​Photo Credit: Peter Hellberg

ABOUT

Steve's success as a realtor has been driven from his passion for the real estate business. His clients trust him because he is both honest and hardworking, and a smart negotiator. Steve made the move to @properties, Chicago's #1 Real State Brokerage Firm in 2010 from a boutique brokerage firm in Chicago where he was a top residential producer. Steve has expertise in multiple neighborhoods in Chicago and the norther suburbs.

Steve represents his clients' best interests, and aggressively works to ensure his clients goals are met - providing them with all the facts they need to make decisions and offers them consulting throughout. His experience working with attorneys, lenders, appraisers and inspectors helps put his clients at east. For sellers concerned that their property valuation is below their mortgage amount, Steve has assisted them throughout the short sale process.

Steve learned the art of sales, marketing and analysis working as a management consultant, business development manager and CFO for over 15 years. He worked for companies including Deloitte & Touche, United Airlines and an entrepreneurial spirited technology and marketing firm in Chicago. Steve has his MBA in Marketing from Kellogg and is a CPA. Steve learned real estate, first, as an investor, and remains an active investor - he is a also a licensed general contractor.

Raised in Wilmette, Steve is a true Chicago area native. He is a father of twins and his family resides in the North Center / Lincoln Square area. Steve attended New Trier High school and is a graduate of the University of Illinois and Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Steve is an avid Blackhawks fan and plays in a men's ice hockey league. He enjoys guitar, musicals, improv at Second City and is a volunteer for Chicago Cares.