Alan Berlow
Coldwell Banker Realty Deerfield

My sisters and I relied completely on Alan, selling our... read moreMy sisters and I relied completely on Alan, selling our parents' home while all of us lived out of town. Alan knows local contractors, and he managed the necessary repairs and remodeling very efficiently and cost-effectively. He maintained excellent communication with us, and his extensive experience allowed him to help with complicated negotiations with our buyer.

Alan is a total professional. I would definitely use him again. read less

We really had a great experience using Alan to find... read moreWe really had a great experience using Alan to find our first home! He was very helpful and knowledgable from start to finish - specifically in regards to specific neighborhood information and potential renovation knowledge. He also guided us in the negotiation process and was able to get greater than 10% below the ask price in a sellers market. Definitely recommend! read less

We had a fantastic experience with Alan. Purchasing a home... read moreWe had a fantastic experience with Alan. Purchasing a home at the best of times can be exciting, but is also stressful and involves a lot of hurdle jumping. Throw in a pandemic and you have yourself a true anxiety storm! Through the entire process Alan was always a source of calm and expertise. He was always ready with resources, thoughtful input and perspective. He is very responsive and his team was helpful and kind at every step. We are so grateful for all of his help and highly recommend him. read less

We worked with Alan over a period of several years... read moreWe worked with Alan over a period of several years to sell our previous home and purchase a new one. Alan was extremely knowledgeable about the local housing market, and offered excellent suggestions as we considered various options. He was consistently prompt, personable and responsive. Highly recommended. read less

Alan did what we couldn't do in 9 years, sell... read moreAlan did what we couldn't do in 9 years, sell our high-end home in Bannockburn, IL. Alan went above and beyond the call of duty for a unique house that was fantastic, but didn't necessarily tick off all the standard requisites for a high-end property. We finally did it, and, I can't thank Alan enough for his dedication and follow-through that brought our property to close. Huzzah! read less

Alan was excellent. He quickly assessed how best to prepare... read moreAlan was excellent. He quickly assessed how best to prepare our home for sale and went above and beyond to help us execute the plan. He sold our home in 3 weeks! I’d highly recommend him. There is no one that has a better handle on the Deerfield market! read less

Nothing speaks more than being a repeat customer! Alan... read moreNothing speaks more than being a repeat customer! Alan is knowledgeable of the market and the process and is able to connect you with the right people to make it happen. Planning to buy or sell - Alan should be the first person you call! read less

Alan Berlow is very kind and professional. He gives close... read moreAlan Berlow is very kind and professional. He gives close guidance and support all the way.
He helped us to find exactly what we were looking for.
We strongly recommend working with him. read less

We couldn’t more grateful to Allan. He helped us find... read moreWe couldn’t more grateful to Allan. He helped us find a home in the middle of the lockdown, and made it happened in 30 days! From first showing to closing...30 days! He made himself available for various inspections, gave us leads for contractors and met with them.... all between March and April 2020!!!
He was not only extremely helpful, but also very knowledgeable about the area, schools, taxes, things to do, advice us on market/price trends, etc. And, it was clear to us that he had taken the time to visit and research the properties before showings. We had never worked with such a knowledgeable realtor, who was also genuinely nice and had our best interest in mind. Even months after closing, Allan continuous to help every time we have had a question, even about a different property.
We simply think he is the best! read less

Alan assisted in the sale and purchase of new house.... read moreAlan assisted in the sale and purchase of new house. He also connected us with a local builder who renovated the home.
We appreciate his assistance and knowledge. read less

Alan has helped us sell our first home and buy... read moreAlan has helped us sell our first home and buy and sell our second home.
Hes honest, reliable and friendly.
Highly recommend him if your buying/selling. read less

We interviewed several strong realtors to sell our home. ... read moreWe interviewed several strong realtors to sell our home. Alan is data driven and very analytical. No one knows Deerfield real estate like Alan Berlow! read less

he knows the business and treats you as a friend.... read morehe knows the business and treats you as a friend. he was able to get the sale done in a very strange market. he was always available when i reached out to him, and h kept me up to date. read less

