WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY AND OTHER BROKERS TOO
| One of the most important things in life to me after
my family, is a satisfied client. I go out of my way to treat every client the way I would want to be
treated. Over the years many of my clients have become friends. One day I would like to add your
statement to the list. People over the years have asked me what I attribute my success to. I always
answer "I care a little bit more than my competitors." |
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Sheryl's Clients
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Sheryl's Friends |
 I wanted to let you know that my wife, Mandy, and I were fortunate to have
Sheryl Allen (Coldwell Banker) as our realtor as we moved our family from New York to Vernon Hills, IL.
Sheryl is truly customer focused in every way. She was always flexible to suit our needs in looking for
the right house for our family, always cheerful and patient, and provided valuable input on both the area and
houses as we looked at them. We took her opinions very seriously but she always stressed that our
happiness was paramount. She also proved to be a top notch negotiator, consistently exceeding our
expectations in what we price we could negotiate with the seller.
I would highly recommend Sheryl as a realtor to anyone at Kraft Foods and we would certainly want to work with her
in the future if we move again.
Sincerely-Pat Kocher
 Beginning our house hunt in January we
decided to work with a realtor to find a house for our growing family. We worked with someone for 3 months who
did a mediocre job and did as much as was asked from him and nothing more. He then turned us away from a house
we were interested in. We fired him. We couldn't stop but to think about this Realator our brother-in-law
worked with and had been pestering us saying how great she is and how she does a great job and it went on and
on. He had been telling us this for months and we finally decided to give her a call.
We called Sheryl on a Friday. That same day we saw more houses than we could have ever imagined. She did everything
in her power to get us in every house we would potentially consider. By Sunday we had placed a bid and the
offer had been accepted on our dream home. Sheryl was with us through every step of the way guiding us and was
there for any questions we may have had. She kept in close contact throughout the finalization process.
Pretty soon we had found ourselves talking about things that had nothing to do with the house more so we were
talking about how everyone is doing from her children to my niece and nephew. Needless to say even after we got the
house Sheryl was invited over for parties. Originally we introduced her as our Realtor, but mid sentence we stopped
and said this is our good family friend. Sheryl Allen is an unexpected gift given once in a lifetime. We worked
with her as our Realator and bought a house, but received a dear and true life long friend.
Kevin Londos & Andrea Kover
Sheryl,
I wanted to thank you on behalf of myself, my wife and our two kids. Your relentless search and
efforts helped us find a great home.
Your patience and kindness were greatly appreciated throughout the process. As I’m sure you remember; we
dealt with some very unprofessional agents and difficult homeowners and you never wavered from your positive
attitude or determination to find us the “right” home. That goes a long way in demonstrating your
professionalism.
Once we found the right house for my family (after visiting numerous houses), you continued your efforts
all the way, right through closing. In the current economy and housing market, service and ethics are
often forgotten about once the “deal” is made. I’m glad we chose to work with you.
If anyone asks us who to choose as their agent, without hesitation, we will recommend you.
Thank you,
The Unger family
Sheryl,
Thank you so much for your time and effort and all of the labor you have out
into getting our home sold. You have went above and beyond the call of what
a realtor should and has done. You took calls, text messages also responded
and even when my kids had basketball games and something needed to be
signed, you met me at the gym. From the first day I called you, you guided
us on the right track. There were my set back but you continued on though
all the road bumps and blockades. My husband and I thank you so much.
LaTarsha Isom
Quite unexpectantly, our family had to move. We met Sheryl and explained that we needed to get our
house rented quickly, but at a fair price. Sheryl’s response was “I can come as close to guaranteeing
that we will rent your house in 60 days and feel very strongly that we can get it rented in 30 days”. In
this market, I had my doubts, but Sheryl came across as very confident, knowledgeable and honest. We
ended up having the home rented in 21 DAYS. Our family was so happy with Sheryl’s performance and also
more importantly that she brought in a GREAT family to rent our house.
If you want a Realtor in Lake County that will give you an honest plan to sell/buy/rent a home plus be
available at any time of the day (she took my calls from 7:00am to 11:00pm) to talk, then Sheryl is your
person.You can call me as a reference anytime.
Bill Donehoo, Director of Sales
Dear Sheryl,
I would like to express my deep gratitude for the tons of effort you have put on selling my townhome in
Waukegan, especially under the most deteriorating condition of real estate market in the US history. My house was
on the market in early July and under the contract two months later with first buyer who later was denied for a
mortgage. Then, you continued pushing forward, and soon found another buyer with whom a contract was signed
shortly, which eventually led to the final closing of the sale.
