Sue, Ron & David Pickard

7/28/25Theresa Stonehouse

Google Review

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Ron Pickard twice—once ten years ago and most recently to sell our home—and both experiences were truly exceptional. While Ron was our primary point of contact, it was clear that the strength of the Pickard Group, including David and Susan, contributed to the seamless and successful experience we had.
Ron consistently exceeded our expectations, making every step of the process smooth and worry-free. He kept us informed from start to finish and provided accurate, thoughtful market analysis that helped guide our decisions with confidence. His years of experience and deep understanding of the real estate landscape make him an invaluable asset, whether you’re selling your home or buying for the first time.
For new homebuyers especially, Ron is a fantastic resource—his insights, patience, and ability to break down the process are incredibly reassuring. And with the support of David and Susan, the Pickard Group brings a well-rounded, highly skilled approach to every transaction.
One of Ron’s greatest strengths is his extensive network of trusted professionals. From speedy updates to last-minute fixes, he always has someone reliable ready to help. And he doesn’t disappear after the sale is done. Over the years, Ron has remained a steady, generous resource whenever we needed contractor recommendations or advice on small projects.
Ron’s thoroughness, dedication, and genuine care for his clients—backed by the expertise of the entire Pickard Group—make them a standout team in their field. We’re deeply grateful for all their support and would work with them again without hesitation.

5/29/25Michael Compton

Google Review

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible service and support I received from Ron and Sue throughout both the purchase and eventual sale of my home. 8 years ago, they helped me find the perfect property, guiding me with expertise and genuine care. When it came time to sell that very same home, there was no question who I would trust to handle the process.

From start to finish, they were consistently communicative, responsive, and proactive, especially as we encountered a few unexpected twists along the way. Their ability to calmly navigate challenges, provide sound advice, and advocate on my behalf made all the difference. I always felt like I was in the best hands.

What stands out the most is their commitment, not just to the transaction, but to me as a client and a person. They treated every detail with care and went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly. I truly couldn't have asked for better professionals to guide me through both sides of the homeownership journey.

If you are looking for realtors who are not only incredibly skilled but also compassionate, dedicated, and trustworthy, I wholeheartedly recommend them.

4/17/25Tina Juhl

Google Review

I have worked with Ron and his team on a few of our sales. He literally takes any and all stress out of selling a home.
ANY issue or concern I have is always immediately taken care of.
He is my go to guy every time.

4/14/25Alia Roberts

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Amazing group to work with! Ron is knowledgeable, very quick to respond, was looking out for our best interest, and went above and beyond!

2/4/25James

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If you're looking for help or guidance with real estate, look no further. Ron and David are extremely knowledgable, helpful and so enjoyable to work with. I can't recommend them enough and if you go with them, you're going to be in great hands.

1/24/25mohd abraaz

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Ron & David are great to work with!!!
We have been working with them over the last 5+ years, They provide the proper guidance and are always genuine with their feedback and recommendations which is always keeping their client benefit in mind.
They helped us to identify properties that fit our budget and also listed out the pros and cons of each before making an offer that we would be happy with.
Easy to say they go above and beyond to ensure that their clients needs are met and exceeded.

1/20/25Jay N.

Google Review

Ron and David are great to work with. Have been our Realtors since 2011. Experts in their field and provide you with a ton of confidence when things get stressful, provide the guidance you need as you buy or sell. Excellent referrals too. No other team out there can compare to the Pickard Group!!

11/17/24Don Shin

Google Review

Ron is a realtor I would highly recommend.

We had had an inexperienced realtor for two years with a lot of house contract failures, so we tried to find a good one. From the first time we met Ron, my wife and I loved his gentle demeanor, knowledgeable explanation, and focus on our needs and preferences. After two and a half months of house hunting with him, we finally closed on our home in Arlington Heights.

He was willing to point out the pros and cons of the property we were interested in and try to help us find the best home for our family. If it were not for his caring and knowledgeable advice, we would have rushed to buy a house.

As far as we know, Ron is the best realtor. He knows real estate, has a long history of excellent success rates, and understands his clients' needs and preferences to help them find the best home.

If you find it difficult to buy a home you love in recent years, especially if you realize the importance and indispensability of a real estate agent, Ron is the real deal. He will be on your side to find the home you like and need.

10/29/24Mark Hamlen

Google Review

Ron, Sue and David provide exceptional services.

We've used them as both a buyer's agent (twice) and selling agent (three times.) They will support you through all the activities in purchasing your home - finding the house, writing/negotiating the contract, finding a lender, inspector, lawyer, service people, ... They will also provide all the support needed to sell your home in various markets - preparing it for sale, marketing the property, negotiating the contract, overseeing the activities leading up to close, taking you through the closing.

