Christy Schmaedeke

7/16/25Tammi Janel

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Excellent experience from the beginning to the end.

7/16/25John Severson

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We had our property listed for sale with another agent for almost 2 years. We hired Christy and had multiple offers and a contract in the first 2 days. She’s a rock star! A very hard worker who got immediate results, I give her a 100% reference and would use her again, without hesitation.

6/3/25Sara Simonis

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This year (2025), my husband and I moved from TN to IL in a situation in which he could come up to IL and look at properties while I was in TN, closing up and selling our home there. We are so grateful to have found Christy. She really listened to us, championed my wish list when I couldn't be there to look at a house and provided tons of additional neighborhood & street information. Christy also made sure we understood our alternatives when necessary, negotiated fiercely on our behalf, and made us feel supported during the whole process from the beginning through closing.

If you find yourself in need of an agent in this area, I highly recommend Christy.

6/2/25John Stark

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Christy was very nice accommodating. Very Professional she could answer any question we had and advised when we asked.

5/13/25Samantha Treamer

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Christy was AMAZING to work with! She went above and beyond to make sure that the sale of our house went smoothly. She also made sure that we were well informed on everything so we could make an informed decision. I would 10/10 recommend Christy to anyone and we will definitely use her again if we are ever in the market again!

4/5/25Julie Lucas

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Sarah is the absolute best! She teamed up with my daughter on her home search after losing two homes with another realtor. What a win! She is passionate, caring and always looking out for her clients. If you are buying or selling a home give her a call, you won’t be disappointed! Thanks again Sarah♥️

2/1/25Cassie Kuykendall

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Christy worked with us for literally years trying to find our dream property. Absolutely love her, she became more than just a realtor, she is a friend. I will recommend her to anyone!

1/31/25Ej Redneck (Texas redneck)

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Very professional and easy to work with! Explained everything in detail and always willing to answer any questions I had about the process.

1/30/25Karla Eder

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We thoroughly enjoyed the selling experience we had with Christy. She made the process stress free.

12/1/24Ron Schad

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Christy Schmaedeke Is very dedicated to her work. She know what’s going on in the real estate market and surrounds herself with honest and trustworthy partners. As a buyer, she took the time to listen and learn what is most important to me in a new home, and was honest in what to expect in my price range. If you want someone who will be dedicated to helping you find your next home, I would not hesitate reaching out to Christy.

11/14/24Sami Penka

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Christy is the best! She is prompt at responding to phone calls, texts, and scheduling showings. She is knowledgeable about the real estate market and did the research on each home she showed us. She jumped through all the hoops to find us the perfect home.

11/14/24Denise Papendik

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Christy Schmaedeke has closed many of our rental properties. She is hardworking, pleasant and a go getter. She always returns calls and gave us good advise on the many aspects of selling a property. I always recommend Christy to our friends.

11/13/24Jacky Rodriguez

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We had no idea where to start when looking to buy a home but luckily we were blessed enough to cross paths with Sarah Morris! We could not have asked for anyone better. From the moment I met her she made me feel completely comfortable and informed. Even though the whole process is so confusing and complicated, I never felt stressed or like I was left out of the loop because I knew Sarah would never let me down. We could have asked for the moon and stars and she would have found a way to get them for us. It was so easy to put my trust in her because of how honest of a person she is. I cannot say enough good things about her. If you are looking to buy or sell, she won’t let you down!

11/12/24Laurie L.

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I was very stressed about looking for my dream home. I have previously had some horrible experiences with realtors. But along came Christy who made my house hunting worries go away. From the start Christy has been a pleasure to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable about the housing market and everything related to real estate. Any time I reached out to her she either answered right away or returned my call in a timely manner. I would highly recommend having Christy in your corner as your real estate agent.

11/12/24Rachel Schad

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Christy was wonderful to work with while buying our first home! She’s attentive, responsive and knows her stuff. She made the process so much easier and was always willing & available to answer our questions any time. Not only that but she’s super fun & a joy to work with. Thanks Christy!!

