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My real estate focus is on helping buyers purchase condos and townhouses in the South Loop, West Loop, Loop, Gold Coast, River North, Lincoln Park and Lake View areas of Chicago.
My clients consider me hard-working, responsive, honest and resourceful without ever being pushy or insensitive to their property requirements. I'm an experienced REALTOR and my closed transaction volume has elevated me to President's Club status at ZipRealty.
My clients range from overseas investors to... More
My real estate focus is on helping buyers purchase condos and townhouses in the South Loop, West Loop, Loop, Gold Coast, River North, Lincoln Park and Lake View areas of Chicago.
My clients consider me hard-working, responsive, honest and resourceful without ever being pushy or insensitive to their property requirements. I'm an experienced REALTOR and my closed transaction volume has elevated me to President's Club status at ZipRealty.
My clients range from overseas investors to Chicago area residents seeking 2nd homes to first time buyers looking to take advantage of the great opportunities that this market presents. I'm 100% a full time agent. Feel free to contact me anytime to see how I can assist you with your downtown Chicago purchase.
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8 years of residential real estate experience
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4 years of international relocation experience
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Involved in over 75 transactions
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Illinois Real Estate License
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4 years of internet marketing industry experience
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Specializing in condos, townhomes, single family and investment properties
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ZipRealty Top Producer - Chicago 2008
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ZipRealty President's Club - 2008 Q3; 2009 Q1, Q3, Q4 (Gold)
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2008 and 2009 100% Club Member - Awarded for 100% Complete Customer Satisfaction in a quarter
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Interlochen Arts Academy - Post Graduate degree
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University of Rochester (Eastman School), B.M.
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Conversant in Mandarin and French
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2008 Chicago Association of REALTORS® Sales Awards: Top Producer
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Illinois Association of Realtors
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National Association of Realtors
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Chicago Association of Realtors
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What Clients are Saying about Michael
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"Thanks for the homework and your time. You really give the most prompt service of any broker I've seen and will certainly refer people to you whenever I have the opportunity." - Buyer
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Local resident for 4 years
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"Michael makes the home buying experience a personal experience. When working with him, you feel like he really cares about you and that you've known him for years. After he met with us, he steered us in the direction of properties that were ones that he thought fit our criteria. He is very knowledgeable about realty; he listened to what we wanted and went the extra mile to get us a credit where we would not have felt it was a possibility. I would refer him to all my friends when they are looking to buy a property. He is the best." - Buyer
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"As a first-time home buyer, I was very nervous about how the whole process was going to work. Michael was AMAZING! He walked me through every step of the buying process, was amazingly patient, professional, honest and so easy to work with. I cannot imagine working with someone other than Michael. I am lucky that I found him! Thanks, Michael!!" - Stephanie Secrest
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"He is more than help, went above and beyond." - Buyer
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"Michael is committed to the searching, and finishing the transaction. His knowledge of the real estate market and also the related fields such as appraisal, financing, legal procedure are very helpful in finalizing the whole deal." - Buyer
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"This is the 2nd time we worked with Michael as he continues to be the best agent. Michael is helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. His negotiating skills help us to get this home since there were multiple offers." - Matthew Mccormack
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"I have bought and sold 20 properties all over the country and have dealt with some exceptional realtors. Michael ranks way up there in terms of his responsiveness, follow through and excellence in customer service. He is a professional at all times and dedicated to finding his client the right property for them. He is truly a class act. Diane Comstock" - Diane Comstock
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"Michael went above and beyond the call of duty! He was always available and got done whatever needed doing! I can't say enough about Michael. I will refer him to anyone I can!" - Laura Danielson
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"Michael did an excellent job researching homes that met my criteria and always stayed within the price range that I provided. It is clear that he is knowledgeable of the area. I was on a tight deadline to purchase a home (one month including closing) since my temporary apartment arrangement expired in a month. Michael was respectful of my timeframe and was available at all times to answer questions. He also rearranged his schedule when possible to meet my requests for house showings. Michael did an outstanding job in keeping me up to date with the offer status, closing details, and everything related to the purchase of the house. His positive attitude and professionalism made it a pleasure to work with Michael. As I have already been doing, I highly recommend him to others looking for their perfect home." - Olga Maribel Salazar
