About Mike Kussmann

Mike Kussmann

Mike Kussmann

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Mike Kussmann – Real Estate Professional
Mike has been helping buyers and sellers reach their real estate goals since 2016. At the heart of his approach is a commitment to always put his clients’ needs first—representing them with integrity, helping them meet their financial objectives, and ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

He understands the uncertainty that can come with buying or selling a home, and works to alleviate those concerns through expert guidance, prompt communication, and the information clients need to make confident, informed decisions.

For Sellers
Mike’s goal on the listing side is simple: exceed fair market value whenever possible. He ensures every property is showcased in its best light, handling all the necessary preparation before it hits the market. With a detailed property analysis and a comprehensive marketing strategy, he ensures your home reaches all potential buyers—and none of its features go unnoticed. Mike is a strong advocate for his sellers and works diligently to defend and maximize the value of their property.

For Buyers
When representing buyers, Mike is a determined negotiator, always working to put his clients in the best possible position. He takes the time to educate his buyers on the market, remains patient as they find the right fit, and ensures they’re informed and confident every step of the way. His goal is to help you secure the perfect property that meets—and hopefully exceeds—your expectations.

Background
Mike earned his BA from Columbia College. Before transitioning to real estate, he spent 17 years owning and managing a remodeling and decorating business. This hands-on experience gives him a sharp eye for property condition, renovation potential, and cost estimation—skills that prove invaluable in both buying and selling scenarios. Watching the bottom line and negotiating favorable outcomes is Mike’s mission in every transaction.

Let’s Connect
If you're buying or selling a property, you’ve found an agent you can trust—one who delivers expert, dedicated service and puts your needs first. Reach out anytime with questions or to schedule a personalized home valuation.

Testimonials

See why my clients love working with me.

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Joe R.

Home buying and selling is a journey. We were fortunate enough to have Mike's help in navigating through the process and reaching our most ideal destination. Mike's commitment to our family began with the preparation of selling...
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Cameron R.

Mike was an absolutely pleasure to work with. Mike helped us with the purchase of our first home. He was always willing to take the time to identify areas in houses that we looked at that needed repair so we weren't surprised w...
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Jan

Mike is an exceptional agent who understands the nuances of selling a family home. Mike graciously helped me throughout the process as this was my first home sale. Additionally, he went above and beyond his responsibilities. Mi...
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Fran S

Mike Kussmann is absolutely outstanding to work with! He stuck by my family and me throughout a two-year journey. With so many heartbreaks Mike's positive attitude kept us going! Mike is very very knowledgeable! There were seve...
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Greg L.

Selling a house can be a stressful event. It is so important to have a Realtor® you can trust. Mike is one of those realtors. He helped me sell my mother's house within the last year. From the start, I could sense that he was e...
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Tina R.

Working with Mike was the best decision we made throughout our process. I can't say enough about his professionalism. We were looking in Mundelein and he instead found the home we purchased in Tower Lakes. We were not looking t...
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Heidi Q.

Thankful for Mike and the work he put forth in finding a new home for me. His knowledge of the area within the search I was focused on, insight on market availability, transitions and growth were extremely helpful to me in ulti...
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Pamela

Personable, responsive and genuinely cares for his clients. Mike Kussmann provided a concise market analysis which gave us confidence in the asking price when he listed our home and pushed beyond that to help us get top dollar....
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James C.

Our renters moved out on a Friday and he had it listed for us by the following week. Not to mention he helped us coordinate the cleaning, a fresh coat of paint throughout, and new carpeting in two rooms in that short amount of ...
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Jessica G.

Mike is an exceptional agent who understands the nuances of selling a family home. Mike graciously helped me throughout the process as this was my first home sale. Additionally, he went above and beyond his responsibilities. Mi...
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Heidi Q.

Thankful to have the opportunity to work with Mike, finding my new home. He knew my aesthetic, understood my timing, and was a tremendous advisor in finding the home that was right for my daughters and me. Mike was quick to res...
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Josh D.

Mike was outstanding to work with on multiple levels and we would recommend him to anyone. He was always available to meet us in multiple areas while searching for our home and always communicated with us. He did whatever it to...
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Lisa H.

Mike is very professional he has handled more than one property deal in our family. He strives to do whatever it takes. He is trustworthy and brings in people who are knowledgeable that help close the deal in the best way possi...
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Anna M.

If you’re looking for someone who knows the market, makes himself available to you at all times, is engaging, and has his client's best interest as his top priority, Mike’s your guy. He went above and behind the call of duty as...
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Nancy

Mike Kussmann was a pleasure to work within the listing and sale of my home! He was diligent in getting the property seen in all manners. When negotiations came to a stalemate, he was instrumental in getting them going again an...
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Roger S.

Mike from top to bottom was a great Realtor®! He communicated very well with us and made sure our house was ready to sell quickly. I love how he goes the extra mile to ensure the house is satisfying day or night. I would highly...
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Ashley M.

Michael helped us purchase our first home, he was incredibly patient and helpful during the year he was assisting us. We are so thankful he was our agent and got us into our dream home!
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Chris S.

Mike was a true blessing to my family and me. He found me the house I wanted at the price I wanted. He will go above and beyond for his clients and I can't thank him enough.
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Yahya Y.

Five Star!
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Sally S

Mike really understood what I was looking for and found me a perfect spot! I was never pressured by him. He worked relentlessly on my behalf. I was so impressed by his energy and for respecting what I could accept and what I c...
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Work With Mike

Mike’s commitment to his clients is making sure their interests are always protected and served by providing care, loyalty, responsive dedication. “Gaining my client’s trust is always my first priority.” His mission is to not only guide his clients but to also educate them by providing market data so that they can have confidence in their decision-making process. Clients can always expect patience and determination when working together to meet their goals.