Testimonials

Connor and Ann

Craig Tinder was perfect for us as first-time home buyers. He helped us through the process of buying our condo and explained everything along the way. He also went above and beyond by helping us through a few things that came up after closing. I would highly recommend using Craig for buying your next home!

Jordan and Demi

When I Googled "Best Realtor in Park Ridge" and got Craig Tinder's name, my expectations were high. My husband and I were first time home buyers and wanted someone experienced that would take the time to work with us and guide us through the process. From our initial conversation and all the way through purchase, Craig was extremely professional, personable, and helpful. We were very appreciative that Craig took the time to get to know us up front and listen to what we wanted. He is an expert in the area and shared a lot of great insights about homes, neighborhoods, parks, schools, and events as he drove us between house tours. Craig was always prompt and accessible, and he made sure we understood every step along the way. Although my expectations were high from the start, Craig absolutely exceeded them, and we will definitely recommend him to family, friends, colleagues, and clients because we know he will take the best care of them.

Denise M.

I highly recommend Craig Tinder to anyone thinking of purchasing or selling their home. His knowledge of the market and the area was exceptional. He spent time understanding my needs and was able to make good recommendations to me throughout the search. He was quick to schedule viewings and made the overall purchase process effortless. He gave sound advice which meant I had peace of mind and a low stress purchase.

Philip Garber

Craig was the perfect choice for my partner and me. Buying our current house and selling our former townhouse ended up taking a lot longer than we'd planned due to health problems and months of delays in renovations – not to mention that we're both really particular and analytical about details. Craig was incredibly patient throughout the entire buying and selling process. He's really friendly, listens, and was especially helpful when it came to pricing, negotiating, and closing these deals. In fact, he sold our townhouse just two days after listing it! And we're very happy in our new home too! Craig really exceeded our expectations, and we're so thankful we chose him.

tojo1220

Craig had a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide my family through our recent home sale. He provided a clear concise plan to sell the property. He was very well prepared and had excellent research on the home market in the community. I highly recommend Mr. Tinder.

Jenna M.

As first time home buyers, I felt like I had my guard up when it came to working with realtors in order to avoid being mislead/taken advantage of/etc. I was so skeptical when we decided to finally choose Craig as our realtor, after going on many home tours on our own with no luck. When my husband and I first sat down with Craig, he immediately put me at ease by getting to know us, and then discussing his background in social work, as he conveyed his genuine interest in working closely with others and meeting their expectations.

As particular as I was, I felt Craig was very patient during our home search. He was in no way pushy and gave us plenty of insight to see a home for what it could be. Naturally, he had plenty of home improvement resources/contacts he enthusiastically suggested.

Craig is professional and quick to respond. He went out of his way one night after 8:30 PM to show us the home that we eventually would purchase.

Craig is simply a driven, understanding, and knowledgeable individual, who is also super down-to-earth. I am so pleased to have had him lead the way to our first home. Thank you for all you do, Craig!

Peter H.

Craig has been my realtor for 13 years helping my purchase two properties and sell two in the Glenview and Wilmette areas. He is very knowledgeable about what is going on under the surface of the rental and real estate markets. He is always prompt to respond, professional and polite. My most recent sale had multiple issues on the buyer's end that he was able to help navigate to help us get to closing. We were so relieved when we closed and a lot of that had to do with the time and effort Craig put in on our behalf.

Adriana C.

Craig Tinder, a successful real estate broker for well over a decade, is highly motivated and reliable. Skilled, always prepared, highly focused, patient, always fine-tuned and attentive to the client's needs, Craig is an asset to any real estate transaction. I recommend Craig to anyone buying or selling real estate in the Park Ridge area and beyond.

Rachel B.

