Mary S

5 Stars

Thank you Helen for going above and beyond during my mom's real estate transaction!

Todd M

5 Stars

Helen was wonderful to work with. Very thorough and made sure that I understood everything throughout the process. I would highly recommend her!

Ray G

5 Stars

Ms Fanning assisted me in the purchase of a Condo in Illinois. Helen handled everything perfectly and in a timely manner. Note that this was an out-of-state transaction and part of a 1031 like-kind exchange. She was great. I recommend her without reservation.

77Nexgen

5 Stars

Helen was great to work with! She explains everything very well and is always there when you need her. She always answered the phone!!!! Can’t think of one time she didn’t answer and I had a lot of questions. I recommend her and would do business with her again.

Meredith H

5 Stars

I have hired Helen twice as my real estate attorney. She is fantastic. Makes the closing simple for you and takes care of everything before hand. She works really well with the realtors, other attorneys and title companies involved. She also negotiates good terms for comps and other issues. I will always contact Helen!

Karen G

5 Stars

Helen did an excellent job for us. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HELEN & her Team.
We had a straight forward house closing with a 14 day close/possession. Helen had to work fast & accurate to meet the tight timing. She was ALWAYS responsive, including at odd hours. Helen was professional, efficient, knowledgeable & she was careful to meet (& exceed) Customer requirements.
Helen is supported by an excellent Team in order to get the job done. Based on how she handled this house closing, I would absolutely go back to her for other legal matters.

Buyer Closed Mar '25 Chicago, IL $650.000

5 Stars

Helen was committed, competent, and responsive throughout the process.

Buyer Closed Nov '24 Chicago, IL $355,000

5 Stars

Helen handled our remote closing seamlessly. She and Wanda have been like the dream team our property purchase so painless and easy. Helen has a wealth of knowledge and always made sure she was available for questions at all times of day since we were in another time zone.

Buyer Did Not Sell Nov '24 Chicego, IL $419,900 1st Time Buyer

5 Stars

Definitely great great service with Helen, I appreciate all the hard work and dedication on her service I will definitely recommend to anyone.

Buyer Did Not Sell Mar '24 Chicego, IL $932,500

5 Stars

She went above and beyond for us in what turned out to be a tricky situation. Highly recommend her to everyone! Buyer Did Not Sell Mar '24 Chicego, I $932,500She went above and beyond for us in what turned out to be a tricky situation. Highly recommend her to everyone!

Buyer  Closed Feb '24 Chicago, IL $595,000 1st Time Buyer

5 Stars

Helen really takes your under her wing. She gives you advice from a legal perspective like you wish your mother would - if she was lawyer. She was always available and went above and beyond in many ways. As a bonus, Helen is also very LGBTQIA+ friendly.

Seller Closed May '23 Chicago, IL $198,000

5 Stars

Helen is an excellent attorney! It is immediately clear she has her client's best interest at heart. She's professional, knowledgeable, great listener, personable and very responsive. She breaks down legalese to help the client understand the documents put forth and explains the processes taking place. If you need an attorney, she's the one! Seller Closed May '23 Chicago, IL $198,000Helen is an excellent attorney! It is immediately clear she has her client's best interest at heart. She's professional, knowledgeable, great listener, personable and very responsive. She breaks down legalese to help the client understand the documents put forth and explains the processes taking place. If you need an attorney, she's the one!

Buyer Closed Mar '23 Chicago, IL $230,000

5 Stars

Helen was crucial to seeing our deal close. There was an issue with the seller providing a clean title and Helen made sure that our best interests were carried out with reconcilling a delayed closing, problems with closing paperwork, and several other title issues. Her no-nonsense way of dealing with problems was absolustely necessary and kept us calm when our original closing date fell through 3 days before the final walkthrough. She got the deal back on track and closed in a time that worked for us. She is our preferred real estate attorney from here on out. Buyer Closed Mar '23 Chicago, IL $230,000Helen was crucial to seeing our deal close. There was an issue with the seller providing a clean title and Helen made sure that our best interests were carried out with reconcilling a delayed closing, problems with closing paperwork, and several other title issues. Her no-nonsense way of dealing with problems was absolustely necessary and kept us calm when our original closing date fell through 3 days before the final walkthrough. She got the deal back on track and closed in a time that worked for us. She is our preferred real estate attorney from here on out.

Buyer Closed Feb '23 Chicago, IL $275.000

5 Stars

Helen will treat the transaction as if it were her home she was buying. All interactions with Helen and her staff were professional and communication was timely. Helen was key in helping resolve a negotiated repair that the seller had over looked, while I am sitting at the closing table. Thanks Helen! Buyer Closed Feb '23 Chicago, IL $275.000Helen will treat the transaction as if it were her home she was buying. All interactions with Helen and her staff were professional and communication was timely. Helen was key in helping resolve a negotiated repair that the seller had over looked, while I am sitting at the closing table. Thanks Helen!

Seller Closed Oct '22 Lake in The Hilis, IL $380,000

5 Stars

It was great working with Helen and her team. She was efficient and explained all the steps in the process very clearly. Thank you! Seller Closed Oct '22 Lake in The Hilis $380,000It was great working with Helen and her team. She was efficient and explained all the steps in the process very clearly. Thank you!

Buyer Closed May '20 Glen Ellyn, IL $325,000

5 Stars

Helen went above and beyond as usual a true professional. Buyer Closed May '20 Glen Ellyn, i $325,000Helen went above and beyond as usual a true professional.

Seller Closed Jun '18 Chicago, IL $349.000

5 Stars

I would definitely recommend Helen Barret Fanning's legal services for real estate transactions. She is an excellent attorney! Seller Closed Jun '18 Chicago, IL $349.000I would definitely recommend Helen Barret Fanning's legal services for real estate transactions. She is an excellent attorney!