I understand they also provide services to real estate investors.

You can't go wrong with them - they live their business goal to be your realtors for life.

9/3/24Lukasz Oledzki

Google Review

I had the pleasure of working with Ron to both sell my condo and purchase a new home, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish Ron was calm, informative, and incredibly helpful. He guided me through every step of the process, answering all my questions and providing valuable insights that made both transactions smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a realtor who truly cares about your needs and works diligently to get the best results, I highly recommend Ron. Thank you for everything!

8/19/24Rich Mills

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The Pickard Group are absolute professionals. Ron walked me and my family through our first home-buying experience in June 2024. From initial tours to closing, he answered our questions quickly and provided market analysis to maintain our confidence throughout the process. I highly recommend the Pickard team.

7/30/24Beth Tinsman

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Ron was so easy and enjoyable to work with, prompt, ethical, and really knows the market. Highly recommend.

7/20/24Drew Hollis

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The Pickards were fantastic! They helped us buy and sell our home years later. Highly recommend!

7/18/24David Richmond

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We've bought 3 houses and sold 2 with the Pickards. They are the best!

7/4/24Agnes Hawran

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The Pickard Group helped us to buy our first house and 23 years later to sell it. They have been guiding us through both, purchase, and sale processes seamlessly. If you are looking for someone with the competence, patience, knowledge and attention to details on the real estate market , this is your team and you will not be disappointed. Agnes and Dariusz

6/21/24Sirisha Ammu

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Ron Pickard is an exceptional realtor. We bought two houses and sold one with him and the process through out was seamless. He is extremely knowledgable, does his homework and is never pushy to sell a house to you. When we purchased our second home, I cared for his input more than my husband's as he ensures that you are getting the best deal.
I only and only recommend RON PICKARD to anyone and everyone I know.

6/12/24Eddie Ford

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Ron was a pro. I've never had a more prepared realtor. When we met with him initially he had already done his research and was ready to go even before we chose him. He gave great advice throughout the process. We will use him again without hesitation if we ever have real estate dealings in the Arlington Heights area.

4/23/24Geri R

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Ron was AWESOME to work with! He knew the area well and was very proactive in marketing the house. It was in need of some updating, but Ron was able to virtually stage the house to show its potential. The end result was a very quick sale in excess of our asking price. We had 7 offers to choose from - what a great position to be in!

2/13/24Hunter Ryan

Google Review

To say the Pickard family went above and beyond is an understatement. I have never felt more comfortable and confindent in our choice to use Ron, David and Sue to help us during our home buying/selling journey. We were crammed in a 1 bedroom condo with 2 kids and multiple cats and needed out fast, but couldn't go the traditional route of buying and selling at the same time. We had been told previously there was no way to buy unless we move out of our condo and sell first. Ron was able to present us with another option of using a bridge loan, and thankfully we were approved and able to buy a home first and then fix up the condo to sell after we moved out. When I say they did EVERYTHING they could to get us into our forever home and sell the condo FAST, they did exaclty that and MORE. The expertise, care and attention to detail is top notch and I will recommend this family of realtors to everyone I know. If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell, call them today. You won't be disappoint! Thank you so much, Ron, David and Sue! We are eternally grately for your kindness and expert guidance through this stressful, yet exciting journey.

10/17/23Peg Curtin

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To all reading this review..... this is a HIGHLY recommend!!
I honestly cannot say enough nice things about Ron Pickard, and his effective & professional work. My sister found herself in a very difficult situation both personally, and with the ownership of a condo requiring TLC. We enlisted Ron to help us with this sale and market positioning. He did so with extreme care and outstanding professionalism. The results speak for themselves as our unit sold within 72 hours of the listing.

I found Ron Pickard all the way from Maryland - because I was dialing realtors until someone picked up the phone. Ron - with all of his offices, clients, and current listings - cared enough about the incoming calls to pick up his phone directly!! No screening, no red tape, just a live heart-to-heart conversation that resulted in action and a quick sale. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

9/14/23slickcreativity

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The Pickard group is an absolute pleasure to work with. They put your needs first, are extremely industry savvy, and fight for you when they have to. I recommend anyone to work with Ron, Sue and David. They are awesome!

7/15/23Brad

Google Review

Kudo's to Ron! We interviewed 3 real estate brokers for the sale of our estate home. Ron truly had his heart into what he does. Wealth of knowledge and suggestions to assist in the sale. Even though we sold the home to a neighbor, we would have chosen the Pickard team to list the property hands down.
THANK YOU for your expertise!

