Ivona Kutermankiewicz

Ivona was instrumental in getting me a great price on the sale of my recent new construction single family home. She worked very hard in a slow market and her expertise, advice and responsiveness helped me get my house under contract when many similar homes were sitting on the market. Ivona goes above and beyond the typical responsibilities of a realtor every step of the way. She did an extraordinary job staging, promoting the house and negotiating the contract. With her marketing tools, she had the house ready to be seen by as many people as soon as possible. She has an excellent attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of the Chicago neighborhoods and current market conditions. She is always ready with all relevant information to answer any concerns of potential buyers and put them at ease to move forward. She is a true professional throughout the whole real estate process.

Nothing but an outstanding experience with Ivona. She is patient, knowledgeable and gives her clients the utmost care when it comes to their real estate needs. Absolutely would recommend her to my friends and family.

We recently bought our first condo in the Lakeview neighborhood. A friend recommended using Ivona Kutermankiewicz as our realtor based on her past experience with Ivona. When we contacted Ivona, she was very responsive and was able to find time fit us in immediately to understand what we were looking for, as well as walk us through the process of buying a condo. Her experience and knowledge were clear at the outset, as she was able to provide valuable input into our requirements and concerns, including what was realistic in the neighborhoods/price range in which we were looking. Ivona was always made time to help us view a potential property whenever we were ready and was always on time for the appointments. When it came time to make an offer, Ivonas knowledge of the market and area along with her working relationship with the selling agent helped us make a fair offer that would enable us to get considered. We also used Ivonas help in negotiate the contract on the condo we were purchasing as we felt very comfortable with her previous honest and trustworthy feedback. Ultimately, we ended up purchasing a condo at what we feel was a fair price and Ivona helped to ensure that the entire process was smooth and easy. Additionally, Ivonas experience and knowledge was helpful after purchasing the condo, as Ivona was able to help recommend some excellent local contractors that could help with a few of the items we want to update. Overall, working with Ivona Kutermankiewicz made the entire process very easy, which we greatly appreciated as first time homeowners.

Ivona and her colleague, Kimber, were wonderful in my first condo buying experience. After working with another agent who wasn't getting the job done, I had asked a coworker for a referral. Within 24 hours, I could tell I was definitely working with the right person. Ivona was extremely responsive and got us in to condos quickly in a fast moving market (sometimes before they officially went on the market!) Kimber was a great communicator when we were in the negotiating process and I felt at ease in what can be a very stressful time. Highly recommend Ivona and Kimber!

Ivona was referred to me from a friend. I worked with Ivona twice. Once when I purchased my first home and sold it. What stands out most about Ivona is her negotiation skills.When we found my home and put in an offer, I was shocked and thrilled when the Seller accepted it! It was only the 2nd round of negotiations and I was prepared to go higher! Ivona's knowledge of the market allowed her to hone in on what was the right offer to make. I found out later that the Seller had received multiple offers. Ivona came through again when I sold my home .I put my condo up for sale when the market was very tough! To make the sale even more challenging a neighbor with the same floor plan was selling her house at the same time at similar price point. Her place was more upgraded than mine. My apartment sold 1st and for a higher price!Her combination of professionalism, knowledge and negotiation skills make her in the top 1%! I would highly recommend Ivona.I referred her to a friend and she sold her house in 24 hours!

We met Ivona at a showing and immediately connected with her. Her knowledge, real estate expertise and personality made an immediate impression. We ended up purchasing the house that she was represnting and then hired her to sell our current house. She was successful in selling our house in an impressive time. Since our experiene we have recommended her countless times. As long as we live in Chicago, Ivona will be our agent!

Ivonas worked as the sellers realtor when my nephew and his wife bought their apartment. They found her so helpful to them that they recommended her to me. I was glad they did. This was the first apartment I bought and I was really new at what to do. One of the most important things in working with Ivona was that she did not pressure me in any way. She learned what I wanted and tried to accommodate my needs with the right apartment. I was new to Chicago and though I had one area in mind, she opened the scope a bit which was important. She showed me a few places that were not necessarily where I wanted but it helped redefine my needs. We went through some suspenseful moments with sellers who would not reduce the price to a more reasonable one. She was very supportive through the tough moments. Eventually I found THE apartment.

