Customer Reviews

"Kathy’s real estate experience in Chicago and also in my Lakeview neighborhood was evident and super helpful. She came to our first meeting well- prepared with market information and guidance on the process, and at that time I was not even sure I was ready to sell. I appreciated her honest, no pressure style. Celeste Johnson

I had an exceptional experience working with Kathy Murphy. From start to finish, she was professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the market. She took the time to understand what I was looking for, made numerous commutes to out the suburbs, and overall made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Whether it was scheduling showings, answering questions, or negotiating on my behalf, Kathy went above and beyond. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! Alexandra Brozek

Not only is Kathy a true professional who has your best interest always in mind, but she is extremely easy to work with. Friendly and cordial only begin to scratch the surface. We have worked with Kathy on three real estate transactions, and all have closed without a hitch. We can’t recommend her highly enough. Roger Wallenstein

Kathy goes above and beyond to make things happen regardless of the situation or potential obstacles. Thanks Kathy! Janis Ritter

Kathy has always been our go-to when it comes to buying and/ or selling. She is so wonderful to work with going above and beyond for her clients. We will always recommend and refer to Kathy when it comes to anything real estate! Alyssa L. Bailey

What a delight to work with Kathy. Very knowledgeable and such a professional Lora L. Chestnut (TE)

Kathy is the absolute best! We loved her attention to detail and availability! She really puts her clients first! Thank you Kathy! Anthony Ray

I would highly recommend Kathy to be your realtor especially if, like me’, you are selling for the first time. She calmly answered all my questions and handled all situations. Kathy is a top notch realtor and person. Deborah L. Stanley (TE)

Kathy is a great realtor and a wonderful person. We would never buy or sell with anyone else. Her attention to detail is unparalleled and her professionalism is off the charts. I recommend Kathy to everyone I come in contact with. Richard Biery

Kathy was great in helping us search for our first home. She was very communicative and thoughtful during the whole process. She got us into every house that we wanted to see and helped us land our dream home!Kelley Gessner3/14/22 Kelley Gessner

I have worked with Kathy on two properties and recommended her to other friends who used her services. She is very, very good and knows how to move a property. She also was instrumental in our purchase of new place. She gives great advice and stands with you during entire process. Pleasure and profitable to work with!! Maria Quinlan Maria Quinlan

My wife and I worked with Kathy to find our dream home and it was an incredible experience. Not only was Kathy very professional and responsive but I never got the feeling that she wasn't looking out for our best interests and she never made us feel like she was encouraging us to buy a home that we didn't fully love just to make a quick sale. We found the perfect home quickly and under Kathy's guidance made a smart offer. I would recommend to anyone who is thinking about buying a home to use Kathy Murphy!Corey Mulliken Corey Mulliken

Kathy was incredible to work with. She made the process absolutely seamless. She was super flexible and made a usually very stressful process, simple. N/A

Kathy Murphy went above and beyond what we expected of a real estate professional in several important ways, and her efforts ensured that the sale of our Lakewood Balmoral home went through. Robert Bernstein Robert Berstein

I have worked with Kathy on two properties and recommended her to other friends who used her services. She is very, very good and knows how to move a property. She also was instrumental in our purchase of new place. She gives great advice and stands with you during entire process. Pleasure and profitable to work with!!Maria Quinlan Maria Quinlan

Kathy Murphy assisted us with the purchase of our new home as well as the selling of our previous home in Lakewood Balmoral. She was most generous with her time during our search for our new home. She helped us through the process of selling our previous home which we had owned for 45 years. She was patient, encouraging and always available when we had concerns or questions. We admire her professionalism and recommend her highly as a kind and competent Agent.Mary Lou and Jim Adamek Mary Lou Adamak

Kathy was the best! This was our first time buying a home and she made the process very easy and was always there to answer our numerous phone calls/texts/emails. We were fortunate to have her in this process! Kate Schankweiler Kate Schankweiler

Kathy Murphy assisted us with the purchase of our new home as well as the selling of our precious homoe in Lakewood Balmoral. She was most generous with her time during our search for our new home. She helped us through the process of selling our previous home which we had owned for 45 years. She was patient, encouraging and always available when we had concerns or questions. We admire her professionalism and recommend her highly as a kind and competent Agent.Mary Lou and Jim Adamek Mary Lou Adamak

