"With over 25 years in residential construction and development and vast real estate expertise, I provide clients a broker who not only understands the emotional importance of 'home,' but 'home' from the perspectives of structure, aesthetic, investment and potential." Over $30 million in 2017 $20 million in closed transactions, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 $10 million in closed transactions, 2011 & 2012 Average Days on Market (DOM): A low 68 days List-to-selling price ratio: 92% equals on-target pricing Skilled negotiation and follow-through brings buyers and sellers to a win-win deal and closing Strategic marketing supported by @properties broad online, offline and print exposure Optimal communication supported by personal feedback and weekly online activity reports Twenty-year resident of Highland Park " North Shore expert, community integration resource, father of four children raised in Highland Park schools and youth programs Roots in Real Estate and Building Working for my father's residential construction company from the age of ten, building homes was a natural part of my childhood. I helped out with everything from cleaning up job sites to accompanying my dad on property visits and showings, acquiring a foundation of knowledge that would become a personal and professional passion. Three words that best describe the principles which guide my work in real estate are caring, integrity and tenacity. I am first and foremost a people person, 'caring' about client needs and concerned that their goals and interests are always represented. 'Integrity' means that I not only want what's best for all parties in every transaction, but what's most ethical. 'Tenacity' means I don't give up until we reach success! Key North Shore and Chicago Residential Development/Construction/Sales Projects for Ted Pickus Mallinckrodt in the Park, Wilmette, IL " 81 condominiums; more than $40 million in sales The Atelier, Chicago, IL " 39 condominiums with 91-space parking garage; more than $17M in sales 1600 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL " Eight $1 million+ condominiums 3300 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL " Vintage motel to 25,000 square foot office building LaSalle Place, Highland Park, IL " Four condominium building from demolition of a single family home; more than $3 million in sales Education/Certifications/Affiliations/Leadership Served on the City of Highland Park Affordable Housing Commission, 1999-2003 Former President, Lake County Home Builder's Association, 1998 Home Builder's Association of Greater Chicago, member since 1990 B.S., Finance/Real Estate, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 1984 Real Estate Broker's License, 1986 Licensed general contractor, City of Highland Park Financial Analyst for VMS Realty and Collins-Tuttle & Company, Chicago, 1984-1988 Completed classes towards Property Manager certification, Institute of Real Estate Management "Call me when you want a REALTOR who bridges a lifetime of construction knowledge with real estate expertise!"