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Through our diverse backgrounds and decades of experience, we were founded on ethical principles to serve communities far and abroad with their Real Estate needs. Trust, devotion, integrity, and reliability are just a few of the qualities we hold close to each purchase and sale.
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View AllDave is a pleasure to work with and goes above and beyond during the entire process of selling your home. Highly recommend
Anonymous10/11/2022We loved working with Dave he was honest and he sold our house quick ,helped us a lot .His wife took Great pictures of house for people to see I would recommend him highly for buying or selling your home????. And left us a nice gift.
Virg and Bob (Buyer )10/04/2022Working with Dave was phenomenal experience, especially as a first-time buyer. When I had questions, and there were many, Dave had quick, detailed answers. Sugar-coating things is not his way, and I appreciate that. What made me almost instantly comfortable working with Dave is how, above all, he made it immediately apparent that he wanted...
Read Full TestimonialHarley Brook09/16/2022Dave helped us through the relocation from Ohio. His suggestions and assistance were invaluable to us. I would highly recommend him!
Sue McDonald08/30/2022Dave helped us through the relocation from Ohio. His suggestions and assistance were invaluable to us. I would highly recommend him!
Sue McDonald08/30/2022Genelle is amazing and friendly. She found the exact house we were looking for and moved quickly for us. I highly recommend her services.
Christine (Sims)08/16/2022Dave did an excellent job of explaining the ins and outs of buying to me, a first-timer. Was quick to set up viewings and was thorough about showing the positives and negatives of each place until we found the right one.
Kasey Klynstra08/12/2022Brian was outstanding as a real estate agent. There is a lot to get in to here. He began the process with a thorough and detailed explanation of what all would happen throughout the home buying experience. He provided us documents of the steps to take and a faux contract to understand what that would look like and explained each step thoroughly....
Read Full TestimonialSean Cler (Presidential Service Advocate)08/02/2022Dave was amazing. After a few fixes he recommended we sold our house after 2 days on the market and for almost $10,000 more than list. I would recommend him to everyone.
Chris Alcorn catena07/27/2022Dave was AMAZING! His wife Erin, also amazing! The photos and videos done showed my house off. The communication was easy. Highly recommend
Brittany Kaup06/16/2022We highly recommend having Genelle as your realtor. She was always there for us 24/7. She was very helpful and professional. Thank you so much!
Jason Wingate06/14/2022I can’t say enough very friendly, his wife takes amazing photos and they make make sure to get your property listed quickly. Very professional company.
Gina M Montello06/07/2022Brian was a top-notch realtor, and I would absolutely recommend going with Brian for your next home search! As a first-time buyer, Brian was extremely patient and transparent throughout the entire process. Not only was he extremely responsive, but he was always willing to come out to us in Oak Park during our buying process. I work as a teacher ...
Read Full TestimonialSteve Smrt06/06/2022Had the house on the market, showings, an open house, multiple offers with one accepted all within 5 days. If you want your house to sell fast and get the most money out of the market that is solid enough to stand all the obstacles, The Faxel Group is the way to go! Thank you to this wonderful team for the ease in this process
David Brann05/31/2022I have known Dave Faxel a long time. A wonderful person. I used Dave to sell my home in Orland Park 9 years ago. I came back to Illinois and called him He is very kind ,calm,considerate,and knows his job and what has to be done I would recommend The Faxel group to sell or buy a home. Great job
Susan Marta05/19/2022Dave was fantastic during the entire process. He made time to meet at the house I was selling to answer questions and explain everything in great detail. Pictures of the house were great and the virtual tour was a nice touch. His communication throughout the entire selling of the property was top notch. If I ever had questions or concerns he was...
Read Full TestimonialCurt Cwudzinski03/18/2022I can’t say enough to describe our appreciation for the fantastic job Dave did selling our home and assisting us in finding another. Home selling/buying is stressful, having a professional like Dave working diligently for us made the process run smoothly.
