When people think of names of real estate companies they think MRP.
“Koenig & Strey must consider themselves very fortunate to have Michael Rosenblum as part of their top tier team. One of the things that makes Michael great to work with is his superior communication with his clients. Despite having numerous properties listed, Michael has a way of making you feel like you're his only client. One cannot ask for a more dedicated, creative, and talented person. Michael has a terrific eye for space and possibilities, and his patience and follow up are commendable. Also, when it is time for negotiations, Michael is seemingly tireless and goes the extra mile to fight for those he represents. Michael Rosenblum is a consummate professional, and his years of experience and knowledge of Chicago and understanding people truly make him one of an elite few in the real estate business.” – Brian & Karen Ruth 11/18/11
"We were fortunate to have our condo on the market for only 8 months before getting a contract signed. This was made possible largely in part to Bohdan and Michael. They were both extremely reliable, knowledgable and proactive. If we had any questions about anything, they were easy to get a hold of to have my questions answered and my nerves calmed. I would highly recommend Michael and Bohdan to anyone looking to buy or sell their place. Thank you so much for helping us sell our condo!" - Jen & Steve Haney, 9/7/11
“Michael is the most amazing agent! He has been there for us every step of the way with both selling and buying a home. He is always in touch with updates, feedback, decorating tips and advice! We are so grateful to Michael for his patience and positive attitude. We found the perfect home!” -Jennifer & Matthew Seidner, 9/7/11
“Michael almost walks on water. This was the best home purchasing experience we have ever had, and we have had several. He clearly is an expert in his market and quickly zeroes into what his clients desire. Not only does he know the market, but is a walking encylopedia of various craftsmen, shops, restaurants, etc. Everyone of his recommendations has been top notch. We enthusiastically recommend his services to any prospective buyer or seller of real estate.” -Sandy & Fred Hyman, 6/3/11
"I have worked with Michael on 4 different occasions. Michael was referred to me by a friend of my son Stuart. I was told if we were looking to sell or buy a house in the River North or West area he was the man. Michael can be summed up in three words, Professional, Efficient, and Thorough. Michael was able to not only sell our Condos at a very good price but when it came time to buy he had the knowledge and ability to find exactly what we wanted at the price we willing to pay. The people who work with and for him are the utmost professionals at what they do. I have just purchased another condo in the River West area and of course Michael found what I wanted at a price that was hard to believe. I would wholeheartedly recommend Michael and would not hesitate to use him again." -Larry Dorf, 5/11/11
“Michael Rosenblum was recommended by a friend and after meeting him, we did not look further. He helped us buy our condo in 2008 and sell it in 2011; we moved from Chicago. His advice at all levels on the buy/sell was impeccable and he even found us a renovation contractor. Michael is always a glass-is-half-full problem solver, which makes working with him very easy. As a matter of fact, we think of him as a friend not merely an agent.” -Julie and Jack Linehan, 1/14/11
“I recently purchased in the Trump Tower and I am deliriously happy with it, but it did not start that way. I started working with Michael Rosenblum and kept telling him what I wanted in a condominium and kept brushing off his suggestions that I look at the Trump Tower. I just did not think I would like it. Michael was very patient with me and showed me what I wanted to see but he knew right from the start that a unit in Trump Tower was just what I needed. He eventually persuaded me to see one and I loved it; the rest -is me living there happily ever after. He understands his clients very well and gets to know what they really would like. He is very professional and he goes the extra mile for you. He helped me with all the post-move in work that needed to be done in the unit; installation of new doors, picking out cabinets, finding a handyman to do the work, working with the building staff etc. Buying a house and moving in could not have been easier. I recommend him highly to everyone!” -Usha Raj, 3/30/11
"Michael helped my fiancé and I look for a condo for well over a year. During this time, Michael proved himself to be both extremely knowledgeable and informed of the ever changing real estate market in Chicago. I found Michael’s strongest asset to be his ability to visualize space and design possibilities, which aided us in making the most difficult and necessary decisions when buying a condo. I would not hesitate to recommend Michael to any home buyers or sellers and will most certainly hire him again in the future when I move." – David and Jessica Neiman, 12/9/10
“Michael and Alicia were a pleasure to work with. They are very professional, polite, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Even though we were 500 miles away, the both of them kept us in good communication throughout the process. Michael was able to find a suitable tenant to rent our loft within a week of showings. We were very comfortable with his advice and input. We would recommend him to any of our closest friends and family.” - Chris and Jenn Banga Lessor, 10/1/10
"Michael Rosenblum and Alicia de la Pena - What a pleasure it was to do business with this team. They displayed nothing but top shelf professionalism, communication and guidance through the entire real estate transaction. You'll notice quickly that Michael and Alicia are both energetic and enthusiastic about what they do. They seem to work as one. Appointments were kept in a punctual manner and any questions were answered on the spot. Each step of the transaction and information flow was executed flawlessly - simply amazing. If you want real estate done right these are the people you need to call." - Chris Varlesi Lessee 5/14/10
