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!
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
"Tom is awesome! Very knowledgeable and on top of things! A pleasure to work with."
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...
Amazing experience. Really went above and beyond for us. If we ever move again we will definitely be using Tom again.
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.
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.
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.
Highly recommend! Followed up consistently. Very knowledgeable and makes sure we knew everything.
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!
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...
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.
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!
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.
Tom was fantastic to work with and made the process EASY! Would love to work with him again in the future.
Very professional, kind, and understanding.
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!
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.
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!
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-...