We bought our 3rd property with Ivona in the Fall of '14. As always, Ivona was patient, professional, available, and most importantly a valuable advisor and excellent negotiator. We got into a "send us your best offer" bidding war and Ivona unveiled a bidding tactic that got us the home we needed. When something appeared to go wrong on the final walkthrough, Ivona was the one who helped us figure out what was happening with the home and that everything, was in fact, going to be fine.After we bought our new home, she helped us sell our previous property. She found repairmen, contractors, and designers to help us get the house ready. Ultimately, we priced it right and she sold the house in a tight window before things slowed down for the winter holidays.Great partner, highly recommended

Ivona is a wonderful person and an excellent real estate agent. She tries to hard to accommodate all your needs. She is punctual, honest, and innovative. She really puts her time and effort.

We met Ivona Kutermankeiwicz when we purchased our condo in the city six years ago -- she was the selling agent of the place we bought. Our experience with her was so professional and positive that when it came time to sell that unit, she was the only agent we considered.We'd never sold a place before and were somewhat nervous and concerned but Ivona put our mind at ease. She and her team were available whenever we had a question, and they helped explain and soothe all concerns we have. They even helped us get in our house when we were locked out!After selling our condo we were incredibly thankful that we worked with Ivona -- we cannot recommend her highly enough. She's smart, passionate, incredibly good at what she does and will likely end up being a friend far beyond the business of real estate.

My wife and I used Ivona to both buy and sell our home in Chicago. In a word she was fantastic! Immediately understanding our needs and desires, she made it possible to find exactly what we were looking for and then successfully sell it a couple of years later despite the severe downturn in the economy at the time. We no longer live in Illinois and regret not being able to work with her in our most recent purchases. Her intuition, skills, and rigor were greatly missed. We could not recommend her more emphatically!

We worked with Ivona and Jaime to sell our condo in Wicker Park, as Ivona came highly referred from a good friend of mine. Ivona provided fantastic knowledge of the market in our neighborhood as well as references to a local handyman and stager, all of which helped us get under contract in the first 3 days on market. Ivona and Jaime teamed very well to respond to all of our questions quickly and help us troubleshoot all of the unknowns that arise with condo sales in Chicago.You can trust Ivona to have your best interests in mind from beginning to end as she is direct with her honest assessment and recommendations as well as trustworthy to follow-up on her word.

I have known Ivona for several years and have retained her both as a buyer agent and a seller agent. She was extremely capable in both capacities and was knowledgeable about the neighborhood and relevant comparables. Her marketing skills were impressive and she was always available with insightful advice when any issues or questions arose. I would work with Ivona again in a heart beat and would highly recommend her to anyone needing to buy or sell real estate in the Chicago area.

I have known Ivona for several years and have retained her both as a buyer agent and a seller agent. She was extremely capable in both capacities and was knowledgeable about the neighborhood and relevant comparables. Her marketing skills were impressive and she was always available with insightful advice when any issues or questions arose. I would work with Ivona again in a heart beat and would highly recommend her to anyone needing to buy or sell real estate in the Chicago area.

Ivona knows Chicago real estate extremely well. She gave us great advice and made the purchase of our new home as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend her services!

It has and continues to be a pleasure working with Ivona. Her knowledge of the real estate market and process go unmatched. Ivona is very attentive to detail and listens to her clients needs and requests. She is always very accessible and very responsive to all inquiries and requests. It has been a pleasure working with Ivona over the past many years for our original home purchase, rentals and plan to use her for any future real estate endeavors!!

Ivona is a no frills, cut-to-the-chase, SAVVY agent who we entrusted to sell our single family in 2013. We fell in love with her when we purchased our house from her and decided to use her again when we went to sell 7 years later. She KNOWS the neighborhood and KNOWS the market and had our home sold after just 2 days of open house. In other words, she's FANTASTIC. THE gal for this neck of the woods.

Ivona was introduced to my partner and myself through a referral from a good friend. At the early stage of our house search, our search criteria changed drastically from a 3 flat to a 2/3-bedroom condo. Ivona and her team were quick to respond and put together a list of choices for us in a short time. Due to the extensive research they did, all listings that Ivona showed us were spot on and fit our requirements. Beside her consistent prompt response and friendly personality, Ivona has broad knowledge and great connections in all things real estate related. We eventually picked a nice 2 bedroom in east Lakeview and wanted to have a major renovation. Ivona introduced us to an architect friend who provided us professional advice. She also connected us with a general contractor who was professional and made our renovation smooth sailing. Its been a great experience working with Ivona. Weve referred her to our friends and they all loved working with her. If you need a realtor in Chicago, Ivona should definitely be your first choice!