“My husband and I have bought two condos and sold one in the past three years with the invaluable help of Michael Rosenblum. The first apartment was meant as a pied-a-terre in Chicago. We live in Detroit and, without his advice, we would never have known how perfect the location and building were for us. Michael had craftsmen to make the fix-up of the apartment easy and coordinated with our designer until that apartment was move-in ready. Two years later, in 2010, he helped us sell that condo in one week. At the same time, he got us a terrific deal on a larger apartment in the same wonderful building, provided repairs and walked us through both closings. Michael brings tremendous knowledge of the local market, keen intelligence, and unstinting service to his profession. We’ve bought and sold a lot of properties in six or seven cities, and there is no doubt that Michael has been the best real estate professional with whom we have dealt.” - Sally & Mark Schwartz Sold/Purchase 4/23/10
"Even before listing, Michael provided valuable fact-based perspectives on my home as compared to other active and recently closed properties. He went further though and recommended a reputable contractor who was familiar with the building and could execute the suggested improvements within the necessary time frame. Once on the market, Michael's listing description and marketing campagin were professional and broadly distributed assuring the target audience was reached. During showings Michael leveraged other listings within the building to cross-sell my unit to not only prospective buyers but also to real estate agents who may have other interested clients. The result - in a difficult market my unit sold in approximately three weeks." - Nathan Mills Sold 3/12/10
"Working with Michael Rosenblum and his team was a pleasure. I was relocating from the East Coast to Chicago with limited time to view properties but very specific requirements; a challenge that many agents would not be able to handle. Michael not only understood my constraints but went out of his way to educate me on the personalities of Chicago neighborhoods and what they had to offer. Michael took the time to understand the life I wanted to lead in and outside my home to single out key properties for me to view -- so that our time together was productive; in fact the property he sent over labeled -- "I think this one will really interest you" was just so perfect that I bought it! Selling me on the property was not where Michael stopped; he worked to guide me through the entire purchase process and idiosyncrasies of the local market customs. his assistant Alicia kept everyone on track with processing and expediting the required documents to insure a timely closing. It was the VIP treatment all the way. I couldn't even think of how this would have come together without Michael's guidance and skill!" - Christine Correia Sold 3/9/10
"During the past 12 months I have worked with Michael Rosenblum on several real estate transactions and have been consistently impressed with his knowledge insight and dedication in each instance. Michael has represented both prospects interested in our development projects and has been referred by us to purchasers for the sale of their current home. Michael's professionalism, marketing and sales process is unparalleled and his stellar reputation in the brokerage community precedes him. I have full confidence recommending Michael Rosenblum to represent any seller and his knowledge and sales records in his core marekts of the city are simply unmatched. Michael is a true professional and brings the highest level of service and professionalism that could be asked." - Zev Salomon VP Belgravia Group Ltd. 2/24/10
"I recently listed and sold my condo in River North Commons through Michael Rosenblum and his team at KSGMAC. Michael's knowledge of the neighborhood, our building and the dynamics of the local real estate market helped me get a fair price for my unit even during the current recession. I would recommend Michael to anyone selling their condo in the River North area. The professionalism and attention to details that he and the KSGMAC team displayed resulted in a constant level of traffic through my unit and resulted in an offer that preserved my equity and was comporable to the current market prices for the area. Thank you Michael and Alicia for all your efforts!" - Mark Anderson Sold 8/13/09
"When it came time to put our loft on the market there was no question that we would work with Michael. His reputation in the River North area made this an easy decision. The entire experience was professional, personal and stress-free. Anyone looking to jump into today's real estate market needn't be nervous if Michael Rosenblum is watching out for you! His staff is extraordinary, always accessible and ready to do all that is possible to assist in the sale. Our thanks to Michael for making this experience wonderful." - Craig and Terry Halverson Sold 7/30/09
"I bought my condo four years ago at the peak of the housing boom and I overpaid too. Even with the market collapsing all around me I managed to break-even and that's AFTER realtor fees had been deducted. I attribute that result entirely to Michael's ability as an agent. He knew exactly the parts of the condo that needed renovating and how the unit should be staged to sell. The investment that I made putting in new bathrooms and wooden floors paid for itself many times over. Michael sold my condo in under a month with the economy in a recession and with housing prices continuing to fall. Whilst everyone else I knew who was selling their place got the occasional viewing every now and again, I had a constant stream of people knocking at my door and most of them came back for a second viewing. Anybody can sell a place quickly if they drop the price low enough right? But that's not what Michael did! I would recommend Michael to anyone. He's worth every cent!" - Matte Oldham Sold 7/13/09
