Meet the Team
Industry experts who believe exceptional service shouldn’t come with exceptional commission rates.
Meet the Team
The People Behind SPOT Real Estate
Industry experts who believe exceptional service shouldn’t come with exceptional commission rates.
The Founder
Mark Miles
Mark Miles has been representing buyers and sellers since 2005. He still does directly, at every stage of every transaction.
SPOT was built around one belief: real estate should work for homeowners. Not the brokerage. Not the commission structure. Homeowners. That belief is why SPOT exists. And why 1% is the standard, not the exception.
Email mark@spot.realtyPhone 312-953-9879
The Founder
Mark Miles
CEO & Designated Managing Broker
Mark Miles has been representing buyers and sellers since 2005. He still does directly, at
every stage of every transaction.
SPOT was built around one belief: real estate should work for homeowners. Not the
brokerage. Not the commission structure. Homeowners.
That belief is why SPOT exists. And why 1% is the standard, not the exception.
Email mark@spot.realty
Phone 312-953-9879
The Consumer Champion
Steve Koleno
Vice President of Consumer Empowerment
Since before it was legal to say commissions were negotiable, Steve Koleno has been fighting for consumers.
The Vice President of Consumer Empowerment exists because real estate spent decades doing the opposite: hiding pricing, limiting options, removing control. That ends with
clarity, choice, and control. Real estate shifts from commission-driven to consumer-led.
Email: steve@thekolenogroup.com
Phone: 630-405-8314
The Consumer Champion
Steve Koleno
Vice President of Consumer Empowerment
Since before it was legal to say commissions were negotiable, Steve Koleno has been fighting for consumers.
The Vice President of Consumer Empowerment exists because real estate spent decades doing the opposite: hiding pricing, limiting options, removing control. That ends with
clarity, choice, and control. Real estate shifts from commission-driven to consumer-led.
Email: steve@thekolenogroup.com
Phone: 630-405-8314
The Buyer’s Specialist
Tammi Miles
Tammi Miles has been helping buyers across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs since 2005. She knows how to find the right home, read the market and protect clients from expensive mistakes.
At SPOT, Tammi leads the buyer-side experience with research, strategy and calm negotiation. She helps buyers move with confidence, act at the right time and secure the right home on the right terms..
Email tammi@spot.realty Phone 312-953-5187
The Buyer’s Specialist
Tammi Miles
Vice President of Buyer Services
Tammi Miles has been helping buyers across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs since 2005. She knows how to find the right home, read the market and protect clients from expensive mistakes.
At SPOT, Tammi leads the buyer-side experience with research, strategy and calm
negotiation. She helps buyers move with confidence, act at the right time and secure the
right home on the right terms..
Email tammi@spot.realty
Phone 312-953-5187
What Our Client Say
Client Review & Testimonials
When you join the 1%, you stop wondering if you left money on the table.
When you join the 1%, you stop wondering if you left money on the table.
After owning my townhouse in Chicago's River West neighborhood for more than 25 years, I decided it was time to make a change and sell my property. I reached out to Mark Miles at Spot Real Estate, drawn in by his competitive 1% listing commission combined with a full service approach. It turned out to be an excellent decision. Mark provided exceptional service that exceeded my expectations throughout the entire sales process. At the closing table, I walked away with over $12,000 more in equity than I would have with a traditional real estate firm. If you're thinking about selling, I wholeheartedly endorse Mark Miles and Spot Real Estate. Thank you so much Mark!
We had an excellent experience in working with Mark to sell our rental property in Gilberts. Not only was Mark extremely knowledgeable about the current market, he was also considerate of our want to get it priced to get the most return in a timely manner Mark is a full service realtor, from maintaining constant communication on our timeline to recommending a real estate attorney and title company for us. Mark's communication was top notch and I felt we were in the know every step of the way, whether it was feedback on showings or timelines for getting things wrapped up. Plus he's just personable and got both my sense of humor and my want to maximize my return. Best of all, with Mark's rate I feel like we got best possible service AND ending up saving around $6,000 in the process. I strongly recommend utilizing Mark if you are in the market to sell.
When my husband and I were looking to sell our property in the Chicagoland area we were lucky to have a referral for Mark Miles. He is a top rated realtor. He was genuinely interested in assisting us in selling our property. He listened to our expectations as well as our concerns. Mark addressed them all and was easily accessible. He provided professional advice on how to make the property more appealing to attract buyers. Within 7 days we had multiple offers and he walked us through step-by-step on how to choose the right buyer for our current financial needs. If you're looking to sell or buy I highly recommend Mark Miles.
Mark Miles with SPOT was a godsend to us! We were able to save $9,000! He was kind and compassionate about helping us sell our well-loved home of 38 years. He got us an awesome deal with the buyer. Mark went out of our way with us asking him questions about this and that. He made a huge effort with the closing happening and kept us posted every step of the way. I have already given his card to a few people. My husband and I highly recommend Mark Miles. Our realtor, Mark Miles from Spot Real Estate, helped us sell our single-family home in Roselle, Illinois!
Our Realtor Mark Miles from Spot Real Estate helped us buy our single-family home in Wauconda. He is incredibly knowledgeable, honest, caring, patient and likeable. If you want the white glove experience with a seasoned expert - Mark and Spot Real Estate should be your first choice in Brokerage. We will be recommending him and Spot to everyone with real estate transaction needs and will only be using Mark in the future!
Mark, I want to express my gratitude for your help in selling my home in Gurnee. After attempting to sell it myself on a large national portal without success, I felt overwhelmed by the numerous tasks involved in this life-changing process. My primary concerns were ensuring a timely sale, achieving an above-average sales price, and avoiding the high commissions typically charged by brokers. Your effective approach addressed all of my concerns. Since I was working out of town, I had some responsibilities that I couldn't manage, but you stepped in without hesitation, and for that, I am truly grateful. I look forward to working with you again on my next real estate transaction and wouldn't consider using any other broker. I believe Spot Reality offers a fantastic program that all future buyers and sellers should consider. Thank you, Mark!