Patti Michels

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About Patti Michels

For Patti Michels, a lifelong resident of DuPage County and 30-year resident of Downers Grove, real estate was a natural career path. She grew up watching her parents in the home construction and remodeling businesses and visited her fair share of open houses and construction sites. Those experiences taught her the value of hard work and perseverance. After a successful 10 years in sales for a large company, in 1997, Patti shifted gears and pursued a career in real estate. "I wanted to feel more control over my future," said Patti. "My first few years in the business were challenging - I quickly learned that there was no substitute to the long hours necessary to learn this business. I put the work in and my business began to expand." In 2015, Patti joined forces with her son Chase, who brought experience in commercial real estate as well as a client service approach centered around building relationships and trust. Chase was raised in Downers Grove and attended Pierce Downer Elementary School, Herrick Middle School, and Downers Grove North High School. He graduated in 2011 from the University of Illinois at Champaign with a degree in Economics and Finance. The combination of Patti's decades of experience and Chase's marketing and technology skills has created a dynamic cross-generational team. Together, The Michels Group has sold 450+ homes and generated $275+ Million in sales volume. The pair has consistently been ranked as a top 15 real estate team in DuPage County. "We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence for our clients," Patti says. "We do 90% of our business in Downers Grove, and this community is home to my family's roots. Our focus is on long-term relationships - many of our clients become friends and lifelong customers." Continues Chase, "We put our client's interests first and foremost - through the processes of pricing a home, marketing a listing, or working with a buyer - our goal is to have a satisfied client. I think our clients appreciate that we are upfront with expectations and follow through on what we say we are going to do." Patti enjoys starting her day with exercise and loves spending time with family and friends. She also loves to travel with her husband, Shane Michels. Chase lives in River North Chicago and enjoys all the city has to offer. He spends his free time playing golf, participating in sports leagues, and traveling. Patti and Chase both enjoy spending time with their granddaughter/niece Brecken, 4, and grandson/nephew, Shane, 2. The Michels Group proudly supports the Downers Grove community by sponsoring local sports teams, humane society events, and organizations including Downers Grove Newcomers and Nextdoor.com. "Our goal is to provide the most professional, informative, and dedicated real estate service in Downers Grove," says Patti. "We approach every sale and every opportunity as if it is with a family member." Brecken, Patti's 4-year-old granddaughter, loves attending open houses and giving tours to visitors. Patti's Cockapoo, Cooper, occasionally joins the team. "I bring him on walks to open houses in the area," says Patti. "He doesn't come into the homes, of course, but he sure loves the attention from visitors outside!"

Community Involvement

The Michels Group proudly supports the Downers Grove community by sponsoring local sports teams, humane society events, and organizations including Downers Grove Newcomers and Nextdoor.com.

Hobbies/Interest

Brecken, Patti's 4-year-old granddaughter, loves attending open houses and giving tours to visitors. Patti's Cockapoo, Cooper, occasionally joins the team. "I bring him on walks to open houses in the

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Credentials

LICENSE

Real Estate - Illinois - # 47515445

Designation

C2EX, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Luxury Home Certification, Luxury Homes Certification (LHC), Residential Real Estate Council Member

Education

Luxury Home Certification, C2EX, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Luxury Homes Certification (LHC)

Specialties

Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property

Awards

2024
TOP AGENT
Downers Grove, IL
2024
TOP AGENT
Lisle, IL
2024
TOP AGENT

Woodridge, IL

20 Under 40 Class of 2022 - Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS(R), HomeLight 2021 Top Producer Award, Best of Zillow 2021, Top-Producing Real Estate Agent Chicago Magazine 2021, Pierce Downers Neighborhood Favorite Nextdoor.com, Who's Who 2019 Chicago Agent Magazine, Who's Who 2018 Chicago Agent Magazine

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Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!

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Location

1 Grant Square, Hinsdale, IL, 60521

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Reviews & Ratings

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Chas M.
Review for Member: Chas Hruska

December 11, 2023

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We were referred to Patti & Chase and they were awesome! Excellent local knowledge, their expertise was top notch, but most importantly they were as equally invested in our home search as we were. They always looked out for us through every step in the process. After our purchase they continued to make sure everything was taken care of and that we settled in nicely. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone and everyone!