Kathy is absolutely wonderful to work with! Every task is met with professionalism and courtesy. This was my second opportunity to work with Kathy. She truely cares about her clients as well as the community and neighborhood she lives in.Michele DiMaggio N/A

Kathy did a fantastic job for us when we sold our condo and the ensuing home search. She found us a buyer for our condo before we even went on the market, saving us all the headache and worry that would have entailed. She also stuck with us over a months long housing search in what was a very tough market for buyers, sending us listings and touring homes with us until we finally found our present place. Throughout the entire process we always knew that Kathy had our best interests at heart and she was an invaluable source of insight and negotiating prowess. I'd highly recommend her services. Grant Anderson

Kathy helped me buy and sell a condo during the pandemic and kept me sane. :) I received great advice about the pricing and marketing of my condo and ended up receiving a full price offer in 3 days. She was very patient in my search for a new condo and always provided good insights. Bob Byelich

I was impressed with Kathy's integrity and honesty when working thru the negotiations. She kept confidences and honestly presented our best options. Her attention to detail helped us to keep the stress down...she gave us contacts to sell and donate furniture, and clean our house...I highly recommend Kathy Murphy Jan Farnsworth

"Kathy was professional and wonderful to work with. She was always responsive and listened to our interests and needs. She was able to bring a lot of different people to see the house which led to finding our buyer, which was so important, especially now. We appreciate her kindness and expertise." zuser20140531142227183 5252 N Wayne Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 Mara Zimmerman

I was living in Florida and had been trying to sell my Chicago Gold-Coast condo for nearly two years. I had only received low-ball offers, until I met Kathy. Through her work with showings and open houses, she was able to bring me a reasonable offer very quickly. It wasn’t until I came back in town to move out that I realized how she had succeeded. Brilliantly, through small changes, she converted my sterile environment into a cozy place any buyer would love. Kathy has that “always sought, not often found” touch to present a place in a way that makes potential buyers feel comfortable Theo Wolfensberger

Kathy was a kind, calm, intelligent professional guide for us as we prepared a condo property for resale. Her knowledge of the local market and regional trends was extremely helpful, and she advised us in the various details of prepping the place and assessing interested potential buyers every step of the way. We're so grateful she was able to work with us, and recommend her most highly! Thanks again, Kathy!!Patrice Michaels Patrice Michaels

Kelly Summers 8/2/19We bought our first home (a condo) with Kathy, and then returned years later to sell it with her. Both experiences were stellar. We were moving from California so didn't know Chicago well, but she helped us find the perfect neighborhood and vintage building; she was then a calm and experienced fount of advice through both the buying and selling processes. She's also just a smart, kind, funny person. Highly recommend! Kelly Summers

Jane Dus 4/6/19We have worked with Kathy on the purchase of two condos and the selling of one. We feel very fortunate that we found Kathy when we moved to Chicago. She was always very straight forward without punching her opinion, provided great advice and helped to navigate some challenging bumps along the way. We would highly recommend Kathy...she is the best realtors we have worked with. Show Less Jane Dus

"Kathy helped with the process of purchasing my first home. She was always available to answers my questions and always remind me of the steps that I should take in the process, which was very helpful since I knew very little about that. She's also a very pleasant person."renatoartdirector5415 N Sheridan Rd APT 302, Chicago, IL 60640 Renato Lima de Oliveira

She's a rock star. I closed my purchase with Kathy(VA loan), and I couldn't have completed the journey without her knowledge, professionalism, and her sincere opinions. As a first time buyer, I had numerous questions and confusions, yet she helped me clarify all my worries. She was there for every step of showing (revisiting multiple times), inspection, appraisal, and most of all COMMUNICATION. Thank you, Kathy!"CHANGIL JEONG6101 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660 Changil Jeong

"I've known Kathy for over 10 years. They say that business and friendship should be separate but when it came to selling our place I could not think of hiring any other agent other than Kathy to sell our place. 9 years ago she helped us find the same place after looking at over 50 places over a period of one year! When to came to selling our place ( because of an overseas move) were were very clear as to what we wanted. We loved our place and made changes that suited our needs. Kathy respected our choices and did not force us to do renovations suited for prospective buyers. She was very supportive and patient throughout the selling process. We got an offer within 5-6 weeks of listing our place!"nailap2729 N Janssen Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Naila Pathak

