“Selling a house is a big step in life and a big responsibility which can often bring a long list of responsibilities and lots of extra stress. Working with Maria eased both of these big time! Maria guided us so well each and every step of the way, was always available, extremely prompt and diligent at getting back to us … when needed, and also steering us in the right direction with her wise counsel. Maria could not have been a better realtor. She was absolutely amazing, and a definite asset to our selling experience. An absolute joy to work with and always made us feel that she truly cared about us as individuals. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Maria to ANYBODY who is buying or selling a property. She’s the best!” Read More ▾

“We had the pleasure of working with Maria, a realtor with 30 years of experience, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. She was incredibly professional and an excellent communicator. Maria kept us informed every step of the way, ensuring there were no surprises. Her expertise and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!”

“Maria Fricano is a an extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional realtor as well as interior designer who has made the process of buying two homes and selling one home incredibly fun and easy. My family and I are very happy that we chose to work with her, and we would a hundred times over. Thanks Maria!”

“As first-time homebuyers, we looked for a realtor that would help walk us through the process. After hearing about Maria’s attention to detail and care from a friend, we were excited to work with her. And she did not disappoint! Maria was very patient and thorough with our many questions, and she made sure we understood every step of the … process. We knew she was busy, but she always made us feel like she was giving us her full attention. Her timeliness to answer the phone or respond to our messages was unmatched. Maria’s knowledge and extensive experience helped us feel confident in our first home, and we are so excited about it!” Read More ▾

“We have now purchased two homes with Maria’s help. She is wonderful to work with! She is patient (so very patient!) and compassionate. Understands what her buyers are looking for and has great suggestions for homes that might need updating/changing to suit your needs. She totally knows her stuff and is as classy as she is professional. She just recently found … us our forever home and we plan to work with her in the future to purchase investment properties. We also sold our home with Maria and she was great for the sale as well - I really felt that she was there for us for whatever we needed and made herself available to us as much as we required. I really felt like I was working with a trusted friend and would recommend Maria to absolutely anyone!” Read More ▾

“We knew that we wanted to find a new house, but we didn’t know where to start. Maria Fricano asked us the right questions, showed us many houses, and gave us great advice, over a year, until we found and bought our dream house. She helped us, patiently, through all of it. When it came to selling our house, Maria … was so helpful! She told us how some paint and a few repairs would help us get top dollar for our house. Maria takes an ethical approach and this made us very comfortable with the whole process. She knew how to price the house to make it sell, without leaving money on the table, even though the housing market was slowing at the time. We highly recommend Maria Fricano, without reservation, to anyone who needs help buying or selling a house.” Read More ▾

“Working with Maria is something we will always be grateful for! We are first time homebuyers and wanted to make a wise choice about who to hire as our real estate agent. Maria was referred to us by a friend and we couldn't be happier! Maria's expertise and respectability in a highly competitive market went a long way. Maria walked … us through the whole home buying process step by step, and really listened to what we were looking for in a home. She really made the experience and steps very understandable and she made herself available to answer all of our questions. We would recommend Maria Fricano to anyone buying a home!” Read More ▾

“Maria was recommended through a longtime friend of ours. We sold our home of 17 years and bought a condo which was quite a transition for us at this time in our lives. Maria handled the entire process from beginning to end perfectly. Was available anytime we needed her and was an absolute pleasure to work with. If we should … find ourselves in this position again we will absolutely contact Maria. Things couldn’t have gone more smoothly.” Read More ▾

“As a first-time buyer, I was inexperienced and overwhelmed with everything that went into buying a home. Maria walked me through each step of the process and made sure I knew what to expect. With Maria, I knew I could ask her any question and she would have expert advice. No matter what, Maria always kept my best interest in … mind. I highly recommend Maria to everyone!” Read More ▾

“As a first time buyer, it was a bit intimidating at first. From day one, I felt that Maria really cared about what was in my best interest to find the perfect home. She always had my back every step of of the way. As COVID hit, Maria was diligent to follow all protocol correctly and was mindful to be … respectful to all parties. Any questions I had got an immediate, honest, and informed response. I can’t imagine going with any other real estate agent than her. The common phrase used was “Maria is the best!” And rightfully so!” Read More ▾

