Ottenheimer Group focuses on residential and commercial real estate in Chicago and the suburbs. Working primarily by repeat business and referrals, Ottenheimer Group emphasizes a transparent process that keeps clients informed and involved through every step of the real estate journey. Through fact-based analytics and understanding of needs and wants, Ottenheimer Group works to maximize value.
Scott did an outstanding job selling my home on Chicago's North Shore. His marketing was cutting edge, reaching all quarters from standard avenues to YouTube and Instagram videos and even a virtual staging video. We had 42 inspections in just 3 days, with 6 serious all cash offers almost 20% above list, a reflection of his great pricing strategy. Scott negotiated back and forth with each...
Scott was fantastic to work with selling our condo. Extremely knowledgeable and responsive! Scott helped advise on updates and pricing and was very helpful during negotiations with the Buyer and working with us every step of the way up through the date of closing.
Scott is an excellent Realtor, we are from out of state and so thankful we found him. He was there for us for everything we needed. He recommended the best people for remodeling and checked on our house all the time. He always called back when we needed to talk and sold our house in no time. He Is The Best!!!
Scott did an excellent job from start to finish. He is extremely thorough, and his research and understanding of the market is top-notch. We took his advice from day one, and virtually everything he advised us was spot-on. As a result, he was able to sell our house extremely quickly. I would recommend Scott to anyone looking for a first-rate experience without the pushiness sometimes exp...
As someone relocating from across the country, I was incredibly grateful for how seamless Scott and his team made the experience. They were so accommodating during my trip to initially house-hunt, showing me a wide range of homes and communities, helping me get a real feel for the region, and taking the time to understand exactly what I needed.Because of their professionalism and thoroug...
Scott was recommended to us by a family friend. We are so grateful to have trusted Scott & Team with selling our home! Despite it being an emotional process for our family selling our childhood home, Scott supported us through every step of the way, going to bat for us over and over. He was very responsiveness, both over text & phone call. He did everything he could to answer our questio...
Scott was my agent for my most recent home purchase. I would highly recommend him to assist you with your home buying or selling. He is extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and a strong advocate for his clients. He makes you feel at ease and comfortable throughout the entire process. Given how competitive the market is in my area, it was Scott’s quick actions and helpful tips that trem...
My wife and I had an exceptional experience working with Scott during our move from the city to the suburbs. His expertise and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free.Scott’s deep understanding of the local markets was invaluable. He guided us toward a location that perfectly suited our needs, offering insights we hadn’t considered. He even advised against a few pro...
I couldn't have asked for a better team to help us navigate our first time through the home-selling process in Chicago. Scott provided the strategic and data-based insight we needed to help set our price and review offers—but always with the patience and encouragement to support our emotions and gut feelings.Scott is responsive, communicative and 100 percent on your team from your init...
We had an incredible experience working with Scott on our home purchase. From day one, he was professional, responsive, and completely dialed into what we were looking for. He helped us navigate a competitive market with ease, offering honest advice, market insights, and constant support throughout the entire process.What really stood out was his attention to detail and dedication. He we...
Scott was an outstanding agent and partner in my wife and my home search. We started with little knowledge of the area or what we wanted in a home, but Scott showed incredible patience as we refined our location, budget, and style preferences—never rushing us. His deep understanding of the local market allowed him to offer valuable advice when we made our offer, ultimately securing a d...
Scott is an incredible counselor and negotiator. He is patient, kind, and unbelievably knowledgeable about how to win the deal in a competitive market. Scott will tell you he’s a numbers guy, and he definitely is. But he is just as attuned to the emotional aspect of this process. Let me add that he is highly transparent, very responsive, and as evidence of that, I’ll share that he ga...
Scott assisted us with the purchase of our home and truly went above and beyond for my wife and I. He was very responsive and proactive, and always readily available to meet for any showings we requested, which is critical in a market where timing is of the utmost importance. His ability to provide honest and candid feedback really showed he had our best interest in mind.In a competitive...
First off, Scott is amazing! It was our very first property we bought and were very new to everything, so we had a lot of concerns going in. Then we met Scott who made everything so much easier!Every property we would send over to him to check on, he would respond and confirm showings asap. During the showings, he would always have such amazing insight such as what to look for when looki...
