Being a full-time broker with twenty-five years of negotiating experience, Michael is committed to his clients and dedicated to their best interests. As a certified negotiation consultant with certification in short sales and foreclosures, he is better able to meet his clients' needs along with his firsthand knowledge of active, pending, and previously sold inventory. Michael proficiencies include buying, renovating, and selling properties in the Chicagoland and northwest suburban areas. Additionally, Michael has capabilities in buying/selling personal estate items, as well as buying/selling precious metals and diamonds. He has had years of negotiations enable him to provide solutions to unique real estate situations which also extend to international clients who may be looking to relocate. Michael has always enjoyed connecting with people since he grew up in a family who owned multiple "ma and pa" sausage stores (Harczak’s Sausage) in the Chicagoland area as early as the 1950’s. Having obtained a multi-engine commercial pilot’s license, he took pleasure in many years of flying. Being married for forty-four years and having two wonderful grownup children and three grandchildren are accomplishments of which he is proud of.
As an agent who is an expert in this local area, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It is not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. He is eager to serve you. Here are some of the things he can do for you:
Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can collaborate with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home
Sell a Home
When it is time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close.
Consult on Home Selling Tactics
Oftentimes buyers do not visualize living in your home the way you do. I can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.
Home Types:
House, Condo, Townhouse, MultiFamily, Lot/Land
Years of Experience:
17