Meet Michael

Meet Michael

Real Estate Agent | Team Lead

Michael Thornton is a top Real Estate Agent serving Wheaton, Glen Ellyn and the broader suburbs of Chicago. His production ranks in the top 1.5% of Real Estate Agents nationwide according to Tom Ferry/Real Trends reporting. Michael is also a top 1% producing Real Estate Agent in the Chicagoland market. He runs a team at Keller Williams Premiere Properties in Wheaton, IL. He resides in Wheaton with his wife Taylor and 5 kids. Michael believes in developing meaningful and lasting relationships with his clients and his #1 objective is to deliver a “wow” experience.

What Our Clients Say
After using Mike for the purchase of our house previously, we knew he was the go-to guy when we were looking to sell. Mike is a master at his craft and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the real estate world. As first-time sellers, we needed all the help we could get. His team was able to assist us with timelines, staging, and making our house look its best when it came time for showings. Communicat...

— Brittany M.

What Our Clients Say
We highly recommend Michael for any west suburb real estate needs! In a highly competitive market, Michael’s expertise and knowledge of the area gave us an edge and provided critically important information in our home search process. As first-time homebuyers, Michael was extremely patient with our many questions and helped us feel comfortable throughout the process. He truly ensured a smooth experience ...

— Meagan G.

What Our Clients Say
The marketing and support that Mike and his team provided in selling my home was thorough, thoughtful, creative, and so very appreciated. He and his team gave insightful thoughts on how to get our home staged and ready for showing in my very short time frame. They answered every question I had quickly and efficiently and stayed in constant contact through what is often a stressful time for people! It was...

— Heather D.

What Our Clients Say
Bought my first home in May with Kyle’s help. He was always there for me with every silly question I had as a new homeowner and would answer back right away! Even if he didn’t know the answer he’d reach out to his resources and get me connected with them. (I will say even his resources are amazing people!) will always recommend Kyle. He even drove to McHenry County for me! Kyle is kind, genuine, and funn...

— Amber C.

What Our Clients Say
Michael and the team have been extremely helpful throughout the entire home-buying process. Michael took the time to learn our wants and needs and was always available to answer any questions we had. Buying a home can be scary and stressful, but he eased a lot of those feelings by being hands-on and involved from beginning to end. Because of him and his team, we were able to find the perfect home. We can...

— Jessica N.

What Our Clients Say
Michael and his team were extremely helpful when looking to purchase a new home. He provided great information in the initial consultation with relevant information and what to expect in the current market. He stayed in contact and scheduled viewings quickly and efficiently. Helped us make a competitive offer and made the home-buying process much easier.

— Jake A.

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Welcome to The Thornton Team Residential, your premier real estate experts in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, and Chicago Suburbs. As a top 1.5% producing team, we understand that a home is more than a property, it's about community. Led by Michael Thornton, a top-tier member of NAR with a proven track record, we are dedicated to making your real estate journey seamless. Join us in finding not just a house but a place full of awesome memories that you call home.

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