Client Testimonials

When it came time for my Wife and I to begin searching for our first home, Ken was invaluable to us throughout the entire process. His personalized approach and extensive market experience led us to view several homes that fit our exact needs. He made sure to work with us at our own pace and schedule to ensure we found our ideal home. Ken remained in constant communication and thoroughly explained each step of this process to us as first time home buyers. When it came time to submit and offer and begin negotiations, Ken was vital in securing a lower asking price which saved us thousands. Any potential problems were mitigated swiftly, which made the entire process much less stressful. We are thoroughly satisfied with Ken's personable and professional approach and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in the market! Brittany & Garrett Lee, Happily Closed on 10JUN2024 (From Wisconsin to Illinois)

Ken- Just wanted to thank you for showing and selling me a foreclosure townhome. Your help led to a great opportunity for me to renovate the unit into a lucrative rental. Appreciate your expertise and professional attitude. Maura Adamczyk, Bartlett, IL. March 20,2024

We are beyond thankful to Ken for the assistance in selling the house which belonged to my Father-in-Law and was my husband’s childhood home. The house had original 1962 bathrooms and Kitchen. We went into the selling of this house thinking we would need to make several updates. Ken’s advice was spot on as to what was needed to sell and when to list. The interest Ken generated on the house gained a full offer on the first day the house was open for viewing! After that offer ended up backing out, Ken went back to another offer and negotiated an amazing result. We listed and closed on the house within the same month which was beyond amazing. Thank you Ken for everything! Brian and Wendy Dworski, Elk Grove Village, IL. March 17, 2024

We worked with Ken to find an apartment in Chicago. From initial conversations to signing an offer, Ken went above and beyond to find a place that fit us. He negotiated on our behalf while always having our best interests in mind. Ken’s knowledge and experience in the market greatly benefited our search. We appreciated his communication and ability to answer questions. We would recommend using Ken to find you next home! Ellie Caruso, Chicago, IL. October 12, 2023

I have had the pleasure of working with Ken as the real estate agent on several REO properties and highly recommend him! His initiative, knowledge and perseverance make him one of the best in the REO space! Susan C. Ethridge, CEO RES National, LLC. Cleveland, OH. October 5, 2023

Dear Ken, I would like to thank you for your expertise and professionalism during our transaction for our Brookfield listing this past year. I have 23 years of experience, and it was such a pleasure working with you, appreciating your many years of experience, as well as your integrity, honesty and ethical way that you do business. I would highly recommend you to any firm that would be lucky enough to have you on their team! Best regards, Sue Nikolic, Keller Williams Realty Milwaukee WI. August 7, 2023

 Ken was an amazing realtor to work with during my transition from Komatsu to Idaho National Lab. The relocation company recommended three different realtors and I chose Ken for his charisma and knowledge of the market in my area. I ended up getting a significantly better price for my house than the two other realtors wanted to list my house at. I’ll be forever thankful for his services and choosing him to represent my house.'‘ Anthony Gomulka, West Allis WI. October 20,2022.

‘First off, congratulations on your relocation! We know first-hand how exciting but nerve-wrecking the overall process can be given all the life changes coming together at once. We are currently going through one ourselves and will be re-locating from Wauwatosa to Nashville in April. The thought of selling a home here and then finding your next permanent residence can be quite stressful, but luckily for us, we made a great decision right away in choosing Ken to sell our home. From the beginning, he was extremely professional, responsive, and it became clear that he was going to represent us very well throughout the selling process. Fast forward to today, and our home sold in three days following 40+ showings and double digit offers...for a lot more than we ever could have imagined!! Ken took the many calls and inquiries on our property and kept us updated on everything. We are forever grateful and have enjoyed some great stories and conversations throughout the process. In the end, we never once second guessed our decision and know that you would feel the same way if you were to choose him to sell your home. We wish you all the best in the weeks and months ahead!’ Megan & Ryan Murray, Wauwatosa, WI. February 26,2022

“The best decision I made when it came time to sell my house was selecting Ken to be my agent! Ken brings a valuable level of knowledge on how to prepare your home for sale – knowing what matters and what really doesn’t matter to the prospective buyer. He was involved in the process and when it came time to list the house, he presented our home online so favorably that it immediately attracted attention. Showing the home, by nature, is a tenuous event. Inviting strangers into your home, while you are not there, to examine and critique your property, could have been nerve-wracking, but not with Ken. He looked out for our interests, being present during each showing and engaging with the other agents one-on-one. During this pandemic, Ken ensured that the impact to our home, where we were still living, was minimized. Bottom line – Ken had our home under contract in 10 days and we were very happy with the final offer we received and accepted. I have no doubt that Ken was the primary reason our home sale went smoothly, quickly and was profitable. He receives my highest recommendations.” Roger Machut, Brigadier General, USMC (Ret) Schaumburg, IL. August 15, 2020

