★★★★★

paulthielemann

Posted on 2026-01-23

Sam was a pleasure to work with in my home search. I contacted him to look at investment property in Chicago. We looked at a couple neighborhoods and then I decided to move our search to the suburbs. He was patient with me as I worked through various properties. Once I found the right one, we discussed an acquisition strategy, which worked well. When the offer was accepted, his team made the process so smooth - lender, inspector, real estate lawyer, and his great staff. Sam and his team were always available to keep the buying process moving efficiently.

★★★★★

brett4548

Wicker Park,60622,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2026-02-17

My wife and I have worked with Sam Schaffer and his firm, Chicago Properties, on the past four real estate transactions we've made. We bought and sold one home, sold another, and purchased one. In all instances, Sam and his team have been consummate professionals. Whether it's negotiating sale or purchase prices, clarifying listings, addressing staging needs, handling the always-imminent transaction challenges with aplomb, or telling it to me straight with no chaser, we've always been able to successfully navigate the many intricacies of a home sale or purchase to a successful resolution for all. The entire Chicago Properties Team is committed to making the process as easy as possible for both buyers and sellers. Sam and his team are my go-to personally and the first realtors I refer anyone looking to complete a fulfilling real estate transaction to. They have our highest recommendation!

★★★★★

stevencherry93

Posted on 2026-03-06

We had a great experience working with Sam and his team selling our condo in Chicago. From the beginning, they were organized, responsive, and very knowledgeable about the market. Sam helped us price the property appropriately, coordinated everything smoothly, and kept us informed throughout the process.The marketing and showing process was handled really well, and we ended up receiving multiple offers shortly after listing. Most importantly, Sam and his team were steady and thoughtful throughout the negotiations and closing process, which made what could have been a stressful experience feel very manageable.We’re very grateful for their guidance and would absolutely recommend Sam and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell in Chicago.

★★★★★

thespiekermans

Posted on 2025-09-02

Sam and his team are incredible at what they do! From the beginning he expertly walked us through the entire sale process (something we had never done before) and made us feel calm and ready to start. It was apparent he had a clear pulse check on the market as a whole, but especially in our neighborhood. He had just sold a condo down the street from us, so he knew what was needed in that moment. He was always a phone call or text away and we were never in doubt we could reach him with questions. Once we had an offer, he guided us through the negotiation and transaction flawlessly. Selling a home can be stressful, but Sam and his team put us at ease at every turn. If you need an excellent realtor, Sam Shaffer is the person you need to work with!

★★★★★

victorialj1694

Lake View,60613,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2026-02-22

Sam was a wonderful person to work with during what could otherwise be a stressful process. He's kind, responsive, attentive, knowledgeable and easy to work with. During the selling process he frequently called and texted us personally to check in and see how we were doing, answer questions and provide feedback. It was very easy to get a hold of him and the rest of his team. We were initially uncertain when we’d want to list our home, and knew when the time came to list it we may need to move quickly, due to reasons related to buying out of state, and Sam made a great plan to give us flexibility and certainty.

★★★★★

seanquinn81

Posted on 2025-10-08

I hired Sam to sell my townhouse in River North. The unit had a unique layout, two bedrooms but only one bathroom on the second floor, with the third bedroom and bathroom on the third floor. This made finding the right buyer a bit of a challenge: someone who would appreciate the location and renovations, but wouldn’t mind the bathroom setup.Sam and his team rose to the occasion. They used a smart mix of PR strategies, online promotion, and consistent open houses over several months. Their persistence paid off, we found the right buyer and sold the home at a 20% premium compared to 2.5 years earlier, in a market where condo prices had otherwise remained flat or declined.I credit the successful sale entirely to Sam and his team’s experience, creativity, and hard work. Before hiring anyone to sell your home, make sure you sit down and talk with Sam and his team, you’ll be glad you did.

★★★★★

user347207

Posted on 2025-10-15

Sam and his team are excellent! From the moment I reached out to them they have been top notch and have exceeded all expectations. I've worked with other realtors before but Sam's team is the best. They were thorough in gathering and then understanding my needs. They worked hard throughout the process with many showings and open houses. I basically handed them the keys and they took care of the rest. In a difficult sales environment they were able to come through for me and I greatly appreciate it. You won't go wrong in choosing Sam and his team as your agent.

★★★★★

zuser20150129123516766

Jefferson Park,60630,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2025-08-19

Sam and his team were a pleasure to work. Everyone is friendly, responsive, and reassuring. Selling a home can be stressful, we but felt at ease throughout the process. We appreciated Sam's calm and straightforward approach. Communication on his team was seamless, and everyone was very pleasant to work with. We would definitely recommend Sam and his team.

★★★★★

laura zuckerman5

East Ukrainian Village,60622,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2025-12-27

Had a great experience with Sam and the team. I needed to sell my place quickly and they pulled out all of the stops to make it happen. Got a great offer within the first 2 weeks that would close in the needed timeframe!

★★★★★

charrpj

Lake View,60657,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2025-08-09

Sam was excellent and I'd recommend him to anyone (and have). He was transparent, knowledgeable, and patient. His knowledge and experience was evident at every step of the process. We'ev now worked with Sam as both a buyer and a seller, and he was outstanding for both.