Elliot Small

7/27/22Jamie Lyons

Google Review

Had another incredible experience with Elliott and Olivia! This time we did a buy/sell. The search process was very thorough and help us focus on the right houses. And their marketing strategy for the sell was executed perfectly. Highly recommend

7/15/22Anne Williams

Google Review

Elliot and his team helped me sell my condo! I received an offer in 2 days! They are so easy to work with. Professional, knowledgeable and go above and beyond! They were amazing at negotiating and made the selling experience one of the best!

5/11/22James Kelly

Google Review

Elliot made our first time home buying experience into a relatively stress free process. He was knowledgeable about the Chicago market and also educated us about some basic best practices, which we needed. Working with him and his responsive team helped us refine our search to narrow in on the right neighborhoods including some that hadn't been on our radar. The market was very hot while we were searching, but at no point did I feel any pressure from Elliot to move faster than I wanted do. He was especially helpful in the negotiation, inspection and minutia leading up to closing once we found a place we really liked.

After closing we couldn't be happier where we landed and would confidently recommend Elliot to friends and family.

5/5/22Lauren Rissman

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5/4/22Amber Flores

Google Review

I could not be happier!! We had Elliot and Olivia as our agents for both a buy and sale. This process is stressful and they made everything so smooth! They were there for us to support every step. When I got nervous about the sale Olivia was there to calm me down and show me all the work they were doing behind the scenes. They really care about their clients and made me feel like we were the most important. Elliot made sure to show us a variety so we could get the full feel of the neighborhoods. They both have extensive knowledge in the field and what to do when issues or questions arise on both sides.

2/12/22Ted Dowd

Google Review

Working with the Elliot Small Group was a decision we should have made much earlier in our home selling process. We had previously tried to sell our condo via another avenue, but it sat on the market for nearly a year with zero progress. Elliot, Olivia and the team were able to give us exceptional feedback and clarity on the best path for us to get our place sold and they executed brilliantly and swiftly. I would not hesitate to recommend the Elliot Small Group to any of my friends, family or colleagues, and I look forward to working with them again on any future real estate transactions.

12/16/21Shannon Vossler

Google Review

Elliot was absolutely, hands-down incredible in every aspect of our first homebuying experience.

He was patient, thoughtful, and encouraging in our early exuberance (although, in hindsight, I'm sure all of the "oooooh what about THIS ONE?" emails were utterly exhausting, he always had a chipper reply and thoughtful provocation).

He was warm, friendly and impartial as he walked us through over a dozen homes we'd picked to see across the area, and laughed with us as we gave them all silly nicknames.

He shared stories of his childhood in the area (as we were looking to move right next to his old middle school!) to give us a feel for the neighborhood.

He sat with us for hours during home inspections and follow-ups. And when we were finally ready to put in the offer on our Dream Home, he was our best friend and biggest advocate, offering suggestions on inspectors (of all kinds) so we were fully informed, partnering with our lawyer to help us negotiate multiple rounds of edits and credits with the sellers, and making sure we were on track for a smooth closing with all the paperwork and payments.

He was never more than a text away; we always felt supported, informed, and advocated for in every step of the process.

And even after closing, when we needed someone to come in for a few repairs, Elliot was our first call for recommendations! We loved working with him and consider him practically family at this point!

9/27/21Mary Houlihan

Google Review

Elliot Small Group is an incredible real estate agency, we highly recommend! Elliot and his team helped us purchase our first ever piece of real estate and they were (and are) especially helpful at multi-unit expert knowledge and guidance. From the first meeting with Elliot and his partner Olivia we were impressed by the way they seamlessly built a real relationship with us while also getting down to business. Every step of the process we felt seen, heard and guided. Elliot is very responsive, professional and authentic. We are so happy in our new home and that we have now added landlord to our resume :) We couldn't have done it without Elliot Small Group and we are so grateful to have worked with them.

9/2/21Andrew Mastro

Google Review

Elliot and his team are amazing! For being a first time home buyer, he made the process simple and easy to navigate. He was there to answer questions throughout the process and was a fantastic sounding board. He exceeded all expectations from the first meeting to closing. Would highly recommend and will be using for the next home purchase!

