Pickard Group - Susan, Ron & David Pickard RE/MAX Suburban

I cannot speak highly enough of RE/MAX Suburban with Susan, Ron, and David Pickard!!! They have built a team and comprehensive network of professionals that know how to deliver in all aspects of home purchases. I went from thinking the possibility of a home purchase was 3-5 years away... to finding and closing on my forever home in 20 days with the Pickard's guidance, help, and assembled team. The Pickard RE/MAX Suburban Team was referred to me by a lifelong friend who has exclusively worked with the Pickard's over the past 15 years for home rentals, purchases, and sales. Initially my goal was to attain a 3-5 year home rental and then transition into a home purchase. After seeing the elevated rental prices with limited inventory, I asked Ron Pickard, "can I purchase now?" Ron answered "yes, let me show you how." From there Ron & David worked with an outstanding Mortgage Broker to create a comprehensive purchase & financing strategy that worked for where I was at and what I could do. David was able to help me find, negotiate, and acquire my "Forever Home". David assembled my purchasing team of Mortgage Broker, Lawyer, Insurance Agent, and Home Inspection that yielded a seamless closing within 20days of submitting an offer on a property that had 4 other offers. That ability for a rapid and low risk closing is what made my offer then selected option. Ron & David were ALWAYS very responsive, and made sure to fully answer or get the answers to the items I asked. They best part is they worked as a team so there was ALWAYS continuity in expedited action and delivery. Thank You Pickard RE/MAX Suburban!!!

My wife and I first met Ron and Sue Pickard in 2001, when they helped us sell our townhouse and buy our single family home in Buffalo Grove. We were immediately struck by their friendliness, efficiency, competence, knowledge and transparency. They made the entire home selling and buying process incredibly easy. When we decided to sell our house and move to the Seattle area in 2025, we looked at each other and asked "Ron and Sue?". It was an easy answer - "Yes!". We reconnected with Ron again in June 2025 and explained what we wanted to do. From that moment on, Ron was always by our side, and used his vast knowledge, experience and wide network of professional contacts to make the selling process painless. It was amazingly easy, because we trusted him completely and had the utmost confidence in his abilities. He offered a sensible solution for every issue, no matter how small or large it was. It was (and is) a relationship based on trust and confidence in their expertise and integrity. We were fortunate to meet them way back in 2001 and have their support, expertise, knowledge and commitment to guide use in all our real estate needs over decades. We would unhesitatingly recommend The Pickard Group (run by Ron, Sue and their son David) to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home in the Chicago area. You cannot go wrong!

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Ron Pickard twice—once ten years ago and most recently to sell our home—and both experiences were truly exceptional. While Ron was our primary point of contact, it was clear that the strength of the Pickard Group, including David and Susan, contributed to the seamless and successful experience we had. Ron consistently exceeded our expectations, making every step of the process smooth and worry-free. He kept us informed from start to finish and provided accurate, thoughtful market analysis that helped guide our decisions with confidence. His years of experience and deep understanding of the real estate landscape make him an invaluable asset, whether you’re selling your home or buying for the first time. For new homebuyers especially, Ron is a fantastic resource—his insights, patience, and ability to break down the process are incredibly reassuring. And with the support of David and Susan, the Pickard Group brings a well-rounded, highly skilled approach to every transaction. One of Ron’s greatest strengths is his extensive network of trusted professionals. From speedy updates to last-minute fixes, he always has someone reliable ready to help. And he doesn’t disappear after the sale is done. Over the years, Ron has remained a steady, generous resource whenever we needed contractor recommendations or advice on small projects. Ron’s thoroughness, dedication, and genuine care for his clients—backed by the expertise of the entire Pickard Group—make them a standout team in their field. We’re deeply grateful for all their support and would work with them again without hesitation.

Ron is a realtor I would highly recommend. We had had an inexperienced realtor for two years with a lot of house contract failures, so we tried to find a good one. From the first time we met Ron, my wife and I loved his gentle demeanor, knowledgeable explanation, and focus on our needs and preferences. After two and a half months of house hunting with him, we finally closed on our home in Arlington Heights. He was willing to point out the pros and cons of the property we were interested in and try to help us find the best home for our family. If it were not for his caring and knowledgeable advice, we would have rushed to buy a house. As far as we know, Ron is the best realtor. He knows real estate, has a long history of excellent success rates, and understands his clients' needs and preferences to help them find the best home. If you find it difficult to buy a home you love in recent years, especially if you realize the importance and indispensability of a real estate agent, Ron is the real deal. He will be on your side to find the home you like and need.

Ron & David are great to work with!!! We have been working with them over the last 5+ years, They provide the proper guidance and are always genuine with their feedback and recommendations which is always keeping their client benefit in mind. They helped us to identify properties that fit our budget and also listed out the pros and cons of each before making an offer that we would be happy with. Easy to say they go above and beyond to ensure that their clients needs are met and exceeded.