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" Nicholas is extremely patient and persistent. He remains positive and action oriented even when things don't pan out right away. We have been relying on Nicholas many times over the course of the years and highly recommend his services. "

- Arianna Trainito

" I only have good things to say about Nicholas and Laura. Both were extremely enthusiastic, profesional and knowledgeable. Their feedback was always timely and precise. I hope to have other opportunities to work with them. Thanks a lot! Meritxell "

- Mm Partners Inc

" Nicholas is an excellent resource to your firm. He represented us on two sales and did an outstanding job! "

- Dan Huber

" he is very professional, hard working, high confidence, respect the client point of views.easy to deale with him very nice personaly , "

- Loba Emami

" Nicholas is the ultimate professional. An extremely accomplished broker, he handled every aspect of our sale brilliantly. He took what can be a stressful experience and, with his patience, knowledge and superior skills, made it a great and happy one. Many thanks. "

- Liz Mundt

" Excellent service and quick action and communication "

- Fouad Bahrani

" Nick is one of a kind. Incredibly professional, incredibly thorough and incredibly responsive, his patience and sincerity set him apart in a fiercely competitive industry and I consider myself fortunate to have had him represent me. We will definitely be working together again. "

- Conor Casey

" Nicholas has been amazing in all the transactions we have worked with him during since 2006, from renting to purchasing to leasing our own units. I would not work with anybody else. "

- Omer Samikoglu

" Nicholas was very easy to work with and very responsive to any questions we had. He remained in contact with the owner of the unit with any questions we had throughout the process. "

- Andrew Hile

" Nick Colagiovanni is the best real estate broker I have ever worked with. As a result, we have worked together on repeated deals throughout the years. He is one of the few brokers who really go way beyond what's expected. Not only does he get you answers to all your questions but he works diligently with mortgage brokers to facilitate property data and stats. He should be the role model for which brokers should aspire. From his attention to detail to his understanding of your needs, he is intuitive and strong during a most stressful process... just what a client needs. So many brokers treat their job as a hobby - not Nick - he is the consummate professional and the only person I would trust to help me with any real estate transactions ever. "

- Lisa Ewing

" When we bought our condo in 2007, Nicholas;as was the seller's agent. When it came time to sell our condo in 2020-21, Nicholas;as was OUR agent: who else! He was responsive, informed, dependable and kept us advised at every stage from listing to closing: OUTSTANDING !!! Thank you Nicholas... "

- Barlow Nelson

" Nick was an outstanding agent and I would highly recommend him to any friends or family. His communication and responsiveness was superb. With his help we sold our condo in a short time for a very nice price! "

- Brian Conover

" World needs more Nick’s. He works hard, communicates effectively & gets contracts signed like nobody’s business. I doubt any realtor knows City of Chicago real estate better than Nick. I really appreciate working with him since 2010 to complete 4-5 different transactions and never hesitate to recommend him to any of my friends. "

- Arda Kutlu

" Nicholas was the ideal realtor for my condo sale due to his many years of experience with the ups and downs of the Chicago real estate market, his deep knowledge of 340 on the Park condo workings and sales, and his calm and patient demeanor in the face of a less than smooth path to closure. Nicholas has seen it all! "

- Lynn Topel

" Nicholas found a buyer quickly and went above and beyond to get everything together for closing! "

- Lisa Flynn

" Nicholas is a fantastic agent and advocate. We truly enjoy working with him! "

- Ashish Bhagwanjee

" Nick and Sue at B&W we’re instrumental in placing us in our new home and expeditiously selling our current home. Their responsiveness was truly a difference maker for our experience. "

- Ben Strellner

" Nicholas always gave us insights into the showings and was an absolute pleasure to work with "

- Howard Hurley

" After two failed transactions with a terrible agent, I was looking for someone with true experience & knowledge in the field. Nicholas was a dream to work with! Not only does he go above and beyond for his clients, but he truly does know the market! I wouldn't work with anyone else! Nicholas is now my go to guy! "

