Steve Katz

Steve Katz's success as a broker has been driven by his passion for the real estate industry. Steve is the go-to broker for a wide range of areas, including the city and the northern suburbs.  Steve brings a diverse set of talents to his clients including a working knowledge of construction, a financial skillset (started career as a CPA) and an MBA in Marketing from The Kellogg School of Management. Steve partners with Brian Grossman and Team at @Properties to form one of the highest grossing Chicago area residential realty teams

Steve represents his client's best interests and aggressively works to ensure his clients goals are met. Steve educates and advises clients while also empowering clients decision making through insightful fact-based analysis. Steve is a strong negotiator and advocate on behalf of his clients.   View testimonials for Steve at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chicagorealtorstevekatz/

Steve's experience working with attorneys, lenders, appraisers and inspectors helps alleviate his clients' stress with buying or selling a home. For sellers concerned that their property valuation is below their mortgage amount, Steve has assisted clients throughout the short sale process. Prior to starting his real estate career, Steve learned the art of sales, marketing and analysis working as a management consultant, business development manager and CFO over 15 years working for companies including Deloitte and United Airlines in Chicago. Steve has an MBA in Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management and is a CPA. He learned real estate first as an investor and licensed general contractor.

Raised in Wilmette, Steve is a true Chicago native. He is a father of twins and his family resides in the Roscoe Village / North Center area. Steve attended New Trier High School and is a graduate of both the University of Illinois and Northwestern University. Steve is an avid Blackhawks fan and plays in a men's ice hockey league on the Chicago Hoseheads. He enjoys guitar, musicals, improv at Second City and volunteers and helps raise money for several organizations including Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) and Cancer Wellness Center.