Rothman Real Estate

Fantastic experience: I worked with Kevin Dybas and he was excellent with the sale of our home. Super easy to talk to, and would always respond quickly when ever I would text or call. Super knowledgeable and a good eye for details, he really made selling our home pretty easy.

Fantastic experience: We had a fantastic experience working with Sarah and her team. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to find homes that truly matched what we were looking for, often bringing options to us that we might not have found on our own. What really stood out was her honesty and professionalism. She was never afraid to tell us when a home didn’t feel like the right fit—and always explained why—helping us make informed decisions with confidence. That level of transparency made the entire process feel much more manageable and trustworthy. She was also incredibly responsive, always quick to answer questions and keep things moving smoothly. Her team was just as supportive and organized, making every step of the process seamless. We’re so grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her and her team to anyone looking to buy a home.

Fantastic experience: Sarah was great! She is very proactive and helped my wife and I find the perfect house.

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable. The personal care taken with clients is a 10/10!

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Sarah more than once to buy a place. She is very communicative, and friendly, but really goes to bat for you when needed. Our deal almost fell through due to the seller not being willing to compromise, but she pushed hard and we finally reached an agreement and got our house. I’d 100% use Sarah again.

Fantastic experience: I've worked with Sarah as a seller and a buyer. She is incredibly smart and will have your back no matter what you are looking to do.

Fantastic experience: We had a great experience working with Kevin! As first-time homebuyers, my wife & I had plenty of questions, & Kevin made the entire process feel manageable. We set up a group text & were in regular contact throughout our searching/buying process. He would also send daily listings that matched our criteria & that helped keep us in the loop on new opportunities. Kevin is really knowledgeable about the housing market, which my wife & I both really appreciated! He is well aware about different neighborhoods & even programs/discounts we could qualify for as first-time buyers. He gave us honest suggestions on how to approach offers & advocated for us every step of the way. If that wasn't enough, he was warm, friendly, & always dressed to impress! Kevin would follow up with helpful information regularly. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor to guide us through buying our first home, & we would happily recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home with someone they can trust.

Fantastic experience: Sarah helped us find the perfect home! As first-time buyers she was invaluable, teaching us the ins and outs of the home buying process and making us feel more comfortable along the way. When we ended up in a bidding war, she fought for us and secured the sale! She’s offered great advice about some of the projects we plan to knock out around the house, and has numerous contacts to help us get the job done. We can’t recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: Sarah helped me buy my first home, and I had an increidble experience with her. I was not willing to go through with buying something until I found a nearly perfect fit, and Sarah was incredibly patient with me over a 9+ month period, she stayed consistently on the look out but did not pressure me at all as I made it clear that I was not settling and was not in a rush. She was invested in me getting exactly what I wanted and could also read when I needed a break from searching and thinking about it. Sarah was also very involved and helpful in the somewhat overhwelming process of negotiations and closing. She walked me through all the decisions and steps I had to take to get it over the line, and was a very firm and skilled negotiater that helped me get a price I felt comfortable with. Even after closing, she has helped connect me with her very useful network of contractors and repair-people. Couldn't have had a better first experience with a real estate agent. I highly reccomend. She has tenacity and is a strong advocate for her buyers, and never makes you feel pressured.

Fantastic experience: We worked with Sarah to find our 2nd home. She was responsive, took our needs into consideration while finding a home, and was knowledgeable of the market in our area. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a new home!

Fantastic experience: This was my first time working with Sarah, and the entire process was exceptional! Sarah is very knowledgeable, communication was great, everything from start to finish went flawlessly. I will definitely recommend Sarah to anyone who might need assistance with selling a house. She is now my go to person for any house selling or buying!

Fantastic experience: Sarah was great. Needed to sell quickly and she made it happen. She kept me updated the whole time. I highly recommend her. Very professional and easy to work with!

Fantastic experience: Sarah was the best. Always kept me in the loop. No surprises. Constant connection. Sold my house so fast.

Fantastic experience: Sarah is truly incredible. We reached out to her for the our sale of our home, and she exceeded every expectation! She is professional, communicative, and highly effective (not to mention just an awesome person who is fun to work with!) Our home went under contract in a matter of days - Sarah secured multiple offers and negotiated the deal expertly. We ended up well-above asking with very favorable terms. She went above and beyond on multiple occasions to secure the best deal and to keep the process moving smoothly. I truly believe we would not have had this kind of success without her. I would not hesitate to recommend Sarah to our friends and family!

