Glenview · Northbrook · the North Shore
You deserve to know what a home is worth, what's worth changing, and when it's worth walking away.
I'm Praveen Mathew, a broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. Nearly $100 million in home sales, and a straight answer when you ask what I think.
- Nearly$100Min home sales closed
- 200+homes sold, on Zillow's record
- 10awards in 10 years, 2016 to 2025
- 5.0on Zillow, from 55 reviews
Real sale breakdown · Glenview
Bought for $900,000. Sold for $1,080,000.
Where did the $180,000 come from?
- $900KBought
- $905KComp sold
- $975KListed
- $1.08MSold
+$105,000 over asking · six offers in three days · MLS
Selling with me
The plan behind that result
- 01
Look with a buyer's eye
I walk your home the way buyers will, and tell you which fixes earn their money back and which don't.
- 02
Price against the real comps
Not an algorithm's number. I call the agents behind the comparable sales to find out what the data doesn't show.
- 03
Launch to win the first week
Professional photos, staging where it pays, and a launch built to bring the most buyers through in the first days.
- 04
Choose on terms, not just price
Earnest money, appraisal gap, contingencies and timing: I weigh every offer so the one you pick actually closes.
Start here
What are you dealing with?
My listing isn't selling.
Before you cut the price, find out what buyers are actually responding to.
3 clients were here BuyingWe found the house. Everyone wants it.
Winning and making the right decision are different questions.
14 clients were here SellingThe house needs work.
Which work earns its money back, and what should go before anything is added.
23 clients were here SellingI'm selling my parents' home.
Clearing out, repairs and the sale, one step at a time, even from out of town.
5 clients were here BuyingI think the seller might have room.
Negotiating room needs evidence: the home's history, the seller's timing, the comps.
29 clients were here Buying or sellingI don't know whether to move now.
Waiting has consequences. So does moving. Start with your actual objective.
9 clients were here BuyingWe're buying our first home.
The process explained before the pressure starts, and an honest read on every house.
33 clients were here AnythingSomething else.
You don't need the right category. Tell me what's going on.
Start hereIn their words
What clients say
“Another listing well above where I would have listed -- and still sold ABOVE asking in a multiple offer situation.”
“He was extremely knowledgeable during home tours, and offered suggestions as to how each house could be changed to fit our needs.”
“We worked with Praveen for buying our new home and selling our current home.”
“Once the place was empty he knew exactly what we needed to do to get top dollar.”
“He knew the market very well, his advice was spot-on, and he was an excellent negotiator.”
“We couldn't be happier with our new home and highly recommend Praveen to anyone looking to buy!”
“We truly felt we had the best realtor guiding us through the process, ensuring we got the best deal on our dream home.”
“He reached out to the listing agent and began what can only be described as masterful negotiations.”
“We contacted Praveen after a friend recommended him to us.”
“It gave us the impression that he was genuinely looking out for our best interest.”
“He will help you from A to Z...Thank you to Praveen.”
“He provided highly qualified recommendations for attorneys, mortgage brokers and even inspectors.”
“While we may have had some luck, Praveen's quick thinking, negotiating skills, and personable nature got the job done.”
“We highly recommend Praveen Mathew as your next realtor.”
“Would recommend to anyone looking to purchase in Park Ridge/Glenview/Niles area.”
“My spouse and I recently purchased a single-family home and Praveen did a fantastic job in helping us throughout the process.”
Tell me what's going on.
You don't need a strategy or the perfect question first. Start with your situation.