Ivona and her assistant Jaimie were fantastic. They have helped us rent our place the past few years and now sell it.Working with the team has been seamless and they were very responsive to the questions and provided the appropriate guidance on when to sell and when to just keep renting. Its been a pleasure working with both of them. Highly recommended.

I was referred to Ivona and could not ask for a more patient and knowledgeable realtor. I worked with her on both the sale of my condo and the purchase of my new home. She brought in an amazing photographer and my unit sold in less then 24 hours. It took me a little longer to figure out what I was looking for in my next place and Ivona was happy to take the extra time to make sure I was comfortable. She knows a great deal about the Chicago market and her team has excellent follow up. They are extremely professional and go above and beyond. She is a rock star and one of the best realtors in Chicago.

It was a pleasure working with Ivona this summer. She is very knowledgeable and really understands the real estate market in the West Loop area. She took the time to listen to our concerns and was very helpful every step of the way. Ivona was able to sell our unit in less than one week!Thank you Ivona! You're the best!

We were first time home buyers in the city and were excited but nervous about the process. We interviewed Ivona and knew that we wanted to work with her immediately. She was extremely knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Especially as new home buyers we had more than our fair share of questions, and she responded to all of them quickly. Her recommendations were perfect and we were successful in purchasing our home. What I appreciate most about her is that she remained a valuable resource to us after the purchase was complete, making us feel as though we were much more than a transaction. Id highly recommend her!

My husband and I sold a home and bought a lot with her and we are very happy with the experience. Ivona is very professional, responsive and has great listening skills. She will advise you on what she thinks is best but she also listens to your concerns and questions. It is a true partnership, where she keeps us appraised of everything that is happening. She also has a lot of contacts and is able to get valuable information that informs us in our buy/sell strategy. And last, but not least, she is very personable and genuinely cares that we do the best deal possible. I will continue to do work with her in the future and would highly recommend her to friends and family.

My husband and I loved working with Ivona to buy our new home (and sell our old one)! She is extremely responsive, has many contacts throughout the city, and takes such personal care of her clients! If it weren't for Ivona, we wouldn't have been able to sell our condo in the quick timeline we needed to allow us to buy our new house. Work with her - you won't regret it!

We first met Ivona 15 years ago at an open house where she was the selling agent. We were immediately impressed with her knowledge of the Wicker Park/East Village area and her warm and engaging demeanor. We soon after selected her to represent us as our agent. We've now purchased two properties (a condo and a house) and sold one (a condo) with Ivona and I can truly say we will never use another agent. She makes every transaction so smooth and painless with incredible negotiating, sound and patient advising and so much more. If you're looking for an agent with professionalism, real estate expertise, honesty and integrity, then look no further than Ivona. Call her today - you won't regret it!

Ivona is a truly outstanding real-estate agent. She is very sharp, with a detailed eye for the market. She performs her job duties to the highest level of excellence, and is always more than willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right. She works effortlessly under stress, can multi-task in real-time and is no stranger to the extremely demanding, fast paced market of Chicago real-estate. She has a calm, yet sure assertiveness, and is not afraid to propose a solution when one is needed, re-evaluate one for its merit or to challenge one if necessary.Ivona is always eager to help, either resolving problems by herself or helping to locate someone who could when the problem was outside her scope.I have personally witnessed Ivona on several occasions where for one reason or another, the deal had begun to decay. In each of these cases, her strong reasoning ability and flexible decision- making skills proved invaluable. She is able to quickly and effectively assess a problem, systematically explore all solutions and then choose the best course of action.She is truly an outstanding real-estate agent. I found it a pleasure working with her.

Ivona and her team did a Stellar job- they put in the work and made it happen. Highly recommend Ivona and her team!

We were challenging sellers and buyers; Ivona was great throughout the entire time we worked with her! Highly recommended.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Ivona is amazing realtor. Very responsive, great feedback, helped through the entire buy process. She continues to be available months after the purchase with any questions or recommendations!

Ivona was originally referred to my wife and I from a friend of a friend that have bought and sold three homes through her services. This is our second home that we have found due to her expertise. That alone certainly speaks volumes! However, she is extremely organized which made the search incredibly efficient. Her insight and contacts through out the buying process was the difference of closing in record time. Most impressive is her on going follow up after the transaction is complete. Ivona is truly a pleasure to work with!!!