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience working with Kevin. He went above and beyond to find a perfect place that met all of my requests. He was very knowledgeable, and his communication was outstanding. He made the whole experience easy and stress free. I highly recommend him for all your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: Kevin was incredible in helping us find our dream home! He listened to our needs, provided great advice, and made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We couldn’t have done it without him. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Kevin was fantastic in helping us find our first home! He made the entire process feel seamless and was always available to answer our questions. His knowledge of the market and attention to detail were invaluable. We are so grateful for his support and guidance. Highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking to buy their first home!

Fantastic experience: My family has worked with Steve and Sarah on both purchases and sales of residential and commercial properties for many years. There isn't a single bad thing to say about this real estate group! Steve and Sarah truly know the market, even while it fluctuates constantly! They are professional, knowledgeable, responsive, supportive and very caring. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Positive experience: My husband and I have used Rothman Real Estate since 1997 for all our real estate transactions. Steve is always attentive and understanding of our needs. He has proven to be an excellent negotiator. We will definitely use Rothman Real Estate in the future, and can highly recommend both Steve and Sarah to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Steve has been our trusted expert and advisor on all aspects of Real Estate for over 10 years. He has helped with simple buy/sell fix and flip deals to complex multi property deals involving land trusts, probate estates, 1031 exchanges, and and multi tenant commercial leases. I would strongly recommend Steve for all of your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: My experience with the Rothman team has always been a pleasure. Steve and Sarah are sincerely dedicated to their clients. They have the experience, knowledge of the market and the integrity that I feel is most important in today’s lifestyles. I am comfortable and confident in saying this is the team you should have in your corner.

Fantastic experience: Sarah is the best! She just helped me purchase my first home. She is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and made the process so easy. Sarah took the time to find a home that had everything I was looking for. She is also a great negotiator, highly recommend working with Sarah!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Sarah and her team enough. She made selling our home incredibly easy. A year prior, we had a terrible experience with another realtor which led to a botched sale (followed by a very stressful year), and so we reached out to Sarah who helped our friend's family buy many different properties over the last few years. Sarah is incredibly easy to work work, gives excellent guidance and truly cared about getting the sale across the finish line. She is not afraid to roll up her sleeves to make sure everything is absolutely perfect. She was incredibly on top of it with our stagers, photographer, listing, attorneys, open houses, etc. Our place was not on the market long and she and her team made the closing process really easy for us. It was the exact opposite experience we had 1 year prior. We will definitely be recommending her to any of our friends looking for a realtor in the Chicagoland area!

Fantastic experience: In my family we have used Sarah to purchase 3 homes and sell 2 in the past 9 years. Sarah is always quick to respond and whether we were buying or selling, she was always looking out for our best interest. She is sweet, tells it like it is, does not try to talk you into anything like most real estate agents. She is also tough when needed. I hate the process of selling or buying homes but Sarah has made it as smooth as possible for us. I highly recommend her and would never use anyone else!

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Sarah as my agent twice now in the last 7 years and both times she worked tirelessly on my behalf to help us get the home we wanted! She's easy to communicate with, on top of things, and advocates for you.

Fantastic experience: Sarah helped my husband and I buy (2021) and sell (2024) our home in Park Ridge, IL and both experiences were extremely smooth! When purchasing, she listened intently and was very thoughtful on homes she showed us (ie locations, style, wish lists vs must haves). When selling, she set up expectations for the process and had our best interest at the forefront of her listing suggestions. Sarah takes care of everything behind the scenes that a client shouldn’t need to worry about. She sets everything up step by step and walks you through each detail so nothing is missed and communication is close-looped. Sarah loves to negotiate and is phenomenal at it, ultimately putting her clients first and becoming family! Sarah is honest, dedicated, hardworking (I know that sounds cliché) and kind. You will not be disappointed if you choose her to represent you and I would recommend her to any of my friends and family!

Fantastic experience: We’ve bought 3 houses and sold 2 with Sarah. She is absolutely amazing. Cannot say anything but great things about her. Incredibly smart, knowledgeable, responsive and plugged into the market. Will work with her until she retires.

Fantastic experience: My husband and I have now had the pleasure of working with Sarah to purchase two homes, as well as selling our first home. Sarah is everything we could ask for in a realtor: a tough-as-nails negotiator with a heart of gold! She cares deeply about helping her clients find a home that is right for them, not simply closing on the first available option. Sarah is committed to doing things ethically, and puts the best interests of her clients first. She guided us through the nerve-wracking home selling process with confidence and kindness, always taking time to answer our questions and patiently explain the intricacies of each step. We felt so at peace with Sarah as our guide while making these huge financial and life decisions. Thank you, Sarah and team!

