BROKER

ABR, CRS, PMN, SRES

President / Broker / Owner

The Kuehl Group, Inc.

4311 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

ph 773-327-5753

mobile 773-742-1479

fx 773-529-6466

maryellen@kuehlgroup.com

www.kuehlgroup.com

ABOUT MARYELLEN KUEHL, ABR, CRS, PMN, SRES

Broker-Owner and President of The Kuehl Group, Inc.

MaryEllen is a noted and experienced Broker/Owner and President of The Kuehl Group, Inc. MaryEllen holds extensive knowledge as a residential specialist focused in the areas of Asset Accumulation, Relocation, Referral, Green Building, Senior Real Estate, 1031 Exchanges, TIC Investment, New Construction, First-time Buyer and Luxury Homes.

MaryEllen has progressively built her industry experience over her 11 year career in the real estate industry.  MaryEllen has combined her career history and experience, including Real Estate Para-Legal experience and undergraduate studies in Architectural & Interior Design to bring depth and knowledge to her practice.

MaryEllen’s impressive record and reputation in the industry is well recognized, as well as her in-depth understanding of all Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs.  MaryEllen currently holds the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Professional Management Network (PMN) and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designations.  MaryEllen is additionally certified in Relocation, Referral and Green Building (GBREP-GL). She continues to work toward additional professional designations, including ePro Certification and Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI).

MaryEllen has served Women’s Council of Realtors® for 10 years in various positions, including 2008 IL State WCR Secretary and 2000 Chicago Chapter WCR President.  From 2005 through present MaryEllen has served the Chicago Association of Realtors® as a member of the Professional Standards Committee.  MaryEllen has been honored as a 2006 Heritage Registry of Who’s Who Recipient and a 2006 Manchester Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women Lifetime Honors Recipient.  MaryEllen’s credentials are extensive, the complete list of which are attached separately.

MaryEllen’s knowledge of and enthusiasm for Chicago real estate combined with her negotiating skills, knowledge, experience, empathy and attention to detail contribute to her success in anticipating and satisfying the needs and concerns of her clients. Her clients say that MaryEllen exceeds their expectations of service from start to post-closing and feel confident in her abilities to be their advocate, protector and source for reliable resources from attorneys and lenders to painters and plumbers.   MaryEllen promotes honesty, integrity and professionalism.

MaryEllen's community involvement is extensive.  She has served as an active leader in her community including the Junior Women’s League Board, the 2004-2005 President of the Women of St. Chrysostom’s, building on-site for Habitat for Humanity in Chicago and actively serving as a member of multiple Chambers of Commerce.  MaryEllen also donates generously to various church and charitable organizations.  MaryEllen is dedicated to world missions and decent, affordable housing that is in reasonable proximity to schools, employment opportunities and human services for all across the nation.

MaryEllen and her husband, Ted Kuehl, are lifelong Chicagoland residents and currently reside in Chicago’s North Center/Lincoln Square area.  MaryEllen’s passions include her three grown children, her grandchildren, her dog, Kodiak, gardening, knitting and bicycling.

 TESTIMONIALS 

“Your professional experience did really IMPRESS me!  You surely know the market and the strategy!  It is a wonderful feeling to know that the real estate professionals that help you are people that you can really trust!...with the professional help MaryEllen and The Kuehl Group provides, I am confident that I have made the right decision!  It’s been a pleasure working with you!” – Emily Chou

 “I have been an attorney for over 20 years and I want you to know that it is always a joy to work with The Kuehl Group, Inc.  Kuehl Group Brokers and Agents demonstrate a dedication to their clients that is unmatched.  Too often real estate brokers get the signature on the contract and then think their job is done.  On the other hand, this is when The Kuehl Group demonstrates that they are a cut above…a satisfied purchaser or seller comes from a team effort by the real estate broker, attorney, and in the case of a purchaser, the mortgage broker.  MaryEllen Kuehl both understands everyone’s role and does a great job of managing the team and staying on top of every detail from contract signing, disclosures, inspections, loan approval to closing.  I suspect that clients will never know how tremendous The Kuehl Group, Inc. is until they make the mistake of trying someone else.  Thank you again for doing such a great job and making my job of handling the legal side of the transaction easier.”  - Kevin Salam, Attorney at Law

 CREDENTIALS

 ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:

National Association of Realtors® (NAR)

Illinois Association of Realtors® (IAR)

Chicago Association of Realtors® (CAR)

Women’s Council of Realtors® (WCR), Chicago Chapter-an affiliate of NAR

Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce

North Center Chamber of Commerce

Ravenswood Community Council

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce

Lakeview Chamber of Commerce

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Gold Coast Neighborhood Association

Greater Michigan Avenue Chamber of Commerce

Habitat for Humanity

Certified Residential Sales Council (CRS)

Real Estate Buyers Agency Council (REBAC)

Women of St. Chrysostom (WOSC)

 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

2008 Green Building for Real Estate Professionals Certified (GBREP-GL)

2008 WCR State of Illinois 2008 Secretary

2008 WCR Chicago Chapter Communication Chair

2008 WCR Chicago Chapter Website Chair

2008 WCR Chicago Chapter Governing Board Member-at-Large

2005-2008 Chicago Association of Realtors® Professional Standards Committee

2007 Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation

2007 Illinois Women’s Council of Realtors® Parliamentarian

2006 Heritage Registry of Who’s Who Recipient

2006 Manchester Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women Lifetime Honors Recipient

2006 Education Chairman, Illinois State WCR

2005 Bylaws Chairman, Illinois State WCR

2005 Budget Committee, Illinois State WCR

2004-2005 President Women of St. Chrysostom

2004 Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation

2004 Performance Management Network (PMN) Designation

2003 ePro Candidate

2003 Founded The Kuehl Group, Inc. as an Independent Illinois Brokerage

2003 Illinois Broker License

2003 Newsletter Chairwoman, WCR Illinois State Chapter

2002 First-time Home Buyer and New Home Specialist

2001 Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation (SRES)

2001 Founded The Kuehl Group, Inc. as concierge real estate team under RE/MAX Exclusive Properties

2001 Publicity Chairwoman, WCR Illinois State Chapter

2001 Immediate Past President and Nominating Chairwoman, WCR Chicago Chapter

2000 Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle

2000 President, Women’s Council of Realtors®, Chicago Chapter

2000 Leadership Training Graduate (LTG)

2000 Relocation Certification

1999 Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle

1999 President-Elect & Program Chairwoman, Women’s Council of Realtors® (WCR), Chicago Chapter

1999 “By Referral Only” Brian Buffini Graduate

1998 Coldwell Banker Stanmeyer Top Producer Training Graduate

1998 Coldwell Banker Previews Exceptional Property Specialist (Luxury Home Specialist)

1997 Mike Ferry Top Producer Training Graduate