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| Vice President - Lexington Homes |
| “My sister hired Steve McEwen last year as her broker when she was buying a luxury home in Lincoln Park. Since I’m a homebuilder she asked me to be involved. I was impressed with Steve right from the start. His professionalism, work ethic and deep knowledge of every aspect of the Chicago real estate market was obvious, as was his caring for people.
I'm a partner at Lexington Homes, Chicago's oldest local home builder. Running Sales and Marketing, I'm even more critical of broker proficiency than your average client. I've worked with myriad residential brokers and agents in both the city and suburbs over many years. Steve is indeed one of the finest residential broker agents I've ever come across. He’s totally focused, has passion for what he does, operates with the highest of integrity and treats his clients with utmost respect.
Steve handled the negotiations like a pro, handling my sister with kid gloves while negotiating tough with the seller. Everyone was thrilled with both the outcome and the new connections.
I, myself own a home in Lincoln Park. Whenever I decide to sell I can assure you that I’ll list with Steve. And coming from a 25 year Chicago homebuilder who knows most established residential brokers in Chicago, that says a lot!” |
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| "Steve McEwen is a man of great character and integrity which I have found to be somewhat of an anomaly in the real estate brokerage business. He would often try to steer me sometimes to a less expensive property because he was sensitive to my finances. I never felt that Steve was looking to merely make a commission on me. I believe that he truly wanted my family to find a home that we would love for years to come as well as feeling comfortable with the expense of it. When I finally settled on a property, I always felt that Steve was in my corner, putting forth an honest effort to get me the most for our ultimate end result. The home we ended up with is very beautiful. The neighborhood is great, and we are very happy. I can't thank Steve enough for taking the time needed to help us settle into our new home. His attention to detail is above and beyond. All of our needs were met, and our questions were answered...always." |
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| V.P. Recruiting - Harmer Associates |
| "I have been in sales for 10 years and I was more than impressed. Steve exceeded my expectations. In fact, until I worked with Steve, I truly thought I would never work with an agent. Steve completely changed my stereotypes of real estate agents. He is a rare breed! I would strongly recommend to anyone and everyone! An exceptional listener and an even better communicator, Steve’s patience and expertise was instrumental in seeing our complicated transaction through till the end." |
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| Jeff Sciortino Photography |
| "Steve was a blast to work with. He really went out of his way to accommodate us. We were very indecisive and unsure of what type of home and what neighborhood we wanted. We were all across the board, from high rise condos to single family homes with yards to work/live properties. He was so helpful in narrowing down our search for the perfect home. His patience and assurance really enabled us to make the right decision. Steve you rock!" |
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| Chicago Cubs |
| "We really appreciated Steve's time and effort he put into our purchase within a challenging time frame."
Steve helped Kosuke & Kazue Fukudome purchase a Chicago condominium and close within 30 days of contract offer. |
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| Author, Business Owner, Real Estate Developer |
| "Steve is the consummate professional. He is kind, courteous, and really cares about his clients. He has expert knowledge of the luxury home market and did a wonderful job representing us in the sale of our East Lakeview single family home. We highly recommend him." |
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| President - Talbott Teas |
| "Steve was a fantastic Realtor. He was very professional, highly communicative, and appropriately aggressive to get the job done. I really appreciated how much work and time he devoted to selling my property." |
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| "Steve McEwen is great agent because he knows the Chicagoland area very well. He is very professional, and is fun to be around. He was always on top of communicating every step of the way and followed up even after the sale was closed. I would recommend Steve if you are looking for someone who is extremely dedicated to his profession." |
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| Tukaiz Imaging Print Interactive |
| “I have known Steve for over 20 years and I always knew his gift was working with people and building relationships. As his real estate career takes off what sets him apart is 'knowledge'. This is a person who works tirelessly to find answers, recognize and predict trends, and seek creative solutions.” |
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| ESPN |
| "My husband and I contacted Steve to buy a home in pre-foreclosure. And as such, the acquisition proved to be a timely, complex and very teadious endeavor. Steve kept us updated all the way - we spoke every other day and we strategized on the best approach to succeed with our acquisition. Steve was with us the entire way. His relationship with us did not end there. Steve introduced us to a builder to help us with some remodeling work we requested. He also met us at the closing and helped us avoid a very difficult situation with the seller. All of this was done with the utmost professionalism and skill. What impressed us the most was his aggressiveness in negotiation for both the acquisition and sale of our home, while maintaining the patience of an angel. He was very communicative which made us feel like we were the only clients he had; it also did a lot ot allay fears that homebuyers have. Finally, Steve was always looking out for us and we appreciated that.