10/23/24Lindsay Tincher

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We just recently went through the process of selling and buying a home with Sarah. I am beyond blessed to have been able to work with her! From start to finish she went above and beyond for our family and we could not have asked for a better person to be on our team! She made the process, (which is definitely a process) so smooth! If you ever need to buy or sell I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone! She will make sure to get you the absolute best service there is! She is amazing!

8/28/24Henry S.

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This is my second transaction with Christy. I would recommend her to close family and friends. She is very good at her job and has the patience needed to work with a wide range of personalities.

6/6/24Brian Plahm

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Got the house sold quick and easy was happy with the whole thing

5/16/24Mark

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Very professional and mad selling a house a breeze

5/16/24Suzanne Sallay

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Christy Schmaedeke and her team at Keller Williams were a DREAM to work with. Christy guided us all along the way… part-realtor part-psychologist she did everything to put us at ease. My husband and I highly recommend this team. Shout out to Lena for keeping the paperwork flowing. Our listing was beautiful and we had multiple offers. In 3 1/2 days, it was SOLD to a qualified buyer.

5/15/24Scott Sallay

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We worked with Christy Schmaedeke who listed our house on Thursday and did showing on Friday by Sunday at 6pm she sold our home for 20K over asking FANTASTIC

5/6/24Danny Friend

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Lorrie and her team were phenomenal during our housing search.
Very thankful to them and all their hard work.

4/24/24Becky Schmidt-Rutkoski

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Achieved our dream home in our dream location!

4/19/24Kaylea Hurt

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4/18/24marissa

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Lorrie did a phenomenal job assisting us in finding our first home. She made us feel so comfortable from the day we first met. It is a hot market right now which means it was hard at times, but still so worth it. I seen houses that were posted 2 hours ago & Lorrie was able to get us in same day which is why we had some good chances. She played a huge part in getting us this house by negotiating with the sellers, & we are so grateful!! Communication was always on point & responses were also quick. She genuinely cares!! Thank you again Lorrie, we appreciate everything!

3/7/24Jenna Brod

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I cannot recommend Lorrie Toler enough! She was so knowledgeable with everything. As first time home buyers there were a lot of unknowns and from the moment we started working with Lorrie a lot of our worries went away and our questions were answered. If you are looking for a realtor Lorrie is the BEST!

2/6/24Melissa Rico

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I highly recommended selling or buying a home with Elevate Real Estate. They made the process of selling my home a breeze! Thank you Christy!

1/31/24Kelli Elzer

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1/29/24steve vize

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Lorrie Toler was very helpful with every step of the way during the sale of our home. Our property sold very quickly.

1/29/24Karen Connor

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Lorrie was recommended to me and I am so happy that I followed that recommendation. She was wonderful to work with and always available to answer my questions and concerns.

1/28/24Kassie Kniola

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We moved to Channahon from Indiana almost five years and Lorrie was our realtor. I knew nothing about the surrounding areas and had no idea which town I wanted to live in. Lorrie was so patient with us. We looked at houses in countless towns and cities for a few months. She never lost hope and eventually we settled with Channahon and I couldn’t be happier. Now almost 5 years later, she still reaches out to say hi or to invite us to annual events. Lorrie is the absolute best and I’ll forever be grateful for her!

1/28/24Eric Berumen

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1/27/24Eden

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1/27/24Americas Treasures Geneva

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1/26/24Mark Overbeck

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I would recommend Christy if you ever are in need of a trustworthy, knowledgeable realtor!! Very accommodating and quick to respond if you have any questions.

1/26/24Julie Yeager

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Christy was excellent to work with - always available and happy to help us find the perfect home!

1/26/24Stefani

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Christy is the best !! She made the home buying process run smoothly. She always listened to what my husband and I wanted and needed in a home and stayed in touch with us constantly when new homes came on the market. Highly recommend !

