale would be handled appropriately. John was particularly helpful when it came to inspection issues. Will recommend to friends and family! They are the best!!

5/7/25Niki Carroll

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I found Ann through my local town's facebook group. The Realtor I had been working with previously didn't seem to care about helping me find my first home that I can call my own. I wanted someone who looked out for me, and advocated for me through the entire process and man was that Ann! She got in contact with me, we set up a few showings right away. We added one showing last minute and that was the one I fell in love with. There were a couple other bids for the place and Ann walked me through what the next steps were and explained everything. Once we got the offer accepted Ann kept me in the loop with everything! I went with one lender and he was very pushy and the closing costs he gave were outrageous for a first time homeowner. Ann called him to advocate for me to tell him to relax and leave me be to figure things out. We ended up going with a different lender but the fact that Ann reached out to him personally and advocated on my behalf for him to not pressure me was amazing. We hit some bumps before my closing and Ann and the attorney were amazing. Fighting for me and making things easy for me so I didn't stress (I work 10 hours days so I was trying not to stress too much with having to work all while this is going on). Ann was with me at closing and was the best ever. If you're looking for someone who will be a friend, and advocate and guide you every step of the way, Ann is your realtor! Thank you Ann!!

4/18/25kimberly carroll

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Ann and her husband John were incredible to work with. They used every tool in their toolbox (social media) and kept us updated every step of the way. They were very patient and responded to every text, call and email immediately. We are very grateful for all their hard work in getting us the best offer.

3/21/25Michael Farrand

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My wife and I have re-located multiple times and have worked with numerous agents on both the purchase and sales side...Ann has been the best to work with by far. She is professional, possesses great communication skills, is accessible and strategic. Further, she embraces social media as a tool to assist with marketing a home. We highly recommend Ann!

1/2/25Brian Travis

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We were Lucky to be referred to Ann and her husband through a mutual acquaintance. In our first meeting and actually within the first 5 minutes, I felt I could trust both of them completly. They listened with genuine concern and proposed a tentative plan for me to consider. Bottom line, we received a full price, cash offer matching all comps the first day the home listed. All details leading up to the close were handled beyond my expectations and closing went off with out a hitch. I am more than happy to give them my highest recommendation and know if you make the same decision as I did, you will come away extremely satisfied.

Happy New Year!!

12/28/24Mary Kate Pope

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Honestly unsure where to begin! Ann was seriously a superstar, from start to finish of our home buying process. Ann was quick and efficient and knew exactly what she was doing in this game. Ann was able to help us recruit an entire team of people within less than 24 hours (inspector, lawyer, AND lender) and helped us to QUICKLY and effectively pick a beautiful home. Throughout the process, Ann was readily available to answer any and ALL questions we had (&we had ALOT), even ones that may not have even pertained to her area of expertise. She was even available on weekends! I could go on and on about just how great Ann was and how efficient she is at what she does. We started searching for a home in mid November and were moved in and closed by 1/26. Needless to say, Ann and her team of colleagues were excellent and provided top tier service, while making it as quick and easy as they possibly could for us. 10 STARS! Thank you again, Ann! We love our new home!!!

12/18/24Kasey Henricks

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We found Ann to be a thoughtful and considerate realtor who fought doggedly on behalf of our interests. She negotiated a fair price for our home, readily had answers whenever we had questions, and continued to be of service even after the deal was closed. Highly recommend!

12/18/24Maribel Gutierrez

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I have used several different realtors in the past and Ann is someone you want if you really want to sell your home fast. Selling a home can be stressful and you want a realtor you can count on. Ann was very responsive to every text and call. She said she sells most homes fast and she sold ours in a week! Her photography was great and she even had a light near the sign at night. She pays attention to detail and doesn’t leave any stone unturned. I would use her for our next home purchase or sale as she proved to be very effective in getting our home sold quickly especially during the Holidays. Thank you Ann!!

10/17/24Steven Hattan

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As a photographer working closely with Ann Wood of CRIS Realty on various real estate projects, I can confidently say that her work ethic and commitment to excellence are truly unmatched. Every property is treated with utmost care, and her attention to detail ensures that the final results always shine. Her deep understanding of the real estate market and relentless drive to provide the best for her clients make her a pleasure to collaborate with. I’ve seen firsthand how Ann goes above and beyond to make sure every project is a success. If you’re in need of a dedicated, hard-working professional who knows how to deliver results, Ann Wood with CRIS Realty is the right choice!

