Julie Dorger – Coldwell Banker

I had to sell my condo within a few months, with a difficult roommate who was leasing out 1 bedroom, during a down economy. I knew this was going to be a tough task. I interviewed about 20 different Chicago real estate agents & settled on The Dorger McCarthy Group. I made the right decision.
They were the only agents who were honest from the beginning, prepared with facts/​figures/​statistics and who I felt were knowledgeable on the market and the area (Lakeview). From beginning to end they worked tirelessly and without complaint. They are punctual, professional, reliable, friendly, SMART, trustworthy, knowledgeable, honest and A JOY TO WORK WITH!!!
They made the selling process as easy & enjoyable as I could have imagined. I look forward to working with them again and HIGHLY recommend their services.

We worked with Sara and Julie this summer to sell our condo in Ravenswood. They were wonderful to work with and everything went totally smoothly from beginning to end. We had never sold a home before and didn’t know what to expect, but they made it really easy. They were always very straightforward, and it was so helpful to be able to rely on their expertise and judgment. Sara went out of her way a couple times, driving downtown to my office to pick up a key that I had forgotten to leave for her and to get some documents signed in the middle of the workday. She was always super responsive, usually answering text messages and emails within minutes. All of the people that she recommended for photos, staging, painting, and legal representation were very professional. There were a couple of bumps in the road… the condo didn’t appraise out at the price that our buyer was willing to pay us, which was obviously very frustrating. Sara walked us through our options, talked to the appraiser, negotiated with the buyer’s agent, and ultimately helped us make a decision about what we should do to close the sale. With lots of my friends stuck with condos they can’t sell, I feel very lucky to have sold mine in about 2 ½ months from listing date to closing date. I would recommend Sara and Julie to anyone and will certainly work with them if I ever decide to buy a home again.

Excellent realtors with tons of information about the Lincoln Park market! Sara and Julie put together a rich packet of information on the local market, as well as a detailed marketing plan, when I was considering selling a Lincoln Park condo. Ultimately, I decided not to sell, but if I had, I would have worked with them in an instant. Very sensitive, informative and not pushy.

A long time ago in a Chicago neighborhood not so far, far away…
My wife and I embarked on a journey to buy our first home with a long list of wants and «must haves» and a limited budget. Early searches were disheartening as the dollar never goes as far as one would like, but Julie and Sara of the Dorger McCarthy Group used their creativity and networking skills to identify a property that fulfilled all items on our wish list. Additionally, they drove a quick and satisfying negotiation, recommended knowledgeable inspectors and attorneys, and delivered superior service and advice until every single one of the closing documents were signed. Without Julie and Sara’s professionalism and market knowledge, we wouldn’t now be living happily in our first condo so we are forever thankful to them.
As you begin your home search, may the Force be with you… but, if it’s not, rest assured Julie Dorger and Sara McCarthy will!

I just recently became a first time home owner. The decision to buy came upon me quickly and I was referred to Dorger McCarthy Group by a close friend who had also worked with Sarah and Julie to buy her first home. I had the opportunity to work with both Julie and Sarah. They made a very overwhelming process smooth for someone who knew nothing about the buying a home. They were in constant communication with me and I felt that all their feedback and opinions were genuine and in my best interest. They explained every step along the way and then reexplained every time I needed to hear it again. The process of buying was about me and what was best for me. I appreciated having two people working hard for my best interest. I would recommend the Dorger McCarthy Group to anyone and especially any first time home buyers.

Sara McCarthy and Juiie Dorger are amazing. They sold our condo in less than 2 weeks which is incredible given the market. They walked us through the process of selling a home, and took us out to see numerous comps so that we could see for ourselves how our condo compared and should be priced rather than just telling us what to do. We still keep in touch and I would use them over and over again.

I worked with Sara last year (when I looked, but didn’t buy) and then again this year (when I finally bought a condo), and she was really great. She is friendly and easy-​going, but also very knowledgeable and professional. As a first-​time home buyer, there were many questions I didn’t think to ask of the sellers’ agents, but Sara looked out for my best interest every step of the way, asking pointed questions and steering me clear of questionable prospects. I highly recommend her services.

When I decided I wanted to buy a condo in Chicago I went to Sara McCarthy for help. I told her «I hear the market is really good right now for buyers. $ 50K is my limit, I’d like to buy Oprah’s home. If she won’t sell then I’ll buy the home next to hers.» It was at this point Sarah introduced me to the other part of the dream team, Julie Dorger. The 2 of them then took turns slapping me around while explaining to me the reality of what I can afford. After we got ALL that cleared up, they helped me find a condo in Streeterville. It only took 2 weeks to find the place I wanted and none of it could have happened without the Dorger McCarthy Group and their extensive knowledge of Chicago real estate. Additionally, they are excellent in communicating, great at negotiating, and incredible at driving and parking. Julie Dorger and Sarah McCarthy are awesome!

I normally don’t recommend someone like a real estate agent unless I’m completely blown away, and overwhelmed with extraordinary effectiveness and service, and this is certainly the case.
Sara McCarthy and Julie Dorger of the Dorger McCarthy Group are absolutely amazing, and I would never use anyone else. After working with them, they actually feel more like friends/​family than just a realtor, which is the way it should be.

When I’m ready to purchase my first place, I will definitely be using Sara’s services. I have numerous friends who have used her, both buyers and sellers, and they’re all incredibly happy with what they received. Sara is very knowledgeable, easy to collaborate with, and a joy to be around — I know she’ll make the somewhat scary endeavor of first time home ownership much less so with her incredibly friendly manner and deep understanding of her field. I refer her to everyone I know!