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Mark Schmandt, CREN Mark Schmandt Broker Associate 773.580.5155 mark.schmandt@bairdwarner.com

About Me

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...

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Testimonials

"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 pr...

- Robert Vertz

"Mark was a very knowledgeable Realtor(R) 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."

- Arpan Patel M.D.

"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!"

- Beth Melewski

"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 transp...

- Sara Baudo

"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 ho...

- Dorothy Murzydlo

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 ...

- Mirna Radovanovic

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