Jennifer Downey Piehl
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★★★★★
"Working with Jen was absolutely amazing! My husband and I were relocating to Chicago from out of state and also buying our first home — a double whammy. Jen was very knowledgeable about the nuances of the local market, made the process so easy in terms of scheduling tours to make the most out of our visits, and was really flexible around coordinating with us across time zones. She also gave us great guidance on what to expect in the home buying process and how best to prepare. Once we found our house, she was a top notch negotiator and went above and beyond to get credits for necessary repairs. We are now happily moved in and thrilled with our purchase. If and when the time comes to move, we will definitely be working with Jen to sell our current home and buy the next one. Highly recommend her!"
- Sarah S. | Buyer | Bucktown, Chicago
★★★★★
"After trying to unsuccessfully market my property myself (For Sale By Owner) and then also unsuccessful with a discount broker, I finally hired a true professional - Jennifer Downey Piehl. She was remarkable every step of the way. I went from thinking I had it all figured to actually working with a local expert - WOW! The value Jennifer brought to the table was immeasurable. The phrase "you get what you pay for" never had a truer meaning. I've come to understand and appreciate that there is never an easy real estate transaction. If you're looking for a Listing Agent or Buyer agent that has integrity, poise, and a thoughtful, pragmatic, and strategic approach, consider yourself lucky to find this review and hire Jennifer immediately."
- Stefan B. | Seller | Logan Square, Chicago
★★★★★
"Working with Jen was nothing short of incredible! My wife and I met Jen at an open house and we knew immediately that we wanted her to help us find our first home. She is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and was always available by call or text to answer any questions we had throughout the process. She helped us identify strategies to make our offer more competitive and also has a great network of people that can assist with just about anything else you may need throughout the home-buying process (lawyer, inspector, lender, etc.). Highly recommend working with Jen!"
- Wes C. | Buyer | Arlington Heights, IL
★★★★★
"Working with Jen was a fantastic experience! I was selling a condo that I had lived in for 14 years, so it had some wear and tear. Jen helped figure out what was needed and worked to get everything ready to sell. Once it was ready, she had some fantastic pictures prepared and put together a great open house, which led to an offer and sale. From my perspective, the whole process was fast, easy, and ended with a great result. Jen is excellent to work with and really knows what she is doing! I absolutely recommend her top-notch work!"
- Chris C. | Seller | East Village, Chicago
★★★★★
"We were making a move to Chicago from another city out of state, and we were so grateful for Jen’s thoroughness and expertise to help us navigate the different neighborhoods. Her recommendations in the negotiation process meant that we were able to get our house even with multiple competing offers from other buyers. We cannot say enough good things about our experience working with her."
- Monica Y. | Buyer | Irving Park, Chicago
★★★★★
"Jen is the best realtor we've ever worked with. Her knowledge, expertise and communication are top notch. Jen worked incredibly hard to help us sell our condo and we would recommend her to absolutely anyone!"
- Scott V. | Seller | Logan Square, Chicago
Jennifer (Downey) Piehl of Compass specializes in buyer and seller representation, development, relocation, new construction, investment properties and rentals throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for more than 7 years. She carefully listens to the needs of each client and diligently works to help them through the entirety of the transaction and beyond. Jennifer understands communication is key to a smooth transaction and is known for keeping clients informed in real-time, which has led to her consistently producing $10million+ annual sales and ranking within the top 5% of Realtors in the Chicago area. She is a Road to Rolex award recipient, as well as repeatedly invited to Chicago Agent Magazine's Who's Who in Real Estate list since 2020.
Originally from the northern suburbs of Chicago, Jennifer has called the city of Chicago home for the past 13 years. She currently resides in the Avondale neighborhood with her husband, two young daughters and adopted pup, Hank. They love to explore parks, try new restaurants and visit local breweries. Having purchased several properties in Chicago, most recently a single-family home that she renovated with her husband, Jennifer excels in helping first-time home buyers navigate and understand the detailed and sometimes emotional process. Jennifer's portfolio of investment properties includes a single-family home in Avondale, a condo in Logan Square and a multi-unit in West Town. A majority of her investment properties began as primary residences-turned-rentals with the goal to build generational wealth for her family.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Gies College of Business, and was a member of the Marching Illini, Illinettes Dance Team and Pi Beta Phi National Women's Fraternity. Prior to her real estate career, Jennifer was a Product Marketing Manager, overseeing a product category with more than $200 million in annual revenue. When not strategically marketing, negotiating or advocating for her clients, you can find Jennifer biking The 606, walking the Riverfront Trail with her family, working out at OrangeTheory Fitness, playing tennis or supporting non-profits like Open Heart Magic.