1/26/24De8s

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Christy was always there for us when we wanted to see a property. Always gave sound advice and guidance. Very friendly and her mission was to find us a home.

1/26/24Michelle durakis

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Me and Lorrie Toler met by chance at a open house and I hit it off with her immediately, (Being comfortable with your realtor is so important )so began working with her to find our dream home , best decision ever .

1/25/24michelle blessing

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Lori is fun to house hunt with. She gets excited when your excited! Highly recommend her!

1/25/24Shana Kurylo

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Lori is great! She sold our starter home and found us our new home that we love!! I recommend her to everyone and if we ever move again she would be the first realtor I would call. What I love most about her is she keeps the relationship going even years after the sale. We've attended so many fun customer appreciation events, got surprised with random little gifts at our house, mother day photo shoots, pumpkin patch days, etc... I've never experienced that kind of loyalty and service with any realtor. She really cares and does everything she can to find you your dream home!

1/25/24Brandi Hamrick

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Lorrie did a great job helping us buy our first house! She was attentive and understanding in helping us navigate this crazy market.

1/25/24Christina Rodriguez

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Lori was my Realtor 8 years ago. I absolutely loved house shopping with her. We made memories and had laughs, and even to this day she keeps our family in mind.

1/25/24Kellie Kennedy

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Lori put a lot of effort into us despite a busy schedule. She was prompt and helped us at 10 pm if she had to.

1/25/24Nathan Jewell

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1/25/24Wendi Wolfe

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Lorrie is easy to work with and really listens to what you are searching for.

1/25/24Kevin Yandell

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Lorrie and the Team at Elevate go above and beyond to keep our property in front of the right people. We appreciate the attentiveness to the needs of the client. Such incredible realtors.

1/25/24joel Schwartz

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LORRIE TOLER, Was a great real-estate agent she is very passionate about finding us the right home that fit our criteria & needs

1/24/24Ray Hogan

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1/24/24beata kessler

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1/24/24Marty Mckinney

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1/24/24D01239 ADM

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1/24/24Deanna K

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Such a wonderful realtor!! Lori goes above and beyond and to her it’s not about buying or selling… it’s about your story

1/24/24Donna Umhofer

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Lorrie Toler was very helpful and she is such a kind person. She feels like a family member

1/24/24MICHAEL Southcombe

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Lorrie facilitated sale of our mother’s house; was great at keeping us informed about buyer satisfying contingencies, inspections, everything along the way. Recommend her highly.

1/24/24Njd Durakis

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The best in the business.

1/24/24Jacob Slivka

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1/24/24Jessica Raven

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Lorrie is amazing! She makes every experience completely enjoyable with her bubbly personality! I 100% recommend working with her as well as her son Owen!

1/24/24Diana Opyd

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1/24/24Donna Frey

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They are helping me find my dream home and I couldn't be happier with this team!

1/24/24Kathy Whitehead

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Lorrie was very helpful with the selling of our home. She was always there to answer any questions we had. She always got back to us right away. It was a pleasure having her for our realtor.

1/24/24Morgan Mcinnis

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We loved working with Lorrie at elevate! It was so easy to work with her and her team, they were knowledgeable and supportive. She listened to all our needs and met them! Even got us some great neighbors!
She helped us buy when we had major need for a house and helped us sell our old house too!

1/24/24Nick Lewis

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Absolutely five star service and attention towards doing everything they can to make buying a home or selling one the best experience it could be ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

1/24/24Rachel Lobb

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Lorrie is very attentive to her clients. She goes out of her way to find them the perfect home. And she continues to check in on you after you buy your home.

1/24/24Stacey Sawyer

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This girl is the best! There is literally nothing she won’t do to get your house sold and give you a helping hand. She goes WAY above & beyond!

1/24/24Jessica Jennings

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Lorrie is the best! She sold our house in 4 days with multiple offers!! She was so personable, knowledgeable, and sweet! It was our first time selling a home and she made it so easy. She still keeps in touch with us years later! I cannot recommend her enough!