He is amazing! His honesty, knowledge and commitment with his clients is outstanding. We trusted his advise every step of the way and he always had our best interest at heart. Will definitely work with him again.
Scott was the perfect agent for me to work with for my first purchase! He is very knowledgeable about the neighborhoods as well as the current market. Scott was very patient with me and walked me through each step of the home buying process. I never felt like he was rushing me to make any decisions and genuinely was there to look out for me. He always got back to me right away and kept m...
Working with Scott and his team made our home-buying experience so much easier and less stressful than we ever expected. Scott and Nikki truly listened to us and had an incredible sense of what we were looking for. They were always available, whether by phone, text, or email, and made time for us whenever we wanted to tour a home. Their honesty and transparency were invaluable, helping u...
Scott and his team sold my house in 5 days, with multiple offers and two escalation clauses. How do you beat that?! Scott is a SME who has his finger on the pulse of market in Northbrook and the surrounding area. He listens aggressively, follows up promptly, and has total command of the details. We learned to trust him implicitly, and our trust was not misplaced. I could not reccomend a ...
Scott was a responsive, informative realtor as we navigated moving to Chicago from out of state! He helped us get to know different neighborhoods and weigh the pros and cons of what we wanted vs. the budget we should work with. He was an eager negotiator and made sure we had all the facts at every stage in the process. When we wanted to jump on new listings but weren't going to be in tow...
Scott did a phenomenal job selling our house fast with obtaining multiple offers! He utilized top-notch marketing strategies to get the biggest profit on our house. We are returning clients of his as other realtors do not compare to him. Again, highly recommend if you want nothing but the best!
Scott was outstanding from start to finish! He is a realtor that truly cares for your needs and makes you feel more than just a client. Easily reachable and responds promptly. I will continue to work with him in future realstate needs. There is no one who will go above and beyond like Scott!
I can’t say enough great things about Scott. He listened to our needs, guided us through the buying process, and was an incredible negotiator. He had a superb knowledge of the marketplace and his attention to detail was amazing. I highly recommend Scott to anyone that needs a dedicated real estate agent.
It has been such an amazing experience working with Scott. In this competitive market, he is exactly who you want. He was able to get us into houses within 12-24 hours of a new posting so we never missed out on an opportunity. He provided us with excellent support and advice throughout the process, and was always extremely patient with and quick to respond to our questions or requests. H...
Scott and his team sold my house in Arlington Heights. He used a data-driven approach to minimize days on the market and maximize the sale price. Scott has also helped me with my office space negotiation, which kept my costs down while reducing risk
Scott Ottenheimer did an excellent, professional job of selling our property in the City of Chicago. As a Realtor in a different state, I know what it's like to work with other agents, and Scott is truly awesome. I am very lucky to have found him and worked with him on this sale. Highly recommended.
Scott and his team were exceptional from start to finish. They provided valuable insights on timing, skilled negotiations, and creative solutions that kept our sale moving. Their unwavering support and expertise made the entire process smoother. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a dedicated real estate professional!
Scott and his team were remarkable! I was 50/50 on selling as I loved my home but if I received the right offer I would make the move. Scott got an offer before it even hit the MLS and also recouped half of the “special assessment” that was forthcoming. He was extremely responsive during the negotiations and held strong where most realtors would cave in. I would highly recommend Scot...
Scott helped me find my first apartment over a decade ago and most recently, we worked with him to purchase our first single-family home in a stressful and competitive market. He is an experienced, patient, and honest realtor. Scott was incredibly communicative and responsive throughout the entire process and I genuinely feel that he looks out for the best interest of his clients. I woul...
Serving as more than just an agent representing me in my first home purchase, Scott acted as a trustworthy partner who helped me identify the right housing options and priorities for my individual situation. The agent-buyer relationship is rife with misaligned incentives and Scott worked diligently and transparently to win my trust and ensure I felt empowered to make good decisions throu...
I am very grateful to Scott for helping us find what we were looking for and will be contacting him in the future as well
Scott was amazing to work with! He truly puts his clients first. His knowledge of the market and process proved invaluable as we navigated a difficult real estate environment. Would recommend Scott to all those looking for a trusted advisor!
