Customer Reviews

Ray helped us with a tight window relocation move. Ray was super responsive and knew the region very well. Ray worked closely with us to ensure we could find the place we needed and meet the tight timing required. Ray is really good at what he does. I would highly recommend his services. John Holcomb

He is excellent at his job, he helped us a lot Maria g payan

Rays professionalism was on point, and his friendly nature made working with him incredibly helpful. He locked in appointments for us, patiently met with us to view many properties until we found our forever home. He was a genuine pleasure to be around and provided plenty of details on each property. He was incredibly responsive and made himself available to answer any questions we had throughout the entire process. It was evident that he genuinely cared about finding the right home for our growing family and ensuring we had a positive experience. It is refreshing to come across a professional who is not only excellent at his craft, but also kind and considerate. He is one terrific real estate agent and person. We strongly recommend Ray Nicolas as a real estate agent to help find the perfect place to call home. G P

Thank you so much for all of your help! We are so grateful for all of the hard work you've done to not only help us sell our home, but to find our dream home as well. We are endlessly grateful to have you as our agent and couldn't be happier with the way everything worked out. Kent Burgos

Great Job! Douglas Raap

This is my second home I've bought with Ray. There is no one else that can match his work ethic. Thanks Ray Jay Beco

I would refer Ray to anyone with their real estate needs. His professionalism and responsiveness are commendable. He helped my son in finding a house he can call home for his new family. He then worked with me in selling my property and did a great job communicating every step needed leading to a seamless and successful sale. Currently, he is in search of a dream house for my daughter’s family as well. Thank you Ray for your admirable honesty! Julieta Ligutam

Brad was very helpful and went out of his way even wile in vacation or sick to help me with the mortgage. Thank you Brad. Guzman Family Gustavo Guzman

Ray was very responsive. His emphasis was on looking out for us as the buyers and negotiating a fair price. We found a great home in Algonquin that we’re very happy with. Highly recommended. Rachael Jones

We feel very lucky to have found Ray Nicolas as our realtor. He was professional and showed that he really is an expert in his field. He made the home buying process very easy to understand and had some great recommendations. He was also very easy to get along with. We clicked right from the first phone call me and my wife had with him we knew right away he would the one to help us find our first home. I would highly recommend him to anyone for their real estate needs. Nasser Ligutam

Ray was AWESOME! He always answered his phone and replied to emails on time. He had good understanding of the local market and helped us sell our home quickly for a good price. He knew how to make our home more presentable in the market and to the buyer. Highly recommend, RAY for both buyers and sellers! Anita Lin

We were first time home buyers and ended up with our dream home. Ray was looking out for us the entire time, researching things we didn't know to check for, and he was veto knowledgeable. He made us made feel very supported, plus he is very positive, fun, and comfortable. I would and will highly recommend him to anyone who needs a realtor! Lisa Monroe

Great to work with Ray Nicolas! Royal Developme Management, Llc

The overall experience with our agent Ray Nicholas has been extraordinary. His knowledge and expertise of the local market was a contributing factor in the prompt sale of out property during a slow market time. Gustavo Lopez

Ray is a great asset to Baird & Warner. His professionalism and experience is top notch. We are so happy and grateful for the assistance he gave us. Thank you! Jose Manago

Friendly, courteous, and professional!!!!!! Royal Dvlpmnt & Management, Llc

Ray helped us sell our house in Lombard, IL (we had to relocate to Kansas due to my job) and we could not have been happier with the experience. He provided great feedback and advice on staging the house and and getting it ready to sell. Once we were on the market, he was aggressive in negotiating with prospective buyers and their agents to get us the best possible price for the house. We had multiple offers within days of listing and were under contract in less than four days. I would highly recommend Ray to anyone looking for an agent in the Chicago area and we will certainly be seeking his help if we ever relocate back to the area. Thanks Ray! Brennan Caughron

This is the 3rd time we've worked with Ray. He'd originally helped us get our first rental. Every experience (renting or buying) has been a breeze. I'd consider Ray a part of our family with all the help he's given us. Educated on every step. Apurva Bose