- Sandra Neumann

" Nicholas Colagiovanni is experienced, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He takes time to understand what the customer needs, and he efficiently finds it, helping to pivot wherever necessary to equivalent solutions. He follows up and does what he says he will do. And even after the transaction is done, he checks in to ensure that things run smoothly. He is a talented agent and we’re very pleased with his service. "

- Renee Rae Peets

" Nicholas is always a pleasure to work with. I’ve had a business relationship with him for many years now and always can count on him. He’s knowledgeable and well connected in every way you would want of your realtor. I’ll continue to work with him for years to come. "

- Angela Deluca

" Nicholas did a terrific job and I will recommend him to friends in the future. "

- Sami Kamhawi

" As in the past, Nicholas delivers his always consistent excellent service, expertise and experience and combines it with hard work! "

- Tom Kasza

" Nicholas was incredible - definitely could tell he was on my side and was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable etc. "

- Patrick Cagney

" Nick Collagiovanni is the best realtor in Chicago. His experience is immense and he's a great guide "

- Ertan Kocagil

" Nicholas found us a tenant and as quickly as was possible, in my view. "

- Eli Kay-Oliphant

" Nicholas has been assisting us for many years. His promptness and professionalism is above excellence. We’ve been always grateful! "

- Surag Patel

" Nick was responsive to emails, texts and phone calls - excellent "

- Ovid Wong

" Nicholas has been fantastic through a difficult ordeal. He never lost focus, patience…is a true gentleman. He replied to my numerous text messages and emails in a timely fashion and negotiated my contract to meet all my standards/requests. "

- Angiolina Santangelo

" Nicholas is a great professional. "

- David Burdakin

" Was excellent Would highly recommend "

- Otto Kramer

" I love working with Nicholas Colagiovanni. He's always on the case, quick to respond and willing to arrange showing asap. We as a family already trust his know-how and been working with him for over a decade. Appreciate the work! "

- Emre Kocagil

" Nicholas did a great job! We would definitely use him again!!!!! "

- Scott Overholser

" Thank you Nicholas!!! Very Reliable. "

- Amira Kunbargi

" Nicholas had a flow of potential buyers right away. All had some sort of interest. He followed up really well and was able to explain to buyers why the area was desirable. I niches him a little because we didn’t get our price but at least we got an offer we accepted. He is the best In the area by far. Use him. "

- Anthony Demonte

" Mr. Nicholas Colagiovanni is always ready to respond to my questions in timely manners. He had helped with rentals and sales of properties. "

- Loba Emami

" Nick is the best realtor anyone will ever work with. There isn't a situation you will ever encounter as a buyer or seller that Nick hasn't dealt with before. He is an amazing problem solver with a gentle spirit and peaceful presence that can make even the most stressful of natural circumstances feel manageable. He is a gentle warrior in the best way possible. Let's face it, buying, selling and moving are generally unpleasant. But Nick makes buying and selling painless and deals with all the thorns so you don't have to. "

- Kristen Vaughan

" Nicholas is a real pro! He understands the market, helps manage expectations, is strategic in thinking and fully engaged. I would highly recommend Nicholas if you are buying or selling! "

- Duane Goucher

" Nicholas is everything I can ask for in an agent. He’s responsive, transparent and very honest about markets. He sets realistic expectations and always makes recommendations with our best interests in mind. "

- Joe Lee

" Nicholas was the best real estate professional i have worked with. He was knowledgeable about the many buildings in the downtown Chicago area which made the many comparisons so much easier. He worked with me to understand the location and type of property I was looking for. He encouraged me to look outside some of my parameters which was actually helpful as it gave me broader perspective on the properties. He was always very responsive and very helpful. I could not have asked for better service. My many thanks to Nicholas!! "

