Thomas Venable

Broker Associate
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737 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1800
Chicago, IL, 60611

Thomas Venable

Broker Associate

A few words about me…not your typical Realtor/Broker.

Having spent many years in financial services operations management, relationship management, project management, risk management, and regulatory compliance, I am able to leverage each of these disciplines to manage the buying and selling process for my clients resulting in clean and successful transactions.

Realtors/Brokers are independent contractors, meaning that each fully owns and operates his/her own practice. By law we must operate under supervision of a licensed brokerage in the state of our licensure, but each Realtor/Broker’s business practice is solidly entrepreneurial. It’s important that you find the Realtor/Broker that is the right fit for you and your buying/selling objectives.

As such, some Realtors/Brokers peg their success to the highest sales volume and number of units sold per year. That’s good for them. It’s not me. I value quality over quantity. In other words, I don’t take every opportunity that comes my way. If I stretch my coverage too thin, I don’t serve any of my clients well. And the point of my vocation is to serve you so well that you would not hesitate to refer friends and family to me for their real estate needs. I want to be your Realtor/Broker for life!

I have carefully chosen Baird & Warner as my supervising broker for many reasons, chief among them is their value system. Honesty, Integrity, Values, Ethics, and quite simply just doing the right thing is the foundation of their business model. Sounds old school, and I’m extremely grateful for it (as are my clients!). By the way, this family-owned company was founded in 1855 (16 years prior to the great Chicago fire) and is still owned by the same family.

I am a resident of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. I enjoy both areas and am licensed in both states to serve a wide array of clients and their objectives.

Thank you for considering a working relationship between us. It’s certain to be a moving experience!

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Testimonials

Bri Griebel

We had an incredible experience working with Tom! We had a rough go with a different realtor who wasn’t meeting our expectations with communication and overall support through the process (we were buying remotely so needed someone who was willing to over communicate). Tom was EXTREMELY patient and thorough, guiding us through every step of the home-buying process. He made sure we fully...

Steve and Laurel Person

Definitely a 5 Star Realtor ! From day 1, Tom was friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. He continually researched properties for us that were potentially available to purchase and to rent. We always knew that he was working on our behalf as the buyers, as opposed to the seller. His interest in constant, clear communication was especially valuable and appreciated. We were v...

Brian James

We worked with Tom late last year and can only say that his character coupled with his passion to care for his clients was unparalleled! We would recommend Tom to anyone who is looking for an agent that is focused on exceeding his clients needs.

Avery Abbott

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. From the first interaction to final closing, Tom was there answering our questions whenever we had them. Not only that, he always took the time to make sure that we understood everything. He broke complicated concepts down into ways that folks who do not handle real estate could understand. Every person I meet who says they are looking to buy a...

Amanda Skarie

Tom was a true advocate for us, and truly kept our best interest at all times. He is great with details, and doesn't leave anything to chance. He completely went above and beyond with great advertising and marketing ideas, using awesome sign ideas, and ads. He worked with us on merging the property to one tax parcel, finding land surveyors, and helping us work with the local city admin...

Jeff Cady

Tom did a spectacular job for me. We viewed multiple properties without me purchasing. In introspect, the best possible income potential for me was foremost in Tom's mind. The property that I did purchase was viewed a couple times by me with Tom generously giving his time without being pushy at any time. He did an excellent job.

Jeff Cady

Tom did a spectacular job for me. We viewed multiple properties without me purchasing. In introspect, the best possible income potential for me was foremost in Tom's mind. The property that I did purchase was viewed a couple times by me with Tom generously giving his time without being pushy at any time. He did an excellent job.

Tamara Berman

"Tom is awesome! Very knowledgeable and on top of things! A pleasure to work with."

Christian Lopez

I can’t say enough good things about Tom Venable. He was with us from the beginning of our journey and helped us both sell our house & purchase another one. I honestly don’t think we would have been able to close on the home we got without him. He was there every step of the way- making sure we understood the documents we were signing and how the process worked. He also did an amazin...