Working with Ray was great. He communicated well, was responsive and with his help and suggestions we received a great offer on my place. Juliet Hughes

It’s always a pleasure to work with Ray. He is very professional, always responds to my inquiries and does a great job on helping me choose the best tenants for my rental. Victor Carrera

Ray is a great asset to Baird & Warner, simply the best. Jose Menendez

Our agent ray was amazing, made the whole process of selling a house and buying one at same time very easy. Jeff Scharringhausen

Ray is always one step ahead of the situation, very proactive and thorough. He always take his time to listen to understand our needs and work towards his client's interest. One thing I learned from him is....asking is an opportunity: you will not know the answer unless you ask. Keep it up! Thanks Ray Noel Capule

always a pleasure to work with!! Royal Developme Management, Llc

Ray Nicholas was fantastic to work with throughout the entire process! He helped my family relocate from the Boston area, and I'd highly recommend him to anyone. Ray is such a pleasure to work with - communicative, responsive and skilled during the negotiations. He's such a great and honest person; we feel so lucky that we connected with him to help us relocate. Matthew Taylor

Ray was awesome! Having worked with Ray on our previous rental accommodation, he was the obvious choice for us when making our first purchase. He provided valuable insight and showed immense patience during the entire process taking time to understand and cater to our needs and concerns! I would highly recommend Ray to anyone looking to buy or sell. I will definitely use him as our agent in future real estate investments as well! Apurva Bose

I am extremely happy to know and work with Ray. He is very knowledgeable and provides you with expert guidance from the beginning and the preparation of my townhome to the delivery of the keys. The property was listed for only 6 days. He pays attention to every detail. He is overall an outstanding realtor. He is always available when I need him, and I know Ray is always acting with my best interest in mind. I highly recommend Ray to everyone I know, and will continue to do so. Victor Carrera

This was my second experience with Ray it was just as pleasant as the first one. I was looking to move from a house to a condo in the same general area. Ray is knowledgeable and was always available, even on short notice. I could not have done this without him and wouldn't hesitate to use him again. Karen Dargenio

Raymond Was very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and wishes . I am very Please as our home sold quickly and with such ease. Do to our agent with Baird and warner . I would highly recommend Raymond Nicholis as any ones agent Greg Anderson

Ray was very responsive to our needs. He shared some good ideas and made the sale of our home go very smooth. Dale Gluczynski

Ray was a referral to my wife Susan and I . We can both agree that after minutes of time spent with him, his cool laid back persona sold us and we looked at him more as a friend we have known for years. Absolutely a treat to work with , with such professional charisma. He will be are go to guy in future sales of all our properties. Susan Pessetti

Dear Ray, I want to thank you for a JOB WELL DONE in assisting me in selling my mother's home. I appreciate the advice you provided regarding what to expect during the entire selling process - from the initial open house, price negotiation, contract preparation, inspection and, especially, the agonizingly long loan approval process. You always retained an upbeat and professional demeanor no matter what circumstances we encountered. I will you all the best in continued success at Baird & Warner. Carol DeGreve

It is with a pleasure and gratitude that we share comments on our experience with Ray Nicolas in the purchase of our new home. While we have bought and sold a number of houses, we have never before encountered such a level of excellence given that we were relocating from another state. Ray's knowledge about real estate is multi-faceted and he is most certainly able to do more than the average agent. We appreciated his ability to guide us based on our requirements, arranged to see homes on very short notice and advised us post home inspection; he was there to help and support in every way possible. We also had our 17 and 12 yr old kids with us and they really enjoyed touring the homes, Ray was able to connect with them. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ray to any person who is looking to buy or sell a home, as well as seek his service in any of our future real estate transactions. Raj Rao and Family

Ray did an amazing job for us. He was always available and helpful in helping us find the right home. He went out of his way to make things easy on us. Thanks Ray. Jamison Papadakis