8/23/21Giuliana Pudlo

Google Review

Elliot is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced when it comes to real estate. I was casually looking for a condo in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area when I stumbled upon one that I absolutely loved. I was lucky enough to be connected to Elliot via Zillow and he was able to quickly accommodate all of my needs. After my first tour of the condo, I knew I was going to be putting an offer on the property and it was going to be a highly competitive sale. Elliot put together comps in a matter of hours and met with me multiple times over the next few days as he walked me through the buying process, thoroughly answered all of my questions, and helped me craft my best offer (while still making sure I was comfortable with my final number.) There ended up being 14 other offers on the property, but mine beat them all out! There is no doubt in my mind I wouldn't have ended up with this condo without Elliot's expertise.

If you are looking for a real estate agent, stop your search right now and call Elliot. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you, Elliot for helping me land my dream home!

6/21/21Hannah Lewis

Google Review

Elliot was incredible to work with. His knowledge of both the city and suburbs was an incredible asset to help us during our house search, as we were unsure where we wanted to be at first. Elliot made the entire process easy and was there to help us with every question and through the negotiation, sale and closing process. We would recommend Elliot to anyone and everyone.

6/14/21Max Plitt

Google Review

One word: Excellence.

My fiancée and I had worked with Elliot recently to purchase our first home. Elliot is an incredible real estate agent. He is extremely professional, meticulous and dedicated. You will feel like his ONLY client. He is always available to discuss details of a recently viewed home or discuss other options. Elliot's only motivation is to find your dream home -- and in June, we found it.

You will not be disappointed with Elliot or his team's services.

HIGHLY recommend!

6/11/21Rebecca Mladucky

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I highly, highly recommend Elliot as a Real Estate Agent. My brother and sister-in-law had a wonderful experience working with Elliot and were enthusiastic to recommend him when I started looking to buy a condo. He made buying my first place the easiest and best experience. He not only asked and listened to what I wanted in a home but also worked very hard to find that place. After finding the perfect place, he continued to make the process extremely easy by recommending/introducing the best team of professionals (and even movers he recommended from previous experiences) that helped us close on the home. Elliot truly cares about his clients and made buying my first place in Chicago the absolute best experience.

5/11/21Alexander Scull

Google Review

We were introduced to Elliot as a referral from a close friend. They spoke very highly of him and as a result we had high expectations. We interviewed Elliot and his team and felt aligned with their approach. In particular, we appreciated that they were process-oriented and detail-oriented. We formulated a strategy together and executed the strategy to a T. We entered a contract within 48 hours of going live on MLS and received above asking. Elliot consulted us through the selling process from start to finish and was always quick to respond to our questions. We can honestly say that the sale of our home was significantly easier than anticipated and we credit that experience to Elliot. His level of service was exceptional.

4/6/21Melissa Shamis

Google Review

Elliot is an incredibly experienced, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic real estate agent. My husband and I were new to the process of buying a home and Elliot put us completely at ease. He explained everything to us clearly and was patient as we got comfortable with the process. Whenever we had a question or wanted to see a showing, he was quick to respond and flexible to make anything work. He knows so much about the Chicago area and truly loves to talk about the ins and outs of real estate. We couldn't have imagined going through this process with anyone else. We look forward to using him for all of our future Chicago real estate needs!

1/13/21Rebecca McHenry

Google Review

I highly recommend working with Elliot! I say "working with" very deliberately. Elliot was a partner through this whole process. He listened to what we wanted. He asked questions. He paid attention. Being new to town and buying our first home, we couldn’t have picked a better guide! Elliot helped find the right area for us. He went above and beyond touring neighborhoods. He knew when new properties came on the market and got us in early. During stressful negotiation moments I felt completely supported and on the same team. Our home is exactly what I wanted, and I truly believe we could not have found it without Elliot’s help. Thank you, Elliot!

