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In my spare time, you will find me out catching a live show, relaxing with a mild Robusto, enjoying a good symphony, binging The Office or Parks & Rec., and anytime I get the chance, I “take-in” Wrigley Field, head out to play a quick nine holes, and love embracing spontaneous adventures. Whether it is a spur-of-the-moment outing with my daughters or a surprise date night with my amazing wife, I am always up for creating lasting memories.
When it comes to real estate, I understand the importance of finding your perfect home. Your investment matters to me, which is why I prioritize listening, effective communication, and attention to detail. With my market expertise and proactive approach, I will guide you from contract to close, ensuring a seamless process.
Together, let’s make your dreams a reality.
Transaction History
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Neighborhoods Paul Has the Most Experience In
Paul's Listings and Deals
Paul's Active Listings
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$449,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,073 Sq Ft
- 3 Maria Ct
- Lake Zurich, IL
Don't miss this terrific opportunity - a 3-bed, 2 1/2 bath ranch in Quail Run. Spacious living room/dining room when you walk in to the left - or head up the hallway toward the skylit eat-in kitchen. You will also like the open family room featuring hardwood floors anchored by a gas fireplace and sliders out to your patio. Rounding out the main floor are a 1/2 bath as well as a laundry room. Head
Paul Swanson Baird & Warner
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$380,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,856 Sq Ft
- 2200 Cumberland Pkwy
- Algonquin, IL
So much more than expected! Come see this wonderful 4 bed / 2.5 bath two-story home east of the river in Copper Oaks. Open the door to hardwood floors and follow the south-facing living room through the dining room (with bay window overlooking the patio and back yard) to the kitchen, and family room. The kitchen features black stainless and opens to the family room, which also leads you out to
Paul Swanson Baird & Warner
Awards and Designations
- Baird & Warner Chairman’s Club
- National Association of REALTORS
Other Experience
Paul's Reviews
9/23/23Chae Kyun Yu
Google Review
Are you looking for person to sale your house? Paul Swanson, that’s person you look for not thing more to say. CALL him to
Day find out yourself ! You will be glad call him. Thanks for every thing Paul
9/21/23Mary Hanneman
Google Review
Paul Swanson is very professional, prepared and communicative. He priced my condominium just right and it sold the first day it was listed on the MLS. I am very grateful for his hard work and would highly recommend him. I attribute the quick sale and selling price to all of his knowledge and experience.
7/22/23S M P
Google Review
Paul was a pleasure to work with. We hired him to sell my mother's townhouse in Willow Springs - he patiently listened to my mother's concerns and helped her understand the selling process. We had met with several agents and Paul was by far the most professional. He came prepared and presented a detailed local market analysis and targeted marketing plan. His team was amazing to work with as well, the communication was top-notch, always easy to get a hold of, and quick to answer questions via both email and text. Paul had done the work upfront to ensure the townhome showed well; the photos and staging were absolutely gorgeous. Additionally, he made sure the right people were notified that it was becoming available and any concerns my mother had about the market slowing down were blown away by the number of offers that came in before it was even listed on the open market! This type of detailed work is what sets him apart. If you are planning on selling or buying in the Chicagoland area, I highly recommend Paul Swanson!
7/21/23Alexander C. Jones (A. C.)
Google Review
Paul helped us through this transition at every step. He knew exactly the best asking prices for the properties we were selling, which were higher than I would have asked, but got good offers when our properties were on the market for only 3 days.
Since our usual attorney was on vacation, he found us another good lawyer was was very helpful too, as well as an excellent mortgage broker, for helping us with the purchase of the new home. Also, he got us a very thorough inspector for the new house too.
Overall, we were in good hands.
7/18/23Susan Elster-Jones
Google Review
We started 2023 thinking "maybe it's time for a change" and on July 10th we closed on our dream home! In the span of 5 days we had offers on our 2 condos and we had an offer accepted for the house. Through it all, Paul was a great communicator. He also connected with other excellent professionals. Buying-selling and moving are all so stressful; but we felt confident the entire time we had a great advocate. Thanks Paul!!!
6/18/23Bart Kittelson
Google Review
My brothers and I contracted with Paul Swanson to help us navigate the sale of a somewhat distressed estate property left to us by our parents. Paul clearly understood the market and we were pleasantly suppressed by the amount of showings and offers that he helped generate. My brothers and I can be a somewhat demanding bunch, but Paul rose to the challenge. He was extremely patient with our many questions and communicative to a fault throughout the entire process. Most importantly, we were all happy with the results.. All in all a very positive experience. I would not hesitate to use Paul again if the need arises and would have no problem recommending him to my family and friends.
