Relevant Homes is an integrated team of real estate agents, designers, and builders who guide you through the entire home journey, providing comprehensive service from initial concept to final product.

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ABOUT RELEVANT HOMES

JEFF MAYRA
founder & lead designer

Jeff’s deep passion for architecture and design has always fueled his journey, even as he worked as a derivatives trader in downtown Chicago. After overseeing the design & construction of his first house in Logan Square in 2008, he realized it was time to pursue his childhood dream of designing and building homes full time.

Relevant Homes began integrating finding, designing, and building homes recognizing that many homeowners share Jeff’s experience that finding a real estate agent, designer, and builder that will collaborate is hard! At first, Jeff did it all. He provided invaluable support as a licensed realtor, architectural designer, and licensed general contractor to a growing number of clients.

Now, after opening up new possibilities for clients that they hadn’t thought possible, Relevant Homes has grown into a team committed to Jeff’s initial vision - a company of agents, designers, and builders who together offer a comprehensive service that guides clients through their entire home journey.

Our Services

FIND

Relevant Real Estate
Make your transition with confidence with our team of real estate professionals who make your next sale or purchase seamless.

DESIGN

Relevant Studio
Realize your ideal home in collaboration with our team of designers, from wall placement to furniture selection.

BUILD

Relevant Construction
Enjoy peace of mind during construction with our fully integrated build teams and dedicated customer care for projects big and small.

At the heart of every successful project is a strong relationship.

We believe that the best outcomes derive from clear, open communication and a partnership built on trust. From the first conversation to the final reveal, we work closely with our clients to ensure expectations are aligned, and visions are brought to life. The result? Stunning spaces—and lasting relationships that go well beyond the completion of the project.

Our Clients Are Saying Really Kind Things About RH:

  • He went above and beyond. He did his best to ensure that all of our questions were answered and he treated it like he was buying the house himself. He was thorough, responsive, and honest! Most importantly he got us the house we wanted at a price that we could do! The Loan Officer he recommended- Shelly Ave - was also incredible. Her and her team were amazing to work with and I could not recommended them more. I am so thankful for Aaron connecting us to her and his home inspection guy was incredible as well. Stephen with Above Grade Home Inspections. I felt so good about buying this house with Aaron. We highly recommend Aaron!

    Tori & Luke

  • We contacted Relevant Homes for our kitchen remodel and ended up hiring them to take care of the whole 1st floor. We initially worked with Jeff and Aaron on the design process which we thought we had the perfect layout down, but Jeff provided us with two options (one what we described to him and the second with some minor changes he thought would better fit the space). Obviously we went with Jeff’s recommendation and we couldn’t be happier. The entire process was seamless, communication was excellent through every step and budget was always taken into consideration. The daily onsite crew of Juan and his team were great to work with as well. They provided attention to every design detail and were extremely respectful. After starting to see their amazing work we even had them finish up a few finishing touches on our second floor. Would highly recommend working with Relevant Homes, after we are all said and done given the attention to detail, quality work, communication, professionalism and timelines the value for what we paid is definitely unbeatable.

    Cyndy & Brandon

  • Jeff and his associate Aaron were great to work with in finding our new home. We were not sure if we wanted a single family or a townhome with our next purchase; and, they really helped us gain clarity on what would work for us in our next life season. As well, Jeff is also a builder, so his expertise within construction was of great value in viewing potential properties with their potential challenges.

    Diane & Jeff

  • Jeff is fantastic. He has a real eye for what works and what doesn’t. Very detailed with the inspection to ensure you know what’s in front of you with a house. Can’t recommend him enough. Thanks Jeff!

    Tracy & Charles

  • Aaron [& Relevant Homes] helped us through a whirlwind process as we sold our condo and bought a new home all within a month. His expertise, ability to communicate quickly and professionally with buyers/sellers, and his network of service providers helped us make upgrades we wanted and sell/buy according to our desired timeline. Very grateful for his support.

    Kelly & Ricky

  • Navigating the vast Chicago real estate scene is no small feat, but it felt like a guided tour with Aaron. Over three months, he showed us around 30 homes, always punctual, whether it was rush hour or not. And no matter the price range of the property, Aaron was consistent in giving his insights. His dedication isn’t just about selling homes; it’s about finding the right home for us. We wholeheartedly trust and recommend Aaron. If you’re on a home-hunting journey, he’s the realtor you’d want by your side.

