About

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Riyaz has been in the real estate business for over a decade and has purchased, renovated, rented, and sold properties throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. He has closed over $5+ million in property sales. With this wealth of experience, Riyaz serves homebuyers, investors, sellers, and families. He is there with you at every step of the transaction, even long after the sale. Riyaz is a Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN). Excellent negotiation skills and effective communication are the benchmark of his success. He is organized, patient, and his clients’ strongest advocate. His top priority is to provide an unparalleled level of service in every transaction. Riyaz is also a Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) under Starlight Home Mortgage. In any market condition, he can provide valuable insight to match his clients with the best financing solution and compile a stellar winning offer. In addition, Riyaz is a Licensed General Contractor and founder of Canvas Builds, a construction company servicing all major and minor home renovation needs. He has overseen projects with renovation budgets totaling over $1+ million. From preparing a property for sale, to remodeling after a sale, Canvas Builds has your commercial and residential projects covered. Riyaz began his career in the tech industry, concentrating in data engineering. This data driven background molded his approach to be deeply analytical. He diligently stays abreast of current market trends to quickly assess whether an investment is financially sensible. He works tirelessly to ensure his clients are up to date on their home or investment. Currently residing in Skokie, Riyaz grew up in the Rogers Park/West Ridge neighborhood in the north side of Chicago. In addition to English, he is fluent in Urdu, Hindi and speaks Spanish. In his free time, Riyaz enjoys passionately engaging in self-improvement, community activism, and philanthropic work. He deeply values connections to his family, friends, and his clients.