Victoria Krause Schutte

About Victoria Krause Schutte

Victoria is trained in city management, with over 10 experience in public sector budgeting, capital planning, operations management, and construction management. She currently works as a real estate broker with @properties. Prior to @properties, she worked for the third largest school district in the country, where she was responsible for the daily financial management of a $2.5 billion school construction program. Victoria also has worked at a major urban park district as the Capital Budget Manager, and in the City Manager\'s office of a suburban municipality. Victoria earned her Master\'s of Public Administration and Public Policy with high honors. Prior to returning to graduate school, Victoria worked as a cost analyst at a Fortune 500 telecommunications firm. Victoria has spent the last 10 years raising her 3 young daughters and volunteering in her local community.

Experience

1. Real Estate Advisor

   Properties

   Oct 2015 — Present · Oak Park, IL, US

   As the #1 Oak Park @properties / Christie’s International Real Estate broker in both 2023 and 2024, I provide a high-touch, concierge-level experience with proven results in the Oak Park / River Forest luxury homes market and across Chicagoland. Known for combining white-glove service with strategic marketing and data-driven insight, I guide clients seamlessly through every stage of buying and selling.I specialize in luxury and historic homes, including several Frank Lloyd Wright residences that received international exposure under my representation. With deep knowledge of Oak Park / River Forest’s rich architectural heritage, I bring a unique ability to position homes of distinction to both local buyers and global audiences.My clients benefit from Christie’s global reach and my influential social media presence, where many of my posts achieve thousands—and some millions—of views. This powerful digital platform ensures unparalleled visibility for every property, capturing the attention of highly qualified buyers worldwide.My expertise includes: precision property valuation, tailored luxury marketing strategies, concierge-level staging and presentation services, expert contract negotiation, curated showings and open houses, seller education, and full-service transaction management. For buyers, I provide exclusive representation, sourcing both on-market and private listings aligned with lifestyle goals.With a proven track record, global connections, and unmatched digital reach, I deliver the exceptional results and elevated service that define the luxury real estate market in Oak Park, River Forest, and Chicagoland.

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Master of Public Administration (MPA)

  1993 — 1996

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Operating Budgets
• Cost Variance Analysis
• Managerial Finance
• Powerpoint
• Financial Analysis
• Capital Project Planning
• Invoice Verification
• Policy
• Operational Cost Analysis
• Public Policy
• Data Analysis
• Change Management
• Analysis
• Public Sector Budgeting
• Fund Accounting
• Policy Analysis
• Capital Projects
• Budgets
• Program Management
• Local Government
• Federal Grants Management
• Budgeting
• Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Local Government Finance
• Project Planning
• Benefit Cost Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Public Administration
• Vendor Audit
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Telecommunications Billing