We selected Alan Berlow to sell our home of 30... read moreWe selected Alan Berlow to sell our home of 30 years after interviewing several real estate agents. We selected Alan based on his knowledge of Deerfield, the Deerfield market, the timing of the current market, and showcasing remodeling possibilities in addition to as-is highlights. Alan lived up to all the expectations we had based on that interview process.
In order to catch the summer market, we had to get our house showing ready very quickly. Alan helped us through that and even provided a contractor to help with some of the work. Then he guided us through setting a sale price, knowing when to lower the price to spark interest which resulted in multiple bids and in the end sold for almost the original asking price - and all with in two weeks! We had never sold a house before - Alan guided us through the whole process very calmly and professionally. We will be recommending Alan to anyone who asks us for a Deerfield Real Estate agent reference! read less

Alan was very professional throughout the entire process. We would... read moreAlan was very professional throughout the entire process. We would highly recommend him as he is knowledgeable and despite the challenges we faced with the pandemic, he sold our property. read less

Alan was a real partner in our home search and... read moreAlan was a real partner in our home search and closing. He was always responsive and patient and his advise was instrumental to us. I highly recommend you to have Alan as your next realtor. read less

I strongly recommend working with Alan if you are trying... read moreI strongly recommend working with Alan if you are trying to purchase or sell a home in Deerfield (or surrounding suburb). Alan has an incredible sense of the local market and dynamics. He was very responsive throughout the entire process and did his utmost to protect the value of our home. He did everything possible to position our home for sale and to attract potential buyers. Not only was Alan able to help us sell our home, he also helped us buy our new home for a very fair price. Overall, we had a great experience. read less

Working with Alan to find our new home was the... read moreWorking with Alan to find our new home was the best decision. Alan was very supportive in locating several options according to our need and budget... and we finally found the house we were looking for ... Alan was very diligent in the whole acquisition process, coordination with the seller's agent and he also offered many tips to make a smart purchase, faster and trouble-free. We feel Alan made a huge difference in the whole process and we are very grateful for his help and support. read less

After putting the house on the market with another broker... read moreAfter putting the house on the market with another broker and having hardly a nibble we hired Alan to help us. We needed to update the house, new counters, bath, appliances, stained wood floors( some new and old). His guidance through that process was fantastic, including hiring some expert workmen. When it was complete, we sold the house (including the money we put in) in 2 weeks. It was such a relief and truly painless on our part. Alan handled everything, including the upgrades and the sale. What a relief. read less

Alan is a true professional. He was able to... read moreAlan is a true professional. He was able to very effectively know the market and negotiate the terms of our purchase. He was extremely knowledgeable and responsive throughout the whole process. I recommend Alan without reservation to be your real estate professional. read less

Working with Alan was a true pleasure. His tireless commitment... read moreWorking with Alan was a true pleasure. His tireless commitment to helping us sell our home was a true gift. He was calm, measured and direct in his communication, was able to respond to any request or question, and he and his team were there for every open house, request for information or need. We recommend him on the highest terms. read less

Alan helped us buy a property, and worked with us... read moreAlan helped us buy a property, and worked with us as liaison with a contractor to perform upgrades and sell our existing property.

Through various means, both technology based and personally he kept us informed the whole way.

Even after the fact, Alan has continued to work with us to fix some minor issues months after the transaction was complete.

Alan's local knowledge is second to none as is his network of resources. read less

Alan is wonderful to work with, providing superior real estate... read moreAlan is wonderful to work with, providing superior real estate expertise, good marketing skills and integrity. Alan was very responding to all our questions and concerns. He has the experience and professionalism to get the job done. He was very helpful in securing our house within our budget. Would work with him again and strongly recommend him. read less

Alan was spot on in the area of pricing,... read moreAlan was spot on in the area of pricing, and gave great advice on e best strategy to sell a house of this type, at the best net value, in the current market. He designed the necessary rehab for us, found a great contractor and supervised the work while we were 100s of miles away. He was a wise and tough negotiator, and very effective at protecting our interests when dealing with difficult issues. He was always very quick to respond when we had questions or concerns, and always had good answers for us. He recommended a great lawyer for us. It was wonderful, when we were so far away, to know that we were safe in Alan's hands. read less