Hi Ray, I wanted to thank you for your help in selling my mother’s condo. As you know our family was going through a difficult time. Your professionalism, helpful manner and advice was very much appreciated. I was pleasantly surprised to see the condo sell within a very short period of time. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and guidance. I wish you all the success in the future. Karen Dargenio

My husband and I most definitely recommend Ray Nicolas when selling your home, or buying a home. We’ve worked with Ray on three separate occasions, and therefore have seen his strengths while helping us buy a home, and later selling that same home. These are easily Ray’s strengths: *Knowledge of the market and industry *Punctuality in answering ALL our questions (no matter how big or small) *Guiding us through the entire process, one step ahead of schedule *Negotiating and follow through *Customer Service- understanding the stress level and emotions that come along with the moving. (I was pregnant during our 1st move with him!) *Professionalism and friendliness We trust Ray so much that we sought his advice when buying our current home out of state (outside of his territory of course). What we would have given to have him represent us a fourth time! Good luck on your upcoming move. You’re in excellent hands with Ray! The Ehlers Family (Kristin,, Brett & Allison)

Ray, I want to thank you so very much for all of your help when it came to buying our home. Our situation was a little different then most because my husband, 3 year old daughter, and myself were looking to purchase a house with my mom. You helped us sell my mom's house by referring us to an experienced agent in her area and then helped us find a house that fit all of our needs. You answered all of our questions making sure we really understood the process. You were calm and helpful from the very beginning to the very end. We never could of imagined that we would end up with such a beautiful house. We are so grateful that you would not allow us to settle on just any house, you wanted us to be in love with it. We just want you to know that we really, truly appreciate all of your help. Eric & Nicole Hill

Ray Nicolas is a friendly, professional, easy-to-talk-to, and easy-to-work-with agent. He took the time to get to know us and our real estate needs, then proactively searched for properties that suited our personalities and goals. When it came time to place bids and discuss the terms of sale, Ray demonstrated an exceptional knowledge of the housing market. He helped us understand the process, answered all of our questions, and skillfully negotiated with the sellers. Thanks to Ray's commendable support, we are looking forward to settling into our happily-ever-after home. Steve & Tracie Padal

Our relationship began with Ray in 2011. Our oldest son was born with congenital heart disease and his treatment depleted our savings. In order to get back on our feet, and save some cash, we sold our home and began our search for a rental. With caviar dreams and a shoestring budget, Ray helped us find the perfect rental and negotiate the rent to within our budget. We were happy there but after two years and another baby, we had outgrown our home. With more money in the bank and still in contact with Ray, we began our search with him to find our new home. Ray was knowledgeable about our desired areas and school districts and was quick to learn our tastes. Since meeting Ray, we've recommended his services to multiple friends. We feel he is a great resource who has also become a friend! The Berk Family - Wheaton, IL N/A

Ray was a great realtor. He helped us fine tune what we really wanted in a house and our budget. He knew the ins and outs of the industry and navigated us through the whole process with ease. It ended up being a fun experience as Ray is very personable. The whole process of actually finding a house was a lot shorter than we anticipated because of Ray’s knowledge of the market at the time we were looking. He knew exactly how to ease our minds when we started to get nervous. Even though we found 2 other houses that we really liked and even put bids on, in the end, we ended up with the perfect house for us thanks to Ray! Eric and Becky Eccles - Streamwood, IL N/A

Ray Nicolas was my agent when I bought my first home. It was an exciting but very scary thing to do for me. Knowing I was in good hands was the best thing that could have happened and with Ray, I knew I was. Working with Ray has been a blessing. He was always available when I had any questions and was able to jump to look at a house so we could put an offer before it was on the market too long. He never sugar coated things and was very honest. It felt as if we were working as a team. I went on vacation while still in search for a home. Ray called me on vacation to tell me the first house we put an offer on went back on the market. I was able to put an offer on the house and make appropriate steps while still out of the country. I was so relaxed on vacation knowing I was being taken care of. This made it possible to finally close on the house I wanted. I also worked with Pat Kroeger of Key Mortgage. She was wonderful as well. Pat was also very responsive with emails and phone calls. She always got my papers processed quickly and was always available to sit down and talk whenever I had a question. Both Ray and Pat have taught me so much throughout this entire process. They were always very informative and made sure I understood everything. They truly went above and beyond my expectations. I would like to say Thank You to them for everything they helped me with to make this all possible. I would not have been able to do it without you (nor would I have wanted to). Kristin Rud - Elgin, IL N/A

