Michelle Fertonardo is a native Chicagoan who has lived a majority of her life in Skokie, as well as a brief residency in Tampa, Florida where she graduated high school. Throughout her childhood she spent every summer vacationing along Florida's breathtaking Emerald Coast/Panhandle area. She considers the area her second home, and her deeply rooted love for the Emerald Coast lead her to earn her Florida Real Estate License and join the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS. Michelle is honored to be able to travel between Chicagoland and the Emerald Coast, allowing her to offer clients a truly full circle real estate experience.
Independence and resiliency is second nature to Michelle as she has worked hard to uplift herself out of homelessness that started in her teens. Michelle knows what it’s like to build from nothing— having lost her home & belongings when the family life she knew collapsed. Experiencing foreclosure first hand, Michelle knew at a young age that real estate is the foundation to achieve generational wealth. Although she fell to the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder, she knew she would not let her external circumstances shape her life.
Michelle understood the importance of education and went onto working sometimes three jobs at once to put herself through Oakton Community College where she obtained her Associates Degree. She told herself that because she was paying her own way, academic excellence was the only option. Her determination paid off and she was invited to join the Honor Society, and was the recipient of a number of merit-based scholarships!
Team work is second nature to Michelle as she truly sees every client relationship as a partnership with one goal— to WIN! Throughout her work experience, Michelle has held three management level positions which has taught her how to lead others and work as a team to achieve a common goal. She also has about 7 years of commission based sales experience working at Nordstrom where she utilized her love of fashion to help her clients live their best lives by tailoring their wardrobes to be functional and tasteful.
In her “free time” Michelle runs a start-up street wear clothing line. She also has a love for classic cars— owning a 1986 IROC Z-28 Camaro and enjoys buying/selling cars as a side hustle. Landscape photography is one of her favorite hobbies followed by reading self-development books.
Having finally achieved stability after weathering her hardships, Michelle decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a REALTOR®️. Michelle aspires to be the bridge that connects her clients to the American Dream of homeownership. Having experienced homelessness first-hand, she believes in her heart that everyone deserves to build wealth through real estate. Possessing an endless thirst for knowledge and experience she is determined to successfully transact any niche. Michelle has helped her clients with investments, commercial properties, and property management. Michelle is always ready to assist you with any real estate goal you may have!
Testimonials
i have bought and sold differant properties over the years and have seen good service but no agent has ever given me such great service and has ever worked as hard as she has it took me a long time to find the right place but she came thru and i will do all i can to spread the word about her great job and baird and warner
Very helpful, professional and knowledgeable! 10/10 would recommend!
I can’t speak highly enough of Michelle Fertonardo as our real estate agent. Her professionalism, Knowledge, honesty and hard work ethics are very much appreciated and respected. I am a first time home owner and she made house hunting a Breeze. Not only was she able to get me my dream home but she was able to do closing in under 2 weeks. So thankful for her and I 100% recommend her!
I am extremely pleased with Michelle's services. She was very accommodating to my schedule and criteria. She helped me pick several places in my price range and set up the meetings with little effort on my end. I could tell she was passionate about real-estate and has continued to follow up with me. Do yourself a favor and consult with Michelle before home buying in the Chicago m...
Michelle was a great realtor for us. She found a condo with all the comforts that we wanted. And within 2 days of viewing the condo, the seller accepted our offer. Michelle was wonderful to work with. Any questions we had about the process and issues; she was able to answer our questions in a timely manner which put us at ease. Michelle was very professional. We will definitely wor...
Michelle is amazing! She found me an amazing rental in literally a week exactly in the location I wanted. Incredibly courteous and professional; absolutely stellar service.
This is our second time working with Michelle and I can really say I enjoy it! Every step, every obstacle, all the late night showing (because she of course also works around my schedule ) and of course all the good moments we spent while seeing all the properties . Once we found what we were looking for she got right on it and was able to win in this very competitive market. Thanks agai...
Working with Michelle was a wonderful experience. I definitely will refer to friends and family. She was very honest, knowledgeable, and if she couldn’t answer my questions she pointed me in the right direction and followed through.
Dear Michelle, We are fortunate to have you as our realtor in getting a condo for us. It was nice working with you for the last few months. You’re the best! We appreciate all of the help you offered. Whenever we have a question, you always respond quickly and accurately. You went out of your way to print documents for us, attending the orientation with the Home Owner Associati...
Michelle Fertonardo was AMAZING throughout the entire process. She was patient, knowledgeable, passionate and gave great advice. She left a great impression on my family and I. I couldn’t be more grateful for her help. You rock girl!!!!
Michelle Fertonardo is the best! She was very professional and great to work with. She kept us apprised about available appointments and always let us know as soon as a new one came on the market, not to mention she won us our first home. She’s helpful, honest and forthright- no games. Michelle not only got us our dream home but she made it happen by all means and very quickly! Amazing...
Working with Michelle was a pleasure. She was very accommodating to my schedule as I looked for an apartment over several weeks. She was quick to respond to my texts and e-mails while also narrowing down picks that met my requirements. I’m happy with my new apartment. If you are looking for a trustworthy realtor, give her a call.
As a first time renter, I wasn’t to sure on how to land the place I’d really want. When it came to location and certain amenities I desired but all within my budget, there was no luck. After Meeting with Michelle and telling her what I was looking for she got right on it! Michelle set me up with the Homesnap app and soon enough found the perfect place for me! She kept me included on...
From the start, Michelle was courteous & professional. She listened to what we were looking for in a home & provided great listings never once wasting our time. After only looking @ four places, she helped us find our perfect home. Michelle is great! I highly recommend her. -Shannetta B.
My Listings
- 4 Beds
- 2 Full Baths
- 1 Partial Baths
- 2,000 sqft
- 0.11 Acreage
- 3 Beds
- 2 Full Baths
- 1 Partial Baths
- 2,418 sqft
- 3 Beds
- 1 Full Baths
- 1 Partial Baths
- 1,141 sqft
- 0.20 Acreage
My Past Sales
- 1.03 Acreage
- 6 Beds
- 0.16 Acreage
- 3 Beds
- 1 Full Baths
- 891 sqft
- 2 Beds
- 2 Full Baths
- 1,600 sqft
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