12/18/20Markie Masri

Google Review

Elliot was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about various neighborhoods and what a good deal looks like. He always had our best interest in mind (never felt any pressure). He did a great job negotiating on our behalf and helping us work to a successful close. I would absolutely recommend him and hope to work with him again in the future.

12/6/20catherine tobon

Google Review

There aren't enough stars for how likely we are to recommend Elliot! Choosing Elliot to help us find and buy our first home was the best decision we could have made. From the beginning, he provided all the tools, the knowledge and guidance possible to make us feel confident and secure throughout the entire process. The home search process can be exhausting and overwhelming, but Elliot was always beyond prepared during our showings and meetings, detailing everything and providing instrumental suggestions, always making us feel encouraged and supported. There were never any small details missed, we never felt scared or misunderstood and by the time we were ready to close on a property, we really felt like we knew the neighborhood well due to Elliot's extensive knowledge. While all of this speaks to Elliot's professionalism and overall commitment to providing the best service, what was most important to us was his commitment to listening and understanding– our preferences (big or small), us as a couple and what would make a home perfect for us.

12/3/20Elliot Rosen

Google Review

As a first-time home buyer, Elliot could not have been more helpful and supportive. He was there to provide productive insight every step of the way and did not leave a single detail out. He made the process so easy and I'd recommend him to all friends and family!

11/27/20Melissa Goldman

Google Review

Elliot is incredible at what he does and such a pleasure to work with! He has deep knowledge of the Chicago market and knows what it takes to get a house sold. With a baby on the way, we decided to explore selling our Lincoln Park condo in search of more space. We engaged Elliot, and he recommended renovating our kitchen to ensure that our home would sell quickly and at the price we wanted. He connected us with contractors, assisted throughout the process, and we ended up with an absolutely fantastic result. Once we were ready to list, Elliot attended to every detail - from
arranging our home for the photos to building a thorough digital marketing plan. He is a great communicator and kept us looped in during every part of the process. Elliot invested a lot of time and energy to prepare our house to go to market, and it paid off
- we sold our condo after only ONE showing! Elliot was an amazing advisor through every step of the process, helping to craft a plan based on both his expertise and our unique needs. He was so patient and easy to work with, and I can't recommend him enough!!

11/24/20Ryan Walker

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Elliot was an amazing agent! Despite having to manage many different clients, he always made me feel like I was his only one. He was so great at fitting my search to my vision for a home. He even helped me get set up with local contractors and decorators that he was experienced with and trusted. Elliot and his agency partner Lindsey were an amazing team for me and they made sure I clearly understood every step in the home buying process along the way (I am a first time buyer). I will definitely be referring any friends in the market for a new home to Elliot!!!

11/24/20Anna Mladucky

Google Review

Our home search started over a year ago. We were originally referred to another realtor, however based on our desire to find a multi-unit property, we then connected with Elliot, and we are so glad that we did. First, Elliot is an extremely knowledgeable realtor, and he is an expert when it comes to multi-unit properties. He both sells and owns multi-unit properties, and he knows first hand the ins-and-outs of these types of properties in Chicago. The knowledge he possesses helped guide us on our search, and his insight was truly invaluable. Second, Elliot had our best interest in mind from day one. We were (admittedly) tough clients as we were searching for a vintage building in a very narrow geographic area. He took the time to understand what we wanted and why, and he was patient with us as we waited for “the one” to come along. When we finally found it, the purchase process was simple & straightforward, and he was always available for questions along the way. Third, Elliot is on it, all the time. He’s incredibly organized, does his research, knows the numbers, and is there with advice and anything else you might possibly need from a realtor. We knew we were in expert hands working with him. Finally, Elliot really cares. At no point in the process did we feel like “just a client.” He was invested in our process and was a great listener. Elliot cared about what we were looking for, and it showed at every step. We are beyond grateful to have worked with Elliot and cannot recommend him enough. He’s the best of the best and you’d be hard pressed to find a better realtor - or person - to work with. If we do purchase property again in the future, we know who to call! Thank you for everything, Elliot!