Victoria Krause Schutte

Victoria brings broad and deep life experiences that she will put to work for you as you buy or sell your home and plan for your future.
Almost 15 years ago, Victoria and her husband sold their condominium in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago and bought a home in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District of Oak Park. Victoria has fully renovated her home and in doing so has become adept at collaborating with contractors and negotiating the complexities of planning departments and building codes.

Victoria has "walked in your shoes" as it relates to the anxiety and frustrations that can go with buying or selling a home, especially when historic renovations are involved. This makes her uniquely qualified to guide her clients through a smooth closing and transition. Most recently, Victoria has begun renovating her family's vacation property an 1880's Michigan Farmhouse and barn.

Victoria enjoys working with people from varied backgrounds and treats all her clients as if they were close friends. Victoria understands that your needs may not be 9-5, and she will work with you on your schedule. She is happy to give up her time to help you sketch out next steps or strategize. Victoria has a powerful desire to build lasting relationships and become a trusted advocate and advisor for her clients and their friends and families. That's not to say that Victoria does not have a life: when she is not assisting clients, Victoria enjoys spending time with her three daughters and her husband at the family's Michigan farm, hiking, painting, and gardening. She also is an avid horseback rider and loves to spend time with her riding partner, Ufano, a Brazilian born Lusitano horse.

Victoria adds value by helping you see around the corner. If you are selling, Victoria will collaborate with you to position your home so that potential buyers can see not only its value today but also its possibilities for tomorrow. As a buyer, Victoria can help you see value where others might not, and to avoid hidden pitfalls. Victoria prides herself on her ability to evaluate a property today and to envision what it can be 10 years from now, and she can use that ability to maximize value, whether you are buying or selling.