10/3/24Maureen Miller

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I worked with Ann on the sale of my mother’s home after she had passed. That is difficult for anyone, but Ann was thoughtful, ridiculously organized, thorough, and we sold it so quickly, which was a relief. She definitely earns all 5 stars!

7/22/24Sarah Sakany

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Ann is an amazing realtor! She truly went above and beyond to guide us through every step of our first home purchase. She is extremely knowledgeable about the local market and was able to provide insight into communities throughout the western and southwestern suburbs to help us focus our search. During showings, she pointed out concerns with the condition of each home and helped us weigh the pros and cons of the property. She was extremely patient throughout our search and encouraged us to look at as many homes as we were interested in. She helped us structure our offers to make them as competitive as possible and we were thrilled when she helped us get an offer accepted on our dream home! She listened to our concerns after our home inspection, advocated for us, and was able to successfully negotiate a resolution for every issue. She has even provided excellent recommendations for contractors after closing on our home. I would never work with another realtor, Ann is the best!

7/15/24Jeff Creegan

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I recently worked with Ann to sell and buy a new home and she provided such an overall positive experience. Having worked with other real estate agents in my life, Ann was hands down the hardest working, the most knowledgeable, and so very helpful. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs a real estate agent now or in the future.

5/9/24Kimberly Wojtulewicz

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Ann is absolutely outstanding. She was referred to me by a family friend.
Ann’s 20+ years of experience shows. My partner and I are first time home buyers. We came in not really knowing what to do or what to expect with this whole process.
Ann has gone above and beyond our expectations with how much she has taught us and guided us. She has helped us to make our own informed decisions and is extremely dedicated to get us into our home. She sees things in the houses I wouldn’t even know to look or watch out for. She is always available for help or questions and is incredibly patient and kind and knowledgeable. She wants us to be happy and not settle for something that will be a money pit down the road. I have never felt any ‘salesperson type’ pressure from her (and I work with salespeople everyday). I have full trust in her and I just can’t believe how lucky we were to have found her. She also has connections for the next steps in the home buying process, ie inspector, lawyer, etc. to make this experience so much easier for us.
She is taking care of us and helping make a house happen for us. We absolutely adore her. I would give more stars if possible. She’s an absolute breath of fresh air and truly a realtor sensei. Thank you for everything, Ann!

4/5/24Justin Heredia

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Ann truly goes above and beyond in making the home buying and selling process easy and stress-free. From connecting clients with reliable contractors and inspectors to providing legal assistance and loan help, Ann ensures that every detail is taken care of. Her passion for helping her clients is evident in everything she does - highly recommended!

3/2/24Carolyn Wetzel

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Ann Wood is amazing to work with, this is my second time working with Ann. She goes above and beyond to make sure the process of selling a home is in action at all time's, her attentiveness to detail and strong communication skills are more than you can ask for....very knowledgeable in the industry! Thank you again Ann 😊

1/11/24Lucy Bravo

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Ann is amazing. She is very responsive and she found us our dream home. It has been such a pleasure having her as our realtor.

11/28/23Erin Stewart

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Ann has been my realtor from the start. She has always been patient and attentive. I would never use anyone else!! She is so trusting and understanding that I know she understands every situation.

11/28/23Lisa Gibertini

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Did your realtor give you an epic pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving? Mine did. Thank you and so good to see you Ann Wood Cris Realty 1200 E Lincoln Highway, New Lenox! You bring the warmth of family every time I see you.

11/14/23Steel

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Ann is OUTSTANDING ! She listens and understood exactly what I wanted and was patient with me being picky on my selection. In a world that service doesn't exist it truly does with Ann! She is the perfect home consultant...

9/20/23Judd Bonamino

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Ann was incredible to work with! She made the process of getting me into my place very easy and went above and beyond to make sure I was kept up to date on everything happening! Would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor.

9/13/23Megan Wendtland

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Ann Wood is one of the best realtors I have ever worked with. She cares about her clients, is an excellent communicator and very quick to respond. She is an expert in the Lincoln Way area market and surrounding areas. She is a top notch professional!

5/7/23Mark Topping

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Ann has been a fantastic agent through out the sale of my mom’s home. She’s knowledgeable, responsive and went above and beyond to help my mother sell her townhome quickly and for top dollar! I can’t say enough good things about Ann, if you’re looking to sell your house in the south or southwest suburbs, be sure to give Ann a call!

5/5/23Maria Micheletto

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Absolutely professional , quick to respond and had my Moms house under contract quickly! She is very knowledgeable and guided me through this process! Fantastic realtor and person!