"Michael sold our condo during the worst market I have known. Two buyers that had gone under contract with me fell through for various reasons before we finally sold the property. He has a great eye for detail. He helps potential buyers visualize the potential to turn the existing space into something that fits their needs because of this he is able to create sales where other less creative brokers will give up and move on. Michael kept a positive attitude and never gave up. We will be forever grateful." - Steven & Kolla Fass Sold 6/22/09
"I interviewed 6 real estate agents looking for specific qualities; as I believe in finding the best person to represent you in important transactions such as this. Experience, professionalism, knowledge of my property and a firm understanding on who the right buyer would be were all things that Michael excelled at allowing our deal to close as smoothly and quickly as one could hope. I would work with Michael again." - Shane Staats Sold 5/6/09
"Our first encounter with Michael Rosenblum was four years ago when we bought a condo that he was listing. Working with him as buyers we knew that when it was our turn to sell we would want him to list our unit. Many agents are simply "listing agents". Michael is truly selling agent in every sense of the meaning. From the marketing plan he laid out at the onset to the constant traffic through our condo, his expert negotiating skills, passion for real estate, service level and knowledge of the Chicago market all far exceeded our expectations in every way possible. As Michael personally attends every single showing the commitment to detail and service he provides is far superior to other agents in this market. Despite have many listings we always have felt that Michael treated us like we were his only clients. He is always on time his follow up is immediate both with us and the other agents he is responsible and we could reach him without fail whenever urgent. Working with Michael Rosenblum has been an absolute pleasure. We can honestly say we would never trust another real estate agent to sell or buy a home in the Chicago area." - Daniel & Linsay Pinchuk Sold 2/23/09; Purchase 4/24/09
"Michael Rosenblum is the most successful, helpful and wonderful broker in the city of Chicago. To begin with Michael is knowledgeable and resourceful for all questions regarding the property and the neighborhood surrounding all properties that one is looking at. In these hard economic times he will make the extra effort to find something within your economic abilities while staying upbeat and optimistic about the whole process. He is helpful with all questions regarding selling your home and purchasing a new property. Another fabulous ability is that he is able to recommend key people regarding the sale or purchase of a property. He can recommend mortgage brokers and inspectors; to make the whole process easier for you as both the seller and the buyer. He can recommend attorneys and movers, but not demand or push, just as a helpful idea. If someone is looking for a great broker Michael Rosenblum is that and more. To sum it all up he is the whole package." - Michelle Good Osborn Purchase 3/16/09
"Michael was great to work with during our condominium unit rental. He added last-minute showings (we didn't live in the unit at the time) talked it up all the time and ultimately worked with us to find a tenant that we all were comfortable with. He really made it as easy as possible on us and we appreciated being able to have him on our team." - Sudhen & Rakhi Desai Lessors 1/5/09
"Michael is one of the best realtors we have had the pleasure to work with. He understands the business of client service (our 3 year old adores him) and over delivers on his commitments. He and his team were professional and extremely well organized. He has a tremendous network to complement his services to make the home selling experience a stress free process. In the end we entertained multiple offers and chose one that met our expectactions. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Michael again." - Daniel & Diana Sheu Sold 9/30/08
"I was very impressed with Michael right from the start after he outlined his marketing plan which went above and beyond what I would normally expect of a real estate agent/broker. Michael was extremely knowledgeable about the local market and he was able to deliver a sale in short period under a tough economic environment." - Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Simback Sold 4/8/08
"I had the good fortune of working with Michael; with all the negatives that surround us today whether it be the housing market or the stock market he has always been able to maintain a honest and upbeat attitude. Through his creative insights direct approach and various connections throughout the industry I was able to sell my condo within a month. Michael will not pull any punches and will give an honest assessment when asked. For that I am appreciative because in the long run the recommendations that he made were well served and only enhanced the marketability and value of my condo. I have no reservation in recommending his services to anyone that reads this message. You will not be disappointed." - David Gold Sold 3/28/08
"We have only high praise for this organized, attentive and experienced strategist. He quickly took the ball and ran with it. With his abundant energy and creativity as well as knack for knowing the market, he was able to sell our property at a very good level just as the market was tipping. A fantastic communicator - filling us in at every juncture, always congenial and positive. Michael was an absolute pleasure to work with." - Jackie Goldenberg sold 11/15/07