It is with great pleasure that my wife Kristin and I recommend Ray Nicolas as a realtor and agent for anyone planning to buy or sell a home. Our experience with Ray began about a year ago. At the time, Kristin and I were just moving to the Chicago area and were looking for a rental home. Ray did a fantastic job finding us a perfect rental in a short notice and our certain home requirements. Ray stayed in touch with us during our lease and now one year later he helped us find our new home! His knowledge of the market and various Chicago Suburbs definitely helped us narrow our search and he did a great job of pointing out things to us during the process that we would not have caught or thought on our own. We will absolutely refer any of our friends and co-workers to Ray because of the all of his wonderful help! Brett and Kristin Ehlers - Wheaton, IL N/A

Buying our first home was a long journey, but we are grateful that we had Ray Nicolas guiding us through. He showed us many listings, which is hard to do with 2 young kids (a newborn and a 2yr old). Ray was very patient with us and even helped entertain our kids so my husband and I could concentrate at looking at the home. Ray was very professional and knowledgeable. He was able to answer all of our questions and was quick to get responses for questions asked to the seller which was a huge relief. The home inpector and attorney that Ray suggested were also amazing to work with. The inspector was thorough and friendly, walking my husband and I through every aspect of the inspection. The attorney was always there for us and made my husband and I feel confident and in charge of our home buying process. Thanks to Ray and his negotiation skills, we got a house better than we could have ever dreamed. We are forever gratefuland would highly recommend to all our friends that they put their trust in Ray and his team to get them the home of their dreams too! Edmar and Heather Nicolas - Lake in the Hills, IL N/A

Working with Ray Nicolas has been a real easy and fun process. The experience with the first house I purchased with another agent was extremely stressful. This experience was completely different. I felt that Ray was on my side the whole time and explained everything step by step. He kept me updated every step of the way. Whenever I had a question, he had the answer and was always available and easy to get a hold of. Ray was very knowledgeable about the market, the properties as well as the steps needed to purchase the home. After my offer was accepted, Ray referred me to the home inpsector was very thorough, friendly and helpful with the inspection. I'm so happy and excited to be moving into the perfect place for me. I don't plan on moving again for years to come, but when I do, I plan on having Ray help me with my search. Dawn Schnell - Palatine, IL N/A

Ray Nicolas has been incremental in providing me assistance and assurance along very step of the way towards the frankly daunting task of buying a house. His knowledge of the market and all procedures followed in the search and acquisition of property along with his connections with people in every facet of real estate proceedings have been instrumental in finding me the right home in the right neighborhood for the right price. I would definitely use his services again, and when I have the money together to invest in an income property, I plan to do so. Edward MacLennan - Bolingbrook, IL N/A

I wanted to write to explain what a positive real estate purchasing experience I had with your realtor, Ray Nicolas. My fiancé and I began looking for houses in the summer of this year and explained to Ray what our ideal home was – an all-brick house, at least two bedrooms, a quiet street, and a good-sized backyard. We wanted to stay in the Des Plaines/Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights area. After running into many dead ends with our search and even expanding our search to the Round Lake area (since we weren’t finding anything in our desired area) Ray found our future home for us in Des Plaines. It was exactly what we were looking for. We liked it so much that we made an offer on the house within a few hours of seeing it. The former owners accepted and now we are proud to call 389 S Warrington Rd in Des Plaines our new home. Ray made the whole process as painless and simple as possible. He was diligent in returning phone calls, emails, and text messages. We never felt like we were “out of the loop” during the whole process. We can’t say enough about how smoothly the whole transaction went and how easy Ray was to work with. He is truly an asset to your company and his passion for his business shows. Michael Pratt and Aleicia McCormick – Des Plaines, IL N/A