1/24/24andy kurylo

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Lorrie was great, thorough, and gave us 100% of her attention. Still engages with us after 3 years with promo events. (The kids love the pumpkin patch and Easter eggs) Love our home, but if we do sell she will get the call! Thanks!

1/24/24Charity Widner

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Lorrie Toler sold our house in 2023. This was a very big one for me, as I was buying a lot with two homes on it and moving my parents up from Florida to move in behind us. I don't think a single day went by that us or my parents weren't asking her questions. We had things last minute that broke, we had things that the other buyer for my old property wanted done and I truly was feeling overwhelmed about 10% out of the process, because Lorrie didn't just have an answer for everything, she had a solution! Between her and her son Owen, they never left us hanging for any large amount of time without coming back with a solution to our problem and an answer. I never saw this before and this was my first time selling my own home and buying another home so some of the process was very new to me. She always greeted us with a smile on her face, and made us feel at ease. The other thing that I would like to bring to the table is that Lorrie doesn't just blow smoke. She is very truthful down to the point on how much your property is worth, and how much it will sell for without candy coating prices and stories. She comes with facts, other listings in the area where you are selling, what they went for, and the taxes and whatnot. The other thing that I love is that Lorrie is from this area. Her whole life and her family's life is wrapped in the community in some way shape or form. She can answer any questions on anything from dance schools to sports and school districts because she doesn't just work here she lives here. And if none of this speaks to you as to why you should choose her as your realtor, then I don't know what will! Choose Local, Choose Real, Choose Lorrie!

1/24/24Alyssa Schofield

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Lorrie is very attentive to her clients. We have been happy to work with her on the purchase and sale of our homes. We couldn’t recommend her enough!

1/24/24Brandon Gates

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She stood by me the whole time of my home purchase it took a long time to find what I was looking for cuz i am picky but she stayed with me and I am absolutely thankful for everything she did and now me and my daughter are so happy with our new house she is a great person to work with

1/24/24Bonnie Gill

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They were absolutely wonderful across the board?

1/16/24Kat Sanders

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Christy is amazing. She responded to my call quickly, kept us informed through every step, offered great advice and options to consider. She is also a wealth of knowledge when it comes to small details, questions about local vendors and is very responsive. Christy helped us get closing credit and supported in negotiations. We were able to close in 30 days from the moment we made an offer/offer was accepted.

10/16/23Brittney Pennington

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10/15/23Tim Craten

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10/15/23amber petracek

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Lorrie & Owen are the absolute best. They helped us find the perfect home for our family. They were so patient and understanding through the whole process. We spent about a year looking and we were never rushed. Lorrie & Owen are honest, kind, and hard working. I wouldn't recommend anyone else.

-Amber, Brandon, Rayna, & Blue

10/15/23brandon ryle

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10/15/23Alexandrea Cano

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10/15/23Valerie L

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Christy was terrific partner to find a new home. What a gal!

8/23/23Natalie Meredith

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Christy helped us find the perfect home virtually with video walk throughs that included video of the area and neighborhoods. She helped us navigate through the buying process and her expertise helped us pick the perfect house. She was friendly and professional and I will use her again if we need to buy or sell in the future.

8/21/23Rob Amsler

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Christy did a great job! I self-marketed a piece of property for 6 months with many calls but no success, Christy offered some ideas and after listing, within 3 days we had multiple competing offers, and have a contract for more than asking price. Would highly recommend!

8/16/23Graham Crabbe

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Our family were buying a home from out of state and Christy’s hard work made the process so much easier. When we couldn’t view the home Christy would go in our place and video the trip. This was so valuable. Then when we could visit, she was always available to us. Her knowledge of the industry and local area made everything so much smoother. She even helped set us up with a better lender and got us across the finish line. To top it off she is a warm and professional lady that puts you at ease.

