Testimonials

Jack is an exceptional partner in finding a home. He listens closely to your interests and pairs that information with his expertise to customize your search. Jack arrives prepared and informed for showings, follows up promptly, and takes the time to answer every question. He is hyper-responsive and dedicated to the process. He makes it fun and balances the multiple layers of home-buying for you, so it never feels too overwhelming. Trusting Jack's recommendations is easy because it's clear he is well-educated in the space and he does not pressure your decisions. For example, we found a home we liked a lot but the bidding process against multiple offers would have put us in a spot of over-paying. Similarly, we put in an offer on another property and the seller wouldn't budge from a high asking price. In both situations and throughout the process, he kindly advised us to continue looki…

Jack is an exceptional partner in finding a home. He listens closely to your interests and pairs that information with his expertise to customize your search. Jack arrives prepared and informed for showings, follows up promptly, and takes the time to answer every question. He is hyper-responsive and dedicated to the process. He makes it fun and balances the multiple layers of home-buying for you, so it never feels too overwhelming. Trusting Jack's recommendations is easy because it's clear he is well-educated in the space and he does not pressure your decisions. For example, we found a home we liked a lot but the bidding process against multiple offers would have put us in a spot of over-paying. Similarly, we put in an offer on another property and the seller wouldn't budge from a high asking price. In both situations and throughout the process, he kindly advised us to continue looking into other options. Jack keeps logic at the forefront - This approach is critical because buying a home can quickly turn emotional and expensive without proper guidance. He wants his clients to pay fair value, he does the research to ensure you are in line with the market, and he clearly communicates with you every step of the way. Jack is level-headed and persistent. We found a place we love well within our preferred timeline for moving. His network and knack for relationships are key reasons we were able to purchase our dream home. He is strategic, driven and accommodating. And more than anything, he makes the experience enjoyable! We had such a great time working with Jack, and we are so happy in our new home.

I had the pleasure to experience Jack's expertise from both the seller's and buyer's side. From the buyer's perspective, I had very tight parameters. Jack was patient using those parameters and made sure that I saw all types of homes, from complete remodels to recently updated townhomes. We found the perfect place that fits most of my requirements. He helped me negotiate in a fair yet beneficial manner. His professionalism and relationship with the other agent helped the negotiations run smoothly. From the seller's perspective, I cannot express enough how helpful Jack was throughout the process. From scheduling the removal of unnecessary furniture, to staging, to marketing, and to pricing my home, he was nothing short of amazing. His market knowledge is spot on. His relationships with other agents and his extensive research of comps allows him to price his listings accurately, thus sel…

I had the pleasure to experience Jack's expertise from both the seller's and buyer's side. From the buyer's perspective, I had very tight parameters. Jack was patient using those parameters and made sure that I saw all types of homes, from complete remodels to recently updated townhomes. We found the perfect place that fits most of my requirements. He helped me negotiate in a fair yet beneficial manner. His professionalism and relationship with the other agent helped the negotiations run smoothly. From the seller's perspective, I cannot express enough how helpful Jack was throughout the process. From scheduling the removal of unnecessary furniture, to staging, to marketing, and to pricing my home, he was nothing short of amazing. His market knowledge is spot on. His relationships with other agents and his extensive research of comps allows him to price his listings accurately, thus selling my home in a timely fashion. He will do what the client wants, but trust him, he knows what is best! Additionally, the team of people that Jack has around him is superlative. He has a first class contact every step of the way. He recommended an attorney, a donation place to donate household goods, an electrician, an inspector, a mover, and so many more. Not having to research all of those trades when moving is a tremendous help. Finally, Jack's positive attitude encouraging me to wait for the right place and not to get discouraged, helped me end up in the perfect home for me! I highly recommend Jack as a buyer or seller's agent. His passion and knowledge of the residential real estate market and his interpersonal and negotiating skills are exceptional.

Jack helped us find the perfect home. Having never lived in the Chicago area, Jack was patient and took the time to help us explore different neighborhoods, as well as types of home (high rise, loft, condo etc). We really had no idea where or what we were looking for. Jack never rushed us and it was clear that he was in it for the long haul, no matter how long we took. He listened to our feedback developed an action plan (many of them)! Jack's knowledge of the market place and him taking the time to understand what we were looking for, enabled us ultimately find the perfect location and home. I always felt that Jack had our back and was looking out for our best interest. He was honest and thoughtful when working with us and guided us into making a reasonable offer, while at the same time doing an excellent job helping us set expectations for ourselves which made the negotiation proce…

Jack helped us find the perfect home. Having never lived in the Chicago area, Jack was patient and took the time to help us explore different neighborhoods, as well as types of home (high rise, loft, condo etc). We really had no idea where or what we were looking for. Jack never rushed us and it was clear that he was in it for the long haul, no matter how long we took. He listened to our feedback developed an action plan (many of them)! Jack's knowledge of the market place and him taking the time to understand what we were looking for, enabled us ultimately find the perfect location and home. I always felt that Jack had our back and was looking out for our best interest. He was honest and thoughtful when working with us and guided us into making a reasonable offer, while at the same time doing an excellent job helping us set expectations for ourselves which made the negotiation process more efficient and less emotional. I can honestly say that this has been my best home buying experience. I was blown away by Jack's professionalism, knowledge, honesty and work ethic. Jack's experience and white glove treatment is unique and sets him apart. I highly recommend him! Thank you Jack!