7/13/23Stanley Johnson

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The Pickard Group acted as our agents when we sold our house and subsequently purchased a condo. They were with us every step of the way for both transactions. They explained our options in clear and concise language, were always available to us, and were present at every important step in each transaction. Their experience and knowledge were invaluable. We give them 5 stars without reservation.

6/15/23Angie S

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I used Sue Pickard in 2014 to find and purchase a new home in Mt Prospect and highly recommend her. I know Sue must juggle a lot of clients but you would never know that working with her- I consistently felt I had her undivided attention and when I was ready to see a home she was always quick to act. This is especially noteworthy given I was extremely picky and probably saw around fifty homes (and went through 3 offers) before ultimately closing on my new home. Sue stuck in there the whole time, always patient and just wonderful to work with. By the end I consider her a great friend based on how caring and helpful she was throughout the process. I've definitely found our realtor for life!

5/5/23aisha seth

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Special thanks to The Pickard Group for helping us buy our first rental property. From the beginning we knew they were an experienced team that would provide us with great guidance. They took care of all the details and made sure there were no surprises. Well, the only surprise was that everything went as planned, and we now own our first rental property! These are real estate professionals who you can trust and be confident they always have your best interests in mind.
M. & A. Seth

4/26/23Tiger 223kind

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Great experience with pickard family very kind extremely helpful highly recommended never ever disappointed keep it up pickard family wonderful.........

3/29/23Kathy Hegg

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I am totally pleased with the service given to me by Ron Pickard during the sale and closing of my father's townhouse. I highly recommend them, and I will definitely use them if needed in the future.

3/26/23masa

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Ron was very patient and focused on my benefits. I was very comfortable to have services from Ron and could rely on his advices even during my busy time. Ron organized schedules toward the closing well, and the purchase transaction move to complete very smoothly.

3/25/23Joe joy

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Ron is absolutely wonderful to work with. It’s like having a friend on the “inside” that is working for you. He really cares about his clients.
We worked with him back in 2014 for our first home buying, now for second home we could not think about anyone else other than Ron.
Ron always provides incredible amount of information/suggestions on every step of home buying process. He easily stepped into our shoes to understood what we are looking for and our needs in the home.
He was always available to provide us with the information that I needed (or didn’t need, but needed for the sake of my sanity) – every decision that I made, small or big, mattered to him. Not only did we feel like I had all the information I need to make those decisions, but we felt like I was in good hands.

All in all, Ron still shares excitement and feels more like a trusted friend than just another real estate agent. We couldn’t be more happy with the service we received from him and will definitely recommend them to everyone we know!

3/19/23Shane Davis

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David provided service above and beyond expectations! He was there for us even after the sale was completed. Thank you!

3/8/23Annaliese Eberle

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Could not have asked for a better experience and guide in our first home buying adventure! Would 100% recommend working with Ron and the Pickard Group. Ron is a great resource and has your best interests at top of mind at all stages in the home search and buying process.

1/25/23Isita Patel

Google Review

When we decide to buy our FIRST EVER HOME IN USA, we are so in so much stress and worried! Then we found David Pickard. WeWhen we first met David, he explained that his job is more service than sales. He proved that time and again with his thorough knowledge of home construction and the local market. Every time we viewed a new property David would perform a methodical inspection, looking for signs of problems and commenting on the quality of construction, finish, appliances, etc. David also led us through multiple rounds of negotiation to get to a price we were comfortable with. In the end we found the property that was perfect for us and are loving it. My favorite David saying ... "

12/26/22Eldridge Bolin

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The real estate market is a dynamic and fluid environment and has to be navigated by experienced professionals in the field. The Pickard Group has handled by home buying and selling needs for over 20 years and I’ve never been disappointed. They use leading edge technology to get your property the most attention by qualified buyers. My last home was sold well ahead my of personal schedule and that makes me and my new fiancée very happy.

10/6/22Manish Kumar

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Thanks again to The Pickard Group for helping us with the sale of a rental townhome. They helped us buy the property about five years ago and this year was a great time to sell. Over many years they have advised us well, helped us buy and sell rental properties, and assisted with finding tenants. They have great knowledge and experience and will always give you the information needed to make the best decisions. They always have our best interest as the priority and go the extra-mile to make sure everything is done on time and done well. You can trust Sue, Ron and David to help with buying/selling your own home, and investing in rental properties too!

9/1/22Danielle Skuros

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David Pickard was the most professional, knowledgeable and patient realtor I have ever worked with. He really listened to what we wanted and helped us find our perfect home.