5/4/23Joanne Vuich
Google Review
This is now the third time I’ve used Paul’s services, most recently on the sale of my single-family home in Park Ridge, and the purchase of a townhome in Evanston. I can’t imagine that there is a more responsive or knowledgeable realtor in the area. With the low inventory of homes currently for sale, finding the right place took some time. But Paul was patient and granted me access to all the tools available so that when the right one hit the private market, we were able to jump on it. And when it was time to list my home, he guided me through the entire process of preparation, staging and marketing, showing me numerous comps, and adjusting the target price as more information became available. With his help we had multiple interested parties on the first day of showings, and thanks to his knowledge and skillset, I ultimately got top dollar for my home. I highly recommend Paul for your real estate needs.
12/22/22Sharon Pepin
Google Review
Paul was professional and attentive. He anticipated my needs and stayed ahead of the process on my behalf. Paul made the selling process painless and I would work with him again.
11/9/22Elizabeth Terpstra
Google Review
While I haven't had the pleasure of working with Paul in a real estate capacity, I have worked with him as a local business partner in my marketing courses. Paul is easy to get along with and flexible. He also has great communication and is very reliable.
11/7/22Robin Carretta
Google Review
Paul Swanson and I met a few years ago as my father was in the market for selling his house. I met with Paul and he shared with me the amount of data analytics, comps and historical information he provides his clients. I was totally impressed. Paul, also is heavily involved in all things Park Ridge and was able to personally help me network for my own business which he willingly did for me.
I can't think of anything more important than buying and selling a home. It's such a major financial and personal investment which is why I always want to work with someone who is knowledgeable, data oriented and trustworthy. If those things are important to you then Paul Swanson is the person to call.
8/17/22Nancy Nasby
Google Review
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better realtor! Paul remained helpful, patient, and involved with us for 3 years until we found our perfect home. Extremely knowledgeable, communicative, insightful, honest, and supportive through the whole process on both the buying and selling side of our transactions. Everything went smoothly and I believe Paul was a huge reason for that. Highly recommended to anyone looking to buy or sell.
8/2/22Elisabeth Buck
Google Review
Paul Swanson was the perfect choice for our condo sale in Evanston. My 95 year old mother passed away in late April and we needed a lot of help and advice to prepare and sell her condo. Paul and his staging team, gave us great advice on what to paint and purge from a condo that my parents had owned for nearly 50 years. My brother and I do not live in the Chicago area and Paul was able to connect us with trades people who could assist us. His hands on approach was much appreciated by our family and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for and outstanding real estate professional in the Chicago area. Also, he was able to sell the condo in 4 days, with his targeted marketing approaches. Elisabeth Buck, Des Moines, Iowa
7/20/22Naida
Google Review
Paul is an amazing agent! We worked with him to sell our townhome and purchase a new home. He was extremely helpful in both, always providing amazing guidance and expert opinions on what would work best to sell our place and what we should consider when reviewing some of the homes that we were looking at. He pointed out things that we never thought of. He also worked with a great photographer that gave us some beautiful photos, and everything he did helped us sell 3 days after putting it on the market. I am so grateful to him for all of the help. His personality is fantastic, his knowledge of the industry is exceptional, and we cannot wait to work with him again in the future.
5/19/22Joanna Leynes
Google Review
It was a pleasure working with Paul on both selling a home and purchasing a new home. He is prompt, professional and knowledgeable. We put our house on the market last year with a different realtor and it was a very negative experience. We expressed our concerns to Paul and he put us quickly at ease. He reassured us and kept us up-to-date every step of the way. I would highly recommend Paul for anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
4/19/22Melinda Kirby
Google Review
Paul is a great agent! He listened to our wants and needs and helped us find a wonderful home in the area we preferred. It was not an easy process in this market, so we appreciated that he was always on the lookout for the type of house we wanted and kept us moving forward. We definitely recommend Paul!