5bbppsvdm9 M.
Review for Member: 5bbppsvdm9

November 2, 2023

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I highly recommend working with Patti & Chase. Patti's knowledge of the marketplace is invaluable! She always has her client's best interest at heart guiding you every step of the way through the buying and selling process. She can also assist you with finding the best attorney or inspector ensuring the whole process goes smoothly. I highly encourage you to reach out to Patti & Chase if you are looking to buy or sell your home!

Buffamc M.
Review for Member: Buffamc

July 11, 2022

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I would highly recommend Chase and Patti Michels to anyone buying or selling in the western suburbs. They did an amazing job assisting me and my husband with the purchase of our first home. Their approach was very professional and personalized. Throughout the process, they were always available and insightful to any questions we had. I highly recommend Patti and Chase and look forward to working with them in the future.

Sarazaleski88 M.
Review for Member: Sarazaleski88

July 10, 2022

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Chase & Patti Michels did an incredible job of finding us an agent out of state to purchase our dream home through. After vetting several agents, Chase put us in contact with a fantastic team in Arizona that assisted us with our dream home purchase. They really go above and beyond and make the experince fun! We would highly recommend Chase and Patti Michels for all of your real estate needs.

Adam M.
Review for Member: Adam Lukanich

May 5, 2022

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Chase & Patti Michels did a fantastic job helping my wife and me find our dream home in a tough buyers market. Their ability to find properties off-market and also get us into showings at the drop of a hat was impressive. They were very responsive, highly knowledgeable about the market, and offered great insights into some things we did not even consider when viewing potential homes. We would highly recommend Chase and Patti to anyone buying or selling in the western suburbs.

Zuser20150103162252422 M.
Review for Member: Zuser20150103162252422

April 5, 2021

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Patti was wonderful with the entire process. Not only is she the most knowledgeable realtor in suburbs but she also is incredible kind, going above and beyond for her clients. During the final walk through of our newly purchased home, we realized the previous homeowners had stopped with upkeep prior to our purchase. The weeds in the yard became extremely overgrown. The day of our signing, Patti took it upon herself to come over and weed the backyard. She even bought us some beautiful plants to put in the front. She did all of that so we could have a nice, fresh start with the home. Terrific all around!

Rtwolfe2 M.
Review for Member: Rtwolfe2

March 26, 2021

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Patti and Chase recently helped us purchase our first home. Their approach was professional and personalized. Throughout the process they were available on a moments notice, always ready to provide thoughtful insight on any and all questions. Moreover, they demonstrated deep market knowledge which allowed them to identify potential homes that were within our price range and ticked all the boxes. I highly recommend Patti and Chase and look forward to working with them in the future.

Pauljconnery M.
Review for Member: Pauljconnery

November 27, 2020

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Patti and Chase sold our condo and helped us find and purchase a new home, both in Downers Grove. They have a reputation as the best realtors for the area and they lived up to it. I was impressed with Patti and Chase at every step of the process. They had suggestions for staging our condo and listed and advertised it aggressively which led to multiple offers within 48 hours. They continued to be a resource for issues that came up through closing. In our home search, they knew about every listing before it came out and quickly picked up on exactly what we wanted and where. They were always available for showings and immediately responsive on questions. In both transactions they were firm in negotiations and we ultimately made out better than expected in both our sale and purchase prices. I would demand (not just recommend) that my own friends and family retain them.

Jgrossmann1 M.
Review for Member: Jgrossmann1

November 11, 2020

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It was a pleasure to list and sell my home with Patti and Chase Michels. From my initial consultation, to the final closing, I knew I was in expert hands. Patti brings extensive experience, knowledge, and contacts to her skills as a realtor. In addition, she was always available to me via text or email to answer my many questions or respond to my concerns. I am grateful to Patti and Chase for making the sale of my home such a positive experience. They are the best!

Tommy M.
Review for Member: Tommy

November 3, 2020

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Patti and Chase were great in helping me purchase my first home in Downers Grove. Within a few days of reaching out, we saw a house we loved and they were quick to get us into a showing. They helped walk me through the process step by step and also put me in touch with great contacts for a mortgage broker and attorney and about 4 weeks later we were moving in. If youre looking for a house in DG/the western suburbs, I highly recommend Patti and Chase!