Known for her calm confidence, strategic thinking and hands-on approach, Victoria Krause Schutte is the kind of real estate advisor clients repeatedly turn to for her expert eye, trusted guidance and unwavering advocacy.
“My clients count on me to blend the artistic and the analytical — from staging and pricing to navigating negotiations with clarity and purpose,” Schutte shares. “They know I’m in their corner from start to finish and that I’ll handle every detail with care.”
A top-producing broker with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, Schutte is licensed in both Illinois and Michigan. She has deep expertise in the Oak Park-River Forest market, where she lives, as well as the western suburbs and southwest Michigan, where she owns a picturesque 30-acre farm. “I offer a concierge-level experience that goes far beyond what most expect,” she says. “It’s why my listings average 20 days faster on the market than others.”
Schutte was recently recognized as the top agent at her brokerage office. In the past year alone, she represented four Frank Lloyd Wright properties — an exceptionally rare honor. With a background in public finance and construction project management, she brings the kind of business acumen and negotiation skills that today’s discerning buyers and sellers value.
Before launching her real estate career, Schutte spent a decade in municipal leadership, worked as a cost analyst for a Fortune 500 company and earned a master’s degree in public finance. “Real estate was a natural next step,” she explains. “I’ve always loved beautiful homes — but more importantly, I understand how to manage complex transactions with precision.”
When she’s not working with clients, you’ll find Schutte horseback riding with her Lusitano partner, Ufano, treasure hunting at flea markets or enjoying time with her husband, three daughters and two French bulldogs at their Michigan getaway.