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"Michael was very prepared with schedules and knowing the location of each showing when we first headed out. Michael also did an excellent job at researching what I was looking for, narrowing down my likes and dislikes, and staying within the discussed budget. Michael dedicated entire days at a time to work with me in finding the right place. I was looking to close on something quickly and yet Michael made me feel comfortable in having time to make the right decision for me. Michael went above and beyond communicating with me during the entire purchasing process. He was available and responsive to phone calls and emails any time of the day or night. Even after the closing Michael made sure that some additional question I had were answered. It is very apparent that Michael genuinely cares about his clients and remains professional and ethical throughout the entire process. I would highly recommended Michael to be anyone¿s agent." - Marian Hannon
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"Michael was outstanding! Very informative and offered great advice. He was incredibly flexible with our difficult schedule and logistical situation. We can't say enough good things about Michael. Thanks!" - Joel Warren
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"Caring and devoting." - Qi Chen
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"Michael was professional, very prompt, responsive, mindful, thoughtful and flexible, just to name a few. We have worked with a number of realtors and Michael sets a new standard. We will refer all our family and friends to him." - Buyer
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"I have been continually impressed with Michael's professional and efficient acumen as a realtor--he is absolutely outstanding! His prompt attention to every detail and his thoughtful perspective were invaluable to our transaction experience. I would recommend Michael to anyone who may be looking for a superb realtor." - Buyer
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"Michael was very helpful throughout the entire process. I am so happy with my home and the price I paid for it. He was great and I will refer him." - Pat Flanagan
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"Great person to work with!!!" - Buyer
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"Michael was nothing but spectacular! He was always in communications when needed and showed up to all the appointments on time and with a smile on his face. He even took me out to lunch and would not let me pay, this is above the call of duty. You have a wonderful agent working for you and would be well advised to keep him happy. I can not say enough about the support and feeling at ease with the always emotional roller coaster of a real estate transaction." - Buyer
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"Not only did Michael show me a great number of properties and seemed genuinely happy to show me more had I asked for that but he helped evaluate a number of aspects of each property. A first time buyer and based in a different area of the country from my purchase, I was able to rely on Michael to do a great deal of legwork and research about the neighborhoods of the condos in which I expressed interest. He volunteered to take photos of areas of the condo buildings I had not had time to see myself, and always wanted to know what more he could do to help me know more about the properties I was considering. I would never have imagined a REALTOR could be so thoroughly helpful. In addition to his willingness to do legwork I couldn't possibly do in NY, Michael's communication was excellent throughout the entire process - from the moment I started casually searching on line through MOVE IN. I will definitely recommend Michael to others and use his services again in the future. " - Buyer
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"Michael Vrielink was beyond helpful in our purchase of our first home. He was always reachable, courteous and came with guidance when we needed him. When our first loan was in trouble, he immediatley directed us to a new lender who approved us overnight. We never felt alone in this process and we can fully attribute that to Michael's hard work and astute knowledge of the process. My husband and I highly recommend Michael as your real estate agent." - Ellie Laser
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"Not your stereotypical Real Estate Agent. Michael was great! He was completely honest and provided valuable insight into the mind of the seller and seller's agent. When we were panicking during negotiations he helped to calm us down. Michael always responded to emails/phone calls very promptly." - Scott Campbell
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"Michael went beyond the call of duty to ensure we came to a sucessful conclusion to our transation. It would be a pleasure to work with him again." - Buyer
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"Michael is very easy to work with, a great communicator and provided lots of insights and suggestions to support my home search." - Robin Wagner
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"He is too good to be true! Couldn't have asked for more." - Buyer
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"Michael did everything that was possible to see that I had all the required information to make reasonable value judgments." - William Rydwels
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"As a first-time homebuyer, each step of buying a home for me would result in questions and apprehension. Michael was there for me via phone or email with answers. Due to his knowledge and experience, he had answers and solutions for a wide range of issues that are particularly prevalent in today's market." - Ellen Iggulden
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"Michael is the best agent we have every worked with. He is extremely professional and thorough. He took the time to find the perfect property for us. Not sure what he made on the transaction but it was not enough. It¿s rare to find such customer service in today¿s market! I have recommended to many friends and plan on working with him again." - Buyer
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"I would recommend Michael's service to my friends. He delivered the kind of service I needed for purchasing my unit. He provided suggestions and professional inputs when situations arose, and followed through till the problem went away. Thanks, Michael!" - Buyer
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"Michael was very personal and helpful in giving us the necessary information and brought with him the right balance of being encouraging but not pushy. When dealing with a very difficult seller's agent, he handled the situation in a very professional manner. He worked hard in representing us and it was a great pleasure to have him as our agent. We will be delighted to recommend him to any of our friends who is looking to buy a home." - Buyer