    Emily & Chris

  • Relevant Homes was incredible to work with! Starting with the initial meeting with Jeff to review our thoughts on a kitchen remodel, he saw our vision and followed along as we kept improving and developing plans. The entire group is very collaborative and would check the appliances we were considering to buy before we purchased to make sure they would fit properly with the new kitchen dimensions. The staff and contractors were efficient, professional and polite. Our entire kitchen was transformed and they did it in only a few weeks! I have already recommended Relevant Homes to friends who are excited to partner with them as well. As a baker who makes a second home in the kitchen, I highly recommend them!

    Meredith & Andre

  • Aaron was wonderful to work with. He walked with us every step of the process and was patient in answering all of our questions as first time home buyers. He was punctual and gave great advice when touring different houses before we found our home. He represented us well through negotiations and we really felt like he could trust his judgement.

    Olivia & Erick

  • Working with Jeff of Relevant Homes was the best decision we made at the onset of our major home renovation. He listened to our family’s desired vision for our home, engaged with us about our personal style and remained present throughout the project duration. In the end, we are enjoying quality craftsmanship, a modernized and efficient layout and beautiful spaces. We are beyond thankful!

    Laura & Jason

  • We relocated from the DC area to Chicago in July of 2020. We purchased a home that needed quite a bit of upgrading in March, and we were referred to Jeff by our realtor. Our realtor raved about Jeff’s services - specifically how he has the mind and vision of a designer, but all of the practical experience of a general contractor - and boy was he right! Because we were still in DC during the planning and construction, we had to work with Jeff mostly remotely, with strict limitations on travel due to covid. Naturally this made us a bit nervous, but Jeff did an amazing job from start to finish of alleviating those concerns. We could not have picked a better designer / general contractor for this job! We did our design sessions over zoom with his 3D modeling software, and we were able to take our time to get it just how we wanted, with Jeff demonstrating an amazing professional ability to help us achieve our vision while working within the constraints of our home, budget, and building code (all while navigating some tricky marital communication between me and my wife! :)). During the build, he kept us fully abreast of everything that was happening, including unexpected changes that came up (as with any build), helping us to make good decisions and trade-offs due to our time and budget constraints. They finished on time, and while we were a bit above our original budget, we made those decisions ourselves midstream and did not feel forced into them. The most important part.. we LOVE our new home! And I could not imagine having something half as good straight off the market, or working with another separate design firm and independent GC to achieve this result. Jeff’s simply is the whole package.

    Beth & Josh

  • Working with Jeff Mayra was a dream. He is an honest man who worked hard for us to sell our home at a price we felt great with, and purchase a beautiful home within our budget. We never felt pushed or prodded to make a decision that would make us uncomfortable, and left the entire experience feeling at peace and happy. Jeff has incredible skills at negotiating, which led to the experience being a positive one.

    Becky & Nathan

  • Jeff came highly recommended to us by mutual friends, so when we were just starting to explore the possibility of buying our first home, we met for coffee. Jeff was very friendly and professional, and made us feel comfortable going at our pace in the home search. Jeff always had our best interests in mind throughout the process. As first time home buyers, Jeff offered endless expertise, and was the perfect third member of our home buying “team”. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone they can trust and depend on throughout their home buying journey!

    Britta & Josh

  • We worked with Relevant Homes to help us remodel our kitchen and coordinate a number of repairs throughout our home. They did a great job sticking to our budget which was important to us. We love how our kitchen turned out-it’s beautiful and exactly what we wanted! Jeff was very prompt and accommodating to any concern or issue throughout the process.

    Janet & Jaime

  • When we decided to open a farmhouse brewery in Michigan, we thought the design wouldn’t need a lot of thought - since it’s rural, we’d build a barn, and configure the layout to make sense with what we’d seen prior. We are so glad that we worked with Jeff at Relevant to rethink our original plan. He was able to take the thought and intent, give the design unique, identifying characteristics, while not straying from the lower cost building processes we had in mind. Jeff was able to communicate clearly, identify specific materials and processes that would work well in our application, and mostly, create a design and layout that was creative while at the same time familiar and inviting to our guests. I would highly recommend Relevant - and working with them early in the process!

    Traci & Nick