Highly likely to recommend As first-time sellers, we especially appreciated Alan’s guidance through the... read moreAs first-time sellers, we especially appreciated Alan’s guidance through the process, his expertise in negotiations, and his deep knowledge of the local market. read less

Highly likely to recommend We really had a great experience using Alan to find... read moreWe really had a great experience using Alan to find our first home! He was very helpful and knowledgable from start to finish - specifically in regards to specific neighborhood information and potential renovation knowledge. He also guided us in the negotiation process and was able to get greater than 10% below the ask price in a sellers market. Definitely recommend! read less

Highly likely to recommend We had a fantastic experience with Alan. Purchasing a home... read moreWe had a fantastic experience with Alan. Purchasing a home at the best of times can be exciting, but is also stressful and involves a lot of hurdle jumping. Throw in a pandemic and you have yourself a true anxiety storm! Through the entire process Alan was always a source of calm and expertise. He was always ready with resources, thoughtful input and perspective. He is very responsive and his team was helpful and kind at every step. We are so grateful for all of his help and highly recommend him. read less

Highly likely to recommend We worked with Alan over a period of several years... read moreWe worked with Alan over a period of several years to sell our previous home and purchase a new one. Alan was extremely knowledgeable about the local housing market, and offered excellent suggestions as we considered various options. He was consistently prompt, personable and responsive. Highly recommended. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan did what we couldn't do in 9 years, sell... read moreAlan did what we couldn't do in 9 years, sell our high-end home in Bannockburn, IL. Alan went above and beyond the call of duty for a unique house that was fantastic, but didn't necessarily tick off all the standard requisites for a high-end property. We finally did it, and, I can't thank Alan enough for his dedication and follow-through that brought our property to close. Huzzah! read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan was excellent. He quickly assessed how best to prepare... read moreAlan was excellent. He quickly assessed how best to prepare our home for sale and went above and beyond to help us execute the plan. He sold our home in 3 weeks! I’d highly recommend him. There is no one that has a better handle on the Deerfield market! read less

Highly likely to recommend Nothing speaks more than being a repeat customer! Alan... read moreNothing speaks more than being a repeat customer! Alan is knowledgeable of the market and the process and is able to connect you with the right people to make it happen. Planning to buy or sell - Alan should be the first person you call! read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan Berlow is very kind and professional. He gives close... read moreAlan Berlow is very kind and professional. He gives close guidance and support all the way.
He helped us to find exactly what we were looking for.
We strongly recommend working with him. read less

Highly likely to recommend We couldn’t more grateful to Allan. He helped us find... read moreWe couldn’t more grateful to Allan. He helped us find a home in the middle of the lockdown, and made it happened in 30 days! From first showing to closing...30 days! He made himself available for various inspections, gave us leads for contractors and met with them.... all between March and April 2020!!!
He was not only extremely helpful, but also very knowledgeable about the area, schools, taxes, things to do, advice us on market/price trends, etc. And, it was clear to us that he had taken the time to visit and research the properties before showings. We had never worked with such a knowledgeable realtor, who was also genuinely nice and had our best interest in mind. Even months after closing, Allan continuous to help every time we have had a question, even about a different property.
We simply think he is the best! read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan assisted in the sale and purchase of new house.... read moreAlan assisted in the sale and purchase of new house. He also connected us with a local builder who renovated the home.
We appreciate his assistance and knowledge. read less

Likely to recommend Alan made getting our house ready to sell a breeze.... read moreAlan made getting our house ready to sell a breeze. The house looked amazing when his guys were done with their improvements. He has tremendous knowledge of the local market and the selling/buying process. The house sold for the amount he said it would from the get-go. In addition, he is both personable and professional and made our sale process go smoothly. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan has helped us sell our first home and buy... read moreAlan has helped us sell our first home and buy and sell our second home.
Hes honest, reliable and friendly.
Highly recommend him if your buying/selling. read less

Highly likely to recommend We interviewed several strong realtors to sell our home. ... read moreWe interviewed several strong realtors to sell our home. Alan is data driven and very analytical. No one knows Deerfield real estate like Alan Berlow! read less