Ivona is GREAT. We chose her and her excellent team to sell our house because 1) my former real estate partner said she was the best for my neighborhood and, more importantly, 2) she gave a very professional and personable interview, demonstrating her broad knowledge and experience. Our house was beautiful but unique - large but designed for a couple or a single person only - not a problem for Ivona! She worked intelligently and efficiently, giving good advice but never pushy. Bottom line: she got results - a price that made us happy! In addition, she was very attentive to our pets' needs.

Ivona worked tirelessly to find the right buyer for our condo in a tough market. Our apartment was one of those 'not for everyone' (very contemporary), and Ivona was able to find serious possibilities and show it continuously. She was professional, timely, and knowledgeable. She found the perfect buyers within the timeframe she predicted. We will definitely use her again!

My husband and I used Ivona to sell our home in Wicker Park. She was instrumental in helping us sell our house quickly. She differentiated herself from some other brokers by putting a lot of time and energy into the preparation of the house before it went to market. She was able to communicate with both husband and wife equally well. She has seen it all in the housing market and she knows the Chicago market well. I would use her again.

Ivona Kutermankiewicz is a real PRO in every sense of the word. She walked us through the buying process for our new Wicker Park home with ease, answering all of our questions along the way. She is very well connected and set us up with her trusted team of experts to help us with inspection and the various legalities involved. I look forward to engaging her again the next time we either sell or buy property in Chicago.

We had a great experience with Ivona and her team during the selling process of our home.Ivona is very professional and has an excellent knowledge of the real estate market in Chicago. She is very organized, reliable and friendly. She dedicates the time and energy needed for the process to be seamless. She focuses on her client's interest, sharing her knowledge and advices, without being pushy. Would definitively recommend Ivona to our friends and work with Ivona again.

Ivona was an absolute joy to work with. She provided my husband and I with wonderful guidance during our home search, carefully listening to our desires and concerns and offering both wisdom and patience throughout the process. When it came time to make our final decision, she expertly steered us toward the right choice for us, encouraging and guiding us with care and expertise. We truly felt like Ivona wanted the very best for us, as both clients and friends. We couldn't have asked for more out of a broker, or the dream home she helped us find! Thank you, Ivona!

Ivona and her team are 5-star! Do not hesitate to contract with them! What ever needs to be done in the process of selling, they can handle everything, and it is done first class. We were extremely comfortable and confident with Ivona and her team.

Ivona was an absolute joy to work with. She provided my husband and I with wonderful guidance during our home search, carefully listening to our desires and concerns and offering both wisdom and patience throughout the process. When it came time to make our final decision, she expertly steered us toward the right choice for us, encouraging and guiding us with care and expertise. We truly felt like Ivona wanted the very best for us, as both clients and friends. We couldn't have asked for more out of a broker, or the dream home she helped us find! Thank you, Ivona!

We selected Ivona because of her record of success and her knowledge and previous experience with sales in our neighborhood. We first met with Ivona to tour building and establish a satisfactory listing price for the property. Her photographer took excellent photos and drew up good floor plans to create a clear informative collection of photographs making a good presentation of the building. We got two offers, lower than the listing price, almost immediately. Ivona offered advice and guidance with negotiation and request of final best offers that lead to the sale at the full listed price. Throughout, we were satisfied with her services and highly recommend her.

Ivona and her team should be your top choice to sell your home. Our experience selling our West Loop condo with Ivona and her team was fantastic. We met Ivona and immediately appreciated her level of experience, genuity and professionalism. She has a clear, effective marketing strategy and the market knowledge to price your home to sell. She walked us through every aspect of preparing our home for listing photos/showings. Her improvements made a huge difference. Most importantly, Ivona and her team made the selling process simple for us-they were detail-oriented, communication was great, and they went above and beyond to help with small details after we relocated out of state. Our condo sat on the market with a different agent for months. Switching to Ivona, we saw a night and day difference and it sold quickly. We are so thankful for her help selling our home and would highly recommend!