Scott did a fantastic job selling our house! His innovative marketing strategy and analytical ability helped us to secure top dollar value for our home and minimize the number of days that it was on the market. I highly recommend Scott and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
Scott was exceedingly helpful in finding us a new home and selling our old one. His transparency with pricing, marketing and other factors let us make well-informed decisions with our listing and helped us maximize what we could get for our condo.
Scott has been more than an agent for us, he’s been a trusted advisor and guide for us through the whole house sale process. Can’t recommend him highly enough!
I am so glad we worked with Scott to purchase our home. He is thorough, detail oriented, and thoughtful in how he approaches each aspect of the transaction. Above all else, we trust him to keep our best interest in mind, even if it means more work for him. His perspective on the homes we saw, the market, and negotiation tactics were incredibly valuable.
Scott was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable throughout the entire home buying process, from search to close (and beyond). As a first-time buyer, I had a lot to get educated on, and Scott was there to guide me the entire way and find the perfect place for my needs & wants. He's extremely responsive and patient. Highly recommend!
Scott did an amazing job helping us sell our city condo quickly (1 day on the private market!) and for an even better price than we’d expected. He helped us understand how to get our home ready to show, generated buzz for the property with other agents, and used data to provide excellent guidance on how to price our home. He was also really responsive and helped us navigate the entire ...
Scott had a very pragmatic and strategic approach to selling my home that resulted in a higher than asking price BEFORE the home actually hit the public MLS market. He is both knowledgeable and passionate about real estate. In addition, he has a deep understanding of the mortgage financing. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, I highly recommend working with Scott.
Excellent ability to price the market and gives honest feedback on pricing versus value versus likely closing price.
Scott was fantastic to work with and found us our dream home! He does a great job at putting himself in his clients shoes and finding perfect homes that fits their needs. I would recommend Scott to anyone!
Scott is the best of the best. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Highly recommend him.
Scott is very professional, helpful and caring! He helped me and my wife navigate through a tough market!
Scott is the best. I’ve done multiple deals with him, and I’m never disappointed.
Scott was extremely helpful throughout the entire home-buying experience. We were first-time buyers, and Scott made sure we understood all aspects of the process, from submitting an offer, securing a mortgage, and everything in between. His attention to detail and knowledge of written offers/clauses was also extremely valuable. Would absolutely recommend.
Scott is a great advocate and works very hard to ensure the whole process is smooth and enjoyable.
Scott was an absolute pleasure to work with for so many reasons! He is extremely knowledgable about real estate, and he is also honest, kind and caring in every way. Scott took a lot of time to get to know my tastes, preferences, budget and “must have’s” for the home that I was seeking. Scott was always efficient & professional, and his communication with me was excellent every ste...
Scott Ottenheimer is a dream realtor. He is knowledgeable, confident and kind. Purchasing a new home is an extremely stressful experience, especially in a competitive market. Scott was attentive, accessible and patient. It is because of Scott that we found our dream home and were able to negotiate a good price. I would urge everyone to use Scott Ottenheimer when buying or selling a home,...
Scott was transparent about the process from the start on what to expect. He was extremely responsive, understanding, thorough and made sure to look out for my best interest throughout the entire sale. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in a realtor!
Scott was so wonderful to work with! He was so responsive to all our questions— and there were a lot! We completely trusted him to find us our home and he delivered! We keep saying that we can’t believe we live here! We can’t thank Scott enough for his help, time, care, and dedication to us. We would recommend Scott to anyone looking, the whole process was easy, even in a crazy hou...
Scott is excellent. My wife and I highly recommend him. Thanks to Scott's marketing and networking expertise, we sold our house for a great price in a couple days. Scott's knowledge and experience were key to us finding and purchasing a wonderful new home in a competitive market. Scott is always responsive and very helpful in addressing all the questions and issues that must be dealt wit...
He is very reliable and it was a pleasure to work with him.
Scott is a fantastic realtor that anyone would be lucky to work with. Scott is an expert in his field, patient and took the time to understand what I wanted out of my home sale and future living situation. I can not recommend Scott highly enough.