4/12/22Holly Connors
Google Review
I was fortunate to work with Paul on a recent and complicated transaction. Paul is a true professional, who's ability to navigate a fast-paced and intense market alongside a complicated buyer and seller relationship, was exemplary. He communicated effectively, often, and continued to keep his clients best interests not only in mind, but also at the forefront of the negotiation and for the duration of the transaction. Paul is a quality broker, and as a colleague would work with Paul again.
3/16/22Estelita De Aragon
Google Review
My husband and I worked with Paul when we relocated from California to Illinois.Paul is absolutely an excellent agent.It’s like having a friend.He is thorough and professional and great to work with.Paul was always available to answer our questions good negotiator .He went above and beyond.
2/7/22S Schwemin
Google Review
After trying to sell our house twice with a different realtor, like a superhero, Paul Swanson came into our life. Professional, hard working and caring are just a few of his attributes. He will do everything he can to sell your house. He has our highest recommendation. Thank you, Paul!
1/18/22Garrett Wills
Google Review
Paul was fantastic to work with! From always being responsive, to helping answer all of my questions, he helped make the process of buying a home go smoothly.
1/5/22smack1169
Google Review
We hired Paul to help us sell our house in Des Plaines. From the start, we were impressed by his professionalism, market knowledge, preparedness, and enthusiasm for selling our home. Throughout the selling process--from listing all the way to close--he was responsive via phone, text, and email, kept us up to date, and was always level-headed, thoughtful, and honest, helping to alleviate a lot of the stress of selling a house and making it possible to sell our home quickly! We highly recommend Paul to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
12/14/21rmac32
Google Review
Truly can’t say enough great things about Paul. He assisted us with both buying our new home and selling our old home, and made the process so smooth. He is responsive and thoughtful in his guidance during what is normally a stressful time. So appreciate Paul’s expertise and would highly recommend him to others!
12/11/21Dick & Claudette Matthews
Google Review
From start to finish, our listing/selling experience was seamless. At every turn, Paul was ready with the right guidance and advice, which helped us to make the smartest decisions. Paul was always available, always pleasant, always demonstrating that he truly had our best interests in mind. We would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home.
10/29/21cyndy
Google Review
Paul was very responsive. Anytime we had a question he was right on it with a thorough response. I felt Paul was totally committed to our sale. The professional photos and staging of the house were extra touches that I feel helped the house sell so fast.
9/8/21Dean Karakosta
Google Review
Paul's professionalism and communication was excellent. To start we were presented a property analysis to review the areas listing's and nearby sales, this help us navigate an asking price for the property and we felt confidant in our decisions. Paul and his team worked with us to help stage the house to make ready for photo's and showings.
As we weren't always availably for showings Paul took the time to accommodate agents and prospective buyers. We were always aware of any interests, he took the lead on what was needed for the next steps. we as a family would highly recommend Paul and his team.
Sincerely,
The DeGraf Family
9/7/21Stephanie
Google Review
Paul sold two homes for me. Both homes were contingent within 3 days of being on the market. That was amazing!!! Paul is very professional & a wonderful realtor. He took all the stress off of me and made both homes a breeze to sell. He was very easy to get a hold of and always had answers to all of my questions. Paul is very detailed and thorough. He staged both homes which made both properties even more attractive to sell. Paul is the only realtor I will use in the future.
9/2/21Joan E
Google Review
Paul Swanson helped with the sale of my mother's condominium. He was extremely helpful and responsive to all of my questions and requests. He kept in touch with me regularly and anytime there was an update or change in circumstances. He had many helpful suggestions for us and was always willing to go above and beyond for us. Financing approval for the buyer came down to the wire, and Paul was constantly inn touch with all the involved parties to make sure this worked out for all of us.
I will be asking him to help me again when I am ready to move!
8/24/21QwiQui Davis
Google Review
Paul is a compassionate and professional realtor! As someone who grew up in the area, he is more personally connected to honoring the value of homes in it. He understands the nuances of what both buyers and sellers are looking for in their real estate transactions. His compassion, yet superior knowledge of the fast-changing real estate process, was the perfect blend which helped us at an emotional time when needing to clean out and sell our mother’s home after her passing from a long terminal illness. He guided us through the best timing for getting it ready to sell, along with providing top-notch referrals to other professionals we needed for the most important aspects of the sale. He even helped guide other agents with less experience in order to balance both parties’ best interest in the purchase process. Paul will quickly become a friend and reassuringly walk you through what might be one of the more stressful times in life! We are extremely blessed to have had Paul help us through the successful sale, knowing all along how bittersweet it was for us! We can’t thank him enough!
