Jenny Ames was incredibly efficient and knowledgeable. She understood the market for a "unicorn" property, and sold it quickly. The process of selling my mother's apartment--while I was out of state--could not have been made easier.
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Kelly & Jeremy
Home Buyers
We were lucky enough to connect with Phil while calling about a property we wanted to see. Little did we know that this showing would be the home we would buy... and we have Phil to thank for it all. He is knowledgeable, responsive, kind, patient and most importantly, helped us through all the "unknowns" as we were making our big move. Phil Myers is an outstanding agent and we are eternally grateful for his help and expertise.
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Rowan
Renter
Molly was great to work with! Very professional, responsive and knowledgeable. She streamlined our apartment search and took care of all the legwork with finding a new home and completing the deal.
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Christopher
Home Seller & Home Buyer
Jenny's extensive knowledge of the Chicago real estate market is invaluable. I have worked with Jenny to sell and purchase properties since 2011, with the most recent sale completed in April 2020. From the pre-listing guidance, pricing strategy, photography, and offer navigation, the process was executed flawlessly. There is no substitute for working with a true professional that can provide sound advice on navigating a complicated real estate market. I highly recommend Jenny and look forward to working with her and her team again in the future.
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Edmund
Home Buyer
There are realtors, and then there is Jennifer (Jenny) Ames. When it comes to the commitment required to buying a home, there can always be emotions and second-guessing involved, as u wish to make the right decision at the right time. No matter what the question was, Jenny was there with the right answer, and never made you feel silly for asking it. There’s no time in this life for regrets, especially when you are buying a place to create beautiful memories. Thanks to Jennifer, one of life’s milestone decisions, was made with confidence and clarity. Deepest Gratitude.
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David
Home Buyer
This was my first time buying a home. I went through 2 other real estate agents during this process. Phil was absolutely masterful. From the moment we were paired the experience has been nothing short of professional. He is extremely detailed, highly knowledgeable.
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Rachel
Renter
Molly is incredible!! I have confidence that my roommate and I would still be looking for a place to live if Molly hadn't helped us. She is knowledgeable about available properties and puts what you're looking for into words. She was very flexible about times to meet up and look at properties and was quite responsive to messages and inquiries. She would point out small unique details throughout properties and measure furniture sizes to better visualize yourself living there. When Molly first took us to the apartment we are living in now, she measured out the size of our beds on the bedroom floors making an outline. This actually saved us a lot of trouble later on because it showed us how deceiving room sizes could be without furniture in them and ultimately made my roommate and I switch rooms. Now we both have rooms that fit our different size beds with ample floor space left over; it would have been a huge bummer to figure this out after moving all of our belongings in. I would recommend Molly to anyone!!
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Beth
Home Buyer
Jenny is top notch, highly responsive, experienced, and organized. We purchased a tiny home and got the same 5-star treatment as someone purchasing a larger and pricier home. Thank you Jenny for your hard work and extreme patience!
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Adam
Home Buyer
Phil was the calm cool presence we needed during a somewhat stressful buying process due to seller. He was able to get us exactly what when we needed it the most. We loved our experience and would recommend him to anyone!
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Andrew
Home Buyer
Phil has all the qualities that you want in an ideal realtor. Attentive, responsive resourceful, transparent and motivated, Phil made a long distance time and budget sensitive apartment purchase both possible... and a pleasure. No hustle, no hassle, just great service and terrific resources for every part of the process.
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Elizabeth
Home Buyer
My experience with Phil as my broker was nothing short of exceptional. This was my first purchase, and Phil walked me through every step with the most knowledge and kindness you could ever ask for.
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Dave
Home Buyer
As a first time home buyer, I didn't know where to start. Molly guided me through the entire process from start to finish. The result? I'm now living in my dream home! She has an incredible amount of resources that will help you through your process, too (even mortgage referrals!). You won't be disappointed working with Molly whether you're looking to buy, sell, or rent. A+!
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K Lobert
Home Buyer
Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Phil, at the Ames Group Chicago, as the buyer of a condo in the Gold Coast area. I found Phil to be very knowledgeable, understanding, trustworthy, and patient throughout the entire process. Being an out-of-town purchaser, he went above and beyond, and volunteered to help me complete some of the local purchasing steps on his own time. If you are looking for a real estate pro to assist or represent you, my recommendation is to call and ask for Phil!
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Emma
Home Buyer
Jenny has been an amazing broker for us. It took months to find our home and she was with us every step of the way. Clear open communication throughout the entire process, very quick to respond to emails and texts, and always ready to jump at a potential home that just came on the market no matter the day or time. She has such an eye for what to look for when touring a space and what to ask the agents about, I felt very confident with her advice and assessments of homes we considered. If we ever decide to move again she will be our first call!
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Kevork
Home Seller
Jennifer Ames is world-class good at what she does. We are very happy that we chose her to list our home.
