Specialties

Languages: English, French, German

Buyer’s Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Consulting

Education

Regents College

Client Testimonials

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"My husband and I were first time home buyers, and Kai was very professional and knowledgeable in guiding us through the process. He is also very knowledgeable about the Lincoln Park/Old Town/Lakeview neighborhoods and was able to offer a local’s perspective on each informing us about schools, parks, restaurants, transportation options, etc. As it was our first home search, he showed us a wide variety of places and quickly identified exactly the type of house we were looking for. He was always very responsive and made the process extremely easy for us. We love the home we found, and we would highly recommend Kai." - Sarah

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"My husband and I couldn't decide whether to buy or rent when we first moved to Chicago. We most likely drove Kai crazy with our search but nothing bothered him. He enjoyed showing us around the city and set up a ton of appointments for us. He helped us find the perfect home for us and we have been there for 2 years now. We have recommended and will continue to recommend Kai to all of our friends."

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"Kai is truly a great guy! Every time I've ever needed Kai, he has always been there. Extremely reliable, dependable, and honest, Kai is a stand out guy!" - Paige

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"Kai makes even the most challenging deals happen! Not matter how challenging the situation, Kai always does what is needed to seal the deal. Kai is a one-of-a-kind agent and I am honored to work with him!"

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"I was relocating from Manhattan to Chicago and needed to learn the neighborhoods and find a place that was convenient for both work and dinners/social areas, I was looking for more of an upscale rental. I was referred to Kai by a friend who had worked with him to purchase his home and I am so glad that he did. Upon arriving in Chicago Kai had already done a tremendous amount of research that I was able to digest and give myself some footing as we looked at properties. What I enjoyed as much as his knowledge of the neighborhoods was his candor about his view on the property, issues I may have and if he thought it was really what I wanted or if I could do better. I only had to go on two outings with Kai and found a place that I absolutely love. When the listing posted I immediately asked Kai if we could see the property and he made changes to his schedule to accomodate my request as I was leaving the country. The listing received multiple bids that day, and following Kai's advice on positioning I was able to get the lease and I absolutely love where I live. I will be sure to use Kai in the future for anything I need regarding real estate, I feel very fortunate in having been referred to him, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" - Dustin


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About Kai
Kai entered the world of residential real estate with a top producing team in 2004. After a successful career in international banking in Germany and the United Kingdom, real estate proved to be an ideal fit for him. He has worked on approximately 1,300 transactions amounting to over $1 billion in sales. With a nearly photographic memory, he can recall almost every one of the homes he’s sold, which comes in handy working with buyers and in valuing homes for sellers all across Chicago.

Kai is thrilled to now merge his business with his long-time colleague Sarah Ambrose. Together they have formed the Chicago Nest team. They believe their detailed market knowledge, experience and unique skill set combined with the state of the art technology that Compass offers, will allow them to provide an unparalleled high level of service.

They have over 25 years of combined experience in the Chicagoland real estate market across all aspects of transactions ranging from first time buyers to multi-million dollar custom homes. Kai and Sarah have assisted buyers and sellers in a large variety of Chicago neighborhoods. Rental transactions also play a big part in their business and their familiarity with all the facets of the rental market in Chicago has helped them represent countless tenants and landlords.

Before moving to Chicago in 2003, Kai lived in Germany, Singapore, and then England where he met his wife Amanda while studying International Business at Regent College in London. Amanda comes from an old Chicago family, and he felt that Chicago would be the ideal place to be married and raise their family. The Schirmacher family lives on the border of North Center and Lincoln Square on Chicago’s north side. They are blessed with two great kids who are growing up too quickly. He enjoys volunteering at their school, the Latin School of Chicago. They enjoy exploring various neighborhoods with their 1 year old Bernedoodle Louie. Kai also likes discovering new restaurants in the city and competitive sailing on Lake Michigan.

Kai Schirmacher’s Transactions

Past Sales
a car parked in front of a building

$3,300,000

3
Bedrooms
3,113
Square Feet
a view of a hallway with wooden floor and a chandelier

$3,250,000

5
Bedrooms
6,400
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
a view of balcony

$2,170,000

3
Bedrooms
2,888
Square Feet
a view of outdoor space yard and green space

$1,867,500

5
Bedrooms
5,526
Square Feet
1.23
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,490,000

4
Bedrooms
2,374
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$1,425,000 | 1040 North Lake Shore Drive, Unit 17B, Chicago, IL 60611

$1,425,000

2
Bedrooms
2,510
Square Feet
front view of a building

$1,300,000

3
Bedrooms
3,500
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,205,000

3
Bedrooms
a view of a multi story building

$1,190,000

3
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a garden

$1,055,000

8
Bedrooms
6,165
Square Feet
2.01
Acres
a front view of an apartment building

$1,020,000

4
Bedrooms
2,700
Square Feet
a front view of a building

$1,000,000

5
Bedrooms
3,150
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
front view of a brick building

$855,000

4
Bedrooms
2,845
Square Feet
$850,000 | 505 North McClurg Court, Unit 903, Chicago, IL 60611

$850,000

3
Bedrooms
1,803
Square Feet
$839,000 | 1625 West Barry Avenue, Unit 3, Chicago, IL 60657

$839,000

3
Bedrooms
2,800
Square Feet
$800,000 | 1733 North Drake Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

$800,000

4
Bedrooms
2,150
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
a front view of a building

$785,000

2
Bedrooms
1,489
Square Feet
$772,500 | 618 West Oakdale

$772,500

618 West Oakdale

Past Rentals
$10,000 | 363 East Wacker Drive, Unit 3409, Chicago, IL 60601

$10,000

3
Bedrooms
2,888
Square Feet
$7,750 | 618 West Kemper Place, Chicago, IL 60614

$7,750

5
Bedrooms
0.07
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$6,800

4
Bedrooms
2,400
Square Feet
a view of building with a front door

$6,400

4
Bedrooms
2,680
Square Feet
a front view of a building with lot of cars and trees

$3,850

2
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet
$3,600 | 450 East Waterside Drive, Unit 1411, Chicago, IL 60601

$3,600

2
Bedrooms
1,127
Square Feet
$3,250 | 1307 West Cornelia Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60657

$3,250

3
Bedrooms
2,000
Square Feet
a view of a building

$3,100

2
Bedrooms
1,350
Square Feet
$2,950 | 4745 North Dover Street, Unit 2E, Chicago, IL 60640

$2,950

2
Bedrooms
1,450
Square Feet
a front view of a building with trees

$2,750

2
Bedrooms
1,450
Square Feet
a front view of a building with trees

$2,500

2
Bedrooms
1,450
Square Feet
a front view of a house with garden

$2,400

5
Bedrooms
1,546
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$2,200 | 825 West Eastwood Avenue, Unit 2E, Chicago, IL 60640

$2,200

2
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet
a front view of a building with street view

$1,995

Studio
Bedrooms
524
Square Feet
a buildings view

$1,795

2
Bedrooms
720
Square Feet
a city view

$1,750

Studio
Bedrooms
550
Square Feet