Ted Pickus

"With over 25 years in residential construction and development and vast real estate expertise,

I provide clients a broker who not only understands the emotional importance of 'home,'

but 'home' from the perspectives of structure, aesthetic, investment and potential."

• Over $52 million in closed transaction sales in 2022
• Over $56 million in closed transaction sales in 2021
• Over $20 million in closed transactions in each of the following years, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
• $10 million in closed transactions, 2011 & 2012
• Average Days on Market (DOM): 9 days
• List-to-selling price ratio: 101.8 equals on-target pricing
• Skilled negotiation and follow-through brings buyers and sellers to a win-win deal and closing
• Strategic marketing supported by @properties Christie's International Real Estate broad online, offline, and print exposure
• Optimal communication supported by personal feedback and weekly online activity reports
• Twenty-year resident of Highland Park ” North Shore expert, community integration resource, father of four children raised in Highland Park schools and youth programs

Roots in Real Estate and Building

Working for my father's residential construction company from the age of ten, building homes was a natural part of my childhood. I helped out with everything from cleaning up job sites to accompanying my dad on property visits and showings, acquiring a foundation of knowledge that would become a personal and professional passion.

Three words that best describe the principles which guide my work in real estate are caring, integrity, and tenacity. I am first and foremost a people person, 'caring' about clients' needs and concerned that their goals and interests are always represented. 'Integrity' means that I not only want what's best for all parties in every transaction but what's most ethical. 'Tenacity' means I don't give up until we reach success!

Key North Shore and Chicago Residential Development/Construction/Sales Projects for Ted Pickus 

Mallinckrodt in the Park, Wilmette, IL ” 81 condominiums; more than $40 million in sales

The Atelier, Chicago, IL ” 39 condominiums with 91-space parking garage; more than $17M in sales

1600 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL ” Eight $1 million+ condominiums

3300 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL ” Vintage motel to 25,000 square foot office building

LaSalle Place, Highland Park, IL ” Four condominium buildings from demolition of a single-family home; more than $3 million in sales

Education/Certifications/Affiliations/Leadership

• Serving on Community Partners for Affordable House in Highland Park, 2015 - current
• Served on the City of Highland Park Affordable Housing Commission, 1999-2003
• Former President, Lake County Home Builder's Association, 1998
• Home Builder's Association of Greater Chicago, member since 1990
• B.S., Finance/Real Estate, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ   1984
• Real Estate Broker's License, 1986
• Licensed general contractor, City of Highland Park
• Financial Analyst for VMS Realty and Collins-Tuttle & Company, Chicago, 1984-1988
• Completed classes towards Property Manager certification, Institute of Real Estate Management

"Call me when you want a REALTOR® who bridges a lifetime

of construction knowledge with real estate expertise!"