I recently worked with Craig in selling my townhouse in Deerfield. It is very easy working with Craig as he's always professional, responsive and timely. Once we had the property listed, I didn't have to worry about anything. Craig took the wheel and provided updates even if I didn't request them. He was very transparent about feedback and I found his honesty refreshing. His experience started to show when handling multiple offers. This being the first time I've ever sold property, he also didn't mind taking the time to educate me and provide guidance. I would work with him again in the future and recommend him to my family and friends. You can trust that you're in great hands with Craig.

Jared T.

Real Estate is one of those things in life that can be daunting. Craig Tinder is a rare breed who patiently walks a client through the process and will go the extra mile. We have depended on Craig for 2 homes in 10 years, and have referred him to others. In every instance the process was handled professionally and with an intense focus on details, even as he handled the emotional nuances of such a major life decision. Craig is the king of follow-up, and will simply do what he says -- and more. The one word that sums it up: trust.

Anastasiia

Craig has great knowledge of the area. He is very professional and accessible. We will definitely consider Craig for our next real estate transactions. I would recommend Craig for our friends and family.

Keith Valenziano

Craig Tinder is a top level agent, as well as a totally trustworthy individual. I have complete confidence in him. His attention to detail is unrivaled.

Megan Wiese

Selling a house in the middle of Covid shut downs and while living out of state can be a bit overwhelming, but Craig made the process so much easier. He went above and beyond to water our flowers, check on the house regularly, and communicate with us all that was happening. We knew the sale of our house was in good hands with Craig.

Ryan L.

I've purchased and sold properties with Craig, and am always pleased! He is a great listener and is not pushy. He also provided great advice which proved to be very helpful in buying our dream home in a multiple-offer situation. He is well respected by his peers. Finally, he doesn't end the relationship at the close, he can be counted on to provide referrals for any home related service for years to come. I highly recommend working with Craig!

Richard

What a great experience in our home purchase with Craig – we would recommend him to all first time homebuyers! New to the area, my wife and I greatly appreciated Craigs personal touch and professional experience as he walked us through a home purchase – from beginning our search to closing day. Beginning with helping us to consider what kind of home we wanted, Craig patiently answered all of our "newbie" questions. We never felt like we were imposing on him; Craig made himself available to us personally, by email, and by text. Following our home closing, Craigs professional connections to contractors helped us to update our home. We're grateful to have had Craig skillfully and wisely guide us through a complicated process.

Denise M.

Craig is an excellent Realtor. He was recommended to me by a family member who had worked with him several times so I knew I was in good hands. I worked with Craig to purchase a condo in Chicago. He knew everything about the area which was helpful. Every interaction with Craig or his office was efficient; he's quick to respond and I felt like he really understood what I was looking for. I appreciated that he gave his honest options on the properties we viewed. There was never any pressure and he sent me lots of relevant places to consider. In a multiple offer situation, he gave me sound advice which led to me securing the place I wanted at a price I was happy with.

Craig was absolutely amazing throughout the entire home sale. I lived on a busy street so he made sure to market the house appropriately and got me an offer within 24 hours of being on the market. He also negotiated to make sure I got almost asking price when the buyer low balled me. Not only that but he went above and beyond when I was out of town to take care of my home and even my flowers. He will not steer you wrong!

Chuck W.

I would highly recommend Craig to anyone selling their home in the North or Northwest Chicago suburbs… and beyond. Craig helps you understand the market, the stress associated with listing/selling and closing on a home. Craig's team of professionals makes the listing process easy, he communicated throughout the sales process and helps you prepare for the closing once the house is sold. I couldn't imagine using anyone else in Park Ridge.

Tom and Kate

We would not have completed the sale of our home with out Craig. We had several issues with city inspectors that Craig handled. We also received our full asking price and sold the house in two days. If you are looking for the best agent in the area use Craig.

Gary

I want to extend my sincere thanks to you for all the service you provided in the sale of my father's home. Your attention to details from start to finish minimized what traditionally can be a very stressful process.

Charles Bohmer

Craig was highly recommended by my neighbor that used him to sell her condo. Craig was very professional and kept me updated with any new information. If you are looking for a realtor Craig is your guy!!