8/16/22Gene Martinez

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Ron has been excellent with helping my wife and I. We landed in Arlington Heights from Pasadena, CA. Ron was always professional and reliable with us. He did a great job managing the properties he referred to us and really listened to what we were looking for. He was flexible in meeting with my brother-in-law (who was local) to show properties and was comfortable with our Face Time request because we were in California.

We really appreciated the whole experience from The Pickard Group and would definitely recommend them. Ron, Thank You for everything and we appreciated finally getting to meet you in person. Wishing you guys nothing but the best!!

-Carol and Gene Martinez

8/1/22Karen Sedor

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There aren't enough words to say thank you to this 5 star real estate agent! Our house was not an easy sell even in this market as sold as-is. They were in constant touch with us and since we were out of town, they stopped by and made sure all was always in order. One of the few companies that answer their phones and return calls immediately. You can't go wrong putting your house in their hands. Got us a very good price too!

7/12/22MK D

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We had the pleasure of working with Ron as first time home buyers. As our buyer's agent, he guided and mentored us throughout the whole process. He's incredibly knowledgeable and answered many questions patiently. He was available to answer every correspondence no matter the time of day or night. He was attentive to the needs that we specifically had and tailored his advice to the circumstances that we had. His honesty steered us away from a few lemons. His network of good, efficient and knowledgeable people (lender, inspectors and attorney) made the process painless. He organized everything while under contract, which really helped to take the pressure off of us. From start to finish he was kind and a constant professional. Super easy and painless first time home buying experience.

So, if you're seeking an experienced realty professional to guide you through the home buying process, The Pickard Group is a must.

7/8/22Sagar Islam

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Ron Pickard is an incredible realtor and we were fortunate that we got to work with him on our home sale. He partnered with us every step of the way! He gave great advice on getting the house ready for sale and helped us prioritize where we should focus. He made awesome suggestions on making the home look amazing without asking us to spend a ton on expensive repairs. His advice totally paid off - our house sold the same weekend it was put on the market and we got a very attractive offer. Furthermore, Ron continued to help us even post sale and was highly responsive throughout. He patiently answered all our questions, set expectations for each step of the process and helped us with numerous referrals. Ron is an absolute pleasure to work with and he’s phenomenal at his work!

7/8/22Margaret Francis

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Ron, Susan and the Pickard team go above and beyond! In 2021 we decide to move to IL, relocating from CT. A friend recommended Ron to help find a rental for our family. Ron was able to set up several condos for us to view remotely. He video taped walk throughs, showing us all the ins and outs of the properties. We signed on and moved in. Fast forward 8 months, Ron helped us find our first house, in the neighborhood we wanted. With an extremely tight market, he got us into showings within 24hrs, and pointed out issues he saw with the homes. He is honest and straightforward, good humored and always on time. He guided us through the process of negotiating on our home; he set us up with mortgage support and a great home inspector, as well as a rolodex of contractors and local tradespeople. The Pickard Group support has been fantastic and we will continue to recommend them to friends and family looking for their next move.

5/22/22vince rubino

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Great sales team. Sold our house in two weeks and received our asking price. Great job.

5/18/22Dmytro Popovych

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If anyone is looking for a real estate agent, Pickard group is the place stop doing so. We couldn't make a better choice selecting this company. Ron always went an extra mile in order to get us what we liked. Communication is another great thing regarding Pickard group. They always were there for us. A HUGE HUGE thank you to Ron and his team.

3/19/22Marcia23EllE n

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Ron and the Pickard group were the best in helping me find my new home. It was especially challenging because I was shopping for a condo from another state. I totally trust Ron and the team. Together we found the perfect place. Ron was encouraging when needed but didn't push me in any way. Thank you!

3/4/22Philip Hankes

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David was very knowledge about the areas we visited, suggested ways to improve properties, and gave insight on how to best go about finding our best home. Would def utilize again!

2/26/22Stephanie Warner

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We bought our first home through The Pickard Group and the process was so easy we knew we had to use them this time around too. Ron helped with answering all of our questions and took away a lot of the home buying/selling stress. We will definitely be using The Pickard Group in the future and highly recommend them for anyone looking for a realtor.

2/26/22James Lux

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I've used the Pickard's for three properties and will continue to use them in the future. I've referred them to multiple people and they deliver with proven results every time.

2/2/22Char Sullivan

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The Pickard’s helped us find our new home. They provided us with many options and patiently showed us multiple homes sharing their knowledge about home repair and renovations.They were available to show homes on our schedule which helped expedite the search. We highly recommend the Pickard group to assist you in your search for a new home pt the sale of your home.