"Kathy had our backs throughout the process. I appreciated her competitive pricing but calm, down to earth manner. And she clearly knew my neighborhood. Easiest real estate (of 5) I’ve had, hands down."aliefer5253 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 Alison Leifer

I have engaged Kathy 4 times over the past 13 years in both selling my home and purchasing a new one. Most recently, Kathy had sold my condo in quick order (5 days on the market) and I ended up renting as we could not find the right place to purchase. While out of the country, I spotted a condo in foreclosure in a building I knew. Kathy went and looked at the unit and sent me detailed pictures. She went back with a contractor and worked with him to come up with a bid on all the updates I wanted. Based on Kathy's experience with the market, I put in a bid and Kathy handled all the transactions for me while I was still out of the country. I came home and we closed within a few days and renovations began. I was in within six weeks. I could not have done this type of transaction from abroad without knowing and trusting Kathy's level of experience and ability to work on my behalf. I am very pleased and impressed with Kathy's knowledge of the market and ability to make the process smooth and stress free. I would highly recommend Kathy as your realtor." Doris Konicki 222 E Pearson St APT 808, Chicago, IL 60611

Kathy Murphy sold my condominium in Chicago in 2/2018. Kathy was a true professional in every aspect of the process and I couldn't have been more pleased with the effort she put forth and the outcome she helped us achieve. Kathy is very knowledgeable about the Chicago residential real estate market, and she went above and beyond to help us with an employer requested relocation. I highly recommend choosing Kathy to represent you with the purchase or sale of your next home. Troy Gross

Kathy Murphy was highly recommended to me, and after working with Kathy on the purchase of my new home, I highly recommend her as well! I had fired my first realtor due to unmet expectations. Kathy went above and beyond my expectations. While not a first time home buyer, it was my first time buying a condo and my first purchase in the city. Kathy is very knowledgeable, professional and provided invaluable insights and expert guidance. She is always very responsive to any way I chose to communicate (text, email and phone). She was very flexible to my schedule and always on time to our appointments. She didn't balk at walking to many showings in the most frigid of winter weather! Kathy almost immediately learned my wants and needs. She was very patient as they continued to evolved as I slowly learned exactly what they were. She did a great job negotiating on my behalf and kept me informed on all the details and steps in the process. Kathy is a genuine pleasure and I will definitely utilize her when it is time to rent or sell my unit. Marina Wolk

Kathy did a wonderful job helping us find a home. She listened to us and sent property listings for houses that met our needs and budget. She also helped guide us through the process of purchasing the home, which became somewhat complicated because of inspection issues. We followed her advice and we were glad we did. In sum, we found Kathy to be polite, professional, and spot on in her assessments of how to handle various stages of the transaction. Phoebe and Josh Salzmann Phoebe and Josh Salzman

We were relocating to Chicago from out of state and wanted to find a home in the Lincoln Park/Lakeview neighborhoods. Friends recommended that we utilize Baird & Warner and were fortunate to meet Kathy Murphy. She helped us focus on properties that met our needs and efficiently guided us through dozens of showings during two weekend visits to Chicago. After finding the ideal home, Kathy helped us at every step of the process, from negotiation, inspection to closing. She also helped us find flooring and painting contractors. We subsequently relocated out of state and utilized Kathy to sell our home. Kathy assisted us with all aspects of the selling process, including staging and inspections. With her help, we were able to sell our home quickly and were very happy with the selling price. We are extremely pleased with the comprehensive service that Kathy provided to us and would recommend her without hesitation. Mary Kay and Kevin Fenlon