During the acquisition, Steve also listed and began to market and show our home. He worked with us to find an attorney and we were impressed with the speed at which he was able to make things happen. He organized a significant marketing effort around our home including the MLS listing, brochures and virtual tours, and an agent open house. Before the house was even on the market, Steve already had 3 showings scheduled. We had two very strong offers and Steve's focus paid off - our home sold in under 1 week for over list price. It set a record for the highest selling price for a home in our neighborhood.
We felt so strongly about the work that Steve did for us, that we referred another family member to him and Steve was very successful for them as well. We are committed to working with Steve and enthusiastically recommend him for anyone from a first time home-buyer, to a sophisticated real estate mogul." |
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| “I felt safe signing up with @properties because of the strength of Steve's character. The question then was, "How well can Steve swim upstream? I.e. “How fast can he sell our place in a housing market that is unhealthy"? I work for a bank and am all too familiar with the housing industry right now. Steve totally went the extra mile for us. He sat with us and gave us honest feedback on the improvements we should do to make to our place to 'show' well to potential clients. The photography and presentation on line of our home was outstanding. The 'for sale' sign outside our home was so large and detailed that it gave a good story to passersby. Where friends of ours who had properties on the market for several months before us had one or two showings, we had 12 in the first few weeks. Steve comes out of the gate fast knowing the first few weeks are critical. WE SOLD. Can Steve McEwen swim upstream? Oh Yes. If you are afraid to sell in this market, let Steve handle it. His professionalism and aggressive marketing can overcome a dull housing market. People still need to buy property. Let Steve do it for you. You will not be disappointed.” |
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| "Steve McEwen rates highly as a buyer agent and I would not hesitate in the least to recommend him to any prospective client. He has impressed us with impeccable knowledge and skill in extracting our needs, preferences and requirements and translating it into an understanding to match the homes applicable. He quickly filtered the options to the few ones that fell within our interest basket.
His networks and associations within the realtor fraternity are of high caliber.
We were successful in moving house within 6 weeks with high satisfaction, everything on time.
He has also shown to have an “after-sales” service competence we have not experienced before.
Many thanks, Steve for a highly professional service." |
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| "Steve did a tremendous from the initial engagement thru the closing. I would summarize Steve as a courteous, honest, hard working, and detail oriented agent with a passion to provide the customer (seller) all the tools necessary to sell his or her home." |
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| "Steve McEwen was knowledgeable, friendly and one of the most service oriented agents I know. He was my point person throughout the entire process -- always there to answer a question, follow up with the myriad of people involved, and provide the guidance and advice needed. I would recommend him to everyone I know and look forward to working with him again in the future." |
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| “Steve came as a recommendation from one of my friends. What I loved best about Steve is that he went above and beyond for us in finding a place to live. He is very good about keep in contact with clients and has a knack for quickly finding a good fit based on what you’re looking for. Steve was very reliable, patient; well connected and made it known that he valued our business. I look forward to working with him when I make my next Real Estate purchase.” |
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| “Steve is a wonderful Real Estate Consultant to work with! He understands the needs of his clients and does not make the sale a priority over the happiness of his clients. He knows the area and is always available to answer any questions that the client may have. I would recommend Steve to anyone!” |
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| “Steve goes that extra mile and takes the time to get to know his clients so that he can find the perfect place for them. He found me the perfect home!” |
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| "Steve was unbelievably hands on and helpful, always there to answer any question you threw at him (and being first time homeowners, there were a lot!) Steve was very genuine in his responses. If he didn't feel the place wasn't the right fit for us, he wouldn't pressure us to think more about it, he'd just say, "ok, well let's move on" and we'd go to another place. A very no pressure sale. We can't recommend Steve enough and if and when we need a new place, Steve will be the first person we call. |
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| Haven Home Staging & Redesign |
| "My husband and I were introduced to Steve as a referral but really enjoyed getting to know Steve and working with him. Steve made himself very available to us. He always communicated with us in a timely manner and has great follow up skills. He was conscience of our timeframes especially when we had sold our home and needed to find another quick. Steve stayed very neutral and didn't try to sway our decision but instead helped us to narrow down what was the best house for our family. Since we were moving from the city to Elmhurst, Steve gave us lots of information about the town itself. It was good to work with someone who was familiar with the area. Steve did a great job negotiating for us and really did everything we asked of him. |