Kevin Babik

Amazing experience. Really went above and beyond for us. If we ever move again we will definitely be using Tom again.

Tim Olmstead

Tom was great at learning exactly what we needed and finding just the right house to meet our needs. He explained in detail each step we had to go through in order to get that right house. Closing was a breeze. I will use Tom to purchase my next house without a doubt.

David Patton

This is our second purchase with Tom. He's extremely accommodating to our schedule. His knowledge and attention to detail make the transaction go smoothly. Maybe most importantly, his honesty and genuineness make working with him a true pleasure.

Leone Gabor

Tom is absolutely the best realtor I have ever had. He is so top of everything and so patient and kind. I will absolutely recommend him to all my friends and family.

David Golle

Highly recommend! Followed up consistently. Very knowledgeable and makes sure we knew everything.

Conor McHale

Tom found us a property that matched everything we were looking for and got us in to see it before anybody else. He also made sure we had a smooth and quick closing and was there with an answer for every question and throughout the process. Grateful for his extensive knowledge and contacts in the local market. Great job and thanks Tom!

Run RMC LLC

A third deal with Tom which had a very difficult financing situation and closing. Tom navigated every issue as it came up and we easily could have lost the house if not for the great skill employed by Tom. He takes tremendous pride in his work and it's a pleasure to work alongside someone who offers the extra effort every time. Highest recommendations for Tom Venable -- he will get th...

Grace Martinez

We are so happy we teamed up with Tom to purchase our first house! Tom is responsive to all forms of communication. he is polite, incredibly knowledgeable, and by the end of the process, a friend. He explained everything we were signing with thoroughness and patiently answered all of our questions. 6/5 rating if it were possible.

Run RMC LLC

This was my second deal with Tom. He is fully committed to the process and will give you a thorough accounting of every step needed to get to closing. He puts in the time and effort so you feel very well-represented as a buyer or seller. He is an excellent realtor and I would strongly recommend bringing him on board for your next transaction...glad we found him!

Alyssa MacKinnon

Tom was AMAZING! He works with integrity and wants the best for his clients. His professionalism, friendliness, and reliability made it a pleasure to work with. Buying my first home was very overwhelming, but Tom walked me through the process and made sure I was comfortable with all the decisions being made. I could recommend him to any of my friends and family.

Eric Gauthier

Tom was fantastic to work with and made the process EASY! Would love to work with him again in the future.

Lila Ngamrasy

Very professional, kind, and understanding.

Robin Tegel

Tom is a great partner to work with, we communicated both ways on each stage of the transaction and this allowed us to be very involved with the buyer. I look forward to our next transaction!

Guida Brown

Tom is the consummate professional in all he does, but, moreover, he's an awesome guy! He's kind, warm, and friendly, in addition to being efficient and polished. Tom doesn't do anything half way; he's absolutely the person you want working on your behalf.

Jason Yorgensen

Tom is truly a professional and class act. One of the most trustworthy individuals I have ever met in my career. Trusting Tom with your home purchase should be considered an honor for those who get the opportunity. Thank you Tom for representing the good in this world!

Emily Rueth

I had the privilege to work with Tom, an extraordinary leader with a demonstrated ability to solve and action against broad and ambiguous matters within regulatory compliance, operational risk, risk administration, and governance. Tom’s business acumen, coupled with his ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment, was critical to bringing timely closure to multiple on-...