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"Very professional, straightforward, very helpful during the process" - Diego Melendez
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"Michael is an outstanding agent. He is extremely hard-working, responsive, persistent, honest, and eager to help. As first-time buyers, we had many questions for him, and he answered them all with patience and grace. He was highly professional and maintained good humor throughout with his communication both with us and with other agents. We felt he represented us very well. Although he keeps a busy schedule, he always made us feel as though we were his only clients. We are thankful to have worked with him and will certainly recommend him to all of our friends and family." - Buyer
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"Michael was an amazing real estate agent! He took the time to make sure we found the perfect place and never did we feel pressured into something we weren't comfortable with. He was very knowledgeable within the industry and was able to explain how the process works to us, being first time buyers. I would recommend Michael to anyone who is in the market to search for a new home!" - Buyer
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"Michael was knowledgeable, patient, and eager to go the extra mile. He definitely goes above and beyond to make sure you have the information necessary to make an informed purchase. I would highly recommend him to family and friends. " - Buyer
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"Every once in a while, you meet a decent, intelligent, pleasant, and fun-to-be-with person -- I just didn't expect this from a real estate agent. Michael Vrielink is unlike any other realtor that I dealt with so far. I went through several agents with disappointments and almost gave up on buying. Michael was persistent from the beginning -- he asked so politely if we needed help and so we finally decided to meet with him. Ever since we met him, the entire purchasing experience was so pleasant that I would do this again just for the fun of it. He was always prepared, very knowledgeable, punctual -- I have yet to beat him in time -- and most importantly honest. So often, I would get turned off by agents who plays a game with dishonesty. He never pushed us into buying a property that we were not completely satisfied about. In fact, even at the very last moment before signing a contract, he told us that it's not too late to look for another house if we are not completely satisfied with it. From the initial meeting to the very end -- in fact, he is still helping us purchase an extra parking spot -- he has been there for us. He has also introduced us to lawyers and brokers that were very pleasant and experienced. Michael, you ROCK!! I hope we stay in touch for years to come. Don't blame us if you get too much referrals. :)" - Buyer
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"I was a first time buyer and Michael really went above and beyond to explain each step of the buying process and he made sure I understood everything. He was patient, supportive, and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone, new or experienced, looking to buy a home." - Abigail Misko
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"I appreciated Michael's transparent integrity and hard working attitude. He consistently exceeds my expectations with quick email responses and always picking up the phone as well as his extensive knowledge of the history of downtown buildings. Michael is a model for a being the ideal realtor with his low pressure attitude and partnership approach. I really felt like Michael was on my side and was watching out for my best interest. Michael goes the extra mile without my even asking and educated me about the potential issues of each building to ensure that I would be completely satisfied with what I ended up purchasing. I will be recommending Michael to all of my friends and family who are interested in real estate in the Chicago area." - Wendy Cheng
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"Michael was an excellent agent, helping me to close on a great bargain in exactly the neighborhood I wanted. He went above and beyond what I expected for an agent by helping me find a property inspector and attorney, even driving me to the closing. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to buy a place." - Buyer
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"Michael exceeded my expectations. I would recommend him to everyone I know looking in the Chicago real estate market. He is a true professional!" - Tammy Roberts
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"We were COMPLETELY satisfied by the work of Michael Vrielink. We have never imagined that a realtor can be not only a man who is looking for a real estate, but also a person who can understand what do you feel about your future property. He told us once: "I am happy to find a HOME for you, guys". And that was NOT only the words - he found a new home for us, and it is PERFECT. We were lucky to work with Michael. And we will refer him to ALL of our friends who will going to buy a real estate property, because he helped us also with finding right mortgage specialist and attorney. And they are actually good." - Andrey and Polina P.
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"There aren't enough words to express how completely happy we are with Michael's efforts. He has a fantastic attitude, amazing knowledge of the industry, is extremely easy to work with and a great communicator. His proactive thinking and attention to detail made our experience a complete pleasure. We would be happy to work with him again and to recommend him to everyone we know. Thanks, Michael!" - Buyer
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"Michael is the nicest and coolest person. He is hardworking and always helpful. Thanks Michael!" - Buyer
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"My ZipRealty agent was Michael Vrielink. As a first time buyer, my knowledge of the market as well as of my requirements was minimal. After searching the website for the right area and the right features for me, Michael used my preferences to determine exactly what type of residence I was looking for. Michael was fully in tune with my housing needs. He made some great selections for viewings, gave terrific advice, and was infinitely patient. Because of Michael's help and guidance, I now own my first home. " - Buyer
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"Thanks for the homework and your time. You really give the most prompt service of any broker I've seen and will certainly refer people to you whenever I have the opportunity." - Buyer
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