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| “Steve served as my agent when I recently purchased a condominium. He is hard-working, personable and has a reassuring personality in what can be a stressful time. Steve was patient and in the end, we found an incredible place within my price range and targeted area. I will certainly use Steve again in the future.” |
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| “Steve really knows the city of Chicago and what the value of property is throughout the different neighborhoods. Steve helped us price our home for a quick sale, but we still sold at a price that met our needs. That's tough to do in today's condo market. Steve also is familiar with the neighborhoods and helped us find the best home in the best neighborhood that we could afford. Steve continued to work for us even after we moved to make sure we did not have any problems in the transition. I would highly recommend Steve for future real estate transactions.” |
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| Liberty Travel |
| “My wife and I hired Steve for our first home purchase after he was recommended to us. Steve was professional and dedicated to our needs and very patient with our questions and our inexperience in the home buying process. We eventually found the house we had been hoping for and are extremely appreciative of his service, negotiations, and attentiveness even after closing. Thanks.” |
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| "Steve was great! He helped us through the entire process, soup to nuts. This was important as we were first-time homebuyers. Steve also went above and beyond the call of duty on several ocassions. For example, Steve spent an hour of his time putting together a list of utilities that we would need to contact upon move-in. We would definitely work with him again! We would recommend him to any of our friends! |
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| “Steve did a great job selling our home, which was an expensive home by comparison to the neighborhood. I feel that we got the best price possible given the market conditions. My wife and I were both very happy that we were able to sell when we did. Related to our home purchase, my mortgage broker commented that Steve did a great job following through on providing the information needed to keep the deal going. Steve kept in contact with all parties involved to keep everyone informed as up to date as possible.” |
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| "Steve was a great agent to work with. He took the time to get to know me and my tastes. He understood the neighborhoods I was interested in and was able to negotiate a lower price on the property I ended up choosing. I felt that Steve had my best intentions in mind and he was always available to answer questions along the way. I would recommend Steve to anyone looking for a home in the Chicago area." |
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| Saluki Development |
| “Steve is a great example of authenticity & care” |
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| Grun Development |
| “I hired Steve to sell a $900,000 home in the worst market I have ever encountered. This is a very difficult price point at this time, combined with the location being in an emerging neighborhood. Steve not only sold the property in 35 days, but brought us within 4% of the asking price. Using innovative marketing and a great deal of old fashioned hard work he got the job done. I have hired him to market additional properties and referred him to other developers and bankers I work with. I strongly endorse Steve.” |
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| Romantique Interiors Home Staging & Design |
| “As an interior decorator, I have staged several homes for @properties' clients. Steve is absolutely fantastic to work with. He clearly cares about his clients and has a highly professional work ethic. Not only does his sales record speak for itself, but he is a pleasure to deal with.” |
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| Real Estate Attorney |
| “Steve is the consumate professional who cares greatly about his clients. His goal is to create a relationship with his clients that will last a lifetime.” |
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| Guaranteed Rate |
| “Steve is a true real estate professional. His ability to listen to clients true needs make him an unusual commodity in this market. Steve's success is a direct result of his strong work ethic and commitment to his clients. He's someone that people want to work with.” |
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| Guaranteed Rate |
| “Steve is a rare find. I meet hundreds of Agents every year and have found that many do not possess the character, integrity, market knowledge, and selfless commitment to his clients as Steve McEwen.” |
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| XCapital Mortgage |
| “I had the benefit of working with Steve McEwen on a recent purchase. His clients were well informed of the industry and he followed up wth me to make sure that the entire transaction was going smoothly. With the state of the housing and financial industry it is nice to work with someone, like Steve, who puts their clients first.” |
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