12/11/21Safalya Pani

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It's been a good experience with David. He understands the need of the buyer, recommends accordingly and tries to make things happen. Have been very responsive to all queries I had, helped me through the complete process and ensured ball doesn't go out of court. I will certainly refer him to my friends and would recommend anyone reading this to try Pickard group.

11/29/21VLADIMIR LI

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Very professional team

11/28/21Harathi Srivastava

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9/19/21Bill Yedor

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Great real estate agent find !

The Pickard Group at REMAX Suburban is exceptional.

Before considering a real estate agency, I explored other options for selling my condo to save on commissions; such as selling it myself or going with a discount realtor. I came upon Ron Pickard and he was able to provide valuable information to assist me. In the end, my by owner sale didn’t work out so I decided to list the condo with the Pickard Group. I was promised a comprehensive and hassle-free process from pre-listing to the closing.

Ron and the team delivered as promised!

We set a price based on local comparable sales. All paperwork was completed electronically. Marketing drew many prospective buyers to my condo the 1st weekend and secured numerous bids. Ron negotiated on my behalf and we accepted the best offer. Within three weeks, the sale closed.

And sure, I paid a commission. Was it worth it?

Absolutely.

I didn’t have to coordinate any marketing or showings, or check financials of the prospective buyers. I didn’t negotiate with buyers. No paperwork - no hassles.

All I did was spend 10 minutes at the lawyer’s office, arranged by Ron and his team, signing papers. Ron handled everything, including offloading my excess furniture.

Don’t tell Ron this, but between us, I would have paid more.

If you’re looking for a real estate agent who delivers great results, go with Ron & The Pickard Group.

9/10/21Brian Mikhail

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I was linked with the Pickard family through Zillow, completely random and I was very nervous with the basics every first time home buyer would have. Did I get the right realtor? Does he care about what I need? Yadda yadda… within the first time meeting Ron I knew I had someone who truly cared about what I wanted and needed. He pointed out all the bad things in each house, let me know what I’m getting into, didn't sugar coat a thing. Not even on his own listing… To me that amazed me, Ron truly ONLY CARED about what was best for me. We looked at about 20 places, he never lost patience with me or my lender and the obstacles we were facing. David who was going through the process of getting married was responding and still helping me days leading up. The amount of effort that this family gives is touching. Not only did we find the perfect place for me, I felt as I met genuine friends in the process. Anyone who gets linked with the Pickard family by random, it’s going to be the best thing that ever happened to you. I am so grateful to have gotten the help from them. Thank you guys for all of your help and hospitality, I am so thankful for getting gifted with your guys services.

8/8/21Anand Vardhan

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Ron is Awesome! He helped me with real estate transaction twice already and I must say I will use his service every single time. He takes full ownership and shield you from all the hassles of buying or selling your property. I always leaned on Ron and he provided very professional and honest advise. He gets the job done and exceeds your expectations. I highly recommend him for your real estate needs.

7/20/21Rick P

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We just recently sold our house in 3 days. David Pickard was very professional, knowledgeable, personable, and promptly replied to any questions or concerns we had. This is actually our second experience with David as he was our agent when we originally bought our home. We would highly recommend David Pickard if you are looking for a successful experience selling or buying a home.

6/14/21Michael Kite

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Our family had the pleasure of working with Ron through a COVID house search. Ron's knowledge of building material, style, and neighborhoods surpassed any expectation we had. We went in with some very broad guidelines for the home of our choice, other than specificity on location, and Ron was able to show us a variety of homes, narrow down our preferred style, and find us a home that is a great fit for our family. Would highly recommend working with Ron and his team.

6/6/21Allison Doruff

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The Pickard Group made everything about moving cross country a breeze. From the first visit to the last, Ron was there, answering every question we had to where we felt confident with our decisions. Ron and the Pickard Group were knowledgeable from the real estate, financing, negotiating multiple offers, to the long distance movers. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Pickard Group to help sell your home.

5/29/21Freddy Gomez

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David is super knowledgeable and made my experience as a first time buyer better than I ever thought I would get! Easy to talk to and to communicate with. They care about your needs and what you want.

5/29/21Jane Chernyak

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Highly recommend the Pickard Group for any real estate needs (buying, selling or renting). My husband and I worked with David on selling our house and it was headache free and a VERY smooth process. David was very professional, responsive, stayed ahead of the game, and walked us through EVERY step of the way. Deciding to list our first house for for sale for my husband and I was not easy. We started a family in the house and lived there for 8 happy years. When we contacted David and the Pickard Group and instantly knew we were in good hands.

