Diana Soldo Massaro
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Top Producer, Awarded by the Chicago Association of Realtors-Broker Associate
Diana Soldo Massaro enters the real estate industry as a full time Broker Associate following one of the most exciting careers she's had yet - producing live television at NBC for the Jerry Springer Show. If unfamiliar with the talk show industry, one important thing to understand is that everything moves at 100mph and curveballs are thrown at you every day. The transition from live television to real estate has been easy due to real estate's fast pace. Diana learned to make quick, informed decisions, to trust her gut, and to always have a plan of action. Like the unpredictable nature of television production, today's real estate market is full of excitement, challenges and continual surprises. Diana is equipped for the the challenges in today's ever changing market place, and will help get you prepared.
Born and raised in Lincoln Park to hard working immigrant parents, Diana's passion for real estate is rooted in the long time family business of residential property management and investment. At a very early age, she learned first hand every aspect of the business from maintenance to marketing. Diana's extensive experience with sales, asset management, REOs, and knowledge of the local real estate market make her an expert in the field. Her thorough understanding of Chicago's various neighborhoods has also proven her a valuable resource to her clients along every step of the process.
Diana has been a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors for the past 6 years and has been recognized as a Top Producer in her field. Negotiating strategies, continually analyzing market trends, and building solid relationships for the benefit of her clients are Diana's top priorities. Her undeniable passion for the real estate market and strong work ethic make her a successful business woman in today's challenging economic environment. "Relationships for Life" is Diana's mantra. Whether you need to buy or sell, Diana is your devoted "Top Producer" for life.
"... the best realtor I've honestly ever dealt with. No joke. 17 years in this field and you rock!" - Pamela K Loan Officer, Americorp Mortgage Funding
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What My Clients Have To Say
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I went to Dream Town after working with another Broker and having a real estate deal go bad and losing over a $1000. I used Dream Town's instant messaging on their website and Diana called me within minutes of my request for a realtor. Diana was on her 'A' game at all times. She bent over backwards to find me the right condo and make the process run smoothly. We ended up finding one and closing within 2 months. It was a great experience working with Diana and Dream Town.
Mary Doyle, Rogers Park -
Diana was extraordinarily helpful in our house hunt. She identified our dream house the day it came on the market. She then helped us negotiate in an extremely competitive situation. I'm convinced we would not have won our home without her creative tactics. We're so grateful for your hard work Diana!
Julie and Joe, North Center -
Diana is a wonderful and charming person, and a great Realtor. For first time buyers she was easy to work with, always available (day, night, weekends) and very helpful. She had our best interest always in mind, and made a personal relationship with us, this understanding our needs and desires. Not only did we buy a great first home, we also gained a good friend.
The Diaz Family, Craigin -
I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Diana. I was a first time home-buyer with really no idea about what I was doing. I was taking this on completely by myself, and was not sure where to go or who to use. I found Diana from a link online, and I was a bit skeptical about using someone I had no connection to other than a few emails and a call. Well, I decided to trust my gut, and exclusively work with her. Honestly, I feel like I won the real-estate agent lotto! She was always available, responded to emails and calls instantly, and truly fought for my best interest throughout the entire process. I decided I would follow her blindly early, and she never lead me astray. When we finally found the place I wanted, and entered the bidding process, she set a price she would not let me go over. If we did not get to the price, she advised me to walk. Honestly, I would have paid more, and she knew it, but she was not in it for the extra commission. Diana truly had my best interest in mind, and we got the place at our price point! At the end of the process, I feel lucky to have had her as my agent, and more importantly a new buddy! I truly would recommend her services to all.
Andrew Ripani, West Loop -
As first time home buyers, we weren't too sure what we were getting ourselves into. From our first conversation with Diana, we knew we were in good hands. She was always available and attentive to every one of our needs (at all hours of the day/night). She assured us what we were doing was the right thing and guided us along the way, while putting our best interest above all. In what could have been an extremely stressful process, Diana made our first home buying experience such an enjoyable one. Needless to say, Diana gave us 100% of her attention and helped our dreams come true! We absolutely LOVE our place and couldn't imagine living anywhere else! Thanks again for EVERYTHING!
Allison and Brian, Near North -
We first connected with Diana randomly through the Dream Town web chat, and it was quite a fortunate find for us! She was the most responsive, courteous, and knowledgeable realtor we had met, which is why we very easily decided to go from web chat to looking at properties she had helped us find. We always felt very comfortable with Diana, had great confidence in her knowledge of the real estate market and Chicago, and knew she had our best interests in mind. I never felt pressured and she made our first home purchase very fun and rewarding. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in any kind of property in and around Chicago. -
I just completed my second cross country move in the past 12 years and can't believe my good fortune in finding Diana Massaro of Dreamtown on-line and in having her lead me through the search process. She KNOWS Chicago, she works with a great team of lawyers and mortgage brokers to assure that nothing falls through the cracks in the often frustrating closing process. What a pro, and the most punctual and pleasant person to work with that anyone could find. I feel honored to now call her my friend!
Ken Swanson,Lincoln Park -
We met Diana through our son, and can't say enough wonderful things about her. We had very specific parameters — location, price, age, etc. — and a short window of time to find the right property (2 days!). I should also mention we were doing this from out of state. Everything fell together perfectly, and the transaction closed in less than a month. Her recommendations for an attorney and lender were also terrific professionals from start to finish. Having been in Real Estate myself for 17 years, I truly appreciate Diana's outstanding expertise and work ethic from both a professional and personal point of view! -
Diana is knowledgeable, responsive, friendly and fun. She made the whole process as pain-free as possible, from setting the initial search parameters (resulting in finding my condo in just one afternoon) through the closing. I feel lucky to have found her and my condo!