- Ann P Robert

" Nicholas Colagiovanni is a highly competent, extremely knowledgeable and always approachable real estate broker. He has been attentive to our needs during our search for our new home. He was able to hook us up with our mortgage lender as well. We purchased our two homes and rented out our apartment at a price we asked for with his help. He is always nice and we are very happy to have him as our broker. Thank you Nicholas! "

- Mehmet Cem Mocan

" First showing turned into a 2 yr lease for my property. Not surprising for Nick. Would not trust my real estate to anybody else in Chitown. "

- Arda Kutlu

" Nicholas shows up on time and always presents himself in a positive, professional light. His availability is astounding and if he is busy, will reply in a timely fashion. His connections from years of experience were something that allowed us to find exactly what we were looking for. We admired his confidence and knowledge, and ultimately gave our trust over to him because of this. "

- Nick Gehlfuss

" The best "

- Christos Georgakopoulos

" Nicholas has been our realtor on an investment property for the past several years that has been a rental property. He always found great tenants and kept us in tune to the price the market could handle. When we decided to sell the property there was no doubt, he would be the right realtor given his track record. We had offers within the first week and he navigated the process smoothly while going above and beyond to a successful close. We are so grateful to him and the work he did to set us up for this next chapter of our lives. "

- Karla Ortiz

" Nicholas has always been the constant professional and incredibly present for advice or any questions. "

- Nisha Chhabra

" Nicholas was phenomenal to work with on selling our Chicago condo. We appreciate all of the help and guidance he provided and would definitely recommend him to others! "

- Chad Kramer

" Nicholas is a very experienced professional who knows his field inside out. He is extremely responsive and well-organized. His knowledge of Chicago, especially the West Loop area, is superb. "

- Stephen Doty

" Nicholas was fantastic throughout the entire experience. He helped us every step of the way with expert attention to what we were looking for. "

- Shawn Nelson

" Working with Nicholas is a pleasure. He's reliable, responsive, and he really knows the market. I couldn't recommend him more highly. "

- Bill Patry

" Amazing agent and great communication "

- Zayneb Bahrani

" I couldn’t have experienced a better real estate agent than Nicholas Colagiovanni. As a first time home buyer this process was made easy and simple. The knowledge and communication exceeded my expectation. Thank you for making the process enjoyable! "

- Mathew Cisneros

" Nicholas has an encyclopedia-like knowledge of virtually every building and neighborhood in Chicago. He is additionally unfailingly on time and incredibly honest and straightforward. Highly recommended. "

- Peter Clark

" Nicholas has been my agent for many years now. Over the years he has assisted me in helping me find renters and did a Wonderful job, I never had any issues with any one of them. This month he had sold this unit. The transition was smooth and effortless. I will highly recommend him to all my friends and relatives. You should be very proud to have him aboard. "

- Victoria Grosky

" Nicholas was always very responsive and very helpful with any questions or concerns I had about the unit. Excellent service. "

- Peyon Chapman

" Nicholas C is a true professional, from start to finish, he is prepared, patient and knows how to get the job done. You are very fortunate to have a person of his caliber on your staff, he is certainly an asset, and because of him, I will continue to return to Baird Warner for my real estate needs. "

- Bernie Ferreri

" Nicholas is the best that I have had in decades! "

- Peter Kasdin

" Mr, Nicholas Colagiovanni is highly professional real estate broker. His knowledge of the market and exceptional discipline attract people. It was a great pleasure to deal with Nicholas, as I knew that my every question will be addressed and responded in timely manner. I had great experience of selling my two properties with his help. Thank you, Nicholas! "

- Alex Komis

" Nicholas has been my realtor for 15+ years and has assisted with my purchase of multiple homes in Chicago. He is patient, responsive, accommodating, flexible, and has advanced knowledge of the Chicago real estate market. I will continue to utilize Nicholas for all of my real estate needs. "

- Deric Bomar

" Nicholas was phenomenal. He helped me every step of the way, which was key for me, as a 1st time home buyer. Nicholas made the process seamless for me through his support , his knowledge and the urgency he showed with addressing my concerns and my fears. "