3/30/23Emily Marfileno

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Ann is a WONDERFUL real estate agent! My husband and I are buying our first house ever and the whole process is very overwhelming but Ann did a fabulous job keeping us updated and on track. She never judged us for the (probably really silly) questions we asked and was very accommodating to my family (who helped us out occasionally). And she even got me a floor plan of the house using her own program! Above and beyond agent would recommend her to anyone without a second thought. Thank you!!!!

2/15/23Reneé Perry

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Ann is thorough, hard-working, honest and easy to work with. Every time I contacted Ann, I heard back from her quickly. She made the process of selling our home go from something I thought would be highly stressful to very peaceful. I appreciate her work ethic and knowledge of real estate; as will anyone who makes the right decision to hire her as their realtor.

10/28/22Ross Trout

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Ann is a rock star! Even in a real estate market that has changed drastically since June, Ann sold our home in TWO days! Over the summer Ann stayed in touch with us regarding the state of the real estate market, and when we were in position to sell, Ann guided us on every aspect of preparing our house for showing. That included connecting us with a painter who did a great job painting our entire home for a great price. During every stage of showing our home, Ann stayed in contact with us on a daily basis giving us updates, even while she was on a planned vacation. That's dedication. Attempting to sell a home, and then to close on the sale, can be very stressful. The lawyer that Ann recommended was excellent. From 'showing' to 'closing' Ann helped to keep us stress free. If you're thinking of selling your home, don't think twice about using Ann as your real estate agent.

8/17/22Stefanie Moyle

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We had a wonderful experience with Ann. She completely understood our situation and made the whole process very simple. I would recommend her to anyone!

6/21/22Rick Criscione

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Ann is a big reason CRIS Realty has been the #1 office in New Lenox year in and year out. Ann is a professional with endless energy!

11/21/21Renne Dal Santo

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I hope you never have to sell the home of a family member who died way too young. My family did, and it was a difficult and heart wrenching experience. I am so grateful to Ann for guiding us through this process at a very emotional and trying time. Ann is very knowledgeable and up-to-date on the market. She gave us excellent advice, keeping our goals in mind. She went out of her way to accommodate our difficult circumstances and we were able to sell the property in a relatively short period of time. I will definitely call on Ann for any future real estate transactions and recommend her highly.

8/16/21Lisa H

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Ann was a fantastic agent and, due to her, I was able to find exactly the place I was looking for. She is absolutely amazing and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an agent who will work hard for them to find them their dream house/townhouse/condo!!

6/23/21Bill Rehanek

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We sold our house remotely with Ann handling everything. Sold our home in 1 day and closed ahead of schedule - what more can a seller ask for!

3/7/21Sara G

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We met Ann by chance when we contacted her to view one of her listings last summer. In a a matter of 7 months she helped us purchase the home of our dreams and sell our home at the time and my parent's home that was almost an hour north. We were looking for a very specific property and she was beyond patient as we meticulously walked through each listing we visited. Although my parent's home sold quickly, our home took a bit longer. She never pushed for us to drop our price. Instead, she followed up with each realtor who viewed our home to get feedback and ultimately we made one of the changes and the home sold in a week. Ann was willing to reach out to the other parties with some difficult requests/questions, she kept all three transactions on schedule and her response time was amazing. She was a consummate professional and we highly recommend her!

2/1/21Honey

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Having Ann as my realtor has made my first-home-buying experience a breeze. She was there every step of the way and never failed to help me, no matter what time of the day it was! She referred me to a fantastic lender, inspector and attorney who all were enjoyable to work with. I am satisfied with Ann’s work and will recommend her to anybody who needs a realtor who is responsive and actually cares about their clients.

1/28/21Bob Aprati

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I have been in the real estate business for more than 20 years and I have worked with many real estate agents during that time. I have worked with Ann Wood, at CRIS Realty, in the residential real estate market for the last 5 years. I find her to be knowledgeable about the market and the buy-sell process, hardworking (available all hours of night and day and even when on family time off) and a strong advocate for her clients. I refer my clients to her, including my own family members, because I am confident that she will serve them well and they will end up with the best possible outcome.

1/25/21Mary Ellen Connolly

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I have worked with Ann for selling and buying my homes. When selling my home she gave me the market information that I needed in order to figure out how much to price my home. The Monday after I listed it for sale, I had three offers and I took the one that was most favorable for me regarding price and closing date. Everything worked out totally well and I was very pleased with her service. She is knowledgeable about the market and kept me informed as the contract proceeded to closing.

She also helped me buy the home I now have. It was new construction and she helped me through that difficult process from helping with the contract and following through with the builder. Again, I was very pleased with all aspects of both deals.

