Bill Geldes

Broker Associate
Real Estate Agent Bill Geldes View Listings
Oak Park
1037 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL, 60302

Bill Geldes

Broker Associate

 

Hi, I’m Bill and I’m a Realtor. Or, more accurately, I’m an advisor, friend, confidant, therapist, chauffeur, tour guide, investor and rehabber, landlord, kitchen and bath design consultant, and most importantly, your trusted consultant.

I love real estate. Houses. Architecture. Neighborhoods. Oak Park and dozens of other local communities. Most importantly, I really love seeing people have a positive experience buying or selling their homes.

You won’t find a harder-working partner dedicated to your success. I give as much to an investor seeking at $35k condo as I do to a family upgrading to or selling a $1,000,000 home.

You can expect a full array of services with me, including: expert price analysis and recommendations; staging your home for a fast and high offer; placing ads in local papers; hosting weekend open houses; offering professional photography, online listings and custom brochures; and a full range of (other) resources Baird & Warner makes available.

Some key facts about me you should know:

  • I’m a very astute and careful listener. This translates to your not having to repeat yourself and my being a quick study about your needs, desires, situation, etc.
  • I’ve been a Realtor for 15 years, full time for the last eight.
  • Along with my wife, Hope (a real estate attorney), we own nearly a dozen investment properties.(A lot of work, but a great way to build wealth and income.)
  • We’ve raised three children (I did my best, honestly)
  • I’m a lifelong Oak Park resident (once this place is in your blood…)
  • My passions include animals, motorcycle riding (I still ride the Harley I bought in 1984), softball, golf, tennis, family, friends, food and humor.
  • Areas I work: Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Riverside, North Riverside, Elmwood Park, Chicago (throughout), Lombard, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Villa Park, Naperville, Berwyn, Cicero, Maywood and nearly a dozen others communities.

My clients usually say their experience working with me is informative, fun and somewhat personal. I build strong relationships rooted in loyalty, fighting hard for my clients and being focused on their satisfaction. 

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Testimonials

Gabriel Collazo

Bill has been a pleasure to work with! We really enjoyed collaborating with him throughout the selling process. We like to thank Bill for his professionalism, knowledge, attitude and most of all the sell of our home!

Steven Radice

Working with Bill was such a pleasure, he is not only a true professional, I found his follow-up to be second to none and his knowledge of the market and what to look for during a home inspection is invaluable. Bill, thank you for the opportunity together and thank you for finding me the perfect home... Sincerely, Steve Radice

Donald M. Mcnabb

Bill was the best realtor I’ve ever worked with

Lance Mcmahon

Over the past year I've worked with Bill Geldes on three (3) Real Estate transactions and each time he's gone above and beyond. Being an out-of-town buyer/seller, Bill always kept me updated and if an issue arose, he worked diligently on my behalf. I've worked with many Realtors and Bill Geldes is one of the best!

Luana Martins De Carvalho

We had a fantastic experience working with Bill! From the very beginning, he was attentive, patient, and truly listened to what we were looking for in a rental home. He was always quick to respond to our questions, offered valuable advice, and guided us through every step of the process with professionalism and kindness. Thanks to his hard work, we found the perfect place for us. I highl...

Jessica Lea Hoffman

I had a great experience working with Bill to find my new condo. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the process much less stressful than I expected. He took the time to understand what I was looking for and provided helpful guidance without ever being pushy. I really appreciated his attention to detail and his willingness to answer all my questions along the way. With his help, I...

Martin J. Halm

Bill was a great asset in a very tricky market. When it was time to see a home we were one of the first clients in allowing us to make timely offers. Bill helped with every part of the purchasing process and helped us find a great home! If you are looking for a traditional, hard working realtor Bill is your guy. I highly recommend Bill if you are buying or selling.

Ronald D Charvat

Bill is a top notch agent. The best of the best in my eyes. He knows how to do everything that has to be done, and does them very well & professionally. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any one that needs an agent/realtor.

Lance McMahon

This was my second time working with Bill Geldes and I have to say I couldn't have asked for a better person/Realtor to get the job done. I will definitely work with Bill again for any future Chicago area real estate transactions.

Kirk Peterson

Bill was responsive and available around my schedule during the house search. He was also communicative and insightful throughout the negotiating and closing process. Thanks, Bill!

Lance McMahon

I've purchased/sold several properties in recent years and have worked with numerous Realtors. Bill was one of, if not, the best. Being from out of town, he made the entire sale/transaction as smooth and seamless as possible. Great guy! Great Realtor!

Bill V

We had the pleasure of Bill Geldes selling our home. Bill is an excellent broker who understands the market and works hard for you, the client. The process was effortless as Bill did all the hard work of showing, negotiating and selling my house, above asking price I may add. It's a pleasure working with a true professional, regardless of industry.

Joe Siwak

Bill is a superb realtor, and an all around great guy. He worked hard to sell our home and to help us find a new one. He never put the sale before our best interests, and he did it all with a friendly attitude the whole way.