“My wife and I recently moved out of downtown Chicago into the suburbs and we used Maria as our realtor. She was incredibly thorough, helpful, and patient throughout the entire process (despite the millions of questions we had!) Maria was happy to show us countless houses in many suburbs and wouldn’t let us settle for anything less than the perfect … place—which we ended up finding! We just closed on Friday couldn’t be happier, and we would recommend Maria to anyone!” Read More ▾

“From day one, Maria helped me through one of the most challenging experiences of my life. She came to my home and sat with me for an hour just explaining the entire process of selling my home. This was a new experience for me and I had no idea how to go about it. Her 24 years experience in the … real estate business have proven her to be an expert in her field. She kindly guided me every step of the way and was always available to answer any question I had throughout the process. I truly value her judgment regarding the staging and choices she recommended to show my home to its best advantage. I would not hesitate to recommend Maria to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is a true professional!” Read More ▾

“Working with Maria was truly a great experience. From the very beginning Maria was completely engaged and she definitely had our best interests in mind. Being a first time home buyer, you are not sure how the process will play out and concerned the process would be overwhelming. However, Maria was there every step of the way providing invaluable guidance … that made our home buying process truly stress free and enjoyable.” Read More ▾

“We cannot begin to thank Maria for her expert help in our home search. We had specific desires in what we wanted to purchase and we did not realize how difficult it would be to find it! In the end we purchased a “fixer upper’ and will be making it exactly what we want. Maria was tireless in her efforts … to show us what was available in this entire area. She also helped us navigate through some very difficult negotiations. I lost count how many calls, texts and emails were made in this purchase and yet Maria was always ready and available to answer all our questions and concerns. Since we were not from this area, she referred us to all the correct and knowledgeable people necessary such as a home inspector, attorney, etc. We appreciate all she did and would recommend her to anyone buying or selling their property. Thanks, Maria.” Read More ▾

“Working with Maria was fantastic. She helped me look for my first house and was fantastic about keeping me informed about what I should expect and answer any and all questions I had, even if it was to refer me to the correct person (mortgage, lawyer, etc.). She was knowledgeable about all the little questions I asked and how to … go about things and helped me negotiate with the other realtor to ensure I got my first, perfect, starter home! 100% would recommend working with Maria!” Read More ▾

“We were introduced to Maria through a good friend and upon meeting her, we knew we were going to be in great hands! Her personable, warm and friendly demeanor immediately eased our nervousness as first time homebuyers. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in every interaction and was extremely accessible and willing to answer any question we had … at any time. She provided gentle suggestions and guidance while at the same time being supportive and respectful of our family's desires. We truly felt that she cared for our family's well-being throughout the entire home purchasing process. We would highly recommend Maria to anyone looking to purchase a home. Our first home buying experience couldn't have gone more smoothly, and much of that we owe to Maria's hard work and support! Thank you so much, Maria! We wish you all the best!” Read More ▾

“Maria is an easy going person to work with. Her knowledge of the housing market and genuine interest in our needs and desires made selling and buying property a fantastic experience. Maria was patient, extremely attentive and offered sound advice during the entire process. We couldn't be happier with our new investment or with the service we received from Maria. … We would certainly recommend Maria Fricano for any real estate needs. She was a pleasure to deal with and will continue to use/recommend her services in the future.” Read More ▾

“Maria was so wonderful to work with! She listened to all of our desires for a home and took the list of our "wants" for a home and immediately sent us a list of potential homes! She made us feel like we were her only clients, and was available at any time. She put everything in easy terms and walked … us through the process step by step. She was great at watching out for our best interests. She noticed things we wouldn't and helped us find our perfect home! We are so grateful for her!” Read More ▾

“She was very patient with us as first time buyers but also diligent about showing appointments and information/getting questions answered as she knew we were on a tight timeline to close on a home. She shared TONS of information with us but didn't overwhelm us all at once. I felt very confident in her as she guided us through the … home-buying process. Maria's response time via phone, e-mail and text was very quick. Additionally, I genuinely enjoyed spending time with her and she was totally cool with me bringing my toddler to nearly every house showing. I would highly recommend Maria to anyone I know and look forward to working with her again one day!” Read More ▾

“Thanks so much to Maria Fricano for all of her support in both the sale of our home in Lincolnshire and our purchase in Gurnee. Maria helped me select paint colors and stage our home beautifully resulting in multiple offers and a quick sale. She also was gracious in showing us many homes and listening to our preferences so that … she was able to find us a perfect home within our price range! Maria is professional, responsive, attentive to detail and trustworthy. Maria, it was a pleasure working with you, and we will continue to recommend your services.” Read More ▾

“Maria did an amazing job! We were very new to the process and she was so patient and helpful. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the house Maria found for us. She was timely and got back to every email very quickly. She goes above and beyond. We would recommend Maria to anyone and everyone!”

