The most important factors in choosing a realtor are:
- Expert knowledge of The Real Estate Market
- Strong negotiation skills - Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
- A dedicated professional
- Honesty & Integrity in their work
As a native of Chicago's north side, and currently living in Andersonville, Santiago has experienced first hand the positive changes and market appreciation in many of Chicago's neighborhoods. A graduate of DePaul University with a degree in business administration and finance, Santiago chose real estate as his career and became a Realtor in 1997. Santiago has consistently been listed in the top 10% of all Chicago realtors for the past 12 years with total career sales exceeding $129,000,000. The average List Price to Sales Price Ratio for all of his listing for 2011 was 98% of list price with an average market time of 56 days.
Santiago attributes his success to always putting his customer first! Santiago is very dedicated to his clients, which is why 95% of his business is by referral and repeat clients. Santiago is dynamic, customer focused and has a personalized approach. Santiago prides himself on his sense of urgency. He is a detailed oriented individual that ensures the home buying and selling process is fast and easy for his clients.
As a resourceful professional, Santiago is quick to recommend his inner circle of proven vendors and tradesmen to insure his clients ultimate satisfaction before, during and after each transaction.
Please click on the testimonial button to the left to see all recent testimonials.
Past Testimonials:
Mike Randolph
May 01, 2009
"Santiago is "one of a kind." He has keen knowledge of the Chicago area and an amazing ability to keep his "ear to the ground" for great deals and dream homes his clients wish for. To top it all off he is genuine, professional, and a little funny too! I have already recommended his services to co-workers and admirers that are constantly stopping in front of our gorgeous new dream home. I would recommend him to all who are looking to find their perfect home. Keep up the great work!"
Ricardo Rojas, PHR
November 12, 2008
"Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
A year ago we made the plunge to purchase our new home. Santiago was our realtor and answered as many of our new home buyer questions with a kind and caring manner! Santiago was extremely effective and talked us out of a couple of deals that would have resulted in a disaster...he handled everything with professionalism, style, and INTEGRITY!! He was able to make great referrals to help us get the best finanacing available for our mortgage. He did everything with his trademark humor and his genuine warm disposition. We were able to rely on Santiago for his effort, determination and ability to communicate with us through the whole purchase process. From the showing through the closing, Santiago was there with us the whole time. We love our new home! If you work with Santiago in your next move, I can promise you will be in good hands!!"
Jessica Margot
July 15, 2008
"Santiago is a true professional. He has an incredible personality
along with integrity, expertise in his real estate world and follow through. I would recommend Santiago to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a property. They would be in excellent hands. He knows his game and well!"
Dan Rosen
July 9, 2008
"Santiago has an extensive knowledge of the city, and was brilliant at identifying properties that I'd want to see. Santiago was, simply put, the best agent with whom I have worked."
Rachel Geiger Rosen
July 8, 2008
"I have worked with Santiago on several occasions and have come to value you him as a tremendous resource in all things real estate. He is a tough negotiator and has the best interests of the client in mind at all times. He is easy to work with and always responsive. I highly recommend Santiago for any Chicago residential real estate deals."
Chris Bona
July 14, 2008
"Santiago is the ultimate professional. I have known him for nearly 20 years personally and professionally. He was a fantastic resource for me in two real estate agreements, and I would recommend him to others in the Chicago area looking for a partner to help them with their real estate solution."
