Naseems superpower is that he makes hard problems look easy to solve and he does it calmly and quickly. We decided to sell our house in early March. A week later we were under quarantine. Under the circumstances we did not want the house to grow stale on the MLS market, didnt want hordes of people trooping through the house in a pandemic, and we did not want a for sale sign in the front yard for six months. We consulted with Naseem who devised a plan to explore his broker network off market to find prospects house hunting in Wicker Park. Within a week we had an offerit was a lowball offer with a long letter explaining why we should push the panic button and sell. Naseem helped us explore the room for price movement and advised that he did not see any flexibility but to remain confident. Two weeks later the house was sold close to askingno sign, no Zillow or Redfin, no video nor open house. And all the while, Naseem never broke a sweat. His calm, confident approach and his consultative style worked for us and worked for the buyers. We bought this house with Naseem as our broker. He did such a good job that when we decided to sell, we didnt even consider another broker. I am not sure that anyone else could have done what Naseem did so quickly and calmly. It looked effortless, but in reality it was masterful. Bob Chicago 2020
A true professional with extreme knowledge and expertise to get the job done. Naseem guided us through our buying process from beginning to end. An unrushed look at numerous houses finally led us to our home which had multiple offers on it, but the sellers agent accepted ours due to his solid reputation in the real estate market. He had an entire team in place that made everything easy from our pre approval till our closing date. I cannot thank Naseem enough for getting us into our home, and would highly recommend. 2020
I didnt know where to start when I decided I was ready to buy a condo, was extremely nervous and heard horror stories from others on the process-let me tell you, it was smoother than I could have ever dreamed. Naseem walked me through every step and never made me feel like I was in the dark. He showed me every place I was interested in, usually the same day I asked! He always gave the most honest opinion and never wanted me to feel rushed. We ended up finding my dream home and the buying process was flawless. He knows his stuff and will do whatever it takes to find you exactly what youre looking for. So highly recommended!! 2019
I came from San Francisco, and I had a week to look for two condos. Naseem showed us around 30 properties and he carefully looked over all details and condition of the condos. He would point out whether the decks were properly constructed and maintained, checked the pipes, hvac and peeked in all the cabinets. In essence, he really cares. He also has a unique skill: we call it the "Smell-o-meter." He can sense mold and will start to get a headache. It is like kryptonite for him.
Then when it came to entering negotiations, Naseem was genius! He has keen instinct and his vast experience allows him to "read" between the lines of the other agent's intent. His mind switches into computer mode, coming up with many mathematical computations when he counters. I had to ask him to break down his thinking for me!
He switches easily from professional realtor to a genuinely warm, thoughtful, funny personality. He was a total joy to be with and I felt great trust as he negotiated our properties. He is the best! 2018
We were so lucky to find Naseem. When we were relocating from Florida to Chicago, we contacted the firm where he worked and asked to be assigned to an agent. We came into town for a three-day week-end and saw 27 condos. Naseem spent hours with us online and by phone to determine what we wanted so he could show us the right condos. Naseem embodies everything you would want in a Realtor -he listens, he works quickly, he is interested in finding you the place where you will be happy. He knows the business and he knows the city. My mother was a Realtor for 30 years and I spent 6 years working as the executive for the Key West Association of Realtors, so I know when someone is among the best in the business. I highly recommend Naseem and would not consider working with anyone else for my Chicago real estate needs. 2017
Naseem helped me buy my home in Portage Park. He was professional and extremely familiar with the market. We went straight to a coffee shop after the viewing. He knew exactly what to bid on the house and the sellers accepted it within 3 hours. Now, he is helping the company I work for sell some residential and commercial properties. He is an excellent negotiator and has a keen perception of the Chicago market. He is easy going, has a great sense of humor and is a pleasure to work with. 2012
Spent a year helping us find a place, helped us submit a competitive offer on a short sale. He then waited 8 months while the offer was approved. n nVery patient, never missed a showing or meeting, loves grilled chicken sandwiches. 2015
Naseem helped us in the home buying process two times in Lincoln Park. Both experiences were excellent. Naseem took the time to learn our preferences in terms of location, design, type of house layout, and price range. He was outstanding pre, during, and post closing process. We still call Naseem when we have any question concerning the house and he is always available to take out call. He has been the best agent we have worked with over the last 25 years. 2015
Naseem delivers way above expectations. He is our first and only call for all matters to do with real estate. He puts his clients' needs as his top priority and never tries to close a deal which would be wrong for them. In addition to his professionalism and market knowledge, his excellent service does not end with the closing of the transaction. He was there for us when we needed extra assistance post closing too. Naseem has gained our full trust and we will be working for him for the long term. 2015