“We had the pleasure of working with Maria on the sale of our home in Deerfield. From the very beginning Maria was extremely considerate of how we wanted to approach the sale of our home. Maria was consistently available for counsel and truly we felt we had her undivided attention as her clients. She was outstanding in the planning for and … staging of our home and was extremely thoughtful regarding our budget in doing so. We feel that the quick sale of our home reflects strongly on Maria's understanding of the market and we can't thank her enough for how quickly our home went under contract. We would not hesitate to both recommend her to potential clients or to use her again in the future.” Read More ▾

“Working with Maria was amazing! We are repeat customers as she helped us buy our first home 10 years ago. This time around we were both selling and buying. She helped us sell our home in about a week. Her staging tips and marketing were exceptional. On the buying side, she was also great. We had some bumps in the … road (unrelated to Maria) and she worked with us to get through that and find our dream home. She is extremely helpful, responsive, attentive and caring. Would definitely recommend her and will be giving her a call for any future real estate transactions. ” Read More ▾

“Maria did a fabulous job in assisting us in the purchase of our Gurnee home when we relocated to the area four years ago. Her knowledge of the market, her sensitivity to our price range, and her diligent work ethic put us in the perfect home. At the point of sale she helped us think clearly about the variables we … needed to fight for and those we would need to concede on. In essence, she helped us achieve a good value for the property we eventually acquired and did so on a very timely basis. Maria is a consummate professional and we would give her our highest marks.” Read More ▾

“Maria Fricano did an amazing job for us. We had heard that Maria was not only great at her job but also had a flare for staging the house so that it would sell for a good price. That’s exactly what happened. Maria showed up, walked through the house, told us what she had in mind, purchased a few extra … items to give the house that extra eye-catching appeal and then put the house on the market. It sold quickly for a good price in a tough market. We highly recommend Maria.” Read More ▾

“Our experience with Maria was wonderful. She was very professional yet had a wonderful personal touch to her work. She is very knowledgeable about the different neighborhoods and areas within each town. When she didn't know something, or wasn't sure, she said so and then found the answer. We were working on a very tight budget for the area and … had some specific wants/needs. I’m sure we weren't easy! Maria spent multiple Saturdays showing us several houses and even met us on week nights just to see one or two homes. None of the houses were our future home. Then, she called about a house that had just been rehabbed, was in our price range, met all of our needs, and most of our wants. It was love at first walk through! We could tell Maria had been listening to our feedback and she found us the perfect home. I've already recommended her to some co-workers!” Read More ▾

“My husband and I bought a house three years ago with Maria Fricano as our realtor. We were first time buyers and very new to the process of home buying. We were recommended to her from one of our friends who had also been a client of Maria’s. Because of his glowing recommendations of how diligent and thorough she was, … we were eager to enlist her services. Needless to say, Maria far exceeded our expectations. She was thorough, diligent, an effective communicator, and collaborator with all parties involved in the process to ensure efficiency and excellence. Maria is not only excellent but she works with excellent people, all of whom have the same work ethic and a determination to get the job done and get it done well. Maria guided us through every step of the process and is an expert businesswoman who works totally on behalf of her clients. She gives sound advice and she knows exactly how to work with you and get you the best deal. She listens and communicates every detail so that you are always in the loop and is with you every step of the way. We could not have asked for a better realtor. She is personable, engaging and we shared many memorable moments in the process of house buying. She gives 150% of her time, and energy to her task and she’s there to help you get the house of your dreams. After just 3 years of being in our home, we still have wonderful memories and have nothing else but gratitude to Maria! She is worth her weight in gold! One can say without reservation that she loves working with people and helping them. She has a definite passion for what she does. We truly appreciate her and would recommend her to any and every one without reservation! ” Read More ▾