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Sally
Home Buyer
We used The Ames Group to purchase our condo and had a great experience! We were moving from out of state and they took care of everything, so what would have been a stressful experience, was so easy!
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Claire
Home Seller
Jenny & her team were amazing partners to us as we sold our family home in East Lincoln Park (during Covid) - which was a tough ask - but they did it seamlessly and helped us prep the house, did a wonderful 'sales' book and got us excellent offers.'
The team at Ames Group is the best!
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Kim
Home Seller
Jennifer Ames went above and beyond any expectations of anyone we have ever worked with in the past. She was thoughtful and considerate and highly professional. I would never work with anyone else!
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Hazel
Home Seller
When it comes to realtors, Jennifer Ames is the total package and even more. During what could have been a stressful time, Jenny and her team (a shout out to Phil and Molly as well) managed every turn of the process and went well beyond the tasked assignment of selling my home. Jenny was there to lend a helping hand even if it meant, for example, hauling tons of potting soil to the fourth-floor deck to give life to new plants. Jenny is an exemplary professional and a delight to be with and I couldn’t have been happier that I trusted the sale of my townhome, in a very challenging market, to her.
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Saajidha
Home Buyer & Home Renter
When my husband and I were faced with having to stage and rent our condo in Chicago and then search for and buy a home in the suburbs with very specific requirements all within a few weeks, we knew that Jenny and her team would be the ones to trust. From Jenny’s advice during the initial consultation to guide us with our staging (we’re a young couple and had never staged nor bought a house together before), to the well-planned showings, and the quick turnaround in getting a lease sign with trusted tenants — the Ames group worked diligently, communicated well, and delivered well above our expectations. For the house that we bought, Jenny showed us a list of great homes within our budget in a single day keeping our tight schedule in mind. Her decades of experience really came to shine when she did the impossible to make sure our offer came out on top of 13 other offers (and we did not offer the most in sale price!) on a house that had 62 showings in 1 day. We love our home and plan to live here for a long time but would reach out to Jenny and her team in a heart beat if we ever needed her help looking for another.
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Muriel
Home Buyer
Cannot say enough great things about Molly and the whole Ames Team!! So incredibly knowledgeable, proactive, attentive, always-accessible, and such a positive presence through the entire home-buying process.
We are SO happy with our new house and could not have done this without them!!
Thanks, Ames Group, for helping us find our dream home!
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Margot
Home Seller & Home Buyer
From the moment we met Jenny Ames, we knew we were in good hands. Her deep knowledge of Chicago, combined with a warm, personal touch, made selling our home feel effortless. She guided us with care and expertise, turning what could have been a stressful process into a smooth journey. Now, as we search for our next home, she continues to listen and support us every step of the way. Jenny isn’t just an agent—she’s a true partner in finding our perfect place. Highly recommend!
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Christine
Home Seller
Jenny and her team were super helpful from start to finish. Jenny quickly determines what needs to be done to a property and then helps you make it happen with great vendor contacts. Jenny also always provides her point of view with relevant data to back it up. Very direct, smart and great partner to work with. We would highly recommend her and her team when selling a property.
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Elizabeth
Home Seller
Jenny and her team were amazing! From start to finish, they were by our side with guidance, resources, and realistic expectations. They made the process easy and clear and understood what was important to us. Having her whole team made us very confident. Highly recommend!
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Michael
Home Seller & Home Buyer
Jenny has handled two sales and a purchase for our family over the past 20 years, and many more for colleagues. She and her team are knowledgeable and routinely go above and beyond to get deals done. For example, our kitchen was damaged by water from another unit while ours was up for sale. Jenny called in a favor from a contractor to get us scheduled quickly and back on the market. Everything they do is with an eye toward building a long-term relationship. In short, Jenny and her team are a pleasure to work with!
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Merrill
Home Seller
Jennifer Ames is the reason one should not overuse superlatives. Because superlatives should be saved for people and experiences that truly go above and beyond. And that was my experience with Jenny. Above and beyond, thoughtful, attentive, professional and just lovely to interact with, Jenny is the consummate professional who understands that she is dealing with people making significant life choices. I cannot recommend her more highly. Her depth of understanding of the Chicago real estate market is unparalleled.
Elizabeth
Home Seller
Kelly & Jeremy
Home Buyers
Rowan
Renter
Christopher
Home Seller & Home Buyer
Edmund
Home Buyer
David
Home Buyer
Rachel
Renter
Beth
Home Buyer
Adam
Home Buyer
Andrew
Home Buyer
Elizabeth
Home Buyer
Dave
Home Buyer
K Lobert
Home Buyer
Emma
Home Buyer
Kevork
Home Seller
Sally
Home Buyer
Claire
Home Seller
Kim
Home Seller
Hazel
Home Seller
Saajidha
Home Buyer & Home Renter
Muriel
Home Buyer
Margot
Home Seller & Home Buyer
Christine
Home Seller
Elizabeth
Home Seller
Michael
Home Seller & Home Buyer
Merrill
Home Seller