Gagliardo Group | River Forest Real Estate Agents

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I had an amazing experience with this realtor company from start to finish. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and always quick to respond to my questions. They truly listened to what I wanted and guided me through every step of the process with honesty and care. Their expertise made everything feel smooth and stress-free, and I always felt like a priority. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome a...

— Jozetta Thompson

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Andy helped us purchase multiple properties over the past six months, and his work consistently went beyond professionalism. He is exceptionally responsive, thoughtful in his advice, and highly effective at exploring and presenting the best options for his clients. In real estate, trust is essential and must be earned. Andy earned ours through his knowledge, reliability, and genuine commitment to our in...

— Denis Azabagic

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Andy Gagliardo is a great person inside and out. Our experience working with Andy was flawless and very rewarding. Andy is one of the best real estate agents out there and a great businessman. He is dedicated to his daily duties as an agent and it comes directly from the goodness of his heart. He is one of a kind! Thank you for helping us find our dream home, we absolutely love it! We will recommend you ...

— Connie and Mickey | home purchase

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Andy is very professional and did everything possible to help us sell our house. Even went as far as meeting with various service providers when we were unable to. If I had another house to sell I would certainly use Gags.

— Arlene Rodriguez

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Andy Gagliardo at Gagliardo Group/Compass is an outstanding real estate agent. He accurately priced our home and sold it before the first open house. Since I live over 800 miles away, Andy went above and beyond by personally handling staging, logistics, and the move-out process. He is professional, trustworthy, and a true advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Andy to anyone looking to sell their h...

— Jeffrey DiFrancesco

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Julie was incredible!! She made the home buying process so simple. Walked me through everything and answered all my questions. I cannot recommend Julie enough if you are looking to buy or sell. She knows her stuff!!!

— Mary Lee

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