11/11/20Rachel Pluister

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If you're looking for a great realtor that will get the job done, Ann would be the person for the job!
She is professional and dedicated to her work, as well as organized making sure nothing gets left undone or unanswered. We had an awesome experience our first and second time working with Ann wouldn't recommend anyone else for the job!

6/30/20Pamela Tarrant

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Ann did an awesome job selling my townhouse just as the shelter in place was taking place. There were so many unknowns and Ann was always right there to make sure questions were answered and things went smoothly! She is super responsive and always there for you. She has helped my husband with more than one real estate deal and she has always been on top of her 'A' game, everything you want and expect in a realtor she offers. Thanks Ann!

5/21/20Denise Quinn

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I would (AND DO) recommend Ann to anyone and everyone who is in need of a real estate agent! In the most trying time in my life -- having to sell my parents home -- she made the process entirely painless and one less thing to stress over -- which we couldn't have been more grateful for. She had their home under contract with 1 day! Ann is top notch!!

4/26/20Mandy Y

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Ann is an amazing person to work with! She worked with my to find and close on my first home/condo. She was always available to answer questions and went above and beyond to make my first real estate experience a good one!

4/1/20matthew james

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My first home buying experience was made extremely easy by working with Ann. I always felt as though I was her only client because of her undivided attention, quick responses, and help through every step of the process. Highly recommended!

12/31/19Ellen Lukawski

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I contacted Ann in the beginning of October to sell my condo, we had a contract signed within 24 hours after listing it!!!
Ann is a pleasure to work with, she’s very thorough with every detail. She kept me well informed as to how things were going regarding the step by step process with frequent phone calls or text messages. She was always available to answer any questions I might have. My attorney was very impressed by Ann’s knowledge and expertise.
I would highly recommend Ann Wood if you are selling or purchasing a home!

11/4/19George Schaffer

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Ann did a great job selling our home. She was always available and quick with her responses to any questions or concerns. Always honest and accommodating with requests and inputs on preparing, staging and selling our home. Smooth sale. Definitely a realtor to use in the sale of your home.

10/31/19steve

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If your looking for a realtor with your best interest in mind, then Ann is the realtor for you. Here’s why:

1. She is always available for questions or information and ALWAYS returns calls in a very timely manner

2. She listens closely and asks questions so she can fully understand your needs whether buying or selling

3. Hard working:
Ann worked very hard for me every step of the way. She showed me many properties and when I finally decided to make an offer on a house :Ann negotiated on my behalf , answered all my questions, and prepared all the paperwork. She even did all of this when she was out of town on vacation!

4. Service after the sale:
Whether buying or selling (I have used Ann for both) she is there through the whole process from information on the closing process, lenders, even information on starting or ending utility services.

In short, Ann is a great realtor and a very nice person. I highly recommend her and she truly is a pleasure to work with!

Thanks Ann!

Steve Tarrant

10/7/19Mark Mech

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Ann Wood will get it done! She is amazing we have chosen her as our realtor now for 3homes! She truely loves what she does!

6/12/19Lisa Trout

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Ann Wood communicated quickly to our questions as well as talked us through the process so that we knew what to expect. She gave experienced and insightful suggestions that made the process go smoothly. I wanted her for our agent because I knew she would hustle and represent our needs well and in a timely manner. And she did. Our house sold quickly and with minimal drama.

6/11/19Lori Drogemuller

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Ann is a fantastic realtor. She sold our mom's house in New Lenox in only a couple of weeks and is so extremely knowledgeable about the whole process. She made it so easy for us all. Ann is the perfect realtor for New Lenox and all of its surrounding areas. Definitely would recommend her to everyone. And definitely will use her again when it comes time to sell my own home. Thank you, thank you, Ann - you are the BEST!!!

1/21/19Cindy Griffin

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Ann is very thorough and professional, from start it finish she helped me through it all! Hands down she is the BEST! I can't say enough about how great she was! Thanks Ann!

1/8/19Dorothy Jones

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Ann is a great realtor! She's knowledgeable, courteous, professional, and extremely accommodating. She goes above and beyond the call of duty to assist her clients throughout the buying/selling process. On New Year's Day, she changed her schedule so that she could show me 3 properties. To me, she is more than a realtor; she is now my friend. I have already recommended her to others. THANK YOU ANN!

11/27/18John Rymsza

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Ann is a very thorough and professional agent. I recently listed my home with her and she gave us spot on advice about the market and the price. We sold the house in one day with multiple offers!!
Can't say enough about what a great job Ann does!!

11/24/18randy perillo

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