Michael Ritchie

Trusting a professional to guide you through the home-buying process is a significant investment for most people.  Not only does an agent serve as a guide, the agent represents YOU - they are a reflection of you and your interests in negotiation.  Choose someone that truly "represents" you.  With @properties' human and technological resources and Michael's creative and solution-oriented approach, you may rest assured you have placed your trust with confidence and experience.  Michael is both a Founding Agent with @properties and a respected member of the Chicago Association of Realtors since 2004.

keep your head, i'll handle it

The home-buying and home-selling process does not need to be stressful.  Having an advocate like Michael Ritchie in your corner alleviates the stress and tranfers the duty of minding all the details and steps into the capable hands of an accomplished business veteran.  Utlilizing constantly evolving communication and marketing strategies and technologies of @properties and drawing on almost 20 years of experience and annual "Top Producer" accolades, Michael is still delivering on commitments - from first time clients up to and including lifetime clients.

home is where the heart is

Born and raised in Oak Park, Michael developed an early appreciation for the architecture, parks, museums, culture, music, lakefront, nightlife and the communities that the Chicago area offers. "I have a deep admiration for the neighborhood diversity and the pride in the hearts of Chicago citizens.  Chicago is the 'City that Works.'  I've always loved that motto and it resonates within me every day as I drive around wanting to sell it all!"  Michael loves his wife, daughter and three sons and finds time to enjoy running, ice hockey, music, restoration projects, the Blackhawks, family fun and travel whenever it fits!

grateful for your business

"I have been fortunate to work with so many great people who continue to think of me when it comes to their home.   Whether it's a leaky faucet, a relative moving in or out of town, searching for an investment property or selling the family home - my clients think of me first in those situations.  I am grateful for that and I strive to be the first person they think of EVERY time they think of their home.  If I continue to put clients first, they'll return that sentiment."