Laura

We hired Craig to sell our parents' long time Park Ridge home. He was very knowledgeable about the area, as well as being extremely professional and personable. Craig was a great communicator, always very responsive to any questions or issues. He was in touch every week with any updates regarding the house. This was very helpful as we are located out of state. It was a pleasure to work with Craig, and I would highly recommend his services

Jan Victorine

Craig Tinder did an excellent job with the sale of my home. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and organized. I really liked the virtual reality images on the web site, I think they helped with the sale of the house

J N

Craig was professional and trustworthy - very skillful in sales negotiations as well as conflict resolution.

Louise Hernbrott

Craig was a great realtor! He was calm and alway respectful. He was never pushy or arrogant, which I have seen before. I was impressed with his background and credentials. In a few words, he got the job done and made the sale virtually stress free!

Beverly Brull

Craig Tinder was an excellent agent. He was responsive to our needs and gave his time and attention. I would definitely recommend him to others.

William T.

Craig is an honest man who is very approachable and listens to your concerns before he speaks. I highly recommend Craig to anyone who is looking for a broker that is willing to work with you as a teammate, provide all the necessary tools needed to get your home sold, and genuinely cares about you and your family.

Tzatzikiyum

We would recommend Craig in a heartbeat! As out of state sellers, we were looking for an organized and professional realtor. Being out of state, we knew we wanted to feel comfortable with our realtor and knew communication would be key. Craig was very prompt with replies to any questions or concerns we had, was very easy to reach, and gave us updates through the whole process. He priced our home accurately, and advised us through the selling process. We felt from the first meeting with him (we flew in to meet him), that we would be in good hands. Craig definitely delivered.

James Ulrich

Craig help us navigate the entire process of purchasing our home and kept us abreast and was on top of all issues. He did a great job in communicating our desires to the sellers so that in the end, we got exactly what we were looking for. We would definitely use Craig agian.

John Furmanski

Craig and team was extremely helpful in the process of buying our first house. He is very timely, professional and friendly and knows the Park Ridge market very well. As first time home buyers his expertise about what to look for in the condition of older homes much appreciated.

Louise H.

My sisters and I recently needed to sell our mother's home after she passed away. It was a very difficult and stressful time for us. We started to research realtors and found that Craig had good reviews. We were impressed with his record and credentials. After interviewing a few realtors we decided to go with Craig. He has an easy mild manor that made it very easy to work with. We gave him a goal to sell our home before the end of year. He cane through for us and was so efficient and helpful. We had weekly calls and served us very well even when our stress levels were high. We all were happy with the results He got the job done and always with respect. He was also very honest about things and gave us very sound advice. If you need a realtor, we would highly recommend Craig!

Mike D.

I highly recommend Craig Tinder!! I had to sell my home during one of the toughest times in my life. Craig and his team were there to help me through, every step of the way. They did an incredible job with photos and marketing and sold my house in about a week. Thanks so much for your hard work

Update: I also used Craig to purchase my next home, and he really delivered amazing service once again! I work a lot, so I have a limited time to see homes for sale. Craig would meet me at places late at night, and even in the morning before 7 am. He has a genuine desire to help his clients, and I appreciate all his work and expertise!

Kurt R.

I hired Craig to sell my house in Park Ridge based on a referral from my real estate attorney. I was a on a tight deadline when I contacted him due to a contingent purchase I wanted to make on another house. Craig was very responsive and provided cogent advice on which repairs were most cost effective for a fast sale; he also arranged for painters on short notice for necessary touch ups. His staging advice, data-driven analysis, and advertising resulted in five offers above asking price within three days of listing and we closed within 30 days. He is an effective and continuous communicator and my overall experience with him was excellent. I highly recommend him

Heather D.

Mary L.