Ray Nicolas was very helpful in fulfilling our needs to find a house to rent. He was conscientious to find a place which satisfied our requirements and understood our concerns and criteria. He was always prompt to return our calls and ready to show us places we were interested in. Considering our time limitation in finding a place, Ray tried to talk to agents and owners to help us. He found a perfect place for us before we left on our trip out of the country. We are very satisfied by the services he offered us and we will be sure to approach him whenever we need real estate services in the future and also refer him to anyone who needs the same. Rajesh and Harini – Elmhurst, IL N/A

As first time home buyers, working with Ray Nicolas far exceeded our expectations. His professionalism, dedication and patience made it an absolute pleasure to work with him. He is realistic, without being pushy. Ray was always on top of his game, returning our phone calls and emails no matter what time of day. He was always willing to squeeze us in for showings, even at the last minute. Ray’s genuine personality made us feel at ease and confident that we were in good hands. He guided us through our short sale process keeping us updated every step of the way. He was our go to person for just about everything. Ray’s positive attitude helped us remain optimistic through the long 5 month process it took for the bank to finally accept our offer. Thanks to Ray, we are the proud owners of our first home. We would highly recommend Ray to all of our friends and family. Thanks Ray! Jessica and Irving - Elgin, IL N/A

I wholeheartedly recommend Ray Nicolas to anyone looking to purchase a house. From day one, Ray made it his goal to help us find what we were looking for; constantly emailing properties that matched our criteria; setting up appointments on short notice and providing the friendly; professional and knowledgeable service that is often hard to find these days. We faced many issues in the process of purchasing our house which meant a great deal of extra work for Ray. He went above and beyond my expectations in dealing with the obstacles to ensure the completion of the sale. His patience, reassuring calmness, work ethic and expertise ensured a smooth and easy experience for us. Again, I highly recommend Ray Nicolas to anyone needing a real estate agent. The Cavender Family - Glen Ellyn, IL N/A

I am writing to express my complete satisfaction with Ray Nicolas as a Realtor. Ray worked so hard in helping us find a great rental property. His great attention to detail and guiding us through the entire process made it such an enjoyable experience. Ray definitely knew the market inside and out and was always very prompt in returning e-mails and phone calls which is very important to us. The high level of patience that Ray exuded was greatly appreciated since I know how picky I am and tough to work with! We will definitely recommend Ray to our friends and business associates when they need a top notch Realtor! Brett and Kristin Ehlers – Schaumburg, IL N/A

I would like to “Thank You” Ray for helping my family and I purchase our first house. I’m very glad to have had the opportunity to work with a person like you and because of your help and advice on the negotiation process, we got the seller back to the negotiating table. I almost walked away from this wonderful house and would have regret if I did in fact let this great opportunity slip away. It was your way of thinking out of the box that made this deal happen. I would strongly recommend you to my friends and relatives as a real estate agent. Thanks again, and good job Ray! Hassan and Ibtissam – Carol Stream, IL N/A

My fiancé and I had been planning to buy a house for years. Although we did all we could to educate ourselves about the process of buying a home, we still had a lot of questions. When we began working with Ray in August of 2010, it was a huge relief. We found him to be friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with us as we asked our many questions. He communicated with us frequently, keeping us updated on the market and working with us to determine what we wanted and needed in our new home. He showed us countless listings and was always punctual and extremely respectful of our often busy schedules. When we finally found the home we wanted, Ray's diligence and professionalism helped us through a difficult short sale that had its own unique challenges. Through the entire process, he always had our best interests in mind. We cannot recommend working with Ray highly enough. His hard work and commitment went above and beyond anything we could have expected. It is truly because we worked with Ray that we were able to successfully purchase our first home. Brandon and Kaylee Griffin - Woodridge, IL N/A

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