My husband and I are moving to Chicago and were referred to Ivona by a friend. From the very first interaction, she was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and a very good listener. She has such a thorough understanding of the market and current inventory, knows each neighborhood in detail (street by street, and block by block!) and has contacts with so many other agents and builders to find things before they are even listed. She listened intently to the type of home and features we wanted, and sent us many options to consider looking at, especially given the low inventory on the market (during early February). She worked with our constantly changing schedules to show us around over a 2 day period, and once we settled on a home to make an offer on, she was an incredible advisor. She helped determine the best initial offer, and guided us through the difficult negotiations and back and forth. She also used her contacts to get us the best inspector, attorney and lender. She made herself available to attend the inspection and walk through, and responds very quickly to any texts or emails. Not only is she an amazing real estate agent, but she is also just a genuinely kind and caring person! We can't recommend her highly enough and will definitely use her again and tell all of our friends about her! Ivona is simply the BEST!

We recently bought a condo in West Town with Ivona's help. She was wonderful to work with because she's responsive, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and a good listener. She stepped up immediately everytime we needed advice and helped us effectively negotiate the price for a place that met all of our needs. We were very happy working with her and recommend her highly.

We are so happy we found Ivona. When we first got started on our home search, we considered some friend referrals to agents new to the business. We ivona at an open house and immediately decided we wanted to work with her. It made such a difference to have an agent with relationships and experience when it came time to negotiate. We bought somewhat of a fixer upper- and shes been open and honest with us throughout the process. Even helping me pick out cabinet colors (she has great taste). Id highly recommend her to any family or friends.

Ivona knows how to get results and I wouldnt dare try to buy or sell real estate without using her. We have worked with Ivona to buy and sell several properties and each time her experience, expertise, and knowledge of the market makes her an invaluable resource. From showings to negotiations to closing - she approaches situation with a personal attention to detail and treats each transaction as if it were her own. Ivona also has great insight into market trends, and she provides honest, straightforward, and actionable advice. Bottom line Ivona is an exceptional broker and I wouldnt risk buying or selling without her representation.

Ivona helped us look for a home for a year. She was patient and on top of the seller's agents and our financing. On move day, when the elevator in our new condo complex broke down, she was on the phone with the elevator company for hours. She has gone above and beyond for us and I'd recommend her to anyone.

Ivona was not our realtor at first. We made the mistake of going with a friend of ours as our realtor simply because he was our friend. Soon enough, we met Ivona at a home she was showing in Bucktown. From there, we fell in love with her business and how she runs it. We put an offer on the house and got declined, but we still called her to take over finding us a house. She was traveling at the time, but she still made time for us. She always makes herself available, and we would not have been able to buy a house without her so peacefully

We selected Ivona because of her record of success and her knowledge and previous experience with sales in our neighborhood. We first met with Ivona to tour building and establish a satisfactory listing price for the property. Her photographer took excellent photos and drew up good floor plans to create a clear informative collection of photographs making a good presentation of the building. We got two offers, lower than the listing price, almost immediately. Ivona offered advice and guidance with negotiation and request of final best offers that lead to the sale at the full listed price. Throughout, we were satisfied with her services and highly recommend her.

Ivona has helped us buy and sell. She knows the market well and takes the time to help you find the perfect home. She is dedicated to her clients and always goes above and beyond.

A few months ago, my fianc and I were entertaining the idea of buying our first home. Thankfully, a friend/previous client referred us to Ivona. At the beginning of this process, we werent 100% sold on the idea of buying a home. We didnt know what to expect, we werent entirely sure what we could afford, and we were unfamiliar with many of the neighborhoods in the area. Following the referral, we met Ivona at an open house and we knew that we wanted to work with her. Throughout our home search, Ivona was professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and always offered an honest opinion. As first time home buyers, we never once felt taken advantage of and we always felt like we were VIP clients. She worked with us over countless weekends to attend open houses, private showings, second showings, and when we found the one she helped us throughout the negotiation process. Her expertise does not stop there. She has a strong community of inspectors, attorneys, lenders, contractors, and any professional you may need to work with after the purchase. We bought a property with the intention of doing renovations prior to moving in. As a homebuyer with no interior design experience, Ivona went out of her way assist me with details such as paint colors, living room layouts, kitchen renovation ideas and inspiration, bathroom vanities, and the list goes on. As this process comes to an end, I cannot express how thankful we are for Ivonas services and guidance. If youre looking for an all-encompassing real estate agent which connections to the area, years of experience, and a keen eye for good properties, you will want to work with her. We highly recommend! Thank you for all of your hard work and for helping us find our first home!