8/16/23Bianca Acosta

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Christy was amazing to work with! We had put in 3 offers on different houses and the 4th one was finally accepted! I had really felt unmotivated after the 3rd one and she really made sure to keep the process as least stressful as possible. We found a home that checked off every single box of what we wanted.

7/7/23Lydia Mae Wilson

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Christy is the best. She always went above and beyond for her clients. She helped us buy a house when we were out of state. She was honest and up front about any issues that came up with the house. Easy to contact her at any time. Referred her to help my son buy and sell right after we did and they were very happy as well

2/18/23Stephanie Ressler

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Home buying and selling is never easy. Christy helped us start the process by listening to our needs and wants in a new home. She took the time to meet with us and get to know our family to make sure the houses we looked at could meet those needs. She was always prompt on anything we needed and was very knowledgeable in the process. We could not have done home buying without her help and expertise. She was so helpful throughout every step of the way.

2/16/23Tricia Lozier

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I found out my landlord decided to sell while the market was hot 2 months before my lease was up and school was starting… to say the least, I was so stressed out! I met Christy Schmaedeke when I called to look at a house she was showing.When she learned of my predicament, she swung into action. She started lining up every house that could possibly work and dragging my sulking pessimistic self from house to house until we found the perfect fit. I’m a single mom & ER nurse working 12 hr nights so my schedule is horrible, but Christy made it work and never gave up. The actual buying process was kind of a nightmare but Christy was right there by my side knocking down obstacles and making things happen. 2 days before close I got another hard stop asking me for documents I would of had to drive 2 hours to get. When I told Christy, she worked her magic and was able to take care of that too in a matter of minutes. Christy ALWAYS had my best interest at heart and through this process became a trusted friend. She’s more like your full package house buying guru than just your Realtor! I can’t say enough about this woman who took my impossible situation and made it into a wonderful experience even getting it all finished in that 2 months and before school started- you just cannot go wrong with Christy. As I was signing the papers with the banker, I mentioned how wonderful she’d been and his response was “yeah, she’s a bull dog that doesn’t give up and always gets it done.” I’d agree and am so thankful I stumbled on her that day and had her in my corner! And I LOVE my house!!!

2/16/23Heather Cherwinski

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Christy is my favorite realtor. My fiance and I won't go through anyone else. She loves her job and it shows through her work. She will bend over backwards to get what her client wants. She is very professional and will get the job done right!!

6/14/22Freddy Lopez

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Would like to thank Christy for creating a very customizable purchase agreement on an investment property that fit our needs. Her ability to relate a seller finance deal to the seller was a key to our fast closing on our duplex.

4/16/22Jenny Lizbeth

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3/21/22Lynn Sperling

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3/8/22Darren Horton

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Christy did an amazing job selling my multi-family apartment/commercial building. Through some very challenging situations, Christy was always coming up with creative ideas to market the property. I would highly recommend her if you are in the market. She’s excellent.

12/29/21rhianna roeglin

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Christy is amazing!!! As first time home buyers, she took the time to educate us and guide us through what we needed to do. Couldn’t ask for a better agent!! :-)

12/29/21Shawn Milburn

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Christy made buying my first home a breeze. She is very experienced, professional, and proactive. She pointed me in the right direction and linked me with a great lender for my VA loan. Christy is simply the best around.

12/9/21Jeffrey Fisher

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9/2/21Temo Arroyo

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8/19/21Bob Hauge

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After doing my research on Realtors, I contacted Christy to list my property in Morris. I sent an email on Sunday afternoon - expecting a reply on Monday - but she replied in 15 minutes (on a Sunday). After walking through the property and taking pictures, we talked about the neighborhood and a good listing price. Christy was VERY knowledgable of the market and eager to work with me. I trusted her proffesional opinion and listed the property. She stayed in constant communication with each showing and each offer. Through the entire process, Christy was easy to work with, great job Christy !!

8/19/21Brandon dechausse

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Christy is a top notch realtor and stays on top of things. She will go out of her way to make sure you find the right home and make sure you feel good about it. Couldnt of asked for any better!

