Client Testimonials for Jan Morel

Jan knows the Clarendon Hills real estate market as well as anyone. He's well-connected in the community and his clients benefit from those connections. Prior to the sale, he referred us to painters to get the house in shape. We collaborated on a listing strategy, photos and staging. I can confidently say we maximized the value of our home by working with Jan.

To say Jan was fantastic would be an understatement. We interviewed several realtors but chose Jan because he lives in my in-law’s community and has been successfully selling homes there for many years. From the start, he impressed us with smart suggestions for updates that would help bring in a higher price and even connected us with reliable painters and electricians to get the work done. Because we live out of town, Jan went above and beyond—handling countless details personally, from trimming bushes and blowing out the garage to taking trash to the curb. What realtor does that? His full-service approach, attention to detail, deep local knowledge, and genuine care made the process seamless. Thanks to his efforts, we sold the home in just three days for over asking price. Even after the offer, he guided us through closing and connected us with a great attorney. Jan and his team were professional, proactive, and simply a joy to work with. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.

We’ve used Jan for 3 transactions since 2019 in Hinsdale/Clarendon Hills and we highly recommend him. Two is his greatest strengths are 1) his wealth of knowledge of the market in Clarendon Hills + Hinsdale and 2) his undivided attention to you as a client.

Jan is very professional and knowledgeable. His suggestions were excellent and appropriate. Since I was not physically in the area, he recommended and coordinated numerous resources for me that were efficient, fair and reliable. He knows the market and was realistic in providing advice on all aspects of the transaction.

Jan was easy to work with and always available. His knowledge of the market is extremely thorough. He went above and beyond to help with the purchase and sale of our home. This is the third time I have have used his services and can highly recommend him.

Jan guided us through our experience as first-time homebuyers with expertise, patience and humor. Jan got to know us, our family's needs and first-home priorities. He then helped us see the opportunities and challenges in each home we saw. Jan has a wonderful way of combining a realistic assessment with confidence in potential. When it came time for negotiations, he was transparent and knowledgeable. Through every step of the process, we knew we were in great hands! We would recommend Jan Morel to anyone in the western suburbs looking for the right home for their family.

Jan was thorough and professional. He worked hard to prepare and list the property and was able to quickly get the house under contract and through to close. All around it was a great experience!

We consider Jan a trusted partner. He exceeded our expectations! He made everything from start to finish seamless! When we were ready to sell our home of 27 years, Jan patiently told us room-by-room how to stage the house. When it came time to list, Jan took us step-by-step through the process. He answered every question and was transparent about any risks. He was always available. We were very pleased with the sale of our home. Jan also helped us find our dream home! This was all new to us and it was moving very quickly. His guidance was invaluable! He also has a very skilled network of professionals that were instrumental in helping us! We highly recommend Jan!

My husband and I recently downsized selling our home in Clarendon Hills and purchasing a smaller home in Glen Ellyn. Jan handled both the sale and purchase of these homes. We sold at a time when very few homes in our price range were selling and I am certain that Jan was the reason for our success. Jan's knowledge of Clarendon Hills and network of connections in the real estate industry was instrumental in these transactions. Most successful agents in our area do not have time to devote personal attention to their clients. That was not the case with Jan. He attended all of our house showings and took us personally to most of the viewing we requested. His co-worker Linda, who accompanied us on other occasions, was also a joy to work with. You could not find a more professional, attentive or personable realtor. Jan was superb.

My wife and I needed to downsize our beautiful home in Clarendon Hills. Over two years we tried to sell with two different agents. On the recommendations from neighbors we called Jan Morel. They told us of his knowledge and love of Clarendon Hills and his high energy. Jan sold our home within a month from his initial visit to our home. He was personal, supportive and knowledgeable. His wife Shannon helped stage our home in a positive non-evasive way. Jan continued to work closely through ALL stages of the sale even giving us an excellent recommendation to local lawyers. We hired one who was excellent and reasonable in her fees. Jan Morel was even more helpful in our purchasing our next home. We were all over the place and he worked with us almost every day as we narrowed our selection. I can't remember how many homes he personally took us to. We found our perfect home, even closer to our grandchildren! His co-worker Linda was also helpful in bringing us back for second and third visits. My wife couldn't offer a higher recommendation to this honest, knowledgeable, personable, and responsive man.

My wife and I hired Jan to purchase a home in Western Springs and he was fantastic. His knowledge of La Grange, WS and Elmhurst is excellent. He was always prompt, well organized and professional. Because of specific needs for a house and schools our search was extensive and long. Jan's effort was as strong at the end of the search as his effort to start. With the school year approaching he found the time for us to find a house before any deadlines. When we realized our "ideal" house did not exist, Jan's experience and understanding of our needs was an excellent asset in evaluating the pros and cons of our choices. I believe what separates Jan from other agents is his previous success in engineering. He has the ability to evaluate possible house projects or potential building/land issues on the spot. In addition, success in engineering requires a level of intelligence and a work ethic not easily found in real estate. Finally, while always professional, Jan completes his work with a fervor and intensity that directly benefits his clients. In our case Jan 1) quickly negotiated a price 10k lower than our final figure 2) correctly convinced us to withdraw a bid when he sensed the owner was trying to start a bidding war (that Elmhurst house was still contingent well after school started and sold above list price) 3) successfully and timely closed on our purchase in our favor when the sellers did not ready the house properly for a close. The best way to describe Jan's ability is that at several open houses we encountered listing agents who knew of Jan and his successful reputation without ever meeting him. His unprecedented quick rise to one of, if not the top agent in Clarendon Hills/Hinsdale after a career change speaks for itself.