Through the whole process, your insight into the real estate market, you diligence, and most importantly, your care
about your customers, all counted to the successful sale of my house. I would definitely recommend you to my
friends or colleagues who may soon be selling or looking for houses.
With the holiday in the corner, I would like to wish you and your family the very Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year.
Sincerely,
Jie Chen
Sheryl is fantastic. She ows what she is doing and gets the job done. We told er what we wanted to
spend and spent two days fighting to get us!! She is like family!!
Libertyville Buyer
Sheryl Allen did an outstanding job for us. We did not purchase a home but rented one. We were treated just
the same as if we were purchasing a home. I know the sales associates do no make as much commission on a rental as
they would selling a home but Sheryl gave 150% of her time and listened to exactly what we were looking for and she
found us one hell of a townhouse to live in. I am a Coldwell Banker Sheryl Allen customer (BIG FAN) for life! She
made us feel like we were a part of her family. This is a rare quality any line of business and am pleased to see
that it does exist. We will be looking to purchase a home or income property in the next 24 months and we will
definitely be calling on Sheryl again.
Lake Villa Renter
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Dear Sheryl:
Today when I opened my mail I received your note and a copy of the closing statement for
Stanwich Road. Thank you, once again, for your attention to the details.
I can't believe that it has been over three years ago since we signed the contracts for the
purchase of that house! I'm writing tonight to express our appreciation for everything
that you have done for me and my family from the time you introduced us to the housing market
in Vernon Hills in September, 1999 all the way through the sale of Stanwich Road and the lease
arrangements for this townhouse in Libertyville last spring.
As I plan our next move back to New York in June I am recalling the infinite patience you had
with us as we organized our relocation from New York to Chicago three years ago. Did you really
know the Metra Schedules by heart and the average ACT scores of every class in District 128? I
still have the folder with all the brochures, maps,
phone numbers and calendars you mailed to me in New York that fall. You even gave me your best
friend's home number so she could tell us about life in Vernon Hills. I particularly
enjoyed the fun we had planning the finishes and upgrades with you and Isabelle from Centex.
You made all the right suggestions for a what would become a very profitable resale! You have
an amazing ability to combine the skills and experience of the consummate real estate
professional with the warmth and humor of a good friend. Little did we know how much we would
be needing a friend...
When it came time to sell that house it was crucial to us that we make an informed
decision about the pricing and marketing of that property. I trusted your objectivity and your
market knowledge to advise us on the appropriate strategies. It's hard to cede control in a
negotiating situation, but we believed we had the best person on our side and we trusted you
completely. All the while, you always found a way to make me laugh when I felt like crying or
helped me take a deep breath when I needed to calm down. (I'd have to say now that it was that
laughing thing that, ultimately, got us through the listing and sale of that house.) You were
consistently sensitive, professional and efficient. Remember the painters who called my house
two minutes after you hung up the phone with me? And let's not forget those car loads of people
from St. Mary's who arrived to pick up the furniture donations. It reached the point that I was
afraid to tell you I needed anything done at the house because I knew that if I did, a plumber,
a carpet cleaner or gardener would be calling me in 15 to 20 nanoseconds!
Oh yes, there's more. How annoying was it to drag me around looking for a rental? We saw some
interesting properties, eh? When you heard about a good match for us you got me over to
the rental in five minutes flat. That landlord had a credit check done and lease prepared in
twenty-four hours. How did you do that? Don't tell me. I don't want to know all your secrets.
But I do want you to know how much we love you and what meeting you at that Open House in
Buffalo Grove has meant to all of us. Thank you so very much. You're the best.
Moshe & Dorothy Shalev
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Sheryl Allen was my realtor for both selling my home and purchasing my a new
one in the spring of 2005. Both transactions went off without a hitch and I attribute that to
Sheryl's experience, preparation and professionalism.
 With respect to my home (condo) sale, she
quickly evaluated what improvements were needed to my home to make it attractive to buyers.
She also did a market evaluation and recommended a selling price that matched the market. The
result was a sale within two weeks that bought the highest unit sales price in the development
to that time.
Simultaneously, Sheryl was helping me find a home in the neighborhood I
wanted. She constantly looked for homes coming onto the market that met my tastes and finances. One
morning I reviewed the list that met my criteria and I saw one that looked like the perfect match.
I called Sheryl and within 2 hours we were in the house, seeing it first hand. I made an offer,
Sheryl worked all the details and I had the home I wanted at the price I could
afford.
Less than 3 months passed from the time I contacted Sheryl about selling my
home and the day I moved into my new home. Many things had to work in my favor to have that happen.
But I couldn't have done it without Sheryl's help. Her hard work and attention to detail were
instrumental throughout the process.
