How my journey began

For those who do not know me, my name is Ted Kuhlmann. I have been licensed in the Real Estate industry since 2004. I grew up with two younger brothers in the Ravenswood Manor neighborhood on Chicago’s north side. The three of us attended Queen of Angels in Lincoln Square and then Loyola Academy in Wilmette. Upon graduating high school in 1996, I decided to “take my talents” to Purdue University. I majored in Business Management with an emphasis on Finance and Marketing. My education paved the way for me to be a successful businessman, and today allows me to be 100% self-employed, which I love.

My mother, Cece Kuhlmann, began her career in this industry back in the mid-1980s. Through her, I was able to learn from the best. At a young age, I was delivering earnest money and contracts for her. To say, “I grew up in the biz” would be absolutely true. In early 2014 she passed away but left me with infinite knowledge of not only being a great person in this business, but a great person in life. I am reminded of who I am in this business daily as I strive to make her proud, while continuing to develop my own identity and successes.

Being a Real Estate Broker is what you make of it. I know individuals that are ridiculously good at what they do and are compensated greatly for their success. I also meet some individuals and ponder how they practice this career with all of their obvious downfalls. Often while working with clients, I feel like a parent trying to protect their child from all the dangerous people/situations out there. This is the biggest transaction one will make. People need a broker that is personable, trustworthy, AND educated. Did I mention I possess all of these traits?

I have continued to grow my business and expertise. If you visit my “testimonial” page on this site, you will see many people go out of their way to say nice things about me. Check out my rewards below, you will see that I have been recognized annually as a Top Producer amongst other awards over the years. In 2017, I started my own team with my partner in life/business, Mariah Dell. Since then, Mariah and I have been recognized for running a top-20 team in the entire Chicago market. The business is truly fun when you’re good at it, and I feel like I am second to none.

Surf around my site and do your due diligence.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any/all of your inquiries.

Have a great day…
– Ted “TK” Kuhlmann

AWARDS AND DESIGNATIONS

  • TOP PRODUCER

    The TOP PRODUCER designation is handed out once a year to the members of the industry that ascend higher than the rest. I have received this designation EVERY YEAR since 2010, and it's only given to the city's top 5-6% of producers.

  • CHICAGO AGENT MAGAZINE

    In 2018, I was recognized by CHICAGO AGENT MAGAZINE in their “Who’s Who” issue. The annual guest list is limited to only the top 100-200 brokers in the entire city of Chicago!

  • CRAIN MAGAZINE

    In 2018, I was recognized by CRAIN’S in their “Most Influential Brokers” issue.

  • TOP AGENT NETWORK

    In 2015, I was invited into a very prestigious club: the TOP AGENT NETWORK. This network is only available if one produces in the top 5% of a given market. It is very exclusive and allows me to network with the best in the industry to share thoughts, off-market listings, buyer needs and information on all Chicago Real Estate. This gives me a huge leg up on others in my industry and my team does several deals a year off market because of it.

  • FIVE STAR AWARD

    The FIVE STAR AWARD is also an annual award. It is given by an outside, private organization that sends questionnaires to clients within a certain marketplace. To get the “award,” a broker must be in the top 2% of his/her marketplace in the areas of customer service and satisfaction! I have received this award annually since 2011.

  • Certified Negotiation Expert

    I received my Certified Negotiation Expert designation in 2010. It required classes and a few exams and helped me learn many of the negotiation tactics I use in everyday business.

Chat with me

As a real estate agent, I understand that buying or selling a property can be a complex and emotional process. That's why I believe in taking a personalized approach to each of my clients. My goal is to provide a stress-free and enjoyable experience that is tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

If you're looking to buy or sell a property in Chicago, I'm here to help. Whether you have questions about the local market or want to discuss your real estate goals, I'm just a chat away. So, take a moment to introduce yourself, and let's chat! I'm excited to get to know you and help you navigate the Chicago real estate market with confidence.