Darlene Liston

I will be forever grateful for all the hard work that Bill did for us during this most difficult situation in selling this property. No matter what obstacle appeared. Bill was able to handle it so that we were able to move forward. I would highly recommend Bill Geldes as your realtor. He goes above and beyond to work with you. Darlene G. Liston

Levertis Robinson

I really enjoyed working with my Rep Bill. He was knowledgeable and able to answer any questions I asked. I highly recommend if your looking for a home Bill is the man to help you get into a beautiful home.

Vladimir Cherny

Bill did an excellent job helping us get a deal done in 3 weeks from offer to closing.

Korynn M Frantz

The most amazing first time home buying experience I could ask for! So grateful for Bill!

Swathi Arekapudi

Bill was great in helping us get our first investment property in the Berwyn area. Prompt, responsive and helpful in giving advice about the real estate market.

Emily M Bahl

Bill is phenomenal! He knows the suburbs so well. Through the entire buying process he is always available and keeps you in the loop. I would recommend him for any real estate needs again and again!

Therese Johnson

Bill Geldes was very knowledgeable and his vast experience in the real estate business was helpful. Buying and selling a property can be stressful. Bill put us at ease and communicated with us every step of the way. We worked well with Bill on our team.

Christopher J. Geldes

Bill was on top of everything. He was able to get same-day showings arranged for us. He negotiated us some great credits from the seller. Easy to get ahold of, and kept me in the loop with every update.

Kosha Investments Inc

Was very pleasant and interactive. Made extra effort to get the issues resolved and clearly communicated to the buyer. Kept communication always open and to the point. Helped in suggesting different trades for fixing the different issues raised during buyer's and village inspection.

Gregory Mahn

Bill Geldes is amazing! He is the realtor you didn’t know you need. Bill has a wealth of knowledge about current market trends, pricing, and timelines. He will make sure that you find the property that is best for you! His sound advice on preparing and staging our home for sale resulted in having our home listed on the market for just over two weeks before we got an offer f...

Gregory Mahn

Bill Geldes is amazing! He is the realtor you didn’t know you need. Bill has a wealth of knowledge about current market trends, pricing, and timelines. He will make sure that you find the property that is best for you! His sound advice on preparing and staging our home for sale resulted in having our home listed on the market for just over two weeks before we got an offer f...

D&b Management Properties Llc

Bill has been extremely helpful finding, negotiating and finalizing our recent purchase. I have been working with Bill for 8 years on numerous purchases and sales and he has always exhibited excellent skills in all aspects of the purchase and sale process.

Victoria Sells

I have worked with Bill Geldes over the last decade, both in buying and selling. I highly recommend Bill. He is very knowledgeable and one I would consider a expert in his field.

Victoria Sells

I have worked with Bill Geldes over the last decade, both in buying and selling. I highly recommend Bill. He is very knowledgeable and one I would consider a expert in his field.

Tiffani Planes

Great experience, Bill Geldes is a great realtor to work with. Highly recommend him! He gets the job done.

Nicole Lindaman

Bill Geldes is an absolute life saver to me. I was new to the area and I had a short time period to find a new place to rent. Right away he found me a beautiful apartment and a place to call home. He's an excellent communicator and he even negotiated a deal for me. Bill truly went above and beyond!

Robert J. Patnode

Bill was great in selling my property.

Amina Najib

Bill exceeded expectations. Highly knowledgeable, experienced, responsive and creative. I highly recommend him.

Erik Burger

Bill was incredibly supportive in finding the right place for me. He was always accessible and knowledgeable about his job.

D & B Mangagemt Properties Llc

Bill is an excellent broker and goes way beyond in helping the sales process go smooth.

Robert Kellman

Bill was great. 100% looked out for our interests and was incredibly helpful navigating a new area. Would recommend him to anyone

Feleti Livai

Bill was great. Went above and beyond in helping me, assisting me with understanding the process and just being there as a great resource. He definitely knows his work and takes great pride in it. I will definitely use him again.

Steven Wasko

Bill Geldes was a pleasure to work with.. We would absolutely contact him again with any further real estate needs ..We especially appreciated his no pressure approach yet was always available when needed..

Katherine O'connor

Bill helped me find and purchase a condo in Streeterville. He is a pleasure to work with! From receiving properties to consider, to viewing them, and finally closing, he was extremely professional and warm to work. Bill made what could have been a stressful process smooth and enjoyable. He definitely knows what to look for when viewing units, clearly has a lot of experience with a wide...

Anonymous

Bill Geldes would be, without doubt, the first choice to turn to, based on our previous experience with him.

Pat N

Bill Geldes did  a marvelous job for us. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Everything went smoothly and Bill handled questions efficiently. I appreciated that he returned all my phone calls promptly. Between Bill and our attorney, Hope Gledes, this was an easy and pleasant experience. The closing was handled very well. I would recommend both of them to any of my friends.

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