Jeff Zahn
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Sheryl Allen sold my home within 3 days after being listed. Sheryl
provided good insight and ideas that would help sell the house and provided me with any resources
I needed to make it happen. Sheryl kept me updated on any showings,
comments, and feedback. Sheryl always exhibited the best professional attittude and ethics in
selling my home. I would highly recommend her.
Gwen Giralamo |
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Sheryl was easy to work with and is very open to client wishes and time
schedules. She is hard-working and follows up on what you ask her for. It was a pleasure
working with Sheryl in purchasing our condo. We will work with her again soon.
Evie and Chuck Campbell
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We are greatful to Sheryl Allen who gives more than the average realtor and
has her clients best interest at heart. She helped us sell our home in Buffalo Grove in less
than a week. Her suggestions and help proved valuable. I am happy that she has become our
friend. Thank you for everything.
Mark And Joyce Feldman
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Dear Sheryl,
I can only tell you that I would have given up had I been you, the real-estate agent, when you worked with
us over 6 years ago. We must have seen 25-30 homes or more. My wife, Andrea was pregnant at the time, and
my daughter was also travelling with us most of the time. I recall that my mother also joined us on more
than a few occasions. You were so helpful, explaining the pros and cons of every house and giving us your
fair evaluation of the areas in which we were interested in living. You were always available at a moments
notice, and ultimately found our dream house here on Rose Boulevard in Buffalo Grove. You even urged me to
negotiate immediately so as not to lose this great house. We moved in just 6 years ago January 15th and
will most likely live here a long, long time.
Thanks Sheryl, for your non-stop work ethic, the knowledge and experience that you posess, and the
friendship that has endured through the years. We will forever be indebted to you, and recommend your
services to everyone we know.
Sincerely,
The Brook Family
Since we were buying our first home, we were very clueless about
the home buying process. Sheryl helped us tremendously! She walked us through the whole process, laid
out what we could expect, and helped us find a mortgage broker, inspector, and lawyer. She went above
and beyond what I expected a realtor to do. I never thought we would find a house that fit all of our
wants, needs and budget, but Sheryl found us one that was even better that I thought we would find. The
best part about the home buying experience (besides finding the perfect house) was that I had so much
fun doing it! It was wonderful to have a friendly and energetic person around during such a busy and
stressful time!
Kelly Evers |
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>Our experience with Sheryl overall was a
very positive one. As first time home-buyers from out of state relocating to the area for work, my
wife and I had very little idea what we were in for in the house-buying process. We really
appreciated Sheryl's ability to quickly assess what it was that we were interested in, and helped
us shape not only an image of what we should look for in a home, but an overall search strategy.
Sheryl then took the information and created a filtered listing of homes that fit what we were
looking for. My wife and I, while out of state, were then able to see the homes available and
provide our comments. Based on this information Sheryl created a 15-house tour for us when we came
in town for a weekend that was streamlined (minimal travel time) and incorporated houses that were
exactly in line with what we were looking for, as well as some that we might want to consider. Each
house that we visited was valuable (either because it introduced something new to us or because it
was EXACTLY what we were looking for). After we found the house we wanted, Sheryl walked us through
writing the offer, and then guided us through the negotiation process. In the end, we got the house
of our dreams at the right price. Thanks Sheryl! Have a good one,
Colin Speakman
When we were purchasing a home 2 years ago, Sheryl
did a great job of showing us all the options in all of the areas. She showed us
houses in different districts and price ranges so that we were able to make an informed
decision. Sheryl always had information about the schools and other breakdowns to
help with our buying process3;she was totally patient whether is was my 3 kids tagging
along in the back seat or getting stuck in snow bank!!!
When our plans changed mid stream, Sheryl was quick to change with us and continue to
meet our needs. She was comforting through some tough times.
Sheryl remains in great contact with us and we appreciate all the help she gives
us. We can not wait to use her again in the future!!
Greta |
Sheryl,
Thank you for your efforts
in selling our home in Vernon Hills! I especially appreciate the time you spent on my behalf
during closing to make sure all the loose ends were tied up.
Thanks
again,
Kevin
Carlson
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In real estate, it is easy to find an agent
that is a technical expert in residential sales and purchasing. Sheryl has those
capabilities. Sheryl knows the Northern and Northwest suburbs. She has
long-standing business and community connections. But, there are
a lot of real estate agents that claim
those same traits.
What makes
Sheryl unique, and why we have chosen her to serve as our trusted representative
during three different transactions, is that she has taken the
time to get to know us personally. She understands our current needs and
long-term goals. Sheryl has always helped us to make the right real estate
decision - both for our pocketbook and for our family.
