Meet Kari
CHICAGO REALTOR® · KALE REALTY · YOUR KEY TO THE CITY
ABOUT KARI
Your Chicago Advocate.
Kari Torkelson is a Chicago REALTOR® with Kale Realty, specializing in the West Loop, River North, West Town, Noble Square, and Streeterville. She brings a sharp eye for value, a relentless work ethic, and a personal approach that bigger brokerages simply can’t match.
Whether you’re buying your first condo in the West Loop or selling a River North unit you’ve outgrown, Kari’s process is straightforward: strategic pricing, honest guidance, and results that speak for themselves. Her clients consistently close above asking — and leave with a trusted advisor for life.
When she’s not negotiating deals or touring properties, you’ll find her somewhere in Chicago with her dog Layla — who doubles as Chief Morale Officer at Only Key Realty.
NMLS# 1012911
CREDENTIALS
Results That Speak.
REALTOR®
LICENSED & CERTIFIED
Chicago
WEST LOOP · RIVER NORTH · WEST TOWN
Kale Realty
BROKERAGE BACKING
CHIEF MORALE OFFICER
Meet Layla.
Every great real estate team needs a secret weapon. Ours has four legs. Layla is the heart of Only Key Realty — always up for a walk around the West Loop, always ready to make a showing feel like home.
A SPECIAL THANKS
Mario — The Legal Mind Behind the Moves.
Real estate is more than a transaction — it’s a legal process, and having the right people in your corner matters. A huge thank you to Mario (@marioitalianavvo) for his invaluable support on the legal side of every deal. We couldn’t do this without you.
Ready to find your key?
Let’s talk about your next move in Chicago.