Craig was a great realtor for those looking to buy in Chicagoland. We didn't know too much about the area; He was very knowledgable of the neighborhood, school districts, traffic patterns etc. We were able to see a variety of homes in a short period of time (per request) and he was always willing to accommodate. It was great to have a realtor that cared about our future in the home, not just the immediate sale. We would highly recommend him for his great interpersonal skills, city knowledge, connections and negotiation skills. A+ Realtor!

George H.

Craig is a true professional that knows Park Ridge and the surrounding communities very well. I would have no problem referring Craig to friends or co-workers.

Rob A.

Once we found our home Craig was willing to see it an extra time before putting in the offer. He helped us to negotiate aggressively and help us get the home for 5% under the asking price. He understood the value of the home and wanted to make sure we didn't pay more than it was worth.

Since moving in, Craig has recommended many people to help make the new house feel like our home (Fence company, window company, sprinkler company, ..., etc). Craig is not only a great Realtor but and excellent contact when it comes to making home improvements. We definitely will recommend him to all of our friends and family looking to buy/sell their home.

Daniel C.

There are three qualities you need in your Realtor: intelligence, integrity, and interpersonal skills. They have to be smart -- Craig has a Master's degree from the University of Chicago. They have to be honest -- Craig always has my best interest at heart. And they have to be good with people -- Craig is an excellent negotiator yet isn't pushy -- he's great with people and feels situations out very well.

Bottom line, I trust working with Craig -- and I will continue to refer my friends and clients to him.

If you need a veteran agent to list your property or help you find your next home, give Craig a call!

Taylor D.

Best realtor I've ever worked with. Craig has now been a part of 3 buy/sells for me and everytime we got a great and fair deal. The part that matters most to me is, do I trust my realtor. They're the expert in my mind so I need to know I can trust them. I trust Craig 100%. I've always felt he had our interests in mind, not his.

Richard M.

I am a real estate attorney and I have worked with a great number of real estate brokers. I've seen them all - from good to bad, top to bottom. In my opinion, Craig Tinder is among the best! Real estate transactions require a personal touch. Craig Tinder lives up to those requirements and then some. From beginning to end, Craig stays on top of the deal. He cares about his clients and many remain clients for multiple transactions. Craig is diligent, ethical, and honest. I've seen him walk away from a deal when the commission is good for him but the deal is bad for the client. He is everything a buyer or seller should want in an agent. Top notch!

John Curan

I was very pleased with Craig's professionalism from first meeting to closing.

Keith Leung

Craig is honest and knowledgeable about the market. He used many different tools to advertise and sold my home fast. He has a good strategy overall.

I'm very pleased with Craig Tinder's work. He was extremely helpful and patient with the entire process. I would definitely use his services again.

Mark

I enjoyed working with Craig in selling our condo. He was extremely professional and very well prepared when it came time to list. His recommendations on what to do to prepare the property were insightful and effective. I appreciated his attention to detail when listing the property, taking photographs, and the virtual staging. He was readily available at all stages of the sale and he handled negotiations from multiple potential buyers with aplomb. I highly recommend him.

George Compton

Craig does an excellent job.

Craig gave me top notch service!!! I have a demanding work schedule, with little free time to look at homes. Craig came in super early in the morning, or stayed late at night.but he always made himself available to go look at homes. He showed up to the showings informed on the property and any back Story involved with it. He is a great person and Realtor that has genuine care for his clients. Highly recommend!

Maureen

Craig Tinder did a great job of getting my home sold. He presented a plan and executed that plan efficiently. He went above and beyond to get the job done. I especially appreciated his attention to detail when marketing my home.

Peter Kosanovitch

Craig did an excellent job in preparing for the sale and over all execution. House was only on the market for 4 days and all expectation were met in price and sale. All closing and finalizing of the property went off with out a hitch. I would recommend Craig for any future home sales. Great job Craig.....

Anne

Craig was thorough, knowledgeable of the market, a good communicator and professional. He sold our condo in a week - highly recommend!