5/27/21KalEl0710

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Have worked with Ron and Sue in the past to buy our first home. We recently used them again for the sale of our current home and purchase of our new one. To say they are good at what they do would be an understatement. They are committed, professional, knowledgeable, and always available if you have concerns. We have suggested them to family members who have also had wonderful experiences. I can’t recommend them enough. If you are searching for a realtor team that has your best interests in mind and who will exceed every expectation, then Pickard Group is for you.

4/25/21Amanda Shriey

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It has been nothing but the best experience working with Ron for the sale of our home, he is very knowledgeable, experienced and always available throughout the entire process. He has a way of taking the worry out of the process with his calm, collected demeanor!

4/5/21Joseph Stubenvoll

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As a first time home-buyer I was pretty stressed about the whole process. But with working with Ron, he made the process very easy and fun. Ron was knowledgable and quick to help out any way he could. He had plenty of great recommendations for each step of the process. I would highly recommend!

3/15/21Nittu Thomas

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Ron helped us with buying our home, as well as selling it after 7 years when me moved out from the area. He takes the time to explain things propserly and in detail, and leaves the decision making to us with no pressure.

1/24/21Debbie Crask

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I can’t say enough positive things about the Pickard Group. Ron Pickard is a true professional. He is honest, personable, very knowledgeable, and marketed my home beautifully. As a result, I sold my home quickly and for a price that was higher than I originally anticipated. I will definitely use the Pickard Group when it’s time to sell again and will recommend them to all my friends and family.
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1/21/21Whitney Johnson

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This is the 2nd home I've bought with the Pickards. I cannot recommend them enough! They made me feel comfortable during the whole process and were quick to respond and very helpful!

12/30/20GL450 Panamera

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Huge shout out to rockstar superstar Ron and Pickard Team for helping us find our home. We got a top notch deal. Was super easy, fast, and professional. With rates as low as they are, you might want to consider Ron and his team help you find a new house. The guy works miracles and makes it very easy for you. Look him up.

Alex D.

12/28/20Thomas George

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We worked with Ron Pickard of the Pickard Group for the purchase of our home. Being newbies to the real estate market, we were so thankful for their help and guidance throughout the entire process. The group is really professional and knowledgeable on all the facets around home buying and what are the do's and don'ts.

Ron was really patient with us and our requirements. We started house hunting in April '20. It wasn't easy because we couldn't leave our young kids home or with baby sitters during the pandemic. So every house that we saw, Ron had to show us twice because me and my wife were alternating (owing to kids being in the car).
After each viewing, Ron would patiently listen to our feedback and worked with our inputs. He also ensured that we stay away from houses which were not in ideal locations and which would be difficult to sell, if and when, we would want to. After losing out on 3 houses (and weeks of seeing houses), we finally found our forever home in July. The closing was in August.

We were helped and guided by Ron and the team at every step. They also helped us with finding a lender who gave us very competitive rates. These were lower than some of the others that we checked on the market.

Pickard group is the complete package. They've been in the real estate market for decades now and they have contacts of electricians, general contractors, home inspectors, etc.
Buying a home can be a daunting task, but we were blessed to have Ron and the team with us. Though it's a business relationship, but that's not how the group works. We've become friends and stay connected even after the closing in August.
Ron also helped us and advised us on home related questions even after the Closing. As I highlighted, we're newbies and this is our first home. So everything has been new to us. Ron spent hours with us explaining the heating, the water and everything else (because we had no clue - we were living in a apartment earlier).

Their website also has clear information and guided path about each stage of the home buying experience.
In short, 5 stars are not enough. We would have given more if possible.

11/14/20Sakshi Tripathi

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Ron is a rockstar! He walked us through my first home-buyer experience with wisdom, prompt advice, and professionalism. He has been very professional and always been before time every time we met. Ron answered all my questions and put me at ease -- communicating with the seller's realtor, keeping me up-to-date and suggesting how we should proceed until negotiations were worked out, the closing papers signed, and keys to my first home in hand. I am so grateful for him!
Even today for any advice or help needed he is always there for us.

10/31/20R K

Google Review

The best! What do you want out of a realtor? Knowledge. Ron and his group is ridiculously knowledgeable about the Chicagoland real estate environment. Knows how to price and offer based on data (not emotion) to always get you the best deal Know-how. He knows the answer to most every question, and if he doesn't he knows who does. Experience. Decades in business and there probably isn't a scenario that they haven't seen. And don't discount this one - contacts. Whether buying or selling they have the vendors and contractors that are vetted and verified, honest and do good work. We've used them in two home transactions and would only use them for a home sale or purchase in the Chicagoland area.

