Michael Thornton is the team lead of The Thornton Team at Keller Williams Premiere Properties, one of the top-producing real estate teams in DuPage County. Ranked in the top 1% of REALTORS® nationally and in the Chicagoland market by RealTrends, Michael has established himself as a trusted advisor for buyers, sellers, and investors across the western suburbs of Chicago. Over his 12-year career, he has closed more than $150 million in sales, averaging $30 million annually and helping more than 350 families achieve their real estate goals. Michael's reputation is built on results and client trust, backed by over 100 verified five-star reviews on Google, Zillow, and Realtor.com. His expertise spans the full spectrum of real estate, from first-time buyers and relocation clients to seasoned investors and luxury sellers. With an average price point of $600,000 and multiple recent transactions between $1 million and $2 million, Michael brings deep market knowledge and proven negotiation skills to every deal. Based in Wheaton, Michael and his team serve Glen Ellyn, Naperville, and the surrounding suburbs, extending west to St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia, and east to Elmhurst. Known for his hands-on leadership, Michael is also a local resident, raising his family in Wheaton with his wife and five children. His commitment to client-first service and community roots make him one of the most recognized and trusted REALTORS® in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Community Involvement
Youth baseball and football coach.
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Golf, coffee and coaching my boys!
FAMILY
Husband to Taylor and father to 5 amazing kids Samuel Everett Ellis August and Navy
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Illinois - # 475.159142
Designation
REALTOR
Real Estate Broker
Licensed Realtor
Top Producer
Specialties
Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
Michael Thornton is the team lead of The Thornton Team at Keller Williams Premiere Properties, one of the top-producing real estate teams in DuPage County. Ranked in the top 1% of REALTORS® nationally and in the Chicagoland market by RealTrends, Michael has established himself as a trusted advisor for buyers, sellers, and investors across the western suburbs of Chicago. Over his 12-year career, he has closed more than $150 million in sales, averaging $30 million annually and helping more than 35
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What clients say about this agent....
Professional
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Outstanding
Attentive
Excellent negotiator
Hard working
Trustworthy
Great for new buyers
AdrianScurtu
Review for Member: Michael Thornton
July 15, 2025
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We worked with Michael and his team on both the buy and sell side this summer and if I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Michael's great sales strategy and knowledge of the area helped us get top dollar on our townhome's sale and he set a record for the highest sales price for a unit of our size in our townhome community (congrats on setting records, Michael!) And on the buy side, we were able to lock down the house we wanted on the same day we saw it through Michael's smart negotiations. I highly recommend Michael and his team!
Jason P.
Review for Member: Michael Thornton
July 4, 2023
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Michael was great! He listened to our needs and delivered us a great home! Very professional. His knowledge of the area helped us focus in on the perfect neighborhood. Our kids will have great schools and we are within walking distance of the downtown area and Metra.
Emily A.
Review for Member: Michael Thornton
May 10, 2023
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The Michael Thornton Team did excellent work for us as we searched for a home! Michael always made himself available and shared insight and expertise when we needed it. He is extremely professional, reliable, and hard-working. We absolutely recommend him to everyone!
Abbie L.
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April 10, 2023
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The Michael Thornton Team @ Compass provided our family with exception support through the difficult sale of our mother's home. They were patient from the start, providing us with guidance on all the details and making us feel confident in their abilities from our first meeting. Michael's real estate expertise gave us the ability to rely on his recommendations which lead to the sale of our home being much more profitable and smooth than we ever anticipated. He and his team lead us through the process, guided us on staging well in advance to give us time to prep before they came and added their own touches before photography. They went above and beyond to make sure we were feeling good throughout the process. Their knowledge, availability and patience made us feel like we were their only client. We 100% will be using their team in the future and recommending to anyone in the area. We couldn't be happier with the outcome!
Roman C.
Review for Member: Michael Thornton
May 5, 2022
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We were blown away again with Michael and his team. They really went the extra mile helping us get our home ready to sell and getting us the best offer we could. We have worked with Michael on both the buying and selling side and cannot recommend him highly enough.They are professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and make you feel like your property is their top priority all of the time.