- La Collier Perkins

" The whole process was flawless from the negotiation to the closing. "

- Jean Pierre Pierre

" Nicholas & Laura are professionals. They both went above and beyond my expectations. The service they provide is exceptional. Wonderful experience. They sold my property quickly and for the the price I had hoped for . . . I woukd recommend them to anyone who wants to work with and be represented by The Best. Thank you Laura, Nicholas & B&W. "

- Irma Robinson

" Nicholas C. is a great guy to work with. He is very professional and responsive. "

- David Burdakin

" This is our second time buying a home with Nick and the first time using B&W to rent out our property. As before, Nick goes above and beyond every possible expectation. We couldn't be happier. "

- Robert Knox

" Love the guy "

- Breck Hanson

" I will always do business with Nicholas. "

- John M Sikich

" Nick did a great job for me. "

- Richard Jones

" Nicholas was fantastic again and as usual! He was able to find great qualified renters for my condo with a lot of leg work resulting in just 2 showings and a full price lease. Thank you again for all your hard work Nicholas! "

- Steve Benni

" Nicholas was a dream to work with. He was responsive, patient, and respected my property wish list. Nicholas helped me find and secure my dream home! "

- Emily Paice

" We've been working with Nicholas for several years on multiple properties and we can always count on him to deliver whichever side of the transaction. He is the ultimate professional and highly responsive. "

- Karla Ortiz

" He become our family agent for any property we need agent ,He have excellent skill and service. "

- Fouad Bahrani

" We love Nicholas! "

- Mitesh Kabadi

" Not much to say other than that Nicholas is the best at what he does. He was patient and understanding of our unique situation to help us find our dream home. His immense network and knowledge of the market is unparalleled and would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat. "

- Joe Lee

" Nicholas is top notch. "

- Judy Ferraro

" Nicolas Colagiovanni is very professional friendly and knowledgeable . He communicates clearly and promptly. I enjoyed working with him and hopefully will work with him in the future. I will definitely recommend him to friends and relatives. "

- Abbas F Al-Saraf

" I love Nick Colagiovani! He helped me find an apartment that I’ve been in for 4 years and now this condo purchase. He’s knowledgeable, reliable, and fights for his clients. You’re a rockstar! "

- Lyndsay Bruce

" As a first-time buyer, Nicholas was the perfect man for the job. He is infinitely patient and insightful and is an absolutely endless source of information. This combined with his calm, professional demeanor and impeccable organization gives you a sense of calm in the sea of chaos that is home buying. He takes the time to really make sure that your desires and hesitations are heard and acted upon. Nicholas had me covered with strategic and purposeful advice at every corner of the process, from initial viewings (of which we did upwards of 30) all the way through to home inspection referrals and even post-purchase with renovation ideas. It is very clear that Nicholas is completely and totally in your corner and truly wants to find you the best home he can. Nicholas was absolutely invaluable in the home buying process and I will not hesitate to refer my personal connections to him in the future. "

- Lorenzo Grego

" Nicholas was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful throughout the process. He worked hard to accommodate us and answer all of our questions. "

- Stephan Hoke

" Nicholas is very personable and has a pleasant personality. He demonstrated a sharp market awareness and a strong willingness to accept and complete the assignment. "

- Nick Okano

" Nicholas is really an amazing professional. Incredibly knowledgeable about neighbors, buildings and down to even units! Highly recommended using him. "

- Peter Clark

" Nicholas was great. Whole process was super smooth and professional. "

- Dirk Brua

" Nicholas Colagiovanni is truly top of the line. His in-depth knowledge of the business and markets made finding a home truly painless. Thank you!! "

- Sean M Keane

" Nicholas has been my agent for years and is always professional, articulate and most of all, very patient. I would recommend him without hestitation. You are to be commended for hiring individuaals of this caliber. In fact, I just recommended him to my neighbor this morning who is selling her home and moving to a independent living facility. Bernie F. "