10/15/20Nirav Bodiwala

Google Review

Ron and the entire team at the Pickard Group were amazing to work with! We were first time homebuyers and only had basic knowledge of the process, overall. After meeting with Ron for an initial consultation, we knew we had to move forward with the Pickard Group to buy our first home. We primarily worked with Ron, but also had the opportunity to work with David. They're very professional and incredibly knowledgeable! Most importantly, we never felt pressured to make a decision we weren't ready for. Ron was very objective in his opinions and was invested in the right decision for us, and not the sale - from giving us honest feedback on of the homes we looked at, to providing insight into the neighborhood, makeup of the house and work that would need to be put in/or not. He was there to help us make the right decision. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, we never had any issues with scheduling. Ron even accommodated us last minute several times when a house may have popped up that we were very interested in. We can't say enough good things about our experience with the entire team! We would buy another house just to work with them again :) ha! We would never want to work with another team!

10/11/20Daniel Stone

Google Review

What an amazing company to work with. We had the Pickard Group handle the selling of our house, and the purchase of a new home. The entire team was hard working, and a pleasure to deal with. Specifically we dealt with David, in person. He made home buying fun, exciting, and simple. He guided us through every single detail. He explained, and many times re explained. He was patient, empathetic, and beyond pleasurable. I could not imagine working with any other company. David helped us find our forever home, and sell our starter home. The Pickard Group is the only company I imagine our family dealing with.

10/9/20Yoga K

Google Review

We've used Ron, Sue and David multiple times to help us with buying, selling, and helping us rent our investment properties. They are truly the most honest, professional and ethical real estate team. They are detail oriented, have great systems to keep us updated, and deliver great results.  Thanks Ron, Sue & David, and appreciate all you do!

9/28/20Matthew Raupp

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9/17/20Jim Rogers

Google Review

Professional team. Walked us thru the process. Keep us updated. Did a great job on the listing with whole home pictures and fly over. And the best part was the house was sold to the first buyers that came through.

8/29/20Hannah Sekula

Google Review

We have purchased/sold several homes with this team and they do not disappoint. They are very professional, courteous and efficient. The team does a great job in exhausting every possible advertising avenue which gave the home a lot of exposure. We appreciated their honesty with pricing which ensured that we were able to get the best price with the current market and thus had it sold quickly. We will continue to use them in the future. Thank you!

7/17/20Carlos Rodrigo Aponte

Google Review

The Pickard group is the best real state agency we have ever encountered. We have worked with them four times: renting, buying, selling, you name it, we have done it all with the Pickards. Every single time they made us feel like we were the only clients they had at the time. They dedicate so much personal time to understand our needs, and they go above and beyond trying to find something that covers almost all our needs. We trust them so much, that we closed the last real state transaction we did with them without ever setting foot on the house. I know it is hard to believe. We were living in Europe for a couple of years, and due to COVID-19, we could not travel back to Illinois to look for a new house. The Pickard Group spent a lot of time with us over video calls, capturing our needs and then helping us with virtual tours of the selected houses. They took care of the inspection, arranged some quick estimates for possible small fixes, arranged the closing to be virtual and more. We set foot on the new house once everything was done, contract signed, and keys in hand. Suffice to say that we love our new home, and we are infinitely thankful to the whole Pickard Group.

7/9/20Andrea Chandler

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Ron was wonderful to work with. He was responsive in text and phone. He pointed out good and bad in each house we went to. He was always there to calm our worries or share in our joy. HIGHLY recommend the Pickard family.

4/9/20Laura Hobbs

Google Review

We can't thank Ron and co enough for managing the listing and sale of our home while we moved cross-country. They're experts and made themselves available every step of the way. We're so appreciative of the Pickards!

2/12/20Petia Pouhaleva

Google Review

The Pickard Group helped my family in two closings. They are our family realtors for live for number of reasons. They know the market very well. They are very fast in response to our calls as well as giving us recommendations for resources such as home mortgages, lawyers, etc. In addition to this, they are very knowledgeable, honest, and patient with their clients. We highly recommend the Pickard Group!

Thank you Pickard Group!!!

12/12/19Gabriela Scharlow

Google Review

Extremely professional and just overall the friendliest people. Ron made the whole process of selling our home and purchasing our forever home so easy. He was always advising us through the process versus being pushy. We trusted him and felt like we were in such good hands. I will recommend him over and over again!

9/19/19Susan Holzer

Google Review

We loved working with the Pickard group! Ron was always helpful and accessible to answer our questions and to help guide us in the sale of our home. I respect their extensive knowledge and experience. We felt confident that they would sell our home for the best possible price and as quickly as possible. THANK YOU to the Pickard Group.

