"I felt that you always had my best interests in mind and were willing to accommodate my needs and wishes, such as agreeing to work with my “team” of various family members and friends.  Following careful research and consideration, you always answered any questions in an efficient manner and addressed any concerns I had regarding the potential properties." Jacqueline Y. - River North

"You are so much more than a good realtor - you are terrific!  Thanks again for all your help.  And your knowledge.  And most of all your patience."  Patty & Tom R. - Andersonville

"Thank you for all your help in my condo search.  I really appreciate it and will def recommend you to my friends when they look to buy for themselves.  You made a difficult process seem easy and never tried to sell me into anything.  Thanks again for everything."  Jason V. - Fulton River District

“We’ve dealt with a lot of realtors in our day, but none have been as attentive as you were – to follow up and keep us informed. Thank you for that, and for your honesty.” Carla P. – Streeterville

"We were thrilled with the services Mike provided to us.  From our first meeting to the closing on our new home, Mike was professional, efficient and composed - just incredibly easy to work with."  Briget & Mike F. - West Loop & Lincoln Square

“Thank you for your patience in helping me find a place for Jack to rest his hat when he’s in Chicago. You are truly a gentleman.” Mary Ann S. - Chicago

“Jim and I both thank you for the good job you did selling our Racine condo.” Nancy M. – Wrightwood/Sheffield

Mike Paonessa brings 21 years of experience in sales and marketing management at Fortune 500 companies to work for you. Years of successful negotiating on behalf of companies like Target Corporation, Marshall Field’s and Amazon.com have given him the skills to be a strong advocate for you in your Chicago real estate transaction.

Mike knows Chicago. He grew up on the Gold Coast and attended both public and private schools in the city before graduating from the University of Iowa with a BA degree. He has lived in the Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Uptown and currently owns in the Andersonville neighborhood.

Having worked with many buyers and sellers and having bought and sold many properties for himself over the years, Mike is sensitive to the needs of both the first time home buyer as well as the more experienced client. He is well-versed in the details that will make your experience as a buyer or seller as smooth as possible. You can read his blog, primarily about real estate issues that any buyer, seller or owner faces.

Mike is diligent, service oriented and a hard worker. He is sensitive to the emotional flurries we all experience when making the biggest purchase of our lives. His attention to financial and contractual detail will make this experience a great one for you.