Fantastic experience: Sarah is the best real estate agent to work with. She is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful - she listens to what her clients want and works very hard to find you the right house to fit your needs. She is the ultimate negotiator and I couldn’t have asked for a better agent to guide us through this process.

Fantastic experience: We have worked with Rothman Real Estate three times and on both sides of a deal. In each case, Sarah and her team were persistent in moving deals along and skillfully negotiating on our behalf. We are so happy with the results. Thank you Sarah and team, and we will continue to recommend you to family and friends.

Fantastic experience: Rothman Real Estate sold our condo very quickly. They helped us think about how to stage for pictures and made beautifully creative marketing. Would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Sarah was amazing and I’d recommend her to any buyer or seller. On the buying side, she listened carefully to our needs, presented us with lots of varied options to get a firm sense of our tastes and preferences, and then found us the perfect home. She really demonstrated her skill and experience in negotiating for us, and got us the home even with multiple offers. I have no doubt her tenacity and persistence with the seller’s agent played a role. On the selling side, she was very hands on in staging the home, which resulted in the sale of our home significantly over asking price in ONE DAY. She is honest, reasonable, and just a pleasure to work with. She also has tons of knowledge about renovations so is able to provide expertise on that topic as well. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: As first time home buyers, Sarah made the entire process seamless and easy to understand. She goes above and beyond with her communication and truly helped us find our dream home. She took all of our specific needs into careful consideration and guided us with her knowledge on not just home purchasing but information on home structural challenges, local communities, commute times, etc. If a home came up that checked all of our boxes but was a bit over-priced or out of a specific area zone, she had her eye on it even outside of our typical "fields" and would send it to us with careful thought indicating why. We ended up buying one of those homes and absolutely loving it!!! She really advocated for us throughout the entire process. Thank you Sarah!

Fantastic experience: Sarah helped us through our first homebuying experience and made it a breeze! She was persistent despite our open-ended timeline and geographic reach. Sarah helped us narrow down our priorities and make a wise decision in developing a competitive offer. She is an incredible negotiator and provides an abundance of knowledge/guidance through the process

Fantastic experience: My wife and I have worked with Sarah on the purchase of our first home(2015) and most recently the sale of a that same home(2023). I can say that we are beyond satisfied with the experience we had in both transactions. Sarah is very knowledgable in real estate, but also has a passion for her profession. She is very thorough in the way that she prepares a home for a sale and has a strong network in the real estate market that gave our house tons of exposure in the first week that our property was listed on the for sale market. So much so, that we listed our house for sale on a Thursday, and had the offer that we accepted the following Tuesday. If you are a first time buyer, or looking for the home of your dreams - Rothman Real Estate is who you want to work with.

Fantastic experience: Sarah is an amazing real estate agent!! She was extraordinary in helping my wife and I buy our first home. While trying to find a house in a difficult market she truly listened to our wants/needs as to exactly what we were looking for. She was able to help us find not just a house, but a true home that fit all of our needs. After finding the perfect home, she was a very tough negotiator who really stood behind her clients. She helped us navigate very unfamiliar waters with buying a house. She not only answered all our detailed questions, but she enlightened us on things we didn’t even know to ask about, which was a game changer during this process. She helped connect us with lawyers, bank lenders, etc that she has worked with in the past. During the journey of buying a house, she made herself very accessible at anytime of day and on weekends. If we needed something in a pinch she was available right away. Even after officially closing we had some last minute questions about the house that she was happy to answer. We were so lucky to get to work with Sarah and would highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: I have known Sarah a long time but not in a professional capacity. I was blown away not just by her level of service, but by her ability and expertise. She truly is a full service agent.

Fantastic experience: Sarah was a great agent and always worked to make us feel comfortable, welcome, and informed. She really took the time to understand our wants and was always available to answer questions. She fought to get us the best deal in all parts of our homebuying experience.

Fantastic experience: Sarah was a very professional and organized realtor that knew the market well and found us exactly what we wanted!

Fantastic experience: We have worked with Sarah twice and she never disappoints. She is assertive in all the right and necessary ways, and always flexible when we swerve in what we are thinking and feeling on a home. Her knowledge of the market fluctuations and home values in Chicagoland is unmatched.

Fantastic experience: Sarah was amazing to work with from the very first contact. She's always had the right amount of energy, patience and positivity to be of great help in choosing the right home for us. She always had in mind our preferences and was totally honest with the pros and cons to ensure we made an informed decision. In addition, we never felt rushed to make any decision and she ensured we understood all the processes in detail by not limiting herself to help with just home options but always going the extra mile. You can feel her years of experience in the field and that you are in good hands when talking to her, especially during the stressful times of making such a huge decision! This was my first experience buying a home and thanks to Sarah it was a wonderful one. If I ever need to deal with real estate matters again I will surely contact her.