7/20/19Jackie Pozdro

Google Review

Working with The Pickard Group made this transition much easier. They were available to answer questions and make us feel more at ease! They helped us from the start with advice on staging our home to sell and areas that needed to be updated to help sell faster. And it did, our home sold in 14 hours!

6/30/19Shirley Richard

Google Review

I cannot say enough how much I have enjoyed working with the Pickards. They are so helpful and knowledgeable about the home buying process. Thank you guys for helping me get this far!

6/25/19Matt Kantecki

Google Review

Ron and the team were excellent resources in supporting our family as we sold our parents homes. Ron was easily accessible and very knowledgeable when I needed resources for repairs and home modifications to prepare the house for sale. He knew the area well and we quickly sold the house. I would highly recommend them when deciding to list a home for sale.

6/3/19Peter Averbukh

Google Review

What a wonderful experience having the Pickard family help us sell our house. We were under a time crunch because we were buying a home under a contingency with an aggressive timeline and thought we needed to lower our asking price. The Pickard family assured us that we can price high and that it would sell based on their market analysis and expertise in home. We were first time home sellers and we were beyond nervous and didn't want to lose our house that we put an offer on.

We put the house up for sale on a Thursday night and got 5 offers before that following Friday at Noon. We accepted a cash offer that was about 97% of our asking price to meet the deadline but got offers for over 100%.

I would recommend using the Pickard family for all things sales / real estate related.

5/16/19Elena Kuznetsoff

Google Review

We have recently purchased a 2nd property and sold another with the Pickard Group. The whole experience has been exceptional from beginning to end. David, Ron and Sue were professional, informative and made us feel that they had our best interests. Their market knowledge in buying and selling the homes was by far superior to any other realtors we have worked with in the past. We would highly recommend the Pickard Group to anyone who wants the best in the industry and a stress free experience with their home buying/selling.

2/7/19Todd Hegener

Google Review

Ron and his son David really made our first home buying experience painless and informative. They also had great referrals when we had a pipe burst less than a week after moving in due to extreme temperatures. We still go to them for advice. Very helpful and friendly.

1/24/19Sue Braun

Google Review

We found the Pickard Group through Angie’s List. My family was looking for a realtor who could help us determine what needed to be done in order to sell a family member’s condo. We had intended to interview 3 realtors, but when we met Ron, we knew we wouldn’t find anyone more qualified.

The first time we met with Ron, we were several months away from signing a real estate contract, but, nonetheless, Ron went through the condo and provided us with a list of improvements (install granite countertops, install new carpet, remove wallpaper, paint walls, install brushed nickel light fixtures and door/cabinet hardware) that he felt would significantly increase the sales price. Ron also provided us with a list of contractors we could use for any work we were not going to do ourselves. We did use four of the contractors Ron recommended; all of them were reliable, reasonably priced, and flexible in scheduling their work hours so that the remodel could stay on schedule.

The real estate listing was extremely thorough. The interior/exterior photos and, in particular, the virtual tour provided a comprehensive view of the condo.

Ron was always available throughout the selling process. He was in contact by phone, mail, or e-mail at least once a week reporting in on what the office was doing in order to get the condo sold. He was also diligent in monitoring the listing and sales activity on other units in the condo subdivision.

11/17/18REBECCA Maine

Google Review

We really enjoyed working with Ron and Sue. If you want someone who knows houses, this is the team to hire! They knew exactly what to look for when buying a home and we appreciated their honesty on watch outs. Great people too!!!

7/28/17Karthik Mani

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5/13/17Sarah Gottemoller

Google Review

Sue Pickard was incredibly helpful to us when we were looking for our home. She didn't care how long it took to make a sale; she wanted what was best for us. We even walked into a few homes and said "You don't want this one" when she knew, after her almost 30 years of experience as a real estate agent, that the home had problems and would not be worth our time. She treated us like family. If she wouldn't let her family buy the house, she would highly discourage us from doing so as well. She really helped us keep a steady mind as we got giddy about the houses we were looking at.

We ended up in a condo in downtown Arlington Heights. When it came time to write the offer, she was very thorough and wanted to make sure we understood every step of the closing process. She helped us negotiate $7,000 off the listing price! She is worth so much more than what we paid for her.

Now even though the transaction is done, our time together won't be. She still sends us cards for our birthdays and we call her when we want to remodel, since she has her finger on the pulse of what buyers are looking for and knows the most affordable places that will get the job done well. We will be giving her a call again when we want to sell this place, if that ever happens. She really helped us find our perfect home.