I consider myself very blessed to have had Keith Goad as my realtor. I have recommended him to friends and family and will use him again myself if I ever need a realtor. I may not need one though because I really love my place. I credit Keith with that! I moved here from out of state and was anxious to find a place to live. He really listened to what my needs were and took it as a personal quest to get me everything I wanted. With this being such a "seller's market" right now it wasn't an easy task. I was tempted to settle but Keith encouraged me not to. He was confident that we would find my dream home and do it quickly. Boy was he right! I think another realtor would've let me buy a place that wasn't right for me. Then when we found the perfect place, Keith was by my side every step of the way until I moved in. The work isn't done when you find a place. Keith knows that and keeps worki…
I consider myself very blessed to have had Keith Goad as my realtor. I have recommended him to friends and family and will use him again myself if I ever need a realtor. I may not need one though because I really love my place. I credit Keith with that! I moved here from out of state and was anxious to find a place to live. He really listened to what my needs were and took it as a personal quest to get me everything I wanted. With this being such a "seller's market" right now it wasn't an easy task. I was tempted to settle but Keith encouraged me not to. He was confident that we would find my dream home and do it quickly. Boy was he right! I think another realtor would've let me buy a place that wasn't right for me. Then when we found the perfect place, Keith was by my side every step of the way until I moved in. The work isn't done when you find a place. Keith knows that and keeps working hard for you throughout the entire process. It was also very evident that Keith has a great reputation among other realtors. They were all very ready to work with him to make sure that I was treated honestly and fairly. Keith is an expert in the real estate business and keeps up to date on what's going on in the market so he can give you the best advice on every aspect of buying a home. He knows how important it is for a house to be a great place to come home to and truly cares about his client's happiness. I am happy to recommend him to anyone as their realtor.
When Keith listed my property, he had encouraged me to do some aggressive staging, but I resisted and my home did not sell. When I was considering relisting my place, Keith again encouraged me to stage, but I thought a downward revision in price alone would do the trick. I consulted with 4 other agents - all 4 suggested the same listing price and 3 of the 4 gave similar staging recommendations as Keith. I stayed with Keith and together we staged my home. It was the best investment I ever made! Keith began quietly marketing my home to luxury brokers before putting it on the MLS and we sold it to the first buyer at the full asking price before it ever got on the MLS. The point of my tale is that Keith knows the market extremely well, tells you the truth (though you may not want to hear all of it), and gets the job done professionally. No smoke and mirrors. You just need to listen and nod y…
When Keith listed my property, he had encouraged me to do some aggressive staging, but I resisted and my home did not sell. When I was considering relisting my place, Keith again encouraged me to stage, but I thought a downward revision in price alone would do the trick. I consulted with 4 other agents - all 4 suggested the same listing price and 3 of the 4 gave similar staging recommendations as Keith. I stayed with Keith and together we staged my home. It was the best investment I ever made! Keith began quietly marketing my home to luxury brokers before putting it on the MLS and we sold it to the first buyer at the full asking price before it ever got on the MLS. The point of my tale is that Keith knows the market extremely well, tells you the truth (though you may not want to hear all of it), and gets the job done professionally. No smoke and mirrors. You just need to listen and nod your head and get it done!
I trust Keith. He guided me through my original condo purchase over a decade ago, and when I was ready to think about an upgrade this year, I knew he was the right guy to call. He did the necessary prep work to create buzz about my unit, and it sold in a heartbeat. As I started to think about my next purchase, he was patient and helpful as we explored unit after unit, and neighborhood after neighborhood until I found that perfect spot. We were dealing with what we perceived to be a dishonest selling agent on the unit I was interested in, which created some wrinkles in the purchase and negotiation process. Keith was thoughtful and helped me to understand what we were facing and what it all meant. In the end, all parties were satisfied and I'm now happily 3+ months into my new home. Thanks, Keith!
My overall experience with Keith Goad in one word would be, awesome! We fired our first broker because they clearly lacked the right skill set and knowledge to sell a high-valued property such as ours. We found Keith and never looked back (He responded to my initial email inquiry about his services while he was on vacation, out of the country!). He was very knowledgeable, personable, candid, upfront or transparent, and presented a thorough game plan and timelines throughout the entire process. His marketing strategy generated great traffic during open houses and also great highlights in several real-estate publications. If you seek professionalism, a great personality, and a rock-solid Chicago real-estate knowledge base, look no further than Mr. Keith Goad. Keith, thank you again for your great service!