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Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Chicago
Throughout my career, I have built a reputation as a trusted advisor and passionate advocate for clients navigating Chicago's competitive real estate market. My approach combines meticulous attention to detail with personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique goals, whether they're buying, selling, or investing. With over 1,000 closed transactions and recognition as a top producer by the Chicago Association of Realtors and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, I leverage nearly 30 years of experience and advanced certifications in luxury home marketing and negotiation.My team and I prioritize open communication, ensuring clients feel informed and empowered throughout every transaction. Beyond real estate, I actively contribute to the community through my board membership with the Jackson Chance Foundation, which supports families with critically ill newborns. Our success stems from a commitment to understanding market dynamics, utilizing cutting-edge marketing tools, and maintaining relationships built on trust and transparency.
Services
Home Buying
Home Selling
Luxury Home Marketing
New Construction Sales
Investment Property Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in Chicago's residential real estate market.
- Our team utilizes a proprietary Home Focus marketing strategy for superior property exposure.
- We provide 24/7 personalized client communication and transaction support.
- Our agents hold advanced certifications in luxury home marketing and negotiation.
- We maintain deep community ties through active involvement with the Jackson Chance Foundation.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- Certified Negotiation Expert
What people say
Incredible team
Knowledgeable in all facets
Seamless buying experience
Dedicated and responsive
Exceeded expectations
Services
Home Selling
Our Home Focus methodology maximizes property exposure through professional photography, targeted marketing campaigns, and strategic pricing. We provide comprehensive market analyses, staging guidance, and negotiation expertise to secure optimal sale terms. With thousands of transactions completed, our team ensures a seamless selling process from listing to closing.
Home Buying
We offer exclusive access to off-market listings and personalized property searches tailored to client preferences. Our services include mortgage pre-approval assistance, inspection coordination, and expert negotiation to secure favorable terms. With deep neighborhood knowledge, we help buyers find perfect matches for their lifestyle and investment goals.
Luxury Home Marketing
Certified specialists create bespoke marketing plans for high-end properties, including digital campaigns, luxury print materials, and targeted outreach to affluent buyers. Our network connects sellers with qualified buyers seeking upscale homes in Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods, ensuring maximum visibility and premium pricing.
New Construction Sales
We represent premier builders and developers, offering insider access to upcoming projects and pre-construction opportunities. Our team provides guidance on floor plan selection, upgrade options, and contract negotiations while maintaining relationships with architects and contractors to ensure quality outcomes for new home buyers.
Investment Property Consulting
We advise on income-generating properties with market analysis, cash flow projections, and tenant management resources. Our services include identifying high-yield opportunities, negotiating favorable terms, and connecting investors with property management partners to build and maintain profitable real estate portfolios in Chicago's growth areas.
People
Ivona Kutermankiewicz
Real Estate Agent
Certified luxury home marketing specialist with 30+ years of Chicago real estate experience. Recognized as top producer by Chicago Association of Realtors and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Fluent in Polish, active in Jackson Chance Foundation, and expert in luxury home transactions.
Karen Ranquist
Real Estate Agent
20+ year real estate veteran with expertise in Chicago new construction and contemporary homes. Top producer and Hall of Fame member at Chicago Association of Realtors. Recognized by Crain's Custom Media as Most Influential Residential Broker in 2018-2020.
Lucyna Wrucha
Real Estate Agent
Chicago native with deep neighborhood knowledge and background in high-end fashion sales. Specializes in seamless transactions through personalized service and effective communication. Experienced in both residential and investment property markets across the city.
Sylvia Jablonska
Real Estate Agent
Former optometric practice administrator turned real estate professional with family background in construction. Focuses on West Town and surrounding neighborhoods. Combines organizational skills with local market expertise to deliver exceptional client service.
