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Mike Kaufman Chicago Real Estate Veteran
http://www.mikechicagorealtor.com/Last activity: 13.11.2013
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What are the top reasons people buying and selling residential real estate in Chicago feel so at home with Mike Kaufman of Bear Kaufman Realty, Inc?
Is it His On-the-Money Experience?
Maybe so. Mike has sold and developed over $200,000,000 worth of property in Chicago in his 25 years of residential real estate experience. He sold his first building at the age of 26 and has received “Good Neighbor Awards” from his peers at the Chicago Association of Realtors for two of his new construction development projects, including the “Skybox on Waveland”, a Wrigleyville rooftop which hits it out of the park as a Cubbie viewing venue.
Is it Because He’s a Dual-Degree Professional?
Are clients sold on the fact that Mike is a real estate broker and a lawyer with a J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law? Of course! With dual capabilities and areas of expertise, he can negotiate fiercely on your behalf, guide you through your contract and protect you through every phase of your sale or purchase.
Is Mike’s Amazing Neighborhood Knowledge a Factor?
Mike knows Chicago’s neighborhoods cold (and hot). He grew up in Budlong Woods on Chicago’s north side and has lived and worked in Chicago his entire life. From Hyde Park to West Rogers Park and everything in between, Mike knows the ins and outs of residential real estate transactions—the not-so-great deals from the real steals.
Mike is the consummate professional. First-time buyers appreciate his patience, business savvy and knowledge of the entire buying process. Sellers trust Mike’s ability to analyze the market and get the maximum price possible for their condominium, townhome or detached single family home.
And Here’s One More Value-Packed Reason
Mike’s expertise comes AT NO EXTRA CHARGE and in today’s tough economic climate that can mean helping you make or save thousands of dollars.
Please stick around and click around to see Mike’s bio, information-packed descriptions of Chicago’s neighborhoods as well as Mike’s patented process for buying or selling your home. And be certain to Contact Mike if you have a real estate need. He would be delighted to hear from you and talk.
ABOUT MIKE KAUFMAN
Saying that Mike knows Chicago is an understatement. Michael “Mike” Kaufman wears many different hats and can be described as the “one stop shop” to contact in residential real estate. With 25 years of experience in residential real estate brokerage, he is an industry veteran with extensive knowledge of market and economic trends and is a licensed attorney with a great understanding of the entire contractual process. Mike has sold and developed over $200,000,000 of residential real estate in his career, yet remains completely committed to personalized, detail-oriented, efficient and honest customer service.
Mike received his B.A. from the University of Illinois in 1982 and his J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1985. While attending law school Mike worked in the insurance and property management division of Balcor/American Express. From 1985 to 1987 Mike worked in the marketing and private placement division of Realcorp, a residential real estate investment firm. In September 1987 Mike founded Bear Kaufman Realty, Inc., specializing in residential real estate brokerage in Chicago and the North Shore. Mike has won the Chicago Association of Realtors “Good Neighbor Award” twice for his own new construction developments in Chicago, including the “Skybox on Waveland,” a state-of-the art, luxury three story building that offers rooftop and indoor viewing of Chicago Cubs baseball games directly across from Wrigley Field.
Mike wakes up every day happy and simply loves what he does. He has been known to throw fun parties for his clients at the Skybox on Waveland with its spectacular view of Chicago Cubs baseball. Mike has a strong network of reliable mortgage professionals, real estate attorneys, inspectors, movers, interior designers, handymen, plumbers and electricians he has personally vetted over the years. He is a natural connecter who has driven business to his clients and has even played matchmaker by setting them up on dates (one of his fixups led to two of his clients having a twenty year marriage with two children)! His hobbies include spending time with his family, exploring Chicago's restaurants with his wife (family motto is they will eat whatever does not eat them first), Bears games, movies, theater, creative writing and traveling.
GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
Good Neighbor Award
The Chicago Association of Realtors Good Neighbor Awards were created in 1992. The award is given out to showcase ground-breaking rehabs and development throughout the nine-county Chicago metropolitan area, rewarding visionaries for “breaking the mold” and setting new standards of excellence. It recognizes those whose efforts go “above and beyond” their peers, conquering challenges and bringing innovative ideas to the marketplace.
In 1995, Mike Kaufman received his first Good Neighbor Award for his new construction project on the corner of 2855 N. Mildred Avenue/857 W. George in the Lake View neighborhood. Utilizing true divided light windows and brickwork reminiscent of turn-of-the-century buildings, Mike’s dream of developing something he could be proud came true as his peers said at the award ceremony that “this property matched so well with its neighbors that it was hard to tell which is the new construction and which is over 100 years old.”
In 2001, Mike Kaufman received his second Good Neighbor Award for his new construction project directly across the street from world famous Wrigley Field at 1038 W. Waveland Avenue. Working with Alderman Bernie Hansen and the City of Chicago Building and Zoning Departments, Mike took an eyesore 100 year old frame house that had building code violations and turned it into a beautiful three story building with a media room, a birds eye view of Chicago Cubs baseball, a foul pole with “460″ on it (460 feet from home plate to the building) and made the top floor and rooftop handicap accessible. At the award ceremony, Mike was honored when his peers stated “that you not only offered a unique facility to the neighborhood, but you brought beauty and community pride to Chicago as your homage to baseball and real estate is seen by millions of television viewers and in-stadium fans for years to come.”