6/11/21Brisa Moreno

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5/27/21YAHwaRrior777

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Christy came across our path HIGHLY recommended. She helped us list and sell our realtor home within DAYS & is now helping buy a new home! She’s been attentive throughout the entire process & has walked us through every detail and given great advice. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor.

5/27/21Samantha Salinas

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We met Christy by chance, and I'm so glad for that! We knew immediately that when we were ready to purchase our next home, she would be the right person to help us. She got to know us and our hopes, likes, and dislikes. We were inexperienced with selling but Christy made it a seamless project. Christy has been easy to work with: patient with our questions, quick to respond, and transparent with next steps. Highly recommended!

5/27/21cheston smith

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2/19/21Kim Norton

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"Christy has been such a tremendous help to our family. Selling can be a very daunting experience for some people, but with Christy’s help, diligence, and organization, the process seemed much easier than we expected. She has not only become our realtor of choice, she is also a dear friend of our family. She works very hard for her clients and we plan to use her as our realtor for future real estate purchases."

2/19/21beth skoff

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2/19/21Becca Schmaedeke

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Christy made the whole process extremely easy for us first time home buyers. Because of her diligence and determination she helped us find the perfect home. Beyond having all the necessary qualities like being knowledgeable and professional, she really made the process fun! We will know who to call when we make our next move.

2/16/21Joey H

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She is really good at what she dose im in my home now thanks too her thank u soooomuh ...

2/12/21Nicole Temme

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I highly recommend Christy to sell your home. She took more pictures than most agents take and really spent time with wording our listing to make it stand out. She advertised our home for sale on social media as well. She is very knowledgeable and will do what it takes to sell your home fast!

2/10/21Aubrey muhlenbruch

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2/10/21Anthony Trejo

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Fantastic job, Christy helped me and my wife find our first home that fit us perfectly. She helped us through out the whole process from finding houses to look at, to picking the right home that suited our needs, all the way to the closing on our house. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home.

2/10/21barbara richmond

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Awesome experience for a first time home buyer.Christy made it so easy for me.

2/10/21Laura Swinehart

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It was pure luck that we found Christy and are grateful that we did. Christy is extremely patient, understanding and responsive. She is NOT a procrastinator and you never need to ask her anything more than once. She goes beyond what is expected as a realtor. She went to our Closing (waited outside due to Covid) when she didn’t have to, went to our new home directly after the closing and helped carry in a few boxes. The following morning she showed up with breakfast!! Wow!! We will recommend Christy to family and friends. Laura and Dave Swinehart, Morris IL

2/10/21Vanessa Gonzalez

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Christy was always there to talk to when I needed it. I had a rough situation and she stayed on my side and helped me get through it I would recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor she is honestly the best!

2/10/21Tim Green

Google Review

Very pleased with the services that Christy provided during the purchase of my home. She gave me a good idea of what a good point would be to start at for an offer in the Morris area, and based off of that I was able to get my first offer accepted at a number that both myself and the sellers were happy. She recommended an excellent home inspector. She was very responsive to any communication I required from her, and she also touched base with me multiple times during the financing period to see if there was anything else she could do for me.

2/10/21John Salyers

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Christy Schmaedeke is an excellent Property Manager. We have been working together for a little over a year and she has exceeded my expectations. She has helped with determining the value of our rental property, and what to expect for rental income. She helped me find excellent tenants with minimal vacancy. She is friendly, professional, and excellent with people.

Christy also has a good eye and good instincts when you need to make improvements to a property. She was able to highlight what needed to be done right away and what can wait, as well as give me reasonable estimates for what these repairs were going to cost. Also helpful in this area was her network of contacts in the area to take care of all the work I couldn’t do myself.

When it came time for my tenants to sign, and later renew, their lease Christy was able to answer all my questions and provide valuable input.

In short, Christy has been an invaluable resource every step of the way. I highly recommend her.