Kathy is absolutely wonderful. We started our search for our first place with only a budget and a deadline. It was overwhelming. Kathy was recommended to us by a couple friends and we reached out to her hoping for some guidance. She was responsive from day one and had the patience to explain the process and answer all (and we had a lot!) of our questions. Kathy was available by phone, email, and text. She listened to what we wanted and needed, and advised us as to the important details we hadn't given thought to. Once she knew our dream list and timeline, she sent us listings as soon as they were available, and set up showings so quickly we were often the first to view a place. This was invaluable. After a couple showings, it was clear she understood our likes/dislikes and really customized the process for us. As first-time buyers without much experience, Kathy's ability to hone in on what we wanted and her knowledge about the market made the process as enjoyable as reasonably possible given the stressful nature of such a large and important buy. In fact, it was overall an exciting and fun experience. Once we found the place we loved and knew we absolutely wanted, Kathy guided us through the offer and contract process all the way through the closing. Again, she was extremely responsive and willing to answer the million questions we seemed to constantly come up with. She never seemed rushed or annoyed, and she was always detailed in her responses. We ended up with the perfect place. Just as important, however, we know we had a realtor who had our best interest in mind and who was committed to help us through every step of the process. Kathy is experienced, knowledgeable, and has the skills necessary to get you into the place of your dreams. I cannot recommend her enough. Hasti Anderson

Kathy was the perfect realtor for us. After taking us on a few showings she honed in on exactly the type of home we were looking for and it was only a matter of time before she found us our new place. Very accommodating, very willing to offer guidance for inexperienced home buyers. I couldn't recommend her highly enough! Grant Anderson

Kathy Murphy handled the sale of our home where we had lived for more than 30 years, and she found us the condo where we presently are living. Perhaps the best aspect of her work is that she quickly got to know our likes and dislikes and how to match us to a new home that will serve us well far into the future. We actually had some fun times looking at potential apartments. Conversely, the sale of our house was somewhat complicated, and her patience and calm demeanor were exactly what was required. She also made logical and reasonable suggestions based on her experience. Now that all of this is behind us, we feel very good about the entire process.Less Roger Wallenstein

Kathy was very professional from the beginning. Developed listing and pictures in a few days and began marketing. Her recommendation for pricing was right on the mark and had multiple showings within a few days and received an offer in 10 days. She handled the negotiations and we closed in 20 days. Am very pleased and impressed with Kathy's knowledge of the market and ability to make the process smooth and stress free. I would highly recommend Kathy as your realtor. Doris Konicki

Kathy helped me find the perfect condo! This was my first time buying a home and Kathy was extremely patient and informative through the entire process. She not only has years of experience and thorough knowledge of Chicago but she also has a great attitude. I would recommend Kathy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Hannah Burgwyn

We have moved/sold many houses over the years and therefore worked with many realtors. I can say emphatically that Kathy Murphy is the hardest working realtor we have ever worked with. She is completely in tuned to the housing market and what prospective buyers are looking for. She has a very positive but realistic attitude throughout the process and is overall delightful to work with. If we ever move back to Chicago she'll be the first person we call Stacy and Scott Perry

Kathy helped us with the purchase and subsequent sale of our Lincoln Park condo. She was consistently responsive and professional and took our satisfaction with the outcome personally. J J Kevin Halbert

We first met Kathy at an open house almost a year ago in March when we knew we were moving to Chicago. We told her our story and she followed up with us but was not pushy. When we finally moved to Chicago and were ready to buy a home, we worked with Kathy. She was incredibly helpful to us in navigating the purchase of a home in a new city. She provided incredible recommendations for assistance and was very prompt. She made herself available and provided sage advice. Although we hope to not move again for a long, long while, we would definitely work with Kathy again. 1/9/2017 Jane Dus

Kathy worked very hard at selling our house. She advised us about staging for best visual impact and provided professional floor plan and photography. She held weekly open houses to generate interest. She was prompt and reliable in scheduling showings, inspections and walk-throughs. In short, she did everything we could have asked. We can feel confident in recommending her to friends, knowing she will do all a client can expect. Rod Reeves 12/31/2016 Rod Reeves

Kathy Murphy proved to be an excellent agent and resource for me when I recently purchased my new home.Kathy developed a keen sense of what I wanted within my budget, and never pressured me in any manner. She accompanied me on many open houses and private showings to a multitude of homes before I settled on one. Always helpful and cheerful, I have enlisted her services in selling a property I currently own. More than a real estate agent, I consider Kathy a friend. Charlie Dimaggio October 2016 Charlie Dimaggio

Working with Kathy was an absolute pleasure. As first time buyers we didn't know what questions to ask and Kathy knew what we needed to know and found the answers for us.She helped us through the process as first time homebuyers, and was always available when we needed her. She worked with us for several months while we viewed many homes, in the end was able to help us get the perfect place! We couldn't be happier, and would absolutely recommend Kathy to anyone looking for a realtor.] Katie and Rob Forshier 2016 Katie and Rob Forshier