8/18/21Amy Haith
Google Review
After a previously poor experience with another agent, I hired Paul to assist me in selling my home of 17 years. Paul was amazing! He took the time to understand my concerns and make recommendations that were in the best interest of the sale of the home. He did not ask me to spend large amounts of money to prepare the house and the projects he did ask me to do, where to improve the house for showings. Paul kept things on track, including helping me find a closing attorney. The experience with Paul was top notch!
6/16/21Vanessa Kovachy
Google Review
Paul was such an amazing agent! He walked us through our first home purchase. Paul is kind, professional, and has a great personality. He never pushed us or made us feel silly for asking questions. Paul is readily available and excels at communication. We appreciated his guidance and recommend him wholeheartedly!
6/3/21Angela Zentefis
Google Review
I found Paul calm and engaging demeanor to be very comforting during stressful times. When we visited showings, he would walk me through each place and identify the good and the bad elements he saw. The minute I arrived, he would point out these things, so I could truly consider what it would be like to live at that particularly location. He was incredibly responsive and would share when he was not available so I could properly plan. I felt he always had my best interest at heart; he put me and my wishes first. I always felt like he truly cared about my experience. Even at the end, he was there. He was there to walk me through the process as a first time homebuyer. And when I walked into my new home, he left a beautiful welcome basket for me. He considered every detail and it showed how much he cares about the people he is partnering with and their experience. This is a huge decision, and he didn't take it lightly. Thank you Paul!
4/27/21Nhi Ton
Google Review
Paul did an amazing job finding my sister and I a home. He keep us updated every step of the way and answered all of our questions. The process went smoothly!
3/12/21Ryan May
Google Review
I've known Paul for sometime now and have been able to learn more about who he is as a person and an agent. I would recommend Paul to my grandmother....that says a lot. He's a great guy that cares about his clients in a big way. Hard to put a price tag on that kind of agent!!
1/27/21Jackie Guinane
Google Review
Paul did an excellent job helping a client of mine in Park Ridge. He was enthusiastic, responsive and provided a comprehensive market analysis and presentation that allowed him to win the business while competing with other agents. The home sold quickly for asking price, and my client was super satisfied and happy!
1/11/21Vicki Karl
Google Review
My husband and I hired Paul to sell our home in Park Ridge and were extremely pleased with his services. Paul is very professional, thoughtful and responsive. He presented us with a strategic plan to sell our house, complete with a written market and valuation analysis, and carried the strategy out the way you would expect someone to do in corporate America. Throughout the process he responded to emails and texts in a very timely manner and never forgot anything that he promised to do. He is very smart, and able to pivot when our strategy needed to be tweaked. Paul is also very calm and level-headed, which is often needed because selling a home can be an emotional transaction. Paul is also honest and trustworthy, with a big heart and a positive personality. I would highly recommend Paul Swanson.
11/18/20Nathan Youngs
Google Review
Paul is the best guy to have in your corner if you're buying or selling a home. We've done both with Paul and he does such a great job taking you through the process. He's super responsive, gives thorough updates through the process and has a great knowledge of the market to get you the best possible deal. he doesn't run away from challenges and was able to help us overcome multiple hurdles each time to our benefit.
11/17/20Mike Kuechenberg
Google Review
Could not have been any happier with Paul and Baird & Warner. Paul constantly kept us in the loop via texts, emails and phone calls. Our house went on the market and sold in just a short period of time and at a price that we were very happy with. I don't think you could find a better real estate agent than Paul. if I could give him more than 5 stars I would!
10/21/20Ray Nelson
Google Review
Paul handled the listing and sale of my father's home. He was absolutely fantastic to work with. He was great at communicating with me, my father, and my siblings. Paul was always accessible to speak with us and handle our questions throughout the process. He was so great during all aspects - from getting ready to list, to listing the property, to showings, contracting and through closing. After having worked with Paul, I wouldn't work with anyone else when buying or selling in the future.
10/19/20Irina Gimena
Google Review
Paul is great to work with. He listens to what you want and need, and delivers. He is flexible and makes himself available based on the client schedule. He is very knowledgeable about the market and was a pleasure to work with.
Fall 2020- we had the pleasure of working with Paul again and he was able to quickly sell our previous home. He is always available when we need him, has great communication, helped us with staging since we were already moved out, and has great knowledge of the current market. Highly recommend him!