Robert Free01/12/2022Genelle was seriously the best realtor that I have ever been around. Not only does she do a great job but she also truly cares about her clients and wants the absolute best for them. I will never go to anyone else ever again. Amazing person and now friend forever.
Mike Maher12/18/2021This is our second time buying a house with Dave and first time selling a home. He is amazing! Very responsive and professional and he goes above and beyond. I can't recommend him enough. Thanks Dave
Steve Cosme12/15/2021Dave Faxel did an outstanding job for us. He promised much and came through superbly. He is professional, experienced, friendly and very responsive when there were questions to be answered. Flawless!
Joseph Cascone (Owner Mold Pro Chicago)12/03/2021I've worked with Dave and the Faxel Group not once, not twice but three times! Every time has been stress free and professional. I can't say enough good things about NextHome Select Realty.
Danielle Girkant10/16/2021I usually do not write reviews, but I cannot say enough about the great experience with The Faxel Group. Dave made the selling process seamless, and I felt reassured at all times. Dave's experience and professionalism set him apart from the rest. Dave listed and sold my townhome (over listing price) in less than 48 hours. He communicates effecti...
Read Full TestimonialDEBRA WILOCKI (Paralegal)10/11/2021Dave and his team did an excellent job selling my house. Everything Dave said was going to happen between showings, open house etc has been right on. Dave’s follow up was excellent. He kept me informed every step of the way. Could not have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend the Faxel Group!!
Terri Boers09/29/2021Dave and his team did an excellent job selling my house. Everything Dave said was going to happen between showings, open house etc has been right on. Dave’s follow up was excellent. He kept me informed every step of the way. Could not have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend the Faxel Group!!
Terri Boers09/29/2021Genelle listens intently and uses what we say to help us with all our wants n needs Budget space and area. We think she caring genuine exceptional we would refer her in a minute. We will be close for life What a great agent. Teresa and Kyle
Teresa & Kyle (Insurance agent)09/28/2021Dave provided us outstanding service in selling our condo. He is professional, transparent, and updated us every step of the way. I highly recommend Dave, he is dedicated and skilled realtor that delivers results.
Olivia Lee05/28/2025Thanks to Genelle, I just moved into the perfect home for me. I would highly recommend her professional services, as she kept me informed every step of the way. Her suggestions to help where she could not, were also terrific. Thank you so much Genelle!
Pam Sadowski05/16/2025We had a great experience dealing with Dave Faxel for the sale of our home. When we first met with Dave he was very professional and knowledgeable about the market for our area. The process was very smooth and it showed in the number of showings that we had. He took care of all the details and made our involvement minimal. I would highly recomme...
Read Full TestimonialSharon Mysliwiec04/30/2025Genelle started helping me 2 years ago as a realtor and a friend. She was very professional & did a great job helping me along my buying journey. I truly love and value Genelle ♥️
Samantha Depratt 12/09/2024Dave is the best! He helped us sell our house in a month! He helped guide us through the process and was very quick to respond and answer all of our questions! He is easy to talk to and get along with!! I would recommend him to anyone.
Baylee Busse12/09/2024Genelle was great, I’d recommend her to anyone I know buying a home! She was always on top of it even when we had some last minute showings she was there for us. So kind and helpful through the whole process!
Anna Fuka11/22/2024Brian has been a friend for a few years and I knew I can trust him to explain and answer my wife and Is questions about the house buying process. He was willing to drive anywhere and was understanding when we needed breaks or had some bumps in the road. But in the end once we found a home it was a great experience to have Brian there to assist us.
Jordan Miller11/22/2024Dave did an excellent job selling my home. He was very professional and helpful throughout this process.
Debbie Thome11/22/2024Highly recommend working with Brian Black. He’s very knowledgeable about the market and really understands what you’re looking for. He’s very responsive, explains everything in detail and went above and beyond to make sure that I was informed and comfortable at every step.
Lorelei11/18/2024Genelle was extremely helpful, proactive and genuine. This was my first time selling a home and Genelle reassured my husband and I what was in our best interest during what could be a stressful process. Genelle was well educated and familiar with the neighborhood comps and made this experience almost seamless. She also provided great resources, ...