- Bernie Ferreri

" Nick is the best realtor in Chicago. His experience and professionalism is superior than any agent I know. "

- Ertan Kocagil

" Nicholas is a fantastic professional to work with. He was extremely responsive, both in terms of speed and and quality of responses. He did a great job anticipating our needs. "

- Robert Knox

" Eventhough I was an international visiting medical doctor and was so busy at the hospital and lab, I could get answers to all my questions either by e-mail or by text very quickly. I would like to thank for everything. "

- Yigit Cakiroglu

" Nicholas was attentive to our needs and specific in the care he gave us. His understanding of the area and the details that pertained to the buyer/seller relationship was brilliant. We have purchase a home with this group and sold with this group. Great Team. "

- Marlyne Barrett

" Dependable effective responsive "

- Abdul Amine

" Working with Nicholas was an absolutely wonderful experience. He is fantastic and I would be glad to recommend him to anyone. "

- Roberto Torres

" Nicholas is wonderful at what he does. "

- Vicki Grosky

" Nicholas is an excellent representative of you and the trade. "

- Phil Walters

" Nicholas was a pleasure to work with! Excellent communication during every phase! And the most polite person I’ve ever dealt with! Would work with him again in a heartbeat Thank you, Nicholas "

- Marcus Guenther

" Nicholas did a good job. No complaints "

- Nicholas Peter Okano

" My husband and I have known Nicholas for over 12 years now. Throughout these years, we have had several real estate transactions including purchasing, selling, renting properties etc. He is by far the best-of-the-best realtor I have ever seen and worked with. He is a real estate expert, who knows his stuff really well and who genuinely cares about his clients. He goes above and beyond, is never pushy, always answers questions on time with a smile on his face. On top it, I am honored to call him as my friend. Gani Samikoglu "

- Gani Samikoglu

" Nicholas was very professional, responsive and knowledgeable of the market. I'd work with him again. "

- Thomas Chang

" Nicholas was great and very attentive. Prompt responses. "

- Mike Van Meter

" Nicholas Colagiovanni is a true professional, he is articulate, well prepared and most of all very patient. We have always found Nicholas to be responsive to our requests and inquiries and if he does not have the answer he will get it for you. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor---he is truly "One of a Kind". I commend your company for hiring real estate professionals of this caliber. "

- Bernie Ferreri

" Nicholas Colagiovanni is a top notch broker - he took the time understand what we wanted and brought prospects to our attention as they hit the market. Nicholas had no problem providing us with things to think about when it came to the building, neighborhood, and realities of the spaces we looked at. It’s all about waiting for the right place to come to market and Nicholas is extremely patient during the match making process. Not only did he help us rent our place when we moved to Chicago, he spent over a year showing us places when appropriate. In the end, Nicholas helped us find our dream unit that fit our budget. He knows the cities real estate market to a T and has our business and any referrals for good. Thank you for all your hard work, Nicholas. We never felt pressured to make a move and the quality of your work was on point every step of the way. All the best, Matt & Katie "

- Matthew Brandon

" Nicholas has been a terrific broker, making sure that everything goes smoothly well beyond the narrow function of simply finding a tenant. He is accessible, returns emails and texts promptly and is a pleasure to deal with. We have dealt with many brokers over the years, renting a unit in Chicago as well as New York City. None has been better than Nicholas. "

- Frank Tuerkheimer

" Nicholas has been wonderful. He is very responsive, patient and accommodating. It has been a pleasure working with him. "

- Daphne Hart

" Nicholas was very professional, responsive and knowledgeable of the market. I'd work with him again. "

- Thomas Chang

" Nicholas did a great job getting a very tough deal done. He was not afraid to have skin in the game and we are very pleased. We plan to list with him when we sell our current home after renovations on the new one. "

- Daniel J Mohan

" Nicholas is the best. "

- Hamida Naficy

" Nicholas knows 340 East Randolph better than anyone on earth. He is responsive and professional. The Best! "

- Jim Reilly

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