8/31/20Virginia Feliciano
Google Review
I worked with real estate agents in the past both as a home buyer and home seller as well as during the time when I worked part-time as a real estate agent. I was lucky enough to have Paul Swanson as my agent during the sale of my home this year. He was very professional, helpful, and informative throughout the whole process. The house sold within a matter of days. What more can I say? Good luck & god bless.
8/25/20Deana Lewis
Google Review
Paul made our home buying and selling process easy! He is very responsive, a great listener and most of all a trusted partner in such a big decision. He shared great market knowledge and went above and beyond to make our move as smooth as possible. He even guided the movers on where to put our furniture when we were still at the closing. Paul is a class act and I would highly recommend.
6/24/20Colleen Pozo
Google Review
We recently worked with Paul in buying our first property. He not only helped us find the ideal house style we were looking for but also the perfect location. Throughout the entire process, he was extremely responsive each step of the way. We had such a positive buying experience and will be recommending Paul to our friends and family.
6/22/20Adaline Winkowski
Google Review
Paul is a great Realtor. He works with amazing partners, has amazing communication skills and was the expert I was hoping to find. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a new home.
6/13/20Michelle Rojo
Google Review
We worked with Paul for over a year in preparing to sell our home. He was helpful, informative, and patient with us through the process. We believe his recommendations and guidance helped us to sell our home quickly and for a good price. He was always very professional and had good contacts for us when we needed them. During the sale process, he kept us informed and was very responsive. We are happy to recommend Paul.
5/11/20Joanne Vuich
Google Review
Working with Paul was truly a pleasure! He was ready and willing to assist every step of the way - helping me decide the best time to hit the market, deciding how to prep the home for sale, helping out with staging recommendations, negotiating a fair price, recommending attorneys, having professional photos taken, assisting with contract negotiations and staying on top of the sale all the way until close. By placing the home on the private market just a little early, we were under contract before we even listed! But when the COVID pandemic and stay-at-home orders hit, I was worried about the sale going through. Paul frequently checked in with the buyers, and kept me abreast of their progress through some minor delays due to the banks being understandably overwhelmed. Paul never missed a beat, and we socially-distanced a successful closing. It was smooth sailing from start to finish, despite the seeming chaos of the world around us. Thank you Paul!
4/14/20Steve Shabat
Google Review
I cannot express how pleased I was with Paul's involvement throughout the entire process of selling my home. His attention to detail, rapid responses to my questions and his commitment to seeing the process through from start to finish were very much appreciated. I highly recommend Paul to anyone.
3/2/20Jamie Blake
Google Review
Paul is absolutely fantastic! My husband and I have been working with him for the last several months as we were trying to decide what the next steps for our family were. Every step of the way, Paul was supportive and very thorough in explaining the pros and cons between the things we were considering. Paul goes above and beyond for his clients, and is definitely a great person to have on your team when making decisions as important as these! I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who is looking for an A+ realtor.
**Update: One year later Paul just helped us in buying our first home. Yet again every step of this process was completely seamless thanks to Paul’s hard work and commitment to educating his clients. THANK YOU PAUL!
1/16/20Lisa Kay Creative Photography
Google Review
I have worked with Paul in a professional capacity for 2 years and I personally know 2 of his clients. Paul is not just your average agent, he really listens and cares! He is not only down to earth and personable but professional and trustworthy. I recommend Paul to all of my friends and family because I know he will do an outstanding job!
12/29/19Patty Krkljes
Google Review
I can't recommend Paul enough. We tried to sell our home on our own for 2 months with no activity. We hired Paul and once he stepped in, it all changed for us. With some staging and photo revisions and his great marketing plan, we had a buyer within 6 weeks and closed 5 weeks later. This was with a 30% higher inventory than usual n the FALL! He was there for us the whole way, answered every question and always available. He has a wonderful and enthusiastic personality. You can tell he is passionate about the homes and families he has on the market and no detail is missed. I have and will continue to recommend him to others.
9/15/19Sami Rageb
Google Review
My wife introduced me to this ’trustworthy agent' she’s known for a couple years. As a first-time homebuyer and working professional, I was looking for someone that was trustworthy, knowledgable of the local real estate landscape and the players, patient, savvy and most of all focused on personal service. Paul delivered this and more.