“Ken was an absolute joy to work with and did an amazing job helping my roommates and I find an apartment in Chicago. We were under a time restraint while also trying to find a four bedroom apartment in Chicago in July (not an easy task as they go very quickly). Not only did Ken find us a great apartment in a perfect location that met all our criteria, he also was able to knock down our total rent and got our move in fee waved. I was nervous trying to find an apartment in a city I had never lived in, but Ken was able to answer all my questions with very prompt and informational responses while staying very personable and flexible. I would highly recommend working with him as he ensures you are getting exactly what you want at the best price! Thanks Ken!” Lucy Kronzer, Madison, WI. July 24, 2020

My name is Paige Ehlman and I am the owner of Paige Model & Talent Agency. I have been a licensed talent agent in Chicago for over 20 years. I had the pleasure of representing Ken for print work, commercials, television, film and live events. Ken has always been a true professional. He is not only talented, but reliable, trustworthy and friendly. He is a dedicated actor, model and a man of genuine good character. I highly recommend Mr. Rusin for any acting and/or modeling assignments. If you have any questions regarding my working relationship with Ken, please feel free to contact me via email paigetalentchicago@gmail.com.  Sincerely, Paige L. Ehlman, Mount Prospect, IL. July 28, 2020

Ken is a great agent, always available to help with Valuation orders. His experience in the REO market makes him one of my first options to work with in IL. He is also a committed and kind person and an excellent choice to represent you whether buying, selling or renting. Veronica Besso, Vendor relations specialist at Altisource. Montevideo Uruguay July 10, 2019

Ken is someone who can see right away if you have the potential and the skills for not only his company but other ones as well. He will push you to get moving on tasks and on success. I would encourage a colleague, friend, or stranger to consider sitting down with him and hearing the wise advice he has to give. I look forward to having him as a mentor of mine for a long time. Lauren Barrett, Founder at AirNest, Miami FL. June 27, 2018

‘It's very rare to come across a standout talent such as Ken. One of the biggest traits that stood out most upon working with Ken, was his ability to act as a mentor and coach. I was particularly impressed by Ken's ability to handle even the toughest clients—effortlessly. That skill often takes years to develop among this industry, but it seemed to come perfectly naturally to him. I was always in awe of his ability to command a room and get people on board with ideas—even people who were initially on completely different pages.
Ken's ability to juggle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of his team. As a team member, mentor or a leader, Ken earns my highest recommendation. Any employee would be lucky to learn from Ken! Samantha Siegel, Chicago, IL. June 19, 2018

“Ken is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his work, and his experience in the real estate arena is second to none. He also understands people in general, their needs and has real and practical solutions. It is obvious that he cares about the individual and their long term goals. He has my highest recommendation!” Christine, Principal at Svenson Law Offices Chicago, IL. June 8, 2018

‘Ken is very reliable and knowledgeable about everything that has to do with searching for your next home. You can chat with him for hours about his work and his eyes light up. He's been working on flipping houses and selling since he was a kid. With his knowledge and experience, he will make sure you find a home to best fit you and your family. Faythe, VP, Product Manager at TD Bank Chicago, IL. April 26, 2018.

Ken is a well connected professional that always takes the time to work with every client sufficiently to obtain their dreams of buying a new home. He has a very impressive background and profile and I recommend Ken as a expert to connect with and consider for your next home purchase! Jeannie Shoemaker, VP of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate. Illinois. January 13, 2018

‘Ken is a great person to work with, very down to earth and genuinely knows and loves what he does. His back ground exceeds most realtors in the sense that he can build a house himself and knows a good house. I definitely recommend using him on your home purchase. Carol Palma, Bilingual Property Coordinator. Illinois. January 12, 2018

I would highly recommend using Ken for any of your Real Estate needs. He has many years of experience in multiple aspects of the housing/real estate industry. He also is very familiar with a large radius of the Chicago land area which thus makes him more knowledgeable. Jessica, Community Relations Director at American House Senior Living Communities. Chicago IL. January 11, 2018