Ben Shalom
ABR, GCREP-GL
312.423.9216 off773.387.4949 cell
312.423.9217 fax
Ben Y. Shalom's approach is to always put himself in his clients' shoes. In doing so, Ben sees all properties, whether representing buyers or sellers, through their eyes. He holds himself accountable every step of the way and most importantly keep his clients' best interests in mind at all times. Ben's number one priority is to ensure that his clients' are completely satisfied with his services. It will not take long to discover that he takes pride in all that he does and will always go above and beyond.
Ben joined Dream Town as a Residential Specialist in January of 2006. During this time, Ben has built a strong referral base as a result of representing buyers and sellers in successful transactions with favorable outcomes and client satisfaction.
He is a knowledgeable, diligent, honest, a great listener and direct communicator. His detail-oriented approach helps him to filter out irrelevant information, focus on critical issues that best serve clients' real estate interests and allows him to be a relentless advocate for all their needs.
In 2008, Ben started working with Banks on REO/Bank Owned Properties. Through this experience, he has acquired additional knowledge regarding bank procedures. As the bank listing agent, Ben currently has inventory of REO/Bank Owned Properties. He can assist and guide his clients' through traditional and REO sales. The ultimate package!
Ben holds professional designations as an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Green Certified Real Estate Professional - Green leadership (GCREP-GL) and Accredited Distressed Property Representative (ADPR).
In his free time, Ben likes to travel, scuba dive, swim and just enjoy life and family.
Ben has resided in the Lake View neighborhood for over 5 years. He is happily married to his beautiful wife Lauren and father to precious daughter Mia.
What My Clients Have To Say
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Dream Town and my agent Ben Shalom were very diligent through the entire process. He guided me through the process and advised me very well. Thanks for being there with me and helping me with this big step in my life!
Cristina Barroso, Irving Park -
Ben was an excellent real estate agent. Right from the start, all of the email and phone conversations we had with him showed a warmth and generosity which seemed very genuine. We felt that he was truly looking out for our best interests and helping us find what we really wanted. He is extremely prompt in all of his responses and getting the necessary tasks done. He also seemed to take the extra step to coordinate issues with various members involved in the condo purchasing. I would certainly seek Ben's help again if I were looking to buy another home and would recommend him highly to any one of my family or friends. Vaishalee Padgaonkar, South Loop -
Ben is a caring and meticulous realtor and I would recommend him to anyone who wants a top-rate person assisting them with their real estate needs. I couldn't be happier with the home I purchased as well as the service I received.
Katherine Schnauffer, Lincoln Square -
Ben was not in it for a quick sale. He pointed things out about a property that we did not pick up on, ie. Negative or positive aspects of a property that should be considered by a potential buyer. He truly wants his clients to be happy with their purchase and will put in as many hours as it takes to ensure this is done. I would, without a doubt use Ben for future property purchases.
Thanks again for everything Ben! We are so happy with our new home!
Rich and Jennifer, River West -
I cannot say enough good things about Ben's work. He was honest, hard working and a huge asset in my search for the right home. As a first time buyer I did not know what to expect, but Ben stood by my side and took me through the process step by step making sure I knew everything that was happening along the way. He was up front and more importantly, accessible at all times to answer any questions I had. I will without question be calling Ben for his services in the future and have already begun referring him to my friends and family!
Noah Ruden, Lakeview -
Ben was our agent as we looked for lofts in the River North area. He was very thorough in locating properties for us as he quickly identified what type of property we were looking to purchase. As out-of-town buyers he communicated with us on a regular basis sending us potential properties via email. We were able to see many of the properties on line prior to coming to Chicago to look. Ben is polite, professional and very hard working. I would recommend him to anyone, he went beyond our expectations in helping us purchase our new condo. He is an excellent agent!
Mike & Pat Dougherty, River North -
Professional, personable, followed up and followed through! These are all words to describe our Dream Town agent, Ben Shalom, who made our search for a city condo in the middle of winter a successful and pleasant endeavor.
Ben focused on showing us only those properties that met our criteria so that not a lot of time was wasted. He had an excellent knowledge of the current housing market and understood the intricacies of condo buying in the city. We felt that he always had our best interests in mind.
Dennis & Janice Sejut, Lakeview -
Ben Y. Shalom was a pleasure to work with, personally and professionally. His great attitude and work ethic was really helpful in finding what we were looking for. Often times, Ben asked the right questions to help us focus our real estate search, and also went out of his way to show us places in the evenings, well after normal working hours. As first time buyers, the task of looking for a place to buy was daunting to say the least, but Ben always made sure to help us through the process, reassuring us where we needed it the most. He is a go-getter, and just a really great person, and we certainly look forward to working with him again in the future.