Kathy is an expert in the Downtown Area and the various neighborhoods. I appreciated the insight since we have not lived here before. She was fun to be around, professional, and an overall great experience. Bill & Kami Showalter

Kathy was professional and candid with me throughout the process. I was informed along the way and she listened to what I wanted. It was a very positive experience to work with Kathy. Terry Cook

Baird & Warner was excellent in our search for a condo in Chicago. The online resources to review the MLS listings were very helpful. Our agent, Kathy Murphy, was a pleasure to work with, and helped us throughout the process from beginning through our close. Michael Lag

Kathy, Please accept this letter as a recommendation and a sincere thank you for your efforts in selling our townhome in Sauganash Village. Your advice, patience and persistence in guiding us thorough the marketing, selling and closing transactions were appreciated. You exercised patience and worked with us to sell the value of our home, the benefits of living in the Sauganash area and found us a qualified buyer. We are currently enjoying our retirement and, in part, because of your efforts this retirement is more financially secure. Elaine and Dan Simkowski February 2014 N/A

I had the pleasure of working with Kathy on the sale of my existing home and purchasing a new one. Kathy is immensely knowledgeable about the market and what needs to be done to sell. She even personally helped me stage my home to get it ready for sale. She also is an extremely effective, patient and crafty buyer's agent. She showed me listings that were exactly what I was seeking and in my price range and proved to be a very effective negotiator. I'd highly recommend Kathy . Jill Schachner Chanen November 2013 N/A

We were so fortunate that Kathy was the agent that recommended to us when we moved to Chicago. She is teriffic! She helped us find a home in an unfamiliar city that worked perfectly for us. She was informative about the different neighborhoods and extremely patient as we looked at houses in different areas. She guided us through the buying process and everything went smoothly. She was so great in fact that when it came time to move from Chicago, we chose Kathy to be our selling agent. She was successful and persevered in a tough economy, giving us great suggestions that helped us sell our home. We'd highly recommend Kathy! She is extremely knowledgeable, honest, patient, and a savvy agent. Carol Strobl Allen Wed, Aug 21, 2013 Share N/A

Kathy - thank you so much for all you work, help, support over the past year as we went through the sale of our 2-flat in Lakeview You are a pleasure to work with! Thanks for everything. Carol and Jeff Allen June 2012 N/A

When we decided to place our Lakewood-Balmoral home for sale we interviewed three real estate sales agents/firms to understand how they would propose to market our unique property. Of the three, Kathy Murphy of Baird & Warner stood out as the most skilled and prepared to successfully market and sell our home for us. Ms. Murphy defined a clear and unique strategy and outlined a thorough plan and timeline to prepare our home for sale. In addition she proposed to target market it to a selective list of prospective clients. Further, she developed a detailed comparative property analysis to guide us in settling on an appropriate listing price point. As a result, our home quickly received multiple cash offers and was sold within a very short timeframe. Without reservation we highly recommend Kathy Murphy of Baird & Warner to any homeowner contemplating the sale of their property. Kathy's professionalism is enhanced by her winning personality. Charles Morris Dan Thomas N/A

Kathy Murphy was an exceptional agent in every way as she sold my home. She is very, very skilled and a delightful person to work with. E. Kelley 2007 N/A

Kathy Murphy was very patient and completely understood our needs, desires and capacity financially. She was definitely an asset! M. Alexander 2007 N/A

Kathy provides excellent service throughout both buying and selling. Will highly recommend her when I can. D. Kornicki 2007 N/A

We were relocating to Chicago from out of state and wanted to find a home in the Lincoln Park/Lakeview neighborhoods. Friends recommended that we utilize Baird & Warner and were fortunate to meet Kathy Murphy. She helped us focus on properties that met our needs and efficiently guided us through dozens of showings during two weekend visits to Chicago. After finding the ideal home, Kathy helped us at every step of the process, from negotiation, inspection to closing. She also helped us find flooring and painting contractors. We are extremely pleased with the comprehensive service that Kathy provided to us and would recommend her without hesitation. Mary Kay and Kevin Fenlon 2016 N/A

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