Is it His On-the-Money Experience?
Maybe so. Mike has sold and developed over $200,000,000 worth of property in Chicago in his 25 years of residential real estate experience. He sold his first building at the age of 26 and has received “Good Neighbor Awards” from his peers at the Chicago Association of Realtors for two of his new construction development projects, including the “Skybox on Waveland”, a Wrigleyville rooftop which hits it out of the park as a Cubbie viewing venue.
Is it Because He’s a Dual-Degree Professional?
Are clients sold on the fact that Mike is a real estate broker and a lawyer with a J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law? Of course! With dual capabilities and areas of expertise, he can negotiate fiercely on your behalf, guide you through your contract and protect you through every phase of your sale or purchase.
Is Mike’s Amazing Neighborhood Knowledge a Factor?
Mike knows Chicago’s neighborhoods cold (and hot). He grew up in Budlong Woods on Chicago’s north side and has lived and worked in Chicago his entire life. From Hyde Park to West Rogers Park and everything in between, Mike knows the ins and outs of residential real estate transactions—the not-so-great deals from the real steals.
Mike is the consummate professional. First-time buyers appreciate his patience, business savvy and knowledge of the entire buying process. Sellers trust Mike’s ability to analyze the market and get the maximum price possible for their condominium, townhome or detached single family home.
And Here’s One More Value-Packed Reason
Mike’s expertise comes AT NO EXTRA CHARGE and in today’s tough economic climate that can mean helping you make or save thousands of dollars.
Please stick around and click around to see Mike’s bio, information-packed descriptions of Chicago’s neighborhoods as well as Mike’s patented process for buying or selling your home. And be certain to Contact Mike if you have a real estate need. He would be delighted to hear from you and talk.
ABOUT MIKE KAUFMAN
Saying that Mike knows Chicago is an understatement. Michael “Mike” Kaufman wears many different hats and can be described as the “one stop shop” to contact in residential real estate. With 25 years of experience in residential real estate brokerage, he is an industry veteran with extensive knowledge of market and economic trends and is a licensed attorney with a great understanding of the entire contractual process. Mike has sold and developed over $200,000,000 of residential real estate in his career, yet remains completely committed to personalized, detail-oriented, efficient and honest customer service.
Mike received his B.A. from the University of Illinois in 1982 and his J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1985. While attending law school Mike worked in the insurance and property management division of Balcor/American Express. From 1985 to 1987 Mike worked in the marketing and private placement division of Realcorp, a residential real estate investment firm. In September 1987 Mike founded Bear Kaufman Realty, Inc., specializing in residential real estate brokerage in Chicago and the North Shore. Mike has won the Chicago Association of Realtors “Good Neighbor Award” twice for his own new construction developments in Chicago, including the “Skybox on Waveland,” a state-of-the art, luxury three story building that offers rooftop and indoor viewing of Chicago Cubs baseball games directly across from Wrigley Field.
Mike wakes up every day happy and simply loves what he does. He has been known to throw fun parties for his clients at the Skybox on Waveland with its spectacular view of Chicago Cubs baseball. Mike has a strong network of reliable mortgage professionals, real estate attorneys, inspectors, movers, interior designers, handymen, plumbers and electricians he has personally vetted over the years. He is a natural connecter who has driven business to his clients and has even played matchmaker by setting them up on dates (one of his fixups led to two of his clients having a twenty year marriage with two children)! His hobbies include spending time with his family, exploring Chicago's restaurants with his wife (family motto is they will eat whatever does not eat them first), Bears games, movies, theater, creative writing and traveling.
GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
Good Neighbor Award
The Chicago Association of Realtors Good Neighbor Awards were created in 1992. The award is given out to showcase ground-breaking rehabs and development throughout the nine-county Chicago metropolitan area, rewarding visionaries for “breaking the mold” and setting new standards of excellence. It recognizes those whose efforts go “above and beyond” their peers, conquering challenges and bringing innovative ideas to the marketplace.
In 1995, Mike Kaufman received his first Good Neighbor Award for his new construction project on the corner of 2855 N. Mildred Avenue/857 W. George in the Lake View neighborhood. Utilizing true divided light windows and brickwork reminiscent of turn-of-the-century buildings, Mike’s dream of developing something he could be proud came true as his peers said at the award ceremony that “this property matched so well with its neighbors that it was hard to tell which is the new construction and which is over 100 years old.”
In 2001, Mike Kaufman received his second Good Neighbor Award for his new construction project directly across the street from world famous Wrigley Field at 1038 W. Waveland Avenue. Working with Alderman Bernie Hansen and the City of Chicago Building and Zoning Departments, Mike took an eyesore 100 year old frame house that had building code violations and turned it into a beautiful three story building with a media room, a birds eye view of Chicago Cubs baseball, a foul pole with “460″ on it (460 feet from home plate to the building) and made the top floor and rooftop handicap accessible. At the award ceremony, Mike was honored when his peers stated “that you not only offered a unique facility to the neighborhood, but you brought beauty and community pride to Chicago as your homage to baseball and real estate is seen by millions of television viewers and in-stadium fans for years to come.”
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United States, Illinois, Chicago
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+1 312-286-4777