Mike Opyd Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

Chicago, IL, May 30, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Mike Opyd, managing broker and owner, RE/MAX Next, has joined The Expert Network©, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. Mr. Opyd has been chosen as a Distinguished Real Estate Professional™ based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Mr. Opyd outshines others in his field due to his educational background, career longevity, and numerous awards and recognitions. With nearly 10 years dedicated to real estate, Mr. Opyd has sold $50 million in real estate, has been recognized by publications such as Chicago Agent Magazine, and has been rated a top rated Reatlor on Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com®, and Yelp. In addition to his work in real estate, he is also the accomplished author of the book How to Buy you First Chicago Home, which provides a thorough, insider’s guide for first-time homebuyers looking to purchase in the Greater Chicagoland area.

"We are seeing a huge influx of first-time home buyers, and that's the millennial generation coming into the market now. They're looking at a lot of bigger condos which are very common in Chicago; two bedrooms, two baths with a parking spot is what I'm seeing a lot of my clients purchasing, because they want that first place and they want the room to expand, to have a child, live there for a few years, and then move on to a bigger place."

Mike Opyd, Managing Broker & Owner, RE/MAX Next

Before discovering his passion for real estate, Mike studied business administration at Chicago’s Robert Morris University where he graduated magna cum laude in 2007. After working for a few years as a tax analyst for State Street Corporation in Boston, he decided to leave the cubicle life behind and pursue a career that would allow him to get out and interact with people. When asked why he decided to transition to a career in real estate, Mr. Opyd said:

"I decided I needed a change, so I called the one person I knew in real estate—my cousin, who's a top realtor in Chicago. I asked general questions about investing and what it's like working as a realtor. It seemed to me that in real estate, each day is a unique experience. That really piqued my interest and I pretty much became immediately obsessed with real estate. As soon as I could, I signed up for all the classes. I took all the courses and two weeks later I had my license. It was like once real estate entered my mind, I just knew—no hesitation."

Since beginning his career nearly ten years ago, Mr. Opyd has already made his way to the top of the industry. Throughout the last decade, he has been an integral part of multiple top-producing teams that ranked in the top 1% of real estate sales and transactions in Chicago. During this time, he has honed his skills in providing first-time home buyers with the individualized attention they deserve with an eye toward carefully addressing their concerns and building their confidence as new homeowners. Today, Mr. Opyd combines that industry-leading customer service with his insider market knowledge to expertly guide clients through the complicated home buying process.

As a thought-leader in his industry, Mr. Opyd has a unique vantage point from which to observe developments in Chicago's real estate market. Discussing the growing trend of millennials looking to purchase homes, he says:

"We are seeing a huge influx of first-time home buyers, and that’s the millennial generation coming into the market now. They're looking at a lot of bigger condos which are very common in Chicago; two bedrooms, two baths with a parking spot is what I'm seeing a lot of my clients purchasing, because they want that first place and they want the room to expand, to have a child, live there for a few years, and then move on to a bigger place."

In addition to helping his clients achieve their real estate dreams, Mr. Opyd is also dedicated to educating the next generation of real estate agents. As a former board member for the Chicago Association of Realtors' Young Professional Network (YPN), he offers these words of wisdom to aspiring real estate professionals:

"If you are passionate about something find a way to make a career out of it. If you do this, you will live a fulfilled life, since you did what you love for all of it."

For more information, visit Mr. Opyd's profile on the Expert Network© here: https://expertnetwork.co/members/mike-opyd/1337fe4500a59c48

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