Tomas Sumsky has a passion for ice hockey, though he also rides his bike nearly 3,000 miles a year. For Sumsky, staying active is not just a routine; it helps him stay focused and always moving forward. That mindset carries over to how he works with clients.

Before he ever earned his license, he had already closed 250 real estate transactions of his own.

Sumsky began in the trades, working hands-on in construction, and eventually became president of a luxury homebuilding company in the suburbs. He also led a second firm that specialized in developing and managing affordable and multifamily housing in Chicago. In both roles, he oversaw every part of the process, including land acquisition, permitting, renovation, leasing, marketing and sales. By the time he became a licensed broker in 2009, real estate was already the foundation of his professional life. “I can sell homes others can’t,” Sumsky says. “I can pick the essence of the home emphasized during the showings and get it to the successful closing.”

A Chicagoland resident for more than 20 years, he serves clients in Park Ridge and throughout the western and northwestern suburbs. He represents buyers and sellers across a wide range of price points and residential property types, from first-time purchases to investment properties and high-end listings.

People who work with Sumsky say he knows what he’s doing and doesn’t waste their time. He’s easy to talk to, knows the market inside and out, and brings a steady hand to negotiations. That approach has kept his clients coming back and landed him among the top-producing Realtors in Chicagoland, according to MRED.