Read Full TestimonialNicole Oliviel10/24/2024I highly recommend Brian as a realtor for anyone looking to purchase a home. Throughout our experience working with him, Brian demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication to ensuring we found the perfect home. Brian's knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and commitment to understanding our needs made the ho...
Read Full TestimonialBrian Major05/10/2024Genelle was amazing to deal with! She had our home sold in 4 days and for over asking price. She is through and explained everything to us and responded quickly to all of our questions. She was even ready to have an open house week 1! We highly recommend Genelle!
Sheri Elsouso04/06/2024Dave is truly a professional and knows his business, the market, and understands a client's needs. I can't say enough about our trust in him to get the best deal. He is transparent, communicative and heavily relied upon. Can't say enough about him.
JM11/17/2023I would definatljy recommend Genelle. She is great. Genelle Worked hard showing the house. She got us our asking price ! Genelle kept us informed about everything that was happening and everything we needed to do. Thank you Genelle ! We really appreciate all your help.
Susan Cejka11/14/2023I am writing this letter to Have it known that Genelle Chisholm is the most respectful caring knowledgeable Realtor I have come across. Genelle has been there for me when I had so many question, it didn't matter what day or time I would call with questions she was consistently answering my calls and keeping me up to date with all aspects of s...
Read Full TestimonialGerard W Daly11/01/2023My husband and I were very pleased to work with Dave. He made for an extremely smooth and pleasant sale of our home. Dave is honest, dependable, hardworking and very friendly. I would highly recommend him for buying or selling your home.
Eileen Cummings10/12/2023Upon meeting Dave Faxel I knew I would be in expert hands. The expertise and professionalism that was given to me went beyond all expectations. As a professional representing the knowledge and learning field, the services Dave provided were informational, courteous, and in my opinion met the highest of all standards. I wouldn't hesitate to recom...
Read Full TestimonialDr. Jan Threlkeld-Brown (Professor of Research)09/20/2023David is very professional. We really appreciated his insight and guidance in preparing our townhome for sale. His knowledge resulted in our home having contracts offered in one day, and sold over the asking price. Thanks so much David!
Charlie & Joan Ward09/08/2023Dave was the best realtor I’ve had!!! Amazing experience from start to finish. He always made time for me and had superb response times with all forms of communication.
Y Mezyed08/18/2023I give Brian 5 stars. He was very professional and went above and beyond to make this process simple and easy!!! Brian is definitely the bomb. I saw this house and I saw the house the same day which was on a Wednesday and we put a offer on that Friday .. the next day my offer was accepted.
Ebony Wood07/19/2023Dave is a phenomenal realtor and just a really awesome human!! He made the entire process from getting our 30 yr old home ready for listing pictures (thanks Erin), through to our "extended" closing much less stressful and more smoothly than it could have gone. We will recommend Dave to any of our friends or family who might consider moving in th...
Read Full TestimonialT/V07/10/2023I would not even know where to start when describing my experience with Dave. His level of professionalism, knowledge of the area and thoroughness were all above all of my expectations. Kept me in the loop throughout the entire process, constant communication and got us 10% more than asking in less than a week. I highly recommend Dav...
Read Full TestimonialDouglas Reilly (AVP Finance)07/06/2023Brian did an amazing job, spotted issues in many houses and used a wide body of knowledge to help us understand and after helping us patiently search for over a year he was able to help us seal the deal on a beautiful home & we couldn’t be happier with the advice and responsiveness over the whole process.
Steve chambers03/06/2023Genelle met me at all the homes I wanted to see. I bided on 10 places before getting my townhouse. When I wanted to stop looking, Genelle would send more properties and offer encouraging words. She is the best real estate person, and I will recommend her to my friends.
Glenda F. Johnson (Purchasing Sgent)01/21/2023My mom used Dave to sell her house, and he helped her sell in a few short weeks. Of course, we used his services when we decided to sell our home. He helped us know what we needed to do to make it more marketable, as he had a plan on how to gain the most interest. We had two offers within three days, and our house was sold in less than a week AT...