Laura P., Gold Coast -
Diana was the best! I began the process uncertain of what exactly I was looking for in a new condo. Diana took the time to get to know me on a personal level, and by doing so she was able to help me find the perfect fit. I am so thankful I worked with her and I would whole-heartedly recommend Diana to anyone looking for a new home.
Melissa H., Gold Coast -
We were randomly connected with Diana via the Dream Town website while searching for a listing. Meeting her in person you quickly feel her warmth and excitement for what she does, truly a lovely young lady. Beyond just being nice she is trustworthy, always accessible, so knowledgeable, tenacious, and patient. We were difficult clients. After spending a great amount of time searching we decided to put our home search on hold. Starting again a few months later it took us no time at all to find something......when that fell through we were crushed......but decided after that to just put the whole search in Diana's hands. Success! Now we are living in a place we could have never imagined. If Diana didn't REALLY listen this wouldn't have happened. The whole experience is a little bittersweet. Diana has played an important role in a milestone in our lives. As much as I feel we had circumstances that connected us more than the average realtor/client relationship I can't help but feel that all of Diana's clients have the same experience. We wouldn't hesitate for one moment to refer her to anyone we know or don't know for that matter.
Lisa Wilson & Brian Schoenbeck, Edgewater -
We first met Diana "virtually," while searching for Chicago properties online from Switzerland. After seeing some properties with her during a short visit to Chicago, we resumed the search after we arrived here. Within a few weeks we had found our home. There were many qualities about Diana that we liked and admired tremendously — her efficiency and thoroughness to detail, and going out of her way to make sure that the entire process was smooth and stress-free, but most of all her patience and good nature, without ever compromising her professionalism. Having closed on our condo just a couple of weeks ago, there is no question in our mind that Diana will be our realtor if we ever need one again.
Dhilanthi and Shatna, Hyde Park -
From the minute I met Diana Soldo Massaro, I knew she was the perfect choice to help me find a condo worthy of investing in. She has patience in spades, and she knows the city like the back of her hand. This knowledge was invaluable in giving me a sense of neighborhoods to consider, places to avoid, and areas where I could find my trifecta of price, quality and proximity to great restaurants. What I appreciated most about her is that she never pressured me into a purchase. She understood I was nervous about this big decision, and she only offered guidance and support as I worked to figure out what I wanted. Once my decision was made, she made herself consistently available to answer questions, while ensuring the process from offer to closing went as smoothly as possible. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, or the process to get here!
Cassie Ringsdorf, Bucktown -
I came across Diana and Dream Town by chance, and I could not have been luckier. I entered the process with a vague idea of what I wanted, but minimal understanding of how the process worked - from searching to closing. After our initial contact, Diana worked hard to help me narrow down my scope and discover what I was really looking for in a property. She never pressed me with anything and was always extremely accommodating with my schedule and decisions. She went above and beyond my expectations every step of the way, and was instrumental in putting all of the people and pieces together when it was finally time to choose my new home. She was a great girl to work with - fun, optimistic, and hard working. I couldn't imagine working with anybody else!
Dan Roos, The Loop -
Words cannot express the gratitude that we feel towards Diana for her extensive care & consideration with our family & selling our home. She is truly a beautiful woman who lives life with sensitivity to those around her. Thank you so much for everything you have done!
The Houlis Family, Elmhurst -
Oh dear. Where do I start. I didn't do any due diligence in trying to find a realtor - HIGHLY unusual for me. It was a pleasant turn of fortune that I ended up with Diana. This was a long process. We didn't go under contract until April, and didn't close until June. And over that 8-month process, Diana became my confidante, advisor, go-to expert and friend. Now, I said 8-month process. Never once did she lose her patience, even though I was always a bit indecisive and there were probably moments when she thought I was never going to pick a place. She was an incredibly helpful resource and sounding board - always answering my questions, prodding for how I was feeling and what I was looking for, but NEVER pushing me towards anything I didn't want to do. She was available at incredible hours. She probably worked longer weeks than I did - and that's saying something. And she always bent her schedule to an extent that I felt my showings, conversations, emails were always a priority. She is very very cheerful. I'm a very energetic person myself, so it was great that we bounced off each other's enthusiasm that way (we could have powered the nearest cell tower between the two of us). She genuinely loves her job, which makes her that much better at it. There were some things that I still had to handle myself - I felt more comfortable deciding on the numbers behind the offer and the negotiation myself; I picked my own broker because I did the research to find the best rate; I did a second due diligence behind the property (consider it the equivalent of a second opinion with a medical diagnosis). She made herself available throughout all this and never took it the wrong way that I chose to handle these myself. I could keep writing about this.
I could tell you that I've recommended her to two different co-workers, who have both been very happy (and for whom Diana has given me referral gifts :) - because she's just that thoughtful) I could tell you that when I had my housewarming on a night when she was busy - she made sure to come over with her husband at some point to give me a housewarming gift. I could tell her that I genuinely don't think I could have found the place where I'm very very happy without her. I could tell you that when I buy another place in the future, there's only one agent I'd consider. Or... you could just go talk to Diana and see for yourself.
Hariharan V. -
Love this realtor! Diana was a perfect fit for us as first-time homebuyers. She arranged an initial consultation to find out what our wants and needs were, and really took the time to figure us out. She walked us through the whole process step-by-step, taught us about what to look for in a home and was readily available when we needed her. Once we found a place, she quickly negotiated an incredible deal. We're thrilled with our home! Diana is not the kind of agent who pushes for a fast deal to collect her commission; instead she's like a friend who is looking out for you and genuinely cares about connecting you with a home you'll love.
Martina & Rob, Old Irving Park