Chicago-area native Victoria Krause Schutte began her career in real estate after working more than a decade in city management, handling large construction budgets. Prior to earning her master’s degree in public finance, she worked as a cost analyst for a Fortune 500 firm. Schutte’s analytical background, love for real estate, client-first focus, and local-market knowledge made the move to real estate a natural career progression. Knowledgeable and affable, Schutte is uniquely qualified to guide her clients through a smooth closing.
To clients, Schutte is known for her calm demeanor and skilled problem-solving. Her market expertise and warm, hands-on approach set her apart. Clients describe her as a trustworthy expert and an excellent communicator. “My clients feel that they can give me artistic and business control over the sale of their homes — they often defer to my expertise on staging, pricing, marketing.” Notes Schutte, “I am my client’s most strident advocate and reliable partner throughout the process,” adding, “I feel it’s imperative that clients feel supported and heard throughout the transaction.”
Schutte combines her own skill set and experience with the knowledge and resources of the No. 1 Chicagoland and southwestern Michigan brokerage to provide white-glove, concierge customer service. Licensed in Illinois and Michigan, she is not only an expert in the Oak Park market where she lives but also has a rich knowledge of the western suburbs and southwestern Michigan, where she owns a 30-acre farm.
Schutte is proud to have consistently ranked among the top @properties agents in sales volume. She credits her resiliency and flexibility for her ability to help clients achieve their goals. Her dedication, eye for detail, creative staging ability and strategic use of social media are additional key reasons her listings sell an average of 20 days more quickly than other properties.
Schutte rejuvenates by spending time with her husband, three daughters and two French Bulldogs at their Michigan farm. She also enjoys exploring flea markets and is an avid horseback rider and a design geek.
