The Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® (Mainstreet) has recognized Chase Michels of The Michels Group - COMPASS as part of the organization’s 20 Under 40 Class of 2022. Michels has been acknowledged as a REALTOR® in the Chicagoland area for his outstanding commitment to his colleagues, clients, and community.

In 2015, Chase joined forces with his mother Patti Michels to form The Michels Group. The combination of Patti’s decades of experience and Chase’s marketing and technology skills has created a dynamic cross-generational team. The Michels Group has sold 450+ homes and generated $280+ Million in sales volume.

“We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence for our clients,” Chase says. “We do 90% of our business in Downers Grove, and this community is home to my family’s roots. Our focus is on long-term relationships - many of our clients become friends and lifelong customers."

“Real estate has never been more exciting than it is today, and it’s thanks to the individuals like Chase Michels for their dedication to the industry,”  Mainstreet CEO John Gormley said. “We’re incredibly proud of this year’s 20 Under 40 Class.”

Mainstreet recognized 20 REALTORS® 40 years and under who demonstrated business success, community involvement, and professional leadership. Individuals shared personal stories of growth, innovative tactics to expand their footprint, and what being a REALTOR® means to them.

“These outstanding REALTORS® are true assets to their neighborhoods due to their unrelenting commitment to making a difference,” Mainstreet Board of Directors President John LeTourneau said. “Mainstreet looks forward to seeing how these individuals continue to deliver value to families and communities for many years to come.”