Are we
proud that Sheryl was able to get our condo under contract within 48 hours with
a sales price remarkably near our asking price? Absolutely. But, we are even
prouder to call Sheryl a friend.
-- Eric and
Melissa Leuck
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Ineeded to buy a
house, but didn't know what area I wanted to move to. Sheryl was right there with ideas and
suggestions, and showed me quite a few houses, until I found the ideal one. She took the time to
get to know me and what I wanted. She was very patient and very knowledgeable. But above all, I
actually had a good time house hunting with her!
Marcia
Pozen
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It was a pleasure working with you. You were both professional
and personable, and we were very pleased with how you represented us in our home
purchase. Im not ashamed to say that my husband and I are very picky shoppers, and
when it comes to shopping for something as important as a home, we know that we
were quite demanding (and Im sure that me being pregnant at the time didnt help!)
But you were great about everything! I sincerely appreciate the dedication you
showed to my husband and me. The way you value your own family meant a lot to us
also, as we are very family-oriented ourselves. It was a pleasure getting to know
you!
Tivona &
Karim Hill
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This was our first home
purchase and needless to say we really didnt know what to expect or how
the process worked. Sheryl
was terrific. She took the time to answer all of our questions and explain the
whole process in
detail. No question was left unanswered. She listened to what we wanted and what we needed in
a house and set
about locating suitable properties for us to look at. She was very patient as we looked
for that perfect
place, always ready to search again and find more prospects. When we found a house we
were interested
in, she was there to advise us and give us references to complete all the inspections,
paperwork,and all the
other various necessary procedures. At no time was she unavailable to help us in the
process. Even
after everything was said and done, she was still there to aid us in anything we needed. I would
highly recommend
Cheryl for her professionalism, ready smile and wit, and extensive knowledge.
Thank you Sheryl for all your help. We
always recommend your
services to everyone we know and we will definitely use your services again in the
future.
Thanks
Dawn
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I want to
thank you for the wonderful service you gave recently in selling my condo in
Vernon Hills. The entire experience including your suggestions on how to make my
home more attractive for sale, the efforts you made in holding an open house,
and the guidance throughout the process was very professional. I also like the
fact that you were able to refer me to another Coldwell Banker agent for the
purchase of my new home (which is still a thrill). I have recommended you to
several of my colleagues at work, and am certain you will show them the same
first rate service.
Warmest
Regards,
Richard
Berggreen, Chicago, IL
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Sheryl Allen, without
reservation, is one of the best real estate agents in the area. A few years ago, I hired her to
help me sell my condominium. A few
years ago, I hired her to help me sell my condominium. She created a great portfolio about my
property and covered every aspect I believed would help make the sale. Not only did my condo
sell in three days,it sold for full asking price. Not only is she one of the best realtor I have ever worked
with, she is a great friend as well.
John Petersen,
Design Consultant.
Dear Sheryl,
I am writing this letter because I wanted to summarize my working relationship with you
in regards to the help and professional assistance you provided in helping me to find a
house for my family. I can honestly say that I was quite comfortable talking to you
right from the very beginning. You were very knowledgeable about the real estate trends
in the several areas where we looked at houses. After being away from the Lake County
area for 17 years, I found this to be particular valuable for me.
You were always quite willing to accommodate my schedule, and in some instance with
very little notice up front. That did not go unnoticed. I felt that it was very
important to you that we found the right house for us, not just any house. I
appreciated your candid feedback when we walked through a house and if you did not like
it, you did not hesitate to tell me along with the reasons why.
During the week that my wife was available to look at the list of houses that I was
interested in, you sacrificed your personal schedule to give us your full attention. I
remember we looked at 13 houses in one day, followed by additional trips to narrow down
the houses we were considering. 1 appreciated your help when it came time to make the
offer on a house. I was impressed that you suggested a price for the house that was
even lower than what I was contemplating. I was quite pleasantly surprised at how
determined you were to get us the best price and terms possible, and I was quite happy
when the negotiations were completed.
All in all, I was quite happy to have you to work with me on this huge decision, and I
would not hesitate in the slightest to work with you again. Not only did you do a great
job, but also you genuinely cared about my family and me. Thank you again for
everything, we are quite happy with our new home.
Sincerely,
Carl P. Denny |
It was so nice of you to think of us at Valentines
Day! Its been too long since weve gotten together I really want you to see our new
home! You were such a fan of our Presidential Drive house, and worked so hard to
stage it and photograph it and put it out there. From when you first walked
through, and pointed out so many features you thought would impress buyers, I knew you
were a star! Your belief in our house showed in the fantastic brochures, the ads
you ran, the open houses with fresh flowers. I think you loved that house as much as I
did!