Paul was very patient while we transitioned our lives to house-hunting mode. Despite the process taking nearly a year, we never felt pressured to hurry up or a lowered interest in us since the process was taking long.
Paul invested the time in understanding what we were looking for which was greatly appreciated, because it resulted in him only providing curated properties that captured the spirit of what we were looking for. Eventually Paul was able to find us our home *before it even hit the market*. Once negotiations started, Paul had relationships with the attorneys on both sides, the selling agent, with everyone. He was incredibly available and responsive. Our negotiation process took 3 days with 4 offers going back, and Paul keeping us calm on calls happening at even 11pm.
At the end of it all, he maintained composure and professionalism and overall kept our spirts up throughout the entire process. He’s the real deal, genuine and knowledgable through and through. We didn’t just find a good agent, we found OUR agent and cemented a friendship for life. Thank you for everything Paul!
8/20/19Sanam Abid
Google Review
This was my husband and I’s second time using Paul to sell our home, and just like the first time, we were really happy with the results! Paul is very professional, attentive to detail and very easy to work with. He responded very quickly to every email, text and phone call, and gave us expert advice. He was able to get us a solid offer in just a few weeks. Paul works very hard for his clients and I would highly recommend him for your real estate needs. I will be referring all my friends and family to Paul.
7/24/19Angelica Gutfeld
Google Review
Paul was outstanding to work with. He guided us through the complex process of selling our house and purchasing a new home. I think what sticks out about Paul was his phenomenal communication. He never missed any one of our calls, and replied to texts promptly. He always gave us updates without me even needing to ask for one. He was very knowledgable about homes during showings and understanding of our unique situation. I would highly recommend him to to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
6/23/19Whitney Fandel
Google Review
I've known Paul for 4 years and knew he'd be there guy I'd use when the time came to purchase a home. He made everything easy from the get go and was beyond easy to work with. I highly recommend him!
6/18/19Wendy Diez
Google Review
Paul is an excellent agent. He not only understands the market and the business, he really cares about doing what is right for his clients. He worked with me for over 2 years before I even put my house on the market in order to get ready for the transition. He brought in a professional organizer to help stage my house and he was available pretty much all hours of the day to take questions and handle issues. He was an invaluable resource during this stressful process and I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a competent professional with a personal touch!
5/15/19Gail Haller
Google Review
Paul Swanson is a director on the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and I got to know and trust him through the Chamber over the last few years. Dealing with Paul is always a delight. He doesn't waste your time and he's a straight-shooter. He gave us homework for each step of the way which we completed like a paint by numbers picture. One foot in front of the other. Do what he says and your house may sell prior to listing as our's did and within 1% of the asking price! Once we knew we had a deal, Paul showed us properties in one Saturday of exactly what we wanted to live in next and struck the deal there too! I highly recommend his services.
5/15/19Amy Warlick
Google Review
Paul is very personable, professional, responsive and knowledgeable about the market. Highly recommend!
4/27/19Christina Dwyer
Google Review
HIGHLY recommend!!! Paul made my home buying experience go more smoothly than I ever imagined. He is genuine honest and truly cares about his clients. He's one of a kind and I am so grateful I chose him as our realtor!
2/24/19David Hutter
Google Review
Paul was an excellent realtor throughout the entire process. He was there for us from our initial phone call when we first expressed interest in buying a house until the day we closed on our new home. As first time home buyers, we appreciated that Paul never told us what to do but instead asked us the right questions so we could make the best decisions. His expertise in the field was an asset to our search because he was able to point out details that we would have never thought of at first glance. Even after we picked out our house, Paul was equally valuable when working through the contractual part of the process. We are so thankful to have had Paul on our side and would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to buy a house. Thanks!
2/18/19Jason Groszek
Google Review
From our initial meeting Paul "Got It". Our family has lived in our home for 8 years and in Park Ridge for 20 years previous. We were first referred to Paul 8 months prior to our listing date. We explained our dreams to move to Austin, TX, and our plan to list in 6 months. Paul was able to help guide us, and along and with our combined dedication to making it happen we had the house ready to show. Paul also realized that we had a family, not just any family, our family. He understood selling our house was the goal. Without his partnership this would have been a much harder road to travel. Every interaction with Paul was positive, this does not mean that it was sugar coated, but rather he understood and gave us perspective. I truly respect and value the insight that Paul provided. If you want you sell your home Paul will make it happen!
