Craig Tinder, Real Estate Broker, Century 21 Elm

I recently worked with Craig in selling my townhouse in Deerfield. It is very easy working with Craig as he’s always professional, responsive and timely. Once we had the property listed, I didn’t have to worry about anything. Craig took the wheel and provided updates even if I didn’t request them. He was very transparent about feedback and I found his honesty refreshing. His experience started to show when handling multiple offers. This being the first time I’ve ever sold property, he also didn’t mind taking the time to educate me and provide guidance. I would work with him again in the future and recommend him to my family and friends. You can trust that you’re in great hands with Craig.

Craig was a great realtor for those looking to buy in Chicagoland. We didn’t know too much about the area; He was very knowledgable of the neighborhood, school districts, traffic patterns etc. We were able to see a variety of homes in a short period of time (per request) and he was always willing to accommodate. It was great to have a realtor that cared about our future in the home, not just the immediate sale. We would highly recommend him for his great interpersonal skills, city knowledge, connections and negotiation skills. A+ Realtor!

Craig did an excellent job in helping my wife and I find our home. He started by showing us several styles of homes so we could understand and figure out what we wanted. He did not rush or push us to settle on a home we didn’t love and was very supportive in our search.
Once we found our home Craig was willing to see it an extra time before putting in the offer. He helped us to negotiate aggressively and help us get the home for 5% under the asking price. He understood the value of the home and wanted to make sure we didn’t pay more than it was worth.
Since moving in, Craig has recommended many people to help make the new house feel like our home (Fence company, window company, sprinkler company, …, etc). Craig is not only a great Realtor but and excellent contact when it comes to making home improvements. We definitely will recommend him to all of our friends and family looking to buy/​sell their home.

Craig is an awesome realtor, guide and consultant and comes very highly recommended by his customers.

Best realtor I’ve ever worked with. Craig has now been a part of 3 buy/​sells for me and everytime we got a great and fair deal. The part that matters most to me is, do I trust my realtor. They’re the expert in my mind so I need to know I can trust them. I trust Craig 100%. I’ve always felt he had our interests in mind, not his.

Craig Tinder, a successful real estate broker for well over a decade, is highly motivated and reliable. Skilled, always prepared, highly focused, patient, always fine-​tuned and attentive to the client’s needs, Craig is an asset to any real estate transaction. I recommend Craig to anyone buying or selling real estate in the Park Ridge area and beyond.

Craig is a true professional that knows Park Ridge and the surrounding communities very well. I would have no problem referring Craig to friends or co-​workers.

I am a real estate attorney and I have worked with a great number of real estate brokers. I’ve seen them all — from good to bad, top to bottom. In my opinion, Craig Tinder is among the best! Real estate transactions require a personal touch. Craig Tinder lives up to those requirements and then some. From beginning to end, Craig stays on top of the deal. He cares about his clients and many remain clients for multiple transactions. Craig is diligent, ethical, and honest. I’ve seen him walk away from a deal when the commission is good for him but the deal is bad for the client. He is everything a buyer or seller should want in an agent. Top notch!

There are three qualities you need in your Realtor: intelligence, integrity, and interpersonal skills. They have to be smart — Craig has a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago. They have to be honest — Craig always has my best interest at heart. And they have to be good with people — Craig is an excellent negotiator yet isn’t pushy — he’s great with people and feels situations out very well.
Bottom line, I trust working with Craig — and I will continue to refer my friends and clients to him.
If you need a veteran agent to list your property or help you find your next home, give Craig a call!

Real Estate is one of those things in life that can be daunting. Craig Tinder is a rare breed who patiently walks a client through the process and will go the extra mile. We have depended on Craig for 2 homes in 10 years, and have referred him to others. In every instance the process was handled professionally and with an intense focus on details, even as he handled the emotional nuances of such a major life decision. Craig is the king of follow-​up, and will simply do what he says — and more. The one word that sums it up: trust.