From the start of our selling process, Jack listened to and understood our needs. He quickly showed his expertise of the market, likely buyer pool, and how to best position our home in a competitive field. He effectively demonstrated correct pricing strategy based on relevant comparable sales and listings data. Jack’s marketing efforts were unmatched - from the initial light staging of our home to the impressive “lifestyle” video portraying not only our home, but the Hinsdale lifestyle. We knew this was a critical component with out-of-town buyers and restrictions due to COVID-19. Jack’s detailed approach was spot on. The key to a successful broker is their ability to keep the owners committed to the plan. Jack gave us comfort to believe in his process and always stay the course. Jack provided a calm and steady execution of his marketing initiatives and seamlessly adjusted for any guide…

From the start of our selling process, Jack listened to and understood our needs. He quickly showed his expertise of the market, likely buyer pool, and how to best position our home in a competitive field. He effectively demonstrated correct pricing strategy based on relevant comparable sales and listings data. Jack’s marketing efforts were unmatched - from the initial light staging of our home to the impressive “lifestyle” video portraying not only our home, but the Hinsdale lifestyle. We knew this was a critical component with out-of-town buyers and restrictions due to COVID-19. Jack’s detailed approach was spot on. The key to a successful broker is their ability to keep the owners committed to the plan. Jack gave us comfort to believe in his process and always stay the course. Jack provided a calm and steady execution of his marketing initiatives and seamlessly adjusted for any guidelines that were in place due to a global pandemic. Jack was early to recognize the strong buyer demand coming from the city, and his relationships with city brokers were critical in creating demand for our suburban home. Jack created a sense of urgency on the buying side, which drove up contract pricing and terms. He listened to all parties and was quick to understand the key deal points on each side. This truly allowed him to bring together a win-win transaction. Jack continued to efficiently manage all parties - buyers, sellers, attorneys, appraisal, lenders - to make sure the contract process never slowed. Jack has drive, insights and capabilities well beyond his age. He never stops working until your home sale closes - and beyond. He has a true understanding of the suburban market and how to highlight a home within it to maximize price and overall experience. Without reservation, we highly recommend Jack!

Jack Brennan was MORE than outstanding in the listing and sale of our home in Hinsdale. We have a connection with many realtors in our area and so when it came to selling our home we were conflicted in which way to turn. After a casual conversation with close friends of ours who had recently used Courtney and Jack, we were suddenly convinced we need to try them (even though they were not one of the many brokers we knew). We were blown away! Courtney and Jack could not have been more accommodating, more knowledgeable, or more helpful with the 100's of details that go into listing and successfully selling a home. They knew, anticipated, and then conveyed to us what each step of the process would entail. They were prepared with the names and resources of people and companies we would need to successfully get through each step. In many cases they had even prepaid the cost (out of their own b…

Jack Brennan was MORE than outstanding in the listing and sale of our home in Hinsdale. We have a connection with many realtors in our area and so when it came to selling our home we were conflicted in which way to turn. After a casual conversation with close friends of ours who had recently used Courtney and Jack, we were suddenly convinced we need to try them (even though they were not one of the many brokers we knew). We were blown away! Courtney and Jack could not have been more accommodating, more knowledgeable, or more helpful with the 100's of details that go into listing and successfully selling a home. They knew, anticipated, and then conveyed to us what each step of the process would entail. They were prepared with the names and resources of people and companies we would need to successfully get through each step. In many cases they had even prepaid the cost (out of their own budget) of many services so we didn't have to think about it or get bogged down in the details. This happened so many times we were moved to tears as the stress of the move loomed over us. Their care for us was way beyond anything I anticipated. In the end, we discovered that their promise to do anything required to help us and to keep the process moving forward, was true. Whether it was physically moving boxes for us, vacuuming rooms, sweeping decks, or any number of other "menial" tasks you wouldn't expect an agent to stoop to, they were always their ready to lend a hand. I cannot recommend Courtney and Jack, and the entire staff and ownership at County Line Properties, any higher, or with more enthusiasm. Courtney and Jack proved to me there are agents who do go way beyond the norm of their industry to make sure their clients are served with the highest regard. Thank you Courtney and Jack for all you did, and for all you continue to do for your local clients.