About

Michelle

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Michelle Gassensmith

President | Trusted Real Estate Advisor

With over 19 years of experience in real estate, I bring a deep understanding of the industry and a genuine passion for helping clients find their ideal homes. My journey began as an assistant at a leading real estate agency, where my dedication and skill quickly propelled me into managing both residential and commercial properties.

Since then, I’ve successfully negotiated a wide range of transactions, working with diverse clients and earning a reputation for being trustworthy, professional, and results-driven. My strengths lie in clear communication, market insight, and a detail-oriented approach that consistently leads to outstanding outcomes.

I specialize in residential real estate—including single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums—and have a keen eye for properties that match my clients’ needs and budgets. With a strong grasp of local market trends and expert negotiation skills, I help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals with confidence.

Outside of work, I cherish time with my wonderful family—my spouse Steve and our children Garrett, Rachana, Grant, and Tressa. I believe that maintaining a strong family life helps me connect with clients on a personal level, ensuring thoughtful and tailored service.

I’m also committed to giving back through community involvement and volunteering with local charities. Real estate is more than a career—it’s a way to support and uplift the community I love.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, I’m here to guide you through every step of the process with expertise, care, and integrity.

Address

1000 McHenry Ave, Suite 100
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Contact

Phone: (815) 861-6397
Email: [email protected]

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   Jan Kohl 
 9 August 2026
 
 
  I can’t say enough about working with Michelle! She and her crew are professional yet caring. She is all about the details. What I appreciated the most was her accessibility by phone, text or email. I always got a prompt response day or night, weeknight or weekend. She worked with me tirelessly to make my goal and deadline to get my property listed on  my time frame. She’s the best!
  
 
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   Lara Moody 
 5 June 2026
 
 
  Selling our home from out of state was made so much easier with the help of Michelle! She was responsive, professional, and had an in-depth knowledge of the Crystal Lake market. She always answered our questions, no matter how complicated, and made us feel like we were her only clients. We highly recommend Michelle to any sellers looking for a dedicated and trustworthy partner.
  
 
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   Roberto Molve 
 29 May 2026
 
 
  Michelle sold our house in 3 days! Very professional and delivered as promised. If you need to sell call Michelle.
  
 
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   Zach Perrone 
 20 December 2025
 
 
  Michelle and her team were a pleasure to work with! They made the process of selling our home so easy and stress free. She communicated great throughout the entire process. She explained everything thoroughly while making it easy to understand. I will be recommending her to all friends and family when it comes to selling or buying a home!
  
 
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   Donna 
 25 November 2025
 
 
  Michelle did a wonderful job keeping us informed and prepared every step of the way from the moment she listed our home until the closing of our home. She was always available to answer any questions or explain any situation. Michelle, we felt, was always there for us whether it was to explain what we needed to do, or what was happening and what would be happening next, she was always calm, informative, helpful and just made everything easier to understand which made us feel far more at ease during the entire process. Highly recommend Michelle for your buying/selling needs, you won't be disappointed.
  
 
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   Katie Marak 
 22 November 2025
 
 
  Michelle worked with me to find me a great home! I had no experience and she was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive throughout the whole process. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a new home!
  
 
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   Debra Day 
 9 November 2025
 
 
  Amber Hayes was our agent. She was excellent at her job, helping us to have a wonderful outcome and exactly the right home for us! Grateful to you Amber and your team!
  
 
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   Rebecca Robson-DeGroot 
 13 August 2025
 
 
  Michelle is the best realtor I have ever worked with. This time around, the process of selling & buying was unbelievably overwhelming and stressful. Michelle was excellent throughout the entire process. She remained professional, yet at the same time, incredibly compassionate and personable!
  
 
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   courtney duy 
 15 July 2025
 
 
  Michelle is absolutely amazing! We were first time homebuyers and she made the process so seamless. She took the time to explain everything to us in a way we would understand. Communication with her is top notch and she was always immediately available whenever we had questions which helped to ease our first time buyer anxiety. I can’t recommend Michelle enough, she is a wonderful person and I’m so glad we got to do this experience with her by our side. I couldn’t recommend Michelle enough!!!!!
  
 
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   Sharon Stengel 
 26 June 2025
 
 
  I would highly recommend Michelle as a relator. Her many years of experience is evident in her calm demeanor and straight forward approach to selling a home. She was readily available for answering questions. I fully trusted her judgement and she put me at ease when I had concerns.
  
 
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   Erin B. McElroy 
 20 June 2025
 
 
  If you are buying or selling a house call Erin Matthews of the Gassensmith Group. She’s amazing, knowledgeable, and so easy to work with. She shepherded ever step of our home sale with grace and ease. Our home was listed and sold so quickly. Plus she works with an unbelievable team with great resources and expertise and experience. She’s friendly and great to work with. We highly recommend Erin Matthews and the entire Gassensmith team!
  
 
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   Sydney Agins 
 17 April 2025
 
 
  Michelle was a wonderful realtor to work with as a first time buyer. She provided us with wisdom and insight that we lacked as newcomers to the process. She was available for our many texts and calls to provide us with reassurance and make sure we understood each step we took. Additionally, she had great recommendations for inspectors and attorneys, who each were trustworthy and did a job well done. Overall, Michelle is knowledgeable, trustworthy and dedicated to her clients!
  
 
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   Debbie Brantner 
 3 April 2025
 
 
  Michelle and her Team did a fabulous job selling the house.  Her recommendations resulted in selling quickly over asking price!  I would highly recommend Michelle!
  
 
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   Suzanne P 
 1 April 2025
 
 
  Very generous with her time, knowledge, patience, and expertise. Michelle takes time to learn about you, your needs, your property, the neighborhood, and finding your home's true value. Her knowledge and kindness will answer all your questions and settle your concerns when you don't know where to begin. I would highly recommend her, no hesitation.

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