Jason and Cheryl Zielinski , River West -
If you are looking for an agent that is extremely dedicated to making his clients happy, then Ben is the perfect choice. Ben was extremely helpful, and thorough in helping me find my perfect property. In addition he was very patient in making sure that I was happy with my final choice. His knowledge of the real estate industry was a great asset in assisting me with my search. I will definitely use Ben again in future real estate ventures.
Luke Horner, West Loop -
Ben Shalom, from Dream Town, is a true real estate professional. He is knowledgeable, personable and is always looking out for the interests of his clients. We have been working with Ben for the past two months looking to find a condo in the Gold Coast area for our son. Due to his tireless effort and hard work, we have finally found one which met our criteria, and expectations.
We are very fortunate to have Ben to be our real estate agent. We have a great experience working with him, and would highly recommend him to anyone.
Joseph & Kay Woo, Libertyville -
My wife and I want to take this opportunity to express our complete satisfaction with the added-value service that your company and agents provide. In this day and age, with the marketplace questioning whether a realtor is important - let alone necessary - it is reassuring to know that there are true professionals out there that listen to the customer, work together as a team and give 110% in order to sell your place. Specifically, we are speaking about two of your agents ııı Yogi Yedlin and Ben Shalom. Yogi and Ben roll up the sleeves and get down to business. They realize that time is money and the priority is to sell your place at an attractive price as soon as possible. Their friendly and warm personalities coupled with sensitivity to what is important for the client, hard work ethic, creativity to explore alternate solutions for win-win outcomes and sense of humour all combine to a winning formula. We are very grateful for Ben and Yogi's assistance and wish them and Dreamtown continued success. For my part, I will refer clients to you whenever the opportunity presents itself. Andrea and Konstantine Haralampopoulos, River West -
I cannot say enough great things about Ben. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient and attentive. Ben provided the guidance I needed as a first time homebuyer, and never made me feel rushed into making a decision. He explained every step of the process along the way and was always very flexible with his schedule to meet my needs. I trust Ben's opinions and knowledge of the real estate business and I have already recommended him to friends and family. My experience with Ben Shalom and Dream Town was wonderful. Valeree Nestorovich, Loop -
We set out to purchase a condominium with a pet-friendly policy. What we got was even better . . . Ben Shalom.
Ben Shalom is not only highly conscientious and motivated, he is genuine in his approach . . . one is always left with the feeling that he wants to attain the goal as much for his clients as he does for himself and his employer. Ben is also as sharp as a whip. His ability to remain highly focused and goal-oriented inspires considerable confidence in his market analyses and overall knowledge of the field.
J. M. & P. L. , Lakeview -
My boyfriend and I will definitely use Ben as our realtor in the future and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, intelligent, and caring realtor. Ben excelled at helping us quickly find a great place and then patiently guided us step by step through the rest of the home buying process. When we closed on the property we were extremely satisfied with the service that Ben provided us. It wasn't until after we closed on the property though that we realized just how dedicated Ben is to his job and how loyal he is to his clients. When the condo developer decided not to do the repairs he contractually agreed to (which is more common than I ever would have imagined) our lawyer, the seller's agent, and the seller's lawyer were all very quick to try to wash their hands of the situation. Ben was there for us though; even when it meant calling from his brothers wedding abroad! Ben truly went above and beyond, when it was no longer in his job description to do so; for that he has earned our utmost respect and future business.
Kelly and Manuel, Avondale -
Our agent was extremely helpful and informative throughout the entire home buying process. He was sensitive to our wishlist and found us a condo that accommodated all of our needs. We couldn't be happier - thank you Dream Town!
Angel and Yasmine, Schiller Park -
Ben Shalom was the perfect real estate agent first time homebuyers could ask for. From our first meeting, where he explained the entire process, to the close day, he was amazing. He understood our wants and needs for a home and found many homes that met our expectations. He was always genuine and told us exactly what he thought of every property that was viewed, from great features to potential drawbacks. He was always easy to get a hold of whether via phone or email and got back to us very timely. We will absolutely recommend him to our friends and family and use him again if we need another home in Chicago.
Sarah and Andrew, Old Town -
Thanks for all the help in purchasing my first condo. All of the hand-holding you did without making me feel like you were holding my hand were much appreciated. You were able to be reached at any time vianumerous technologies and I needed that, with the crazy schedule I keep. Your advice was practical and yet invaluable. Thanks again, and I have already mentioned your name to a friend who is looking at jumping into the market after seeing my place!
John, Lincoln Square