Highly likely to recommend he knows the business and treats you as a friend.... read morehe knows the business and treats you as a friend. he was able to get the sale done in a very strange market. he was always available when i reached out to him, and h kept me up to date. read less

Highly likely to recommend We selected Alan Berlow to sell our home of 30... read moreWe selected Alan Berlow to sell our home of 30 years after interviewing several real estate agents. We selected Alan based on his knowledge of Deerfield, the Deerfield market, the timing of the current market, and showcasing remodeling possibilities in addition to as-is highlights. Alan lived up to all the expectations we had based on that interview process.
In order to catch the summer market, we had to get our house showing ready very quickly. Alan helped us through that and even provided a contractor to help with some of the work. Then he guided us through setting a sale price, knowing when to lower the price to spark interest which resulted in multiple bids and in the end sold for almost the original asking price - and all with in two weeks! We had never sold a house before - Alan guided us through the whole process very calmly and professionally. We will be recommending Alan to anyone who asks us for a Deerfield Real Estate agent reference! read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan was very professional throughout the entire process. We would... read moreAlan was very professional throughout the entire process. We would highly recommend him as he is knowledgeable and despite the challenges we faced with the pandemic, he sold our property. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan was a real partner in our home search and... read moreAlan was a real partner in our home search and closing. He was always responsive and patient and his advise was instrumental to us. I highly recommend you to have Alan as your next realtor. read less

Highly likely to recommend I strongly recommend working with Alan if you are trying... read moreI strongly recommend working with Alan if you are trying to purchase or sell a home in Deerfield (or surrounding suburb). Alan has an incredible sense of the local market and dynamics. He was very responsive throughout the entire process and did his utmost to protect the value of our home. He did everything possible to position our home for sale and to attract potential buyers. Not only was Alan able to help us sell our home, he also helped us buy our new home for a very fair price. Overall, we had a great experience. read less

Highly likely to recommend Working with Alan to find our new home was the... read moreWorking with Alan to find our new home was the best decision. Alan was very supportive in locating several options according to our need and budget... and we finally found the house we were looking for ... Alan was very diligent in the whole acquisition process, coordination with the seller's agent and he also offered many tips to make a smart purchase, faster and trouble-free. We feel Alan made a huge difference in the whole process and we are very grateful for his help and support. read less

Highly likely to recommend After putting the house on the market with another broker... read moreAfter putting the house on the market with another broker and having hardly a nibble we hired Alan to help us. We needed to update the house, new counters, bath, appliances, stained wood floors( some new and old). His guidance through that process was fantastic, including hiring some expert workmen. When it was complete, we sold the house (including the money we put in) in 2 weeks. It was such a relief and truly painless on our part. Alan handled everything, including the upgrades and the sale. What a relief. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan is a true professional. He was able to... read moreAlan is a true professional. He was able to very effectively know the market and negotiate the terms of our purchase. He was extremely knowledgeable and responsive throughout the whole process. I recommend Alan without reservation to be your real estate professional. read less

Highly likely to recommend Working with Alan was a true pleasure. His tireless commitment... read moreWorking with Alan was a true pleasure. His tireless commitment to helping us sell our home was a true gift. He was calm, measured and direct in his communication, was able to respond to any request or question, and he and his team were there for every open house, request for information or need. We recommend him on the highest terms. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan helped us buy a property, and worked with us... read moreAlan helped us buy a property, and worked with us as liaison with a contractor to perform upgrades and sell our existing property.

Through various means, both technology based and personally he kept us informed the whole way.

Even after the fact, Alan has continued to work with us to fix some minor issues months after the transaction was complete.

Alan's local knowledge is second to none as is his network of resources. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan is wonderful to work with, providing superior real estate... read moreAlan is wonderful to work with, providing superior real estate expertise, good marketing skills and integrity. Alan was very responding to all our questions and concerns. He has the experience and professionalism to get the job done. He was very helpful in securing our house within our budget. Would work with him again and strongly recommend him. read less

Highly likely to recommend My sisters and I relied completely on Alan, selling our... read moreMy sisters and I relied completely on Alan, selling our parents' home while all of us lived out of town. Alan knows local contractors, and he managed the necessary repairs and remodeling very efficiently and cost-effectively. He maintained excellent communication with us, and his extensive experience allowed him to help with complicated negotiations with our buyer.