Fantastic experience: Sarah was essential in us finding our home. As first time home buyers in a seller's market, we were nervous about buying but Sarah helped put us at ease, not only finding us the perfect home, but helping us understand what we were looking for in the first place. Her up to date knowledge of the market and skills as a negotiator helped us get a great home for a good price. Sarah was friendly, practical, knowledgeable, & extremely hard working. Frankly, Sarah went above and beyond our expectations for a realtor, and if you are buying a house, you absolutely should go with her. We cannot recommend Sarah enough!

Fantastic experience: Sarah was the consummate professional. She delivered on every level and got me exactly the place I was looking for. Would highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Sarah was awesome to work with! She was super professional but fun. We loved how she really listened to what we wanted and understood what our needs and desires in a condo were. We felt really known and as a result she was able to match us to the perfect home/neighborhood for us! She moved fast and worked hard for us. I’ll definitely be recommending Sarah to my friends and family and working with her again in the future.

Fantastic experience: Sarah is very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable about the real estate market. She listens well to her clients wants and needs. We wanted to buy our own place but were unsure how long we would be living in Chicago so wanted a good investment. Not being from Chicago Sara helped us find a great condo in the perfect neighbourhood for us. As first time buyers she led us through the whole process answering all our questions(of which there were many). She also took the time to show us what was available so we knew we were making the right decision. When the time came to leave Chicago Sarah sold our place in one weekend! She was right our condo was a great investment and it sold for more than we expected! Sarah is also an expert negotiator always working to get the best for her clients. She is firm, fair and not rude. We have recommended Sarah to all our friends in Chicago who have all had the same positive experience.

Fantastic experience: If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would, as well as shout Sarah's praises from all rooftops. Sarah is truly the best of the best, and made both our selling and buying processes excpetionally smooth and stress-free. She is a wealth of knowledge and always answered our (MANY) questions patiently and with expertise. Sarah was consistently straight-forward and honest in her communication with us, something we appreciate and value immensely in a realtor. Every referral she gave us with regard to our lawyer, inspector, contractor, etc. was amazing. Thanks to Sarah and her recommendations/referrals, we were supported by the most competent team imaginable and had a truly wonderful experience both selling and buying. Sarah gets my unwavering recommendation!!

Fantastic experience: We worked with Sarah to buy our first home last year. She made the process incredibly easy and felt like a true advocate during the negotiating process. She is also hilarious and gives great decorating advice :)

Fantastic experience: Sarah was a great person to have on my side as a first time home buyer. She really went to bat for me in the negotiation process and held my hand through every step. She was incredibly fast with paperwork and has great connections in home inspection and the home repair world. She's got a customer for life.

Fantastic experience: Rothman Real Estate made our quirky Wayne dreams come true! Sarah picked up midway through our buying game without missing a beat! She is accommodating, knowledgeable, honest and FUN to buy a house with. Highest recommendation!

Fantastic experience: Sarah is the absolute best. We bought and sold our first condo with Sarah and purchased our very first house! She is a fierce advocate for her clients, reliable, communicative, and most of all, gets all your needs met in every aspect. And she made the process super fun! She is the only realtor we will use!

Fantastic experience: Looking for my first home purchase at the age of 57 was intimidating until I found Sarah! She was amazing walking me through the whole process. Her honesty, enthusiasm for what she does and her understanding of real estate set her apart from all the others. After finding the perfect place I recommended her to my daughter and son-in-law and she helped sell their home and find them a new one in the location they wanted. I don’t right reviews often but the service I received from Sarah deserves to be shared by all those looking for a home!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I worked with Sarah for the first time back in 2013 to buy a townhome. As first time home buyers, working with her was great because she really took the time to answer all our questions. She is so knowledgeable when it comes to the buying and selling process, but also regarding home values and negotiations. When it came time to expand our family and buy a single family home, Sarah sold our townhome and got us into our new home quickly. We got top dollar for our townhome, and she negotiated the price of our new home down to a very fair price. We have loved both places we have lived, thanks to Sarah! I also want to mention that she is friendly and quick to respond!

Fantastic experience: Sarah sold our house one day after we listed it. Before the listing, she gave us invaluable advise on what we did and did not need to update. After the first offer she was invaluable in negotiating with the seller’s agent on the price and terms. What more could you ask for? How about an agent who is also a ton of fun on the journey.

Fantastic experience: We had the most amazing experience working with Sarah to buy our first home! She was so helpful, experienced and fun to work with. She made the process of buying a house easy and stress free, and we absolutely love our home! I would recommend working with her to anyone!