You have spent so much time, so much energy, and so much money to get it sold! In this
tough market, its amazing to me that youve had it under contract twice. I know working
with relocation companies is frustrating, and you have handled it with humor and class,
even when the relo company dragged their feet and made us all crazy. Youve worked your
tail off, and have been so gracious to Bob and me, even though you don't have to, as
were long gone!
We are so impressed with you and the work you put into being a professional realtor.
Your willingness to meet painters, landscapers, electricians, and inspectors after we
moved was incredibly helpful and generous. That you would win the hearts of the
relocation company and keep the listing after our buyout is unusual; clearly they saw
what we saw in you as well.
The icing on the cake was the beautiful Christmas gift, which sits by my side as I
typeI just love it! It looks fabulous in our new home, which we love even more than
Presidential Drive, are eager for you to see, and which someday you will surely need to
sell for us.
Again, thank you again for all your work, and for your kindness. It was so nice working
with you; when they sent all the agents over for me to interview, I liked you right
from the start! Even now that its "over", Im glad that our friendship will continue.
Let's get together soon? I always love seeing you!
Linda Creviston |
Thank you for taking us to see homes in the Vernon
HIlls area. You were great and we really liked the rapport we felt that we had with
you. We'll be sure to recommend you to any of our colleagues, friends or family who may
be looking for housing in your area.
Onney and Keith Crawley |
My experiences with Sheryl have been absolutely the best! She is
extremely professional, attentive to client's needs and concerns, hard
working, well researched, very knowledgable of the area, and always follows
through on her word. Perhaps the thing I have appreciated most about Sheryl
is how
forthright and unpretentious she is: she really does "tell you like it is." Her
no-nonsense style makes the whole process smooth and enjoyable. I would recommend
no one else but Sheryl for anyone's real estate needs.
Shawn
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My wife and I had the
great fortune of working with Sheryl Allen on the sale of our home in Lake
Villa. Although we currently live in Colorado, Sheryl and I spoke often and she
met with my parents for the initial in-house consultation.
Sheryl consistently offered sound advice starting with her suggestion that the
appearance of our home would be greatly enhanced by new carpeting. The
carpeting did not cost us a fortune and it greatly improved the first impression
factor that Sheryl had stressed to me. We received a very favorable offer on
the house within two weeks of our listing and the new carpeting. We closed on
the sale of our house on July 8th and if not for Sheryl Allen, it wouldn't have
happened. She communicated with me consistently, always told me that
everything was fine, and was persistent in working with the buyer's agent on the
close of the sale.
THANK
YOU,
Don
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Hello Sheryl!
I just wanted to let you know how much our family enjoys your newsletters you send
out!
The last one we rec'd was "Service For Life". It has fun trivia, helpful tips &
enjoyable reading! I look forward to getting more in the future!! Hope all is
well! Enjoy whats left of our summer!
Sue Hennessy Hoffman Estates :)
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Broker
Recommendations
I HAVE WORKED WITH SHERYL
WHO HAS REFERRED CLIENTS LOOKING FOR PROPERTIES IN THE CITY. I HAVE ALSO REFERRED CLIENTS TO
SHERYL WHO ARE LOOKING FOR PROPERTIES IN BUFFALO GROVE, VERNON HILLS AND LIBERTYVILLE. SHERYL
WORKS VERY MUCH LIKE MYSELF. SHE GIVES THE UTMOST OF SERVICE, AND WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE TO FIND
A PROPERTY THAT A CLIENT IS LOOKING FOR. SHE WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE CLIENT WITH EXCELLENT
REFERRALS FOR ATTORNEYS, MORTGAGES, INSPECTIONS, AND
WHATEVER SERVICE THAT THEY
MIGHT NEED. ANY CLIENT THAT I HAVE REFERRED TO SHERYL HAS BEEN SO GRATEFUL THAT THEY GOT TO THE
RIGHT PERSON .
ROZ
ZWEIG
I worked with Sheryl Allen
on the sale of 316 N. Jubilee in Hainesville. Together we navigated our clients through some
unexpected challenges. It was clear that she was on top of all aspects of the sale and worked
for her clients best interests. I hope that we can work together again.
Fran Bailey
Baird &
Warner
I just wanted to drop you a note to say what a pleasure it was to work with you
on the London Ct, property. As the selling agent, I appreciated the time you
obviously took educating the sellers on the process of negotiating
and possible home inspection issues. This definitely eased the transaction on both sides
and expedited resolutions. Thanks again, and hopefully we'll have the
opportunity to work with each other again.
Sincerely,
Dawn Suchy Century 21 Market Place Ltd.
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