My Listings

$1,945,000
  • 28.62 Acreage
5601 E 61st Avenue, Hobart, IN 46342
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$2,629,000
  • 13,750 sqft
  • 0.13 Acreage
313 W Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60610
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$38,000
111 E Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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$52,000
111 E Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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$699,000
  • 42,823 sqft
  • 0.33 Acreage
1335 W 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
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$40,000
340 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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$650,000
  • 3,600 sqft
  • 0.07 Acreage
2611 S Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
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$17,000
  • 0.07 Acreage
5943 S Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636
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$988,000
  • 8,625 sqft
  • 0.30 Acreage
6601 111 Street W, Worth, IL 60482
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$4,950,000
  • 18,000 sqft
4820 N Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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$3,800,000
  • 17,900 sqft
  • 0.64 Acreage
5515 N Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60630
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$17,000
  • 1.12 Acreage
104 W Guilford Road, Galena, IL 61036
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$934,678
  • 15.84 Acreage
126 Campbell Avenue, Glenwood, IL 60425
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$4,449,000
  • 36,590 sqft
  • 0.77 Acreage
6122 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660
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$9,500,000
  • 3,912 sqft
  • 0.04 Acreage
806 N Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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$650,000
  • 3,820 sqft
  • 0.17 Acreage
2864 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
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$534,900
  • 6,200 sqft
  • 0.13 Acreage
6501 S Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636
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$359,900
  • 7 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
1306 W 64th Street, Chicago, IL 60636
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$469,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,461 sqft
  • 0.18 Acreage
926 Cedar Street, Deerfield, IL 60015
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$405,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,617 sqft
7s355 Midfield Drive, Aurora, IL 60506
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$359,000
  • 8 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
6927 S Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636
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$1,950,000
  • 7,000 sqft
  • 0.29 Acreage
6845 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
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$1,700,000
Coming Soon
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,200 sqft
  • 0.62 Acreage
1492 Mcdaniels Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
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$189,990
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,200 sqft
  • 0.18 Acreage
17781 Yale Lane, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
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My Past Sales

6007 N Sheridan Road , Unit 26H, Chicago, IL 60660
$223,000
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,001 sqft
6007 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660
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70 W Burton Place , Unit 2001F, Chicago, IL 60610
$235,000
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 735 sqft
70 W Burton Place, Chicago, IL 60610
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1555 N Dearborn Parkway , Unit 10E-D, Chicago, IL 60610
$300,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,250 sqft
1555 N Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610
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55 E Erie Street , Chicago, IL 60611
$29,000
Sold
55 E Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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900 N Kingsbury Street , Chicago, IL 60610
$18,000
Sold
900 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL 60610
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5428 N Campbell Avenue, Unit 1S, Chicago, IL 60625
$2,100
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
5428 N Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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8121 61st, Kenosha, WI 53142
$350,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,198 sqft
  • 0.24 Acreage
8121 61st, Kenosha, WI 53142
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440 N Wabash Avenue , Chicago, IL 60611
$21,000
Sold
440 N Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
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5904 18th, Kenosha, WI 53140
$203,000
Sold
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 0.14 Acreage
5904 18th, Kenosha, WI 53140
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2421 Geneva, Racine, WI 53402
$435,000
Sold
  • 6,039 sqft
  • 0.18 Acreage
2421 Geneva, Racine, WI 53402
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21612 121st, Bristol, WI 53104
$480,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,458 sqft
  • 0.28 Acreage
21612 121st, Bristol, WI 53104
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1560 N Sandburg Terrace, Unit 1406, Chicago, IL 60610
$2,750
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 850 sqft
1560 N Sandburg Terrace, Chicago, IL 60610
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900 N Kingsbury Street , Chicago, IL 60610
$48,000
Sold
900 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL 60610
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401 Roberts Road, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
$409,500
Sold
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,005 sqft
  • 0.35 Acreage
401 Roberts Road, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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315 N 7th, Delavan, WI 53115
$340,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,800 sqft
  • 0.51 Acreage
315 N 7th, Delavan, WI 53115
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70 W Burton Place, Unit 1104, Chicago, IL 60610
$2,300
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 623 sqft
70 W Burton Place, Chicago, IL 60610
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70 W Burton Place, Unit 306, Chicago, IL 60610
$219,900
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 525 sqft
70 W Burton Place, Chicago, IL 60610
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70 W Burton Place, Unit 2007, Chicago, IL 60610
$2,400
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 800 sqft
70 W Burton Place, Chicago, IL 60610
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