Fantastic experience: We worked with Sarah for both our first home as a couple and our forever family home! She is amazing at finding the exact home you are looking for while making the process easy. I had no idea what I was doing but she really broke things down and helped us to understand our options. She also helped make our first home look beautiful and it sold quickly and for much more than we expected! She is friendly, helpful and quick to respond. I highly recommend you reach out to her if you are looking to buy and/or sell!

Fantastic experience: We feel so incredibly fortunate to have had Sarah of Rothman Real Estate as our realtor. This was our first home purchase and she made the process so easy! Without a ton of knowledge ourselves, Sarah was willing and able to answer any and all questions that we had, and help guide us when needed. She is personable, honest, insanely knowledgeable, and a great negotiator to boot. We truly could not have asked for a better experience and feel like we hit the realtor jackpot with her! We would not hesitate to recommend Sarah and, even though we just moved in to our house a couple days ago, would absolutely use her for any future home sale/purchase!

Fantastic experience: Sarah was amazing to work with. She took the time to understand what we were looking for, and we really appreciated how open and honest she was when evaluating homes. My husband and I are first time homeowners, and Sarah patiently explained all stages of the process and answered all of our questions thoroughly. She’s also been very helpful with contractor referrals given her wealth of experience. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: We loved working with Rothman Real Estate! We got to work with both Sarah and Jamie and both are awesome. Sarah was great at narrowing in on what we liked and didn’t like. She also had a great understanding of our lifestyle and future plans and showed us many great houses. As first time home buyers she walked us through every step with patience and has a meticulous eye for details. She was truly passionate about getting us the house of our dreams and gave great advice! I appreciate how professional she is and how she advocated for us during negotiations. Hire Rothman Real Estate!

Fantastic experience: Sarah spotted the property off the market, got us in for showing the same day, and secured verbal acceptance of my offer before the paperwork was executed. She searched relentlessly and negotiated on my behalf like this was for herself. She moved fast when it was most meaningful and impactful. Solid work!!!

Fantastic experience: Sarah is an AMAZING realtor! She literally went above and beyond in our search process. Sarah really listened to what we wanted and was on top of anything new that came on the market. Sarah was a fantastic communicator, letting us know why a house would be good or bad, letting us know about different communities, and also talking to us about the value of a house we were looking at. When we found the right house, Sarah new just how to bargain (without us even asking). She made sure to get us the best possible deal and really cared about us throughout the whole process! She celebrated with us when we closed on the house and was incredibly personal and down to earth the whole process. She also made sure that we were set up with a good home inspector and was there to walk us through what it all meant and also went through all the paperwork and steps in buying and put them in common terms, which is beyond helpful for first time homebuyers like us! -That was 6 years ago! Six years later- She helped us sell! We decided on a move out of state, and Sarah stepped right up to the plate. She helped us stage the home, and even brought her own staging stuff into our house. She walked us through the whole process and communicated every step of the way. We were shocked and thrilled to be the highest home that EVER sold and in our area!!! Yeah! Only a week on the market and we walked out selling for much more than we paid. I can't thank Sarah enough for all she did for us! Not only giving us our first family home but then selling for us with no issues and walking away with a nice downpayment for our next home! THANK YOU SARAH!!!!

Fantastic experience: Sarah is the best of the best. As someone who has worked in real estate, I can say that her integrity and drive are unmatched. She genuinely cares about each of her clients and works hard to make their housing dreams come true! Sarah knows the industry inside and out, and uses that knowledge and expertise to serve her clients. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home!

Fantastic experience: Sarah helped us find our perfect home in 2016 and again in 2021! She is absolutely wonderful to work with and is extremely responsive. She helped us so much in our most recent home search (during a very busy time for the market) and really went above and beyond in every way to make sure we got the house of our dreams!

Fantastic experience: Working with Sarah is THE BEST. She really knows how to help you, she's aggressive on pricing, and she's fun! As a first time homebuyer I didn't know what I was really even looking for and Sarah guided me through the process every step of the way. I had a particularly difficult closing due to a last minute issue with the mortgage company and Sarah remained calm and helpful through the process. I worked with her in 2012 after moving from out of state and again 2013 for purchasing my current home, and I have recommended her to every single one of my friends since then.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Sarah in 2017 and I know I will again when I'm ready to sell! She's very attentive to her clients and goes out of the way to make sure they get what they're looking for and understand every step of the way (important to a first-time buyer like me). She's friendly and easy to talk to, I was never afraid to voice my concerns or questions and she never made me feel inexperienced. I would use her again in a heartbeat.