John

I can't express how happy we are with his professionalism, knowledge of the market and negotiating skills. He guided us through the whole process of selling our home and for top dollar. We will refer our friends to Craig and stay in touch. Hands down, excellent experience!

Elaine and Lou Shapiro

Craig was very professional and took the time to explain and go over everything with me when we met. Was very thorough Craig made our experience in selling this house awesome! Considering this was a house that was being sold with emotions he was very understanding. We would highly recommend Craig. We were living a half hour away and Craig went beyond my expectations! Was always there for me. From helping with contractors and shoveling to let a inspector in. Always got back to me in a timely manner and never made me feel I was bothering him . Craig went beyond my expectations. He not only recommended to do some upgrading to the house to make more marketable and increase the value but was there all the way helping and recommending contractors.

Tom Slattery

David Miller

Being new to town, we really needed a realtor who was familiar with the area and able to give us feedback on neighborhoods, schools, towns, etc. Craig was able to find areas that really hit the mark, and we had a great experience from our first meeting to the purchase of our home. I would highly recommend Craig to anybody looking in North Chicago and North Suburbs.

Kim Miller

I had never dealt with the sale of a property in trust. Craig was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. He gave us all the information we needed and carefully and respectfully steered us through the process.

Rob Anderson

Craig did an excellent job in helping my wife and I find our home. He started by showing us several styles of homes so we could understand and figure out what we wanted. He did not rush or push us to settle on a home we didn't love and was very supportive in our search. Once we found our home Craig was willing to see it an extra time before putting in the offer. He helped us to negotiate aggressively and help us get the home for 5% under the asking price. He understood the value of the home and wanted to make sure we didn't pay more than it was worth. Since moving in, Craig has recommended many people to help make the new house feel like our home (Fence company, window company, sprinkler company, ..., etc). Craig is not only a great Realtor but and excellent contact when it comes to making home improvements. We definitely will recommend him to all of our friends and family looking to buy/sell their home.

Chris

Craig Tinder was referred to me by neighbors. They spoke very highly of him and they were 100% right! Craig Tinder is the absolute best real estate professional I have ever dealt with. What a pleasure and the results were fantastic! Century 21 Elm, Realtors is the best and most professional real estate firm. They get results! I am highly satisfied with Craig Tinder and everyone at Century 21 Elm. Thank you so much!

Paul Wayland

We had contacted and met with several brokers regarding the sale of our mothers house. From the initial meeting Craig Tinder connected with Mom and the family. Highly prepared with a solid a solid knowledge of the local market (a big checklist item of our provider choice). Utilization of a tablet marketing plan which easily answered our questions on this daunting process. Craig just had the stuff with the professionalism and honest communication which creates trust. Provided a solid initial inspection of what we could do to make the property as attractive and what actions we could take to drive the best value. After Craig was chosen we met and he had all the pertinent information for us to decide on the correct price. With the support of the Elm Realtors we were up and running and receiving timely online updates for every showing. We received a solid offer within 2 weeks of listing and Craig flaunted his negotiations skills and we arrived as a price that was towards the high end of what we could have expected in market conditions. Throughout the remainder of inspection, appraisal, lawyer review,closing process, etc... Mr. Tinder was there every step all the way with solid communication and availability. We would highly recommend Craig for the total package of professional grade services he provides to get the job done.

Kristine

We didn't know the area well and needed an agent who could help us determine which suburb would be best for our family. Craig Tinder was the perfect match for us. He understood what we were looking for, and found the perfect house for us. Craig was fantastic to work with - responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We would recommend him without hesitation - he made our entire home purchase process an enjoyable experience.

Tom

Craig Tinder is an a excellent realtor because he is is a good person, with integrity and willingness to go along with your needs, as they change, without a sigh. I would recommend him to everyone.

Michael & Mary Flahive

Craig Tinder was very thorough & knowledgeable during the process of selling our
condo. Very efficient, helpful & quick to answer any questions.