Mario R. Barrios | Chicago City Properties Group @ RE/MAX Premier

I couldn't be more grateful to Mario, who helped us find our wonderful new home. As a first-time home buyer, I knew literally nothing about the market, the procedures, or what I should pay attention to when looking for a property. But Mario helped us through the entire process from start to finish, so I always felt confident. Mario helped us shape our expectations for our future home, scheduled showings, responded to all our questions, and recommended lenders, inspectors, and attorneys. He truly did an amazing job. And thanks to Mario, I am writing this review from my new home.

Working with Mario was an absolute pleasure. He is proactive, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, but what truly set him apart was the genuine time he took to understand exactly what my partner and I were looking for. After our last home-buying experience, Mario’s approach was a breath of fresh air—especially in a market as fast-paced and competive as Chicago. I couldn't be happier with the home he helped us find, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for their next home.

There is not enough words to describe the brilliance of Mario as a realtor. Mario truly made miracles a reality and helped us purchase a home in one of the most challenging markets Chicago has ever seen. Every single step of the way Mario was flawless. From the first call we had with him to the day of closing, we knew we were in the hands of someone who truly was looking out for us. Mario felt like he was always a phone call/text away at any time of the day. He negotiated deals on our behalf like a true pro. He knew how to get the job done and he sure did. Mario is incredibly knowledgeable about construction and what "good bones" to a home look like. He provided so much insight, so many times as to what to look out for in windows, roofing, foundation, grout, building materials, etc. Neither my husband and I are handy people so this knowledge was so valuable to us. House hunting in this m

When I first moved to Chicago Mario was recommended by a friend. He seemed very knowledgeable so I chose him as my realtor. He helped me but my condo 7 years ago. He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and very responsive. Everyone that he has on his team were also great to work with. Having never owned or shopped for a condo before I most definitely needed and appreciated his help. Throughout the 7 years, once in a while I would have a question or pick his brain about possibly upgrading. He responded back as immediately and with the same amount of attention as he did when I was actively looking. I knew when the day came when I would be ready to sell that I would use him as my realtor again. Fast forward this past winter and I was finally ready to sell. Who knew selling required so much more thought, work, time, and energy than buying. I was a fish out of water. He laid out a plan of

We had a great experience working with Mario and highly recommend him. He was originally recommended to us by family, and it was easy to see why. Throughout the process he was supportive, knowledgeable, and always honest when we toured homes — clearly explaining what was good quality, what needed work, and what to watch for. Even when we paused our search for a bit, Mario stayed in touch and shared market updates, which ultimately encouraged us to start looking again and led to us finding the home we purchased. We’re very grateful for his guidance during such an important milestone.