About The Oertel Group
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The Oertel Group sets a new standard for creativity and excellence from the Chicago to the North Shore real estate landscape. Led by John Oertel, this powerhouse collective goes above and beyond to exceed every client's unique goals.

Known for thorough neighborhood knowledge and seemingly endless patience, John is a tenacious negotiator and tirelessly advocates for his clients and their homes. He listens carefully, provides honest feedback and empowers buyers and sellers to make confident, well-informed choices throughout the process and beyond. "John's clients know he is there for them 100 percent. They know they can trust him to guide them and help them make the best decision when it comes to buying, selling or investing."

That hands-on guidance is enhanced by personal experience in renovating and flipping homes and creative marketing and promotions — including open house food trucks and client appreciation parties with elite wineries and chefs are just few ways The Oertel Group stands out from others in their industry. John sets the bar high when it comes to representing clients and their properties, offering a true full-service sales and marketing team.

In addition to their real estate work, John is committed to supporting the Chicago & North Shore communities. You will often find them volunteering on local boards and sponsoring local events.

Consistently recognized as top producers by the Chicago Association of Realtors, The Oertel Group leverages Compass’ best-in-class technology and nationwide reach to make the process of buying, selling and investing a seamless and successful journey. John has referral sources nationwide for their client's needs in multiple states.

You will experience real estate in a way you never thought possible when working with The Oertel Group. Be sure to follow his real estate adventures by following him on Instagram and view their most recent videos, stories and photos while also following his renovation blog and touring gorgeous homes from Chicago to the North Shore!

Team Agents

The Oertel Group’s Listings

front view of a house with a garden
1/31
Listed By Compass

$669,000

3
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.2
Acres

The Oertel Group’s Transactions

Past Sales

$5,000,000

7
Bedrooms
14,293
Square Feet
7.38
Acres

$3,610,000

5
Bedrooms
8,500
Square Feet
1.05
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants

$3,400,000

9
Bedrooms
25,000
Square Feet
7.5
Acres

$3,000,000

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

$2,825,000

4
Bedrooms
4,620
Square Feet
3.8
Acres

$2,800,000

5
Bedrooms
6,443
Square Feet
1.2
Acres

$1,975,000

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

$1,875,000

5
Bedrooms
5,264
Square Feet
0.41
Acres

$1,850,000

5
Bedrooms
5,500
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and sitting area

$1,549,000

5
Bedrooms
4,789
Square Feet
1.01
Acres

$1,400,000

5
Bedrooms
5,434
Square Feet

$1,300,000

5
Bedrooms
4,200
Square Feet
0.07
Acres

$1,250,000

5
Bedrooms
6,500
Square Feet
1.52
Acres

$1,200,000

5
Bedrooms
3,100
Square Feet
0.31
Acres

$1,125,000

5
Bedrooms
5,000
Square Feet
0.07
Acres

$1,020,000

3
Bedrooms
3,756
Square Feet

$1,010,000

4
Bedrooms
7,102
Square Feet
1.06
Acres

$977,000

5
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
Past Rentals
a front view of a residential apartment building with a yard

$3,845

2
Bedrooms
1,283
Square Feet

$3,200

2
Bedrooms
1,450
Square Feet

$2,900

3
Bedrooms

$2,225

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

$1,400

1143 N Rockwell St, Unit 2REAR

Chicago

$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

1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms

1143 N Rockwell St, Unit 1F

$1,000

2
Bedrooms
700
Square Feet