2/16/19Courtney Higgins
Google Review
Paul is, hands down, the best realtor one will ever find! He made our first-time home buying experience perfect! Paul is knowledgeable and competent as well as patient and understanding. The thing we loved most about Paul as our realtor is that he truly cares about us and wanted us to find the best home where we would be happy (which he did!). We honestly can't thank him enough for all that he's done. We highly recommended him to anyone looking for a home!
2/12/19Carly Youngs
Google Review
Paul was so great to work with. His communication was beyond excellent. He was always accessible and would provide myself and my husband with very detailed explanations and answers to our questions, which we had a lot of since this is our first time buying a home. I would very highly recommend Paul to anyone. His persistence and positive attitude are what got us this home. I have no doubt that if we were using a different Realtor, we would not have made it to this point. Thank you Paul!
2/12/19Julie Weber
Google Review
For those considering - Paul Swanson is incredible! He helped us buy the most incredible home. This was our first home and experience buying anything this large and significant and he helped us understand every part of the process, had phenomenal and trustworthy partners for financing, legal help (even down to handymen) and was overall so responsive and communicative! I think I talked to him more than my husband when we were going through the process! I thought we would look forever, but landed on perfection the 4th home and within a month, we closed! I know this doesn't happen that often, but buying a home with Paul Swanson was a painless process! Thank you so much, Paul! We LOVE our new home! Couldn't have done it without you!
2/11/19Deborah O'Mara
Google Review
Paul Swanson is a master at what he does. He knows the market and what needs to be accomplished to sell a home. I had some definite challenges and he assisted professionally and with expertise. Paul was my second realtor and I definitely picked a winner. He worked hard and was always available yet sensitive to the fact that I had a home-based office. I always had sufficient notice before a showing and he qualified prospective buyers before they ever set foot in the home. He brought in a stager free of charge and helped with other aspects of the home based on his knowledge of what people were looking for. I would definitely recommend Paul. Don't bother with anyone else because they just won't come close!
2/11/19Regina Gallo
Google Review
Paul has been the listing agent for my dad’s home. I cannot say enough about Paul. He has been absolutely wonderful throughout this whole process. Paul has been there every step of the way with care and professionalism. No matter what my concern, question, worry, Paul helped with all of it. My dad died in April and I said to Paul “you are not just selling a home, you are selling a life.” My dad lived in that home for over 60 years and that was also my childhood home. I cared for my dad in that home for the last 6 1/2 years and on Wednesday we will close on that home and that will be the physical end of it for me but Paul has made the process so much easier. You have a wonderful agent representing Baird & Warner and I will recommend Paul to anyone I know who may be looking to buy or sell. Thank you for providing such great service.
1/29/19Tom Merritt
Google Review
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Paul on a number of occasions over the last 5 years. He has always come through as a consummate professional that truly values the needs, goals and desires of his clients.
He always goes above and beyond to make sure his clients are taken care of and no stone is left unturned when it comes to the real estate needs of his clients.
I highly recommend you connect with Paul with any questions or concerns related to real estate as he will give you the honest and upfront answer.
1/25/19Mary Babiez
Google Review
We were looking for a condo investment property in Chicago and Paul was amazing. From the first day I met with him and told him of our somewhat unique situation, he listened and understood exactly what we needed. He took the time to understand all of the factors that were important to us, and immediately began researching locations and properties. This wasn’t a quick effort, but he stuck with us and never tried to sell us on something that wasn’t exactly right, as some realtors will do just to close the sale. During some weeks, properties to view were scarce, but he checked in with us very regularly to make sure we knew he was always working for us. He has extensive knowledge of locations all around Chicago and suburbs. Additionally, he is one of the kindest people I know. Not only did we find our investment property, we gained a friend. Absolutely highly recommend!! We will use him for any future real estate needs hands down.
1/22/19Brian Kasallis
Google Review
Paul Swanson is a fantastic person along with being a top-notch real estate agent. He instantly made me feel at ease while talking over coffee. He was knowledgeable about Chicagoland Neighborhoods and local school districts. If you are looking for a knowledgeable real estate agent you can trust, look no further.
1/14/19Rosetta Metz
Google Review
Paul is a pro when it comes to selling your home or assisting in finding the home of your dreams. The organization Paul has in his process will impress. His clients understand what is going on, every step of the way. Paul is very professional and so successful in all areas when it comes to being a real estate agent.

