Debra Dobbs

Debra is the best!!!! We have worked for over a decade on several real estate sales and purchases, some rather complicated, and her expertise and guidance in these deals was invaluable. She is incredibly hardworking and dedicated.

Debra and Katharine did a great job helping to sublet/ rent our apartment. They sent out our listing to their realtor contacts and held one open house, and they had 12 offers above asking rental price. They rented the place for $600 above asking price after one showing!

I met Debra in passing, several years ago, while walking my dog through the East Lincoln Park neighborhood. Debra is an animal lover, and we enjoyed an instant connection. Years later, when making the decision to list my condo, I knew I should reach out to Debra. Debra is a consummate professional with decades of real estate experience. She arrived at our first meeting very well-prepared. She listens, she remembers, and she offers sage advice backed by diligent market analysis to effectively market a home. She is also patient and understands the inherent stresses involved in selling a home, doing everything she can to take away as much stress from her clients as possible. We were so happy with Debra and her team of professionals, including the photographer, videographer, graphic designer, and support staff who helped our home shine. Within a month of our first meeting with Debra, only a day after listing our condo, we had a very solid offer near full asking price. We also had a wonderful new friend in Debra. She never rushes and always takes time to connect on a very personal level. That is the Debra Dobbs difference!

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I was a first time home buyer, and newly moving to Chicago. Kate put me at ease throughout the entire process. She was very knowledgeable about the real estate market, and was honest if she didn't think the property was worth investing in. She was also a lot of fun! Kate was so kind and patient when guiding me through the purchase process. She was extremely responsive and genuinely cared. Even after closing, Kate has contacted me to check-in and has answered additional questions I had. I can't recommend Kate enough! I was very lucky to work with her!

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Kate was fantastic. We were purchasing a condo in the South Loop, and Kate knew many (if not all) of the buildings, knew a lot about the neighborhood, and knew just what questions to ask. We couldn't have asked for a better person to guide us through our first experience with Chicago real estate. And most important to us, she gave us the perfect balance of utilizing her expertise--pointing things out we never would have noticed, but in hindsight, were so glad we did--and respecting our voice and preferences. Kate was also extremely responsive, flexible, and patient (with Covid, we looked for a long time as we continued to work remotely). Could not recommend Kate enough, especially for people who do their research but need that expert voice to guide them!!

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Debra Dobbs and her team provided superior assistance in ever aspect of our home buying. She understood immediately what we were looking for in a property and found exactly the home that met all of our goals. Through her expert representation (she wrote a letter on our behalf to the seller), our bid was accepted. Her work with us continued throughout and beyond closing. Since we were going through this process from out-of-state, she connected us with an excellent team of professionals (legal, broker, inspector, and appraiser). She then stayed with us every step of the way, providing quick and trusted advice. I would also add that she is enormously kind and thoughtful. She made sure our first night in our new home was comfortable by setting up house cleaning and ordering us take-out. She also put us in touch with a talented contractor and designer. She seems to know the best people in the business and is happy to make these introductions. We faced so many challenges in buying our house remotely at the hight of COVID, and Debra addressed every one of our concerns. We are so grateful for her exceptional representation and would work with her again in a heartbeat.

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Phenomenal team - Kate and Debra worked amazingly together. Their knowledge of the area and properties around was great. Additionally, they were available and ready to communicate and negotiate at any hour. They had my back and complete trust. I would recommend anyone to them - in fact, I already recommended a friend of mine to use their services who also had a phenomenal experience. I will be working with them in the future if I am buying, selling, or renting!

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Kate is a gem! As a first-time homebuyer, I wasn't sure where to start. Kate was extremely patient, flexible, and honest throughout the process. She visited multiple properties with me, assisted with negotiations (helping me save money), and was always 100% honest and transparent. I would recommend Kate to anyone buying or selling and will use her services again!

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Kate was obviously working on my behalf. She was a no-nonsense assistant in finding the home that we wanted on (actually under) budget and within a tight timeframe. She even worked us through the beginning of the COVID outbreak. She was listening to what we were saying and what we weren't saying. She was honest about the properties she showed us and was helpful in considering things that we hadn't even thought of. One outstanding example: We'd seen 9 houses and didn't find what we were looking for. At the end of the 9th house visit, we sat on the stoop with Kate, explained that we wanted to change our search a bit. Within an hour, we had 8 new houses to consider! She was just OUTSTANDING.

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Can't say enough good things about Debra. She was always very helpful, responsive and available. Although I decided to rent for a year to get acclimated to the Chicago area I won't hesitate to contact her again when I decide to purchase a home. Thank you for your help!