Read Full TestimonialKaren Bartecki11/18/2022Dave is a pleasure to work with and goes above and beyond during the entire process of selling your home. Highly recommend
Anonymous10/11/2022We loved working with Dave he was honest and he sold our house quick ,helped us a lot .His wife took Great pictures of house for people to see I would recommend him highly for buying or selling your home????. And left us a nice gift.
Virg and Bob (Buyer )10/04/2022Working with Dave was phenomenal experience, especially as a first-time buyer. When I had questions, and there were many, Dave had quick, detailed answers. Sugar-coating things is not his way, and I appreciate that. What made me almost instantly comfortable working with Dave is how, above all, he made it immediately apparent that he wanted...
Read Full TestimonialHarley Brook09/16/2022Dave helped us through the relocation from Ohio. His suggestions and assistance were invaluable to us. I would highly recommend him!
Sue McDonald08/30/2022Dave helped us through the relocation from Ohio. His suggestions and assistance were invaluable to us. I would highly recommend him!
Sue McDonald08/30/2022Genelle is amazing and friendly. She found the exact house we were looking for and moved quickly for us. I highly recommend her services.
Christine (Sims)08/16/2022Dave did an excellent job of explaining the ins and outs of buying to me, a first-timer. Was quick to set up viewings and was thorough about showing the positives and negatives of each place until we found the right one.
Kasey Klynstra08/12/2022Brian was outstanding as a real estate agent. There is a lot to get in to here. He began the process with a thorough and detailed explanation of what all would happen throughout the home buying experience. He provided us documents of the steps to take and a faux contract to understand what that would look like and explained each step thoroughly....
Read Full TestimonialSean Cler (Presidential Service Advocate)08/02/2022Dave was amazing. After a few fixes he recommended we sold our house after 2 days on the market and for almost $10,000 more than list. I would recommend him to everyone.
Chris Alcorn catena07/27/2022Dave was AMAZING! His wife Erin, also amazing! The photos and videos done showed my house off. The communication was easy. Highly recommend
Brittany Kaup06/16/2022We highly recommend having Genelle as your realtor. She was always there for us 24/7. She was very helpful and professional. Thank you so much!
Jason Wingate06/14/2022I can’t say enough very friendly, his wife takes amazing photos and they make make sure to get your property listed quickly. Very professional company.
Gina M Montello06/07/2022Brian was a top-notch realtor, and I would absolutely recommend going with Brian for your next home search! As a first-time buyer, Brian was extremely patient and transparent throughout the entire process. Not only was he extremely responsive, but he was always willing to come out to us in Oak Park during our buying process. I work as a teacher ...
Read Full TestimonialSteve Smrt06/06/2022Had the house on the market, showings, an open house, multiple offers with one accepted all within 5 days. If you want your house to sell fast and get the most money out of the market that is solid enough to stand all the obstacles, The Faxel Group is the way to go! Thank you to this wonderful team for the ease in this process
David Brann05/31/2022I have known Dave Faxel a long time. A wonderful person. I used Dave to sell my home in Orland Park 9 years ago. I came back to Illinois and called him He is very kind ,calm,considerate,and knows his job and what has to be done I would recommend The Faxel group to sell or buy a home. Great job
Susan Marta05/19/2022Dave was fantastic during the entire process. He made time to meet at the house I was selling to answer questions and explain everything in great detail. Pictures of the house were great and the virtual tour was a nice touch. His communication throughout the entire selling of the property was top notch. If I ever had questions or concerns he was...
Read Full TestimonialCurt Cwudzinski03/18/2022I can’t say enough to describe our appreciation for the fantastic job Dave did selling our home and assisting us in finding another. Home selling/buying is stressful, having a professional like Dave working diligently for us made the process run smoothly.
Robert Free01/12/2022Genelle was seriously the best realtor that I have ever been around. Not only does she do a great job but she also truly cares about her clients and wants the absolute best for them. I will never go to anyone else ever again. Amazing person and now friend forever.
