Derek Walvoord Real Estate Broker - Chicago, Illinois

Jason R.

Finding your first home can be very stressful and complicated especially during a crazy market, but Derek was fantastic in helping us find our perfect home! He was excellent at answering all of our questions and was super responsive.

We looked at a lot of older homes as part of our interest and Derek was able to gives us some great historical context on the unique features that we ran into. It is clear that he has been in the business for some time and knows a lot about the houses he was showing.

In addition to finding our house, Derek did a great job at lending a helping hand with the whole home buying process since this was our first time buying which came to be extremely valuable. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a home to go through Derek, and I would definitely use his services again in the future!

Nerissa L.

I had a fantastic experience working with Derek. He was very knowledgeable about the condo buildings in the area I wanted to move to. He made my home buying experience very seamless and fun. Derek was very patient and showed me many places before I found the perfect place. He explained everything and was always available to answer any questions I had regarding the home buying process. If you are in the market for a new home, Derek is an awesome Realtor to work with!

Kathryn D.

We had a phenomenal experience working with Derek to purchase our home! He was extremely knowledgeable about our neighborhood and with historic homes. Derek was great organizing appointments and writing a strong offer. While under contract he helped us through the process and was always available for questions and recommendations.

Andrew B.

Derek has been amazing. From the moment we first met him he has been nothing less than helpful, knowledgeable, resourceful and encouraging.
We were first-time home buyers and the whole process of buying a home seemed so new and daunting. Derek really took us by the hand right from the start, from our first offer up to closing day. Along the way he has always been there to offer advice, words of encouragement, and, to calm us down when we were feeling anxious! We now have a beautiful home of our choice, thanks to Derek.
We highly recommend Derek Walvoord.

Chris B.

I recently set out to purchase my first home, knowing absolutely nothing other than the area I was interested in. After inquiring about a house, I received a response less than 10 minutes later and was matched to Derek Walvoord.
Throughout the process, Derek remained professional, personable, extremely patient, and was never less than thorough when answering mine and my family's questions. He is remarkably knowledgable with not just the home buying process but also the Chicago South Side, and historic preservation/rehabbing homes. His obvious respect and love for our neighborhood is truly worth mentioning.
If you are working through one of the biggest decisions in your life in buying a home, Derek is who you want in your corner. Quite honestly, I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with him. I know who I will be recommending to everyone going forward. Many thanks, Derek!!

Jacob S.

Derek is a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of real estate: buying, selling, rehabbing, renting (investment property) and financing. He has a deep love for and knowledge of the South Side of Chicago, its housing housing stock and architecture. I highly recommend working with Derek if you have the opportunity -- he helps people achieve their real estate objectives while learning something new along the way. Beyond his deep knowledge and skillset, he is simply a pleasure to work with!

P L.

Derek is an excellent real estate professional. His market expertise, communication, and negotiation skills were key to identifying value and successfully acquiring a multifamily building in the Southport district in a tight market. Derek enabled a smooth transaction even when several potential difficulties arose. Bottom line: I would seek his help for all future transactions.

Gabriel H.

Derek has been an invaluable resource for me over the past couple of years. His knowledge of multifamily investment and management, particularly on the Southside of Chicago are second to none. Whether it's purchasing a property, working through a rehab, dealing with a problem tenant or an issue with the city; Derek has seen it all. If you're a first time home buyer or considering investing in multifamily properties, I recommend working with Derek.