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About John
Known for his hard work, compassion and creativity, North Shore native John Oertel is heralded as one of the most innovative Realtors in the Chicagoland area. "No matter the situation, whether I'm representing a buyer or seller, I always find a way to get my clients what they want," he says.

With a reputation for tenacity and determination, John also earns avid praise for his patient and calm guidance. Clients repeatedly commend his willingness to take the time necessary to find the perfect property as well as his thorough attention to detail that results in smooth and successful transactions. Before real estate, John worked in the mortgage industry for seven years and in marketing and PR before that. However, it's real estate that has proven to be his true calling: He earned Rookie of the Year award his first year (2011) for most units and volume sold and has been a top performer ever since. John and his wife Nicole lead The Oertel Group at Compass. They first began working together in 2009 when they co-founded Home Solutions which helped hundreds of homeowners avoid foreclosure after the global financial crisis. Today, The Oertel Group serves local, luxury and international buyers and sellers, as well as investors and developers throughout the city and suburbs.

First time buyers and those looking to make a move between Chicago and the North Shore is something they find themselves doing often and truly enjoy as it’s a move they have done themselves and can help their clients relate to.

John Oertel’s Transactions

Past Sales
$5,000,000 | 395 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$5,000,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
13
Square Feet
14,293
Acres
7.38
$3,610,000 | 7430 Arbor Avenue, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

$3,610,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
8,500
Acres
1.05
a front view of house with yard and green space

$3,000,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
7,155
Acres
0.37
a aerial view of a house with swimming pool

$2,825,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,620
Acres
3.8
front view of a house with a yard

$2,800,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
6,443
Acres
1.2
a front view of house with yard and green space

$1,975,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
5,330
Acres
1.43
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,875,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
5,264
Acres
0.41
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,850,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
5,500
Acres
0.16
$1,400,000 | 88 East Westleigh Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$1,400,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
5,434
$1,300,000 | 2414 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60612

$1,300,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,200
Acres
0.07
a front view of a house with a garden

$1,250,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
6,500
Acres
1.52
a front view of a house with a yard table and chairs

$1,200,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,100
Acres
0.31
a front view of a building

$1,125,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
5,000
Acres
0.07
a view of a house with a big yard and large trees

$1,010,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
7,102
Acres
1.06
$977,000 | 15 North Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60607

$977,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,000
Acres
0.05
$950,000 | 1505 South Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

$950,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,072
Acres
2.84
a view of a yard in front of a house

$930,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,884
Acres
0.54
a front view of a house with a garden

$930,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
2,945
Acres
1.45
Past Rentals
a front view of a house with a yard

$3,200

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,450
$2,900 | 1836 Chestnut Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025

$2,900

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
$2,225 | 555 Roger Williams Avenue, Unit 207, Highland Park, IL 60035

$2,225

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
873
$1,400 | 1143 N Rockwell St, Unit 2REAR | Chicago

$1,400

1143 N Rockwell St, Unit 2REAR

Chicago

$1,400 | 1018 North Mozart Street, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60622

$1,400

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,000
$1,350 | 1143 N Rockwell St, Unit 3M | Chicago

$1,350

1143 N Rockwell St, Unit 3M

Chicago

$1,350 | 1143 N Rockwell St, Unit 1F

$1,350

Bedrooms
1

1143 N Rockwell St, Unit 1F

$1,000 | 1143 North Rockwell Street, Unit 1M, Chicago, IL 60622

$1,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
700