Mike Maher12/18/2021This is our second time buying a house with Dave and first time selling a home. He is amazing! Very responsive and professional and he goes above and beyond. I can't recommend him enough. Thanks Dave
Steve Cosme12/15/2021Dave Faxel did an outstanding job for us. He promised much and came through superbly. He is professional, experienced, friendly and very responsive when there were questions to be answered. Flawless!
Joseph Cascone (Owner Mold Pro Chicago)12/03/2021I've worked with Dave and the Faxel Group not once, not twice but three times! Every time has been stress free and professional. I can't say enough good things about NextHome Select Realty.
Danielle Girkant10/16/2021I usually do not write reviews, but I cannot say enough about the great experience with The Faxel Group. Dave made the selling process seamless, and I felt reassured at all times. Dave's experience and professionalism set him apart from the rest. Dave listed and sold my townhome (over listing price) in less than 48 hours. He communicates effecti...
Read Full TestimonialDEBRA WILOCKI (Paralegal)10/11/2021Dave and his team did an excellent job selling my house. Everything Dave said was going to happen between showings, open house etc has been right on. Dave’s follow up was excellent. He kept me informed every step of the way. Could not have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend the Faxel Group!!
Terri Boers09/29/2021Dave and his team did an excellent job selling my house. Everything Dave said was going to happen between showings, open house etc has been right on. Dave’s follow up was excellent. He kept me informed every step of the way. Could not have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend the Faxel Group!!
Terri Boers09/29/2021Genelle listens intently and uses what we say to help us with all our wants n needs Budget space and area. We think she caring genuine exceptional we would refer her in a minute. We will be close for life What a great agent. Teresa and Kyle
Teresa & Kyle (Insurance agent)09/28/2021Dave provided us outstanding service in selling our condo. He is professional, transparent, and updated us every step of the way. I highly recommend Dave, he is dedicated and skilled realtor that delivers results.
Olivia Lee05/28/2025Thanks to Genelle, I just moved into the perfect home for me. I would highly recommend her professional services, as she kept me informed every step of the way. Her suggestions to help where she could not, were also terrific. Thank you so much Genelle!
Pam Sadowski05/16/2025We had a great experience dealing with Dave Faxel for the sale of our home. When we first met with Dave he was very professional and knowledgeable about the market for our area. The process was very smooth and it showed in the number of showings that we had. He took care of all the details and made our involvement minimal. I would highly recomme...
Read Full TestimonialSharon Mysliwiec04/30/2025Genelle started helping me 2 years ago as a realtor and a friend. She was very professional & did a great job helping me along my buying journey. I truly love and value Genelle ♥️
Samantha Depratt 12/09/2024Dave is the best! He helped us sell our house in a month! He helped guide us through the process and was very quick to respond and answer all of our questions! He is easy to talk to and get along with!! I would recommend him to anyone.
Baylee Busse12/09/2024Genelle was great, I’d recommend her to anyone I know buying a home! She was always on top of it even when we had some last minute showings she was there for us. So kind and helpful through the whole process!
Anna Fuka11/22/2024Brian has been a friend for a few years and I knew I can trust him to explain and answer my wife and Is questions about the house buying process. He was willing to drive anywhere and was understanding when we needed breaks or had some bumps in the road. But in the end once we found a home it was a great experience to have Brian there to assist us.
Jordan Miller11/22/2024Dave did an excellent job selling my home. He was very professional and helpful throughout this process.
Debbie Thome11/22/2024Highly recommend working with Brian Black. He’s very knowledgeable about the market and really understands what you’re looking for. He’s very responsive, explains everything in detail and went above and beyond to make sure that I was informed and comfortable at every step.
Lorelei11/18/2024Genelle was extremely helpful, proactive and genuine. This was my first time selling a home and Genelle reassured my husband and I what was in our best interest during what could be a stressful process. Genelle was well educated and familiar with the neighborhood comps and made this experience almost seamless. She also provided great resources, ...