Alan is a total professional. I would definitely use him again. read less

Highly likely to recommend alan found us our house and saved us thousands of... read morealan found us our house and saved us thousands of dollars when it came to the deal ! we had some issues and he was on top of everything the whole way every one I have send him has had the same experience read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan was spot on in the area of pricing,... read moreAlan was spot on in the area of pricing, and gave great advice on e best strategy to sell a house of this type, at the best net value, in the current market. He designed the necessary rehab for us, found a great contractor and supervised the work while we were 100s of miles away. He was a wise and tough negotiator, and very effective at protecting our interests when dealing with difficult issues. He was always very quick to respond when we had questions or concerns, and always had good answers for us. He recommended a great lawyer for us. It was wonderful, when we were so far away, to know that we were safe in Alan's hands. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan was instrumental in helping me find my new home.... read moreAlan was instrumental in helping me find my new home. I was hesitant to rent, as I wanted my money to be invested in a home. Alan I first met as he showed me a rental. He took an immediate interest in hearing my concerns and wanted to help me out. He showed me several properties and alerted me to new listings as they occurred. He demonstrated care, knowledge and expertise as we walked properties together. He answered all of my questions and was quick to offer suggestions to issues I anticipated. Alan is very well connected and was able to make the closing process seamless. As a new buyer, he put me in the competent hands of a lawyer, mortgage broker, and contractor. The whole package! He is a gem and we are lucky to have him in our area. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan,

Is a pleasure to have as my real estate agent.... read moreAlan,

Is a pleasure to have as my real estate agent. Alan is always available to answer any questions. I highly recommend Alan as you will receive the best service any agent can provide. I know from experience as we were able to purchase 2 properties working with Alan. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan was unbelievable in his representation of our sale and... read moreAlan was unbelievable in his representation of our sale and purchase of our homes. Not only did he come up with creative ways of listing and pricing the homes, but he also came up with creative ideas for increasing the market value of our home. Even more impressive was when we had two offers come in, he was able to optimize the highest price for the sale of our house. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan was very creative with the sale of our home.... read moreAlan was very creative with the sale of our home. He forwarded remodel plans and prices to buyers realtor so buyer could envision plans we never implemented.he knew where and how to market my type of home. He attended almost every showing read less

Highly likely to recommend We had a short time from the time we sold... read moreWe had a short time from the time we sold our home in Iowa to the time we needed to move to Illinois. We gave Alan a list of things we were looking for in a home and in the area we wanted to live in. He was always very professional and had several places to look at each time we came to town. We never felt rushed and always knew that he had done his homework regarding each home. He was able to negotiate us a great deal. When it came time for closing he had everything in order. We are in a great neighborhood and love our home. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan was extremely helpful in facilitating the sale of our... read moreAlan was extremely helpful in facilitating the sale of our home. He was knowledgeable about the current real estate market in our community and potential buyers. He was willing to work with us in order to present our home in the most favorable way. His professional and calm demeanor was an asset in assisting us to navigate some challenging negotiations. He was respectful of our needs and considerate of our time. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any future buyer or seller. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan helped us rent a house in Deerfield in a... read moreAlan helped us rent a house in Deerfield in a market that had no inventory in our price range. He was patient, resourceful, and we made it happen together. This is the second place he has helped us find. He did a great job for a family and he is highly recommended by us!!! read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan helped us find the perfect house in Deerfield and... read moreAlan helped us find the perfect house in Deerfield and then helped sell our house in a matter of weeks! His knowledge of the area was exceptional and he was extremely helpful during our search. He was very accommodating to our schedule and easy to work with. He was very patient and we never felt like he was pressuring us to like a house. Both my wife and I enjoyed working with him and absolutely recommend him to others. read less

Highly likely to recommend Alan was very easy to work with. Great at responding... read moreAlan was very easy to work with. Great at responding to questions. Great with the process from the very beginning all the way to sale of our hard to sell home! I would hire him again! read less