I have 29 years experience in real estate with both Residential Sales and Property Management. One of my greatest rewards in the past few years with the every changing market has been helping people who seem stuck and putting their lives on hold waiting out changes that have brought in high elements of fear.
I think that the key to success in helping clients sell in today's market is continued clear conversations with clarity about their home and the relevant information regarding the competitiveness of their market position.
I am a fierce negotiator and am always shifting the strategy for our success based on the daily changes in market activity.
I have a BFA in Vocal Performance from the University of Milwaukee Wisconsin. I graduated with highest honors and have had the pleasure of some pretty exciting performance opportunities. I have sung with the Lyric Opera of Chicago in the chorus for several seasons. I have also been a member of Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chorus and was a member of the Grammy Award winning recording of Verdi's Messa Da Requiem under the baton of Maestro Riccardo Muti. I am a member of the principal cast of Madison Opera's recording of Menotti's 'Help, help the Globolinks'.
I have also performed supporting roles with various opera companies and have recorded some jingles for radio commercials.
In Chicago, my husband and I are strong supporters of the arts community and enjoy all of the thrilling opportunities this city has to offer. I also just love walking around the wonderful neighborhoods of our great city with our three beautiful Wirehaired Hungarian Vizsla dogs.
I would love to have the opportunity to discuss your real estate goals with you.
Whether your ambition is for immediate action, or to start looking into what the process will look like for down the road, I am happy to help you find the clarity of your buying authority or selling position. I pride myself on my commitment to industry ethics and high standards. I am here to help you make choices to achieve your goals with informed advice, comps and multifacited approaches on finding your best path to begin the next chapter.
"My name is Robert Vertz and I have been a real estate investor for 40 years. I have known Mark Schmandt for about 30 years. Mark ran my apartment buildings as my property manager in Milwaukee, WI and Tampa, FL. Mark handled the sale of my multi-million dollar properties in Milwaukee professionally, competently and successfully. Attention to detail, competence in areas of th...
"Mark was a very knowledgeable Realtor® in the Chicato downtown market. I had a time crunch and he was able to show me multiple condos very quickly. I found one that was perfect and Mark did a great job negotiating the sale. I would recommend him without reservation."
"Mark is the very best. Professional, knowledgeable, and will help you through this process with laughs and patience. We love our home and we love Mark!"
"We worked with Mark Schmandt on four separate occasions; two as purchasers and two as sellers. Mark is a skilled negotiator and truly has his client's best interests in the forefront. No matter what bumps or obstacles we encountered, Mark always kept emotion in check. He is transparent and maintains an open dialogue. I cannot thank Mark enough for all of his guidance du...
"Our experience was amazing with Mark! As first time buyers, the process of finding a home can be overwhelming. Mark made it easy for us and enjoyable throughout the process! Mark has expert knowledge of the field and knew exactly how to approach showings, what kinds of questions to ask, and how to navigate the offering with market research inputted. He recognized a property that we ...
My Lakeview condo was on the market for over 120 days with another agent without receiving a single offer. I am extremely happy that I decided to ask Mark to help…Mark had my place under contract within 6 days. He staged my place so lovely I almost wanted to change my mind about selling it… the place had a new positive energy and Mark always made sure that potential buyers are gettin...
My Lakeview condo was on the market for over 120 days with another agent without receiving a single offer. I am extremely happy that I decided to ask Mark to help…Mark had my place under contract within 6 days. He staged my place so lovely I almost wanted to change my mind about selling it… the place had a new positive energy and Mark always made sure that potential buyers are gettin...
Mark was a rockstar! Got me a great deal and was excellent support throughout the entire new construction process. Give him a raise. Mark was a total professional.
Mark was a rockstar! Got me a great deal and was excellent support throughout the entire new construction process. Give him a raise. Mark was a total professional.
Mark was a fantastic realtor during the sale of our downtown condo. He handled all the details of the process and everything went smoothly. We sold our condo in the first weekend and received a full price offer as well as a back up offer. Baird & Warner is an exceptional company with exceptional realtors.
Mark was a fantastic realtor during the sale of our downtown condo. He handled all the details of the process and everything went smoothly. We sold our condo in the first weekend and received a full price offer as well as a back up offer. Baird & Warner is an exceptional company with exceptional realtors.
Fabulous experience. Mark was in tune with my needs and found me the perfect place. In addition, he was supportive and patient with the sale of my house. It takes a very talented agent to guide a buyer/seller through a very trying time. Mark did it with grace and ease. My experience with Mark and Baird & Warner was extraordinary.
Fabulous experience. Mark was in tune with my needs and found me the perfect place. In addition, he was supportive and patient with the sale of my house. It takes a very talented agent to guide a buyer/seller through a very trying time. Mark did it with grace and ease. My experience with Mark and Baird & Warner was extraordinary.