North Shore's Top Real Estate Agent
Built On Experience
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
LASTING PERSPECTIVE
I bring decades of experience, deep North Shore knowledge and a perspective shaped by years in residential construction and sales to every move. My approach is professional, thoughtful, personal and grounded in helping clients recognize value, understand opportunity and make confident decisions. I look to create win/win negotiations.
$497 Million
In Sales*
665 Homes
Sold*
Top 1% Real Estate Agent
in Highland Park
#1 Small Team
in Highland Park
Ted Pickus
Imagine walking into a home that feels right—the layout, the light, the neighborhood—and knowing, without hesitation, that you are making a sound investment. That confidence does not happen by accident. It happens when you have the right expert walking beside you. The Ted Pickus Team brings years of experience navigating the fast-moving, deeply local real estate market on Chicago's North Shore paired with something truly unique: Ted's background in construction. He does not just see a home's surface. He understands its bones, its value, and its potential in ways most agents simply cannot. For buyers, that means smarter decisions. For sellers, that means stronger results. Either way, it means you win.
A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF HOME. Ted Pickus
I have spent decades working with homes, first through residential construction and development and now through real estate residential sales. That experience gives me a perspective that goes beyond the market, helping clients better understand quality, value and opportunity.
After living for more than 30 years on the North Shore, I also know that every community, street and property has its own story. My approach combines that local perspective with thoughtful guidance and a highly personal level of service.
ROOTED IN THE NORTH SHORE
The North Shore is not one market. Each community has its own character, housing stock, buyer expectations and pricing dynamics. I bring a nuanced understanding of those differences to every conversation, helping clients evaluate opportunities and position properties with greater precision.
I serve Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Glencoe, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Glenview, Winnetka, Wilmette and Lincolnshire, with especially strong expertise in Highland Park. Living in and around these communities for my whole life brings a wealth of knowledge.
SOLD
368 Woodland Highland Park
PERSONAL GUIDANCE. STRONG SUPPORT.
When you work with me, you also benefit from the experience and support of the Ted Pickus Team. Together, we bring additional perspective, responsiveness and attention to every detail of the process, while ensuring your goals remain at the center of every decision. Rest assure one of us will be present to serve our clients.
From the first conversation through closing, you can expect clear communication, thoughtful guidance and a team fully invested in helping you move forward with confidence.