Read Full TestimonialNicole Oliviel10/24/2024I highly recommend Brian as a realtor for anyone looking to purchase a home. Throughout our experience working with him, Brian demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication to ensuring we found the perfect home. Brian's knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and commitment to understanding our needs made the ho...
Read Full TestimonialBrian Major05/10/2024Genelle was amazing to deal with! She had our home sold in 4 days and for over asking price. She is through and explained everything to us and responded quickly to all of our questions. She was even ready to have an open house week 1! We highly recommend Genelle!
Sheri Elsouso04/06/2024Dave is truly a professional and knows his business, the market, and understands a client's needs. I can't say enough about our trust in him to get the best deal. He is transparent, communicative and heavily relied upon. Can't say enough about him.
JM11/17/2023I would definatljy recommend Genelle. She is great. Genelle Worked hard showing the house. She got us our asking price ! Genelle kept us informed about everything that was happening and everything we needed to do. Thank you Genelle ! We really appreciate all your help.
Susan Cejka11/14/2023I am writing this letter to Have it known that Genelle Chisholm is the most respectful caring knowledgeable Realtor I have come across. Genelle has been there for me when I had so many question, it didn't matter what day or time I would call with questions she was consistently answering my calls and keeping me up to date with all aspects of s...
Read Full TestimonialGerard W Daly11/01/2023My husband and I were very pleased to work with Dave. He made for an extremely smooth and pleasant sale of our home. Dave is honest, dependable, hardworking and very friendly. I would highly recommend him for buying or selling your home.
Eileen Cummings10/12/2023Upon meeting Dave Faxel I knew I would be in expert hands. The expertise and professionalism that was given to me went beyond all expectations. As a professional representing the knowledge and learning field, the services Dave provided were informational, courteous, and in my opinion met the highest of all standards. I wouldn't hesitate to recom...
Read Full TestimonialDr. Jan Threlkeld-Brown (Professor of Research)09/20/2023David is very professional. We really appreciated his insight and guidance in preparing our townhome for sale. His knowledge resulted in our home having contracts offered in one day, and sold over the asking price. Thanks so much David!
Charlie & Joan Ward09/08/2023Dave was the best realtor I’ve had!!! Amazing experience from start to finish. He always made time for me and had superb response times with all forms of communication.
Y Mezyed08/18/2023I give Brian 5 stars. He was very professional and went above and beyond to make this process simple and easy!!! Brian is definitely the bomb. I saw this house and I saw the house the same day which was on a Wednesday and we put a offer on that Friday .. the next day my offer was accepted.
Ebony Wood07/19/2023Dave is a phenomenal realtor and just a really awesome human!! He made the entire process from getting our 30 yr old home ready for listing pictures (thanks Erin), through to our "extended" closing much less stressful and more smoothly than it could have gone. We will recommend Dave to any of our friends or family who might consider moving in th...
Read Full TestimonialT/V07/10/2023I would not even know where to start when describing my experience with Dave. His level of professionalism, knowledge of the area and thoroughness were all above all of my expectations. Kept me in the loop throughout the entire process, constant communication and got us 10% more than asking in less than a week. I highly recommend Dav...
Read Full TestimonialDouglas Reilly (AVP Finance)07/06/2023Brian did an amazing job, spotted issues in many houses and used a wide body of knowledge to help us understand and after helping us patiently search for over a year he was able to help us seal the deal on a beautiful home & we couldn’t be happier with the advice and responsiveness over the whole process.
Steve chambers03/06/2023Genelle met me at all the homes I wanted to see. I bided on 10 places before getting my townhouse. When I wanted to stop looking, Genelle would send more properties and offer encouraging words. She is the best real estate person, and I will recommend her to my friends.
Glenda F. Johnson (Purchasing Sgent)01/21/2023My mom used Dave to sell her house, and he helped her sell in a few short weeks. Of course, we used his services when we decided to sell our home. He helped us know what we needed to do to make it more marketable, as he had a plan on how to gain the most interest. We had two offers within three days, and our house was sold in less than a week AT...
Read Full TestimonialKaren Bartecki11/18/2022