Jonathan Self
Real Estate Broker | National Agent Connector | All Around Baddie
Awards
Chicago Top 1% of Real Estate Brokers (2016)
Specialties
Luxury Design & Build
Luxury Listings & Leases
1st Time Home Buyers
Investments
Sell & Purchase
Vacation & Second Home Buyers
Connecting you with agents in other markets
Luxury Listings & Leases
1st Time Home Buyers
Investments
Sell & Purchase
Vacation & Second Home Buyers
Connecting you with agents in other markets
Education
Western Illinois University - MFA
Hendrix College - BA
Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish
Hendrix College - BA
Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish
Client Testimonials
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★★★★★
"He’s like the Sherlock Holmes of real estate, noticing every little detail, testing every door and window, knocking on surfaces, smelling basements — you name it. He pointed out all potential issues and let us know the likely costs of fixing said issues. When Jonathan looks at a home, he looks at the BIG picture, thinking of every possible angle and how it might affect your quality of life down the road. He asked us questions about our lifestyle that I never would have even taken into account when buying a home but made perfect sense when I stopped to think about it."
★★★★★
"I've had him help my WHOLE family. He is always and forever 'our guy'. We even consult him for out of state projects."
★★★★★
"No one else I’d trust with finding someone a home — Thanks for all you do."
★★★★★
"As a first time home buyer Jonathan was a great asset, he had the best follow up to every viewing with in-depth details about how this fit our wants and needs. He helped us find a truly wonderful home that we couldn't be happier with."
★★★★★
"Jon is a whip-smart guy who works hard to know his business and go the extra mile for others. He has an impeccable sense of integrity, which is what you really want to see in your real estate agent. If you're looking to buy or sell in the Chicago area, I highly recommend you work with him."
★★★★★
"Honestly, the only bummer surrounding our experience with Jonathan was that we found our apartment on the first visit and we didn't have a chance to hang out more with him."
★★★★★
"I think Jonathan weighed pros and cons very nicely and would give us things to think about on showings. I never felt pressured to go for something higher priced or that we didn't want, but we were given ideas to consider...I would let people know (and I do!) that he gets it done. You get to know what we want with patience and don't waste our time with houses that don't make sense or having us come into the office for signing."
.★★★★★
Highly recommend Jonathan!!! He eased our nerves moving from out of state on a tight timeline and helped us find a place quickly that checked all our boxes. Jonathan was very communicative and even went and toured a place for us and showed us over FaceTime last minute while we were out of town. He is incredibly knowledgable about the Chicagoland area and shared info on best places to walk our dog, favorite restaurants, local grocery stores, and things to do in our new neighborhood. Jonathan was great to work with and we plan to work with him in the future when we are ready to buy!
★★★★★
"He’s like the Sherlock Holmes of real estate, noticing every little detail, testing every door and window, knocking on surfaces, smelling basements — you name it. He pointed out all potential issues and let us know the likely costs of fixing said issues. When Jonathan looks at a home, he looks at the BIG picture, thinking of every possible angle and how it might affect your quality of life down the road. He asked us questions about our lifestyle that I never would have even taken into account when buying a home but made perfect sense when I stopped to think about it."
★★★★★
"I've had him help my WHOLE family. He is always and forever 'our guy'. We even consult him for out of state projects."
★★★★★
"No one else I’d trust with finding someone a home — Thanks for all you do."
★★★★★
"As a first time home buyer Jonathan was a great asset, he had the best follow up to every viewing with in-depth details about how this fit our wants and needs. He helped us find a truly wonderful home that we couldn't be happier with."
★★★★★
"Jon is a whip-smart guy who works hard to know his business and go the extra mile for others. He has an impeccable sense of integrity, which is what you really want to see in your real estate agent. If you're looking to buy or sell in the Chicago area, I highly recommend you work with him."
★★★★★
"Honestly, the only bummer surrounding our experience with Jonathan was that we found our apartment on the first visit and we didn't have a chance to hang out more with him."
★★★★★
"I think Jonathan weighed pros and cons very nicely and would give us things to think about on showings. I never felt pressured to go for something higher priced or that we didn't want, but we were given ideas to consider...I would let people know (and I do!) that he gets it done. You get to know what we want with patience and don't waste our time with houses that don't make sense or having us come into the office for signing."
.★★★★★
Highly recommend Jonathan!!! He eased our nerves moving from out of state on a tight timeline and helped us find a place quickly that checked all our boxes. Jonathan was very communicative and even went and toured a place for us and showed us over FaceTime last minute while we were out of town. He is incredibly knowledgable about the Chicagoland area and shared info on best places to walk our dog, favorite restaurants, local grocery stores, and things to do in our new neighborhood. Jonathan was great to work with and we plan to work with him in the future when we are ready to buy!
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About Jonathan
Jonathan works with brilliant and passionate clients who share a vision of what a modern agency is and what it should be able to do for its clients. All of his life experiences brought him to the world of Real Estate. Jonathan helps home buyers and sellers turn assets into homes and homes into assets. Jonathan is married to a GC and Interior Designer (who correctly convinced him this should be his career).
Jonathan takes a genuine and heartfelt approach to his clients. By tackling the task of buying to selling with a focus on data and technology, he is better equipped to represent clients in today’s ever-evolving market. He would expect nothing less from a Millennial broker. He's an agent who keeps his client’s best interest at heart, both now and in the long term. That’s what keeps his business referral heavy. Which is exactly how he likes it.