Maria Thanasouras
Real Estate Agent
Newest team member bringing fresh perspective and dedication to client satisfaction. Specializes in Chicago's emerging neighborhoods and provides comprehensive support for first-time buyers and sellers.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We specialize in residential home buying, selling, and investment consulting across Chicago's neighborhoods.
How does your Home Focus marketing strategy work?
Our proprietary approach highlights property strengths through professional photography, targeted digital campaigns, and local market expertise.
Which Chicago neighborhoods do you specialize in?
We focus on Bucktown, Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, West Town, and surrounding areas with deep market knowledge.
Are financing options available for home buyers?
We partner with preferred lenders to connect clients with competitive mortgage solutions and pre-approval assistance.
What sets your team apart from other agents?
Our combination of advanced certifications, 30+ years of local experience, and personalized client care delivers superior results.
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Reviews (7)
Lauren Zund
Nov 20, 2021
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Ivona was absolutely fantastic to work with when looking for a home. We are first time homebuyers and when starting out we had very broad set of criteria, which she helped us narrow down by showing us the trade-offs between different Chicago neighborhoods and home styles. She is incredibly responsive and helped coordinate a number of showings for us. We ended up finding our dream home in a pre-market listing that she had access to. Once we had decided on the house, she guided us through the application and closing process, making great recommendations on lenders, lawyers, etc. so that we could
Farah Mahimwalla
Nov 20, 2021
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We have worked with Ivona to buy and sell two properties. Ivona and her team are wonderful to work with - from listing the property to professional photos and videos to staging. We would highly recommend Ivona!
Poonam Sombaya
Aug 20, 2021
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Thank you so very much for helping us close on the sale of our new single family home. Ivona is incredibly knowledgeable in Chicago area. We started working with Ivona even before the house was completely built. She helped us pick finishes and made our house look spectacular. She really knows the market and what buyers are looking for. She is very dedicated to her job, responsive and most importantly gets the job done. Dont hesitate to call ivona and her team you will not be disappointed and it will be the best decision you made!!
Alan Downie
May 28, 2021
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I selected Ivona to be my Realtor due to her great sale results I'd been following. I wasn't disappointed!! As a non-resident I placed my total trust in Ivona and her Assistant, Lola, to manage the sale of my property in Chicago - including staging, cleaning, minor works and most importantly bringing a steady stream of genuine buyers to my home. Multiple offers within days of listing and an acceptable offer before the first Open Home. Ivona excelled and met my expectations in full. Would not hesitate to use again. Highly recommended!.
Alice Mcmillen
Jan 18, 2021
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I had Ivona help me find a great home 12+ years ago then got in touch with her again this September to sell my property. It was like talking to a friend who never forgot about me or my place. Ivona is incredibly professional, blunt yet friendly, helpful in every way, efficient, honest, and knowledgeable. She knows what goes on inside and outside of buildings and is able to recommend reliable, professional contractors when needed. I was living out-of-state when I sold my place, but Ivona and her team made it easy and really worked with me to sell. It was such a relief to have someone I feel comfortable
Jeff Schroeder
Jan 09, 2021
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We've been working with Ivona for 7+ years and recently finalized our third buy/sale with her. Ivona is so knowledgeable and experienced that she makes the process so easy, from the initial meeting where we discussed timing and pricing to the closing date, we were always well informed. She's always willing to take the time to answer questions and she and her team are always responsive. We were selling in a very competitive market and worked with her closely on how to stage and then price the house appropriately to sell for top value in a short amount of time since we were on a tight time frame
Hiro Hayashi
Dec 15, 2020
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We had a wonderful experience with Ivona and her team. Ivona is knowledgable, responsive, and great at what she does. She is also well connected in the Chicago area. While we prepared our condo to sell, she referred us to other professionals as our needs demanded. Her referrals were always skilled and reliable, as is her real estate team. Because of her guidance, our condo went under contract just two days after entering the market. Ivona has amazing real estate acumen, and we always felt like we were in excellent hands. She made the process as low stress as possible. We highly recommend Ivona