We are delighted that Naseem was our Realtor when we purchased our home in Chicago. Being from the east coast, he educated our family on the neighborhoods, the market, and the nuances of Chicago real estate process. His knowledge and professionalism were exactly what we searched for; and we were delighted to find that he was so efficient and easy to work with. The professional vendors he recommended are of the highest caliber, and this was important to us in being new to the area. He was diligent and on top of every detail about the process of finding and buying our home and therefore would highly recommend Naseem to others. And now that we are planning to sell our home, I called him immediately to be our non-paralleled representative again. 2016
Naseem the Dream! We loved working with him. Every step of the way he held our hand and moved mountains. We bought and sold with Naseem and he made the process as seemless as possible. He is kind, professional, well versed in the local market, VERY patient, and he let us be ourselves so that he could truly understand our needs. I believe we've made a friend for life. 2017
Naseem takes the title of realtor to new heights by going above and beyond for his clients. In 2013, our family was on the brink of an exciting international move from Chicago to Sydney, Australia. Naseem's expertise with pricing and strong negotiation skills helped us secure a buyer even before our first open house! When our buyer's financing unexpectedly fell through, Naseem served as a trusted resource for us by helping us make an educated decision to rent out our property until we were ready to list again. Between 2013 and 2016, Naseem always secured quality tenants for our unit, and he went above and beyond the call of realtor to respond on our behalf when there were issues that needed immediate attention. As we were living in Australia, this meant that at times, our communication would take place after his normal working hours. n When we listed our property in 2016, Naseem's knowledge of the market and listings in the area helped us determine that a bathroom renovation would bring us a larger return. Naseem partnered with us to oversee this job through it's timely completion. He also personally coordinated the cleaning and staging of our unit, so that it looked immaculate and ready to sell. It comes as no surprise that we had multiple offers in the week following our first showing, and that is due to Naseem's professionalism and knowledge of the unique features of each property. If you are looking for a trustworthy realtor that will support you through the closing and well BEYOND, then Naseem should be your choice. You would never know we were not his largest client, because Naseem works hard to offer each of his clients a top-notch, personalized experience. We give him our highest recommendation; in short, Naseem will not disappoint! 2016
Naseem worked with us for over a year showing us homes all over the city. Then once we found a short sale he helped negotiate a price which was accepted. He then had to wait 9 months with us for the bank to approve it. Never during any part of the process did he ever blow off a meeting or make us feel like we inconvenienced him. He's still our agent. 2015
've worked with Naseem on 2 properties and I've currently listed my third! There was one commercial unit that was challenging to sell. I thought it would take forever but he got it done in 3 days! Naseem knows the market and counseled me on when the best time to put it on the market. He is a total professional, never pushy and he really tells you like it is - not like other agents that tell you what you want to hear. He gets back to you quickly and closings go smoothly! n nNaseem is my guy for life! 2016
My wife and I utilized Naseem as our Real Estate agent to purchase our first home as a couple. I have purchased and sold multiple properties before, so I have quite a bit of experience with different Real Estate Agents. For this purchase we interviewed 4 agents before going with Naseem. He came in polished and professional. He asked the right questions and gave the right answers. He was personable and had us both comfortable that he would be able to get the job done. n nWe started looking at homes outside of our price range, in the hope that we would be able to knock down price. He patiently showed us homes that were amazing but when discussing price the sellers wouldn't budge. Naseem did warn us that may happen but still took the time to bring us out an educate us on the current market conditions. Even so, my wife and I are particular and still wanted to get a great deal. That did not deter Naseem. He showed us close to 40 homes. It became a running joke on the amount of homes we'd see before we'd pull the trigger. Not once did Naseem seem impatient or bothered by the amount of time he spent with us. He was never pushy, he really wanted us to by the home that we were truly happy with owning. He was always on time, courteous and positive. He really kept our hopes up even when we were starting to give up. n nWhen we finally found a home that my wife and I agreed on, we put in an offer. His counsel is what actually closed the deal. It was a bank owned home and negotiations can be a little tricky. Not only did we get the home at a great price we had our closing costs paid for in its entirety. n nAfter we closed he didn't disappear. Since it was bank owned we still had to put some construction work into the home. He helped us find low cost alternatives to appliance purchases, options on different contractors and was always following up with us to make sure everything went perfectly. He built a relationship with us and we never felt like jus 2016