...needed to find competent help.

In 2001, when it came time to sell my husband's childhood home, we had a dilemna. It had been on the market before with a realtor and, additionally, we tried to sell it ourselves. Neither approach worked. So, here we were with an architecturally significant property, built by Daniel Burnham and John Root and remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright which no one seemed to know how to market or even appraise. It was a unique and historic offering and we needed to find competent help selling it.

We came to know Steve Scheuring slowly because he was the neighbor across the street. Over time, as we were at the house caring for the lawn and maintaining the exterior, we got to know Steve and his wife, Julie, well. When we felt the time came to try to sell the property again, with real confidence, we approached Steve and asked for his help. It was the best business decision we could have possibly made.

Steve's market analysis was "scientific". It was beautifully put together and confirmed what we thought about the value of the home. Ultimately, there was a bidding war on the property. At this point, when it becomes apparent that some buyer will be disappointed not to get the house, it is kind of sad. Steve was at his best. I kid him about his background as a social worker. He is a diplomat, has intuitive insights into human personalities and is the consumate gentleman. He handles his clients so skillfully and kindly.

We feel very fortunate to have gotten to know Steve, to have benefitted from his competent, professional expertise and, now, to count Steve and Julie among our friends.

This is the best outcome one can hope for in a real estate transaction and this is what we experienced. 

Christine Gawne

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