Amazing to work with. The entire process was so smooth, never felt rushed and always felt he had our best interests at the forefront.
Scott is the best realtor. He is always looking out for his client’s needs and wants his clients to be 100% satisfied with their purchase. He goes the extra mile by guiding his clients through the entire home buying process.
Scott is knowledgeable, professional, and as friendly as they come. He will stop at nothing to earn your trust and confidence.
Working with Scott to tell our home was an excellent experience! Scott was extremely knowledgeable and responsive throughout the process. He communicated to us our options and made it a stress-free selling experience.
Scott is a very friendly and helpful realtor and is always thinking about the customers best interests. He is honest and upfront which makes you feel good working with him.
He has great marketing strategy and an excellent work ethic. Helped me get our house sold quickly during the start of the covid Pandemic
Scott was very helpful in my home search. He found me EXACTLY what I was looking for!
Scott always acted in our best interests and saved us a lot of money on our home purchase! I'd recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate!
I have successfully bought two homes in Chicago with Scott. He is a fantastic ally to have in your corner throughout the entire process. Scott is very knowledgeable and has a data analytics approach that makes you confident you are making the right decisions. Scott's market knowledge and his experience are very broad and he owns and rents several of his own investment properties so is gr...
Scott was super helpful throughout the process. His thoroughness made everything from initial viewing to closing run smoothly. We love our new condo!
I don't think we could have gone through the purchase of our condo without the help we received from Scott. He was consistently available to listen to and answer any questions we had. If he wasn't sure, it made sure to get the answer and let us know. He always had our best interests in mind, and fought hard to get us the best deal on our condo. He also was a very patient professional in ...
Anne did a great job securing the purchase of our new home in a market with very little inventory. She acted quickly and professionally to reach a deal that was favorable to all parties. We are grateful for her help, and are looking forward to moving in soon.
Anne Levinstein was communicative, understanding, patient and knowledgeable. She was everything we needed in a realtor. We were so grateful to work with her!
Anne is extremely energetic and knowledgeable. She was a great help to us in finding a home and guiding us through the purchase process.
Anne was fantastic to work with. Her experience and knowledge of the market helped up secure our dream home. We wouldn't hesitate to use her again.
Annie is phenomenal. Throughout the whole process she had our best interest at heart. I have realtors in my family, but went with Annie because from the first conversation with her I knew she was someone I could trust. She is patient, kind, dedicated, and always there for a question, a boost of encouragement, and a high five. The market is crazy right now and I know we weren't her only c...
Anne did an excellent job helping us find a new home. She was always accessible, and responded quickly. She was very knowledgeable about the market and helped us negotiate a winning contact. I would highly recommend Anne to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Anne was amazing leading us through the purchase of our dream home! We were not easy to work with, having a large family and relatively low budget but not wanting to settle. Anne held our hands, was frank with us when we needed her to be and negotiated us into our new family “forever” home. She also gave us advice on vendors to use from her vast experience and so far, every recommend...
Anne is a dedicated and hands on realtor. I trusted her judgment the entire time and knew that she had my family's best interest.
Anne was thorough from day one. She set a plan, and never deviated - even when there were bumps in the road along the way. Working with her, you realize she's passionate about not only her job - but also her clients needs and wishes. One cannot simply find a better realtor.
Anne was thorough from day one. She set a plan, and never deviated - even when there were bumps in the road along the way. Working with her, you realize she's passionate about not only her job - but also her clients needs and wishes. One cannot simply find a better realtor.
To be totally transparent in this testimonial, Anne is our daughter-in-law, but regardless of our family relationship, we chose Anne as our real estate agent because we know how she operates in her personal and professional life. We know that Anne's disciplined and focused approach to everything she does would be a great asset to us in our lifestyle transition from single family home li...
To be totally transparent in this testimonial, Anne is our daughter-in-law, but regardless of our family relationship, we chose Anne as our real estate agent because we know how she operates in her personal and professional life. We know that Anne's disciplined and focused approach to everything she does would be a great asset to us in our lifestyle transition from single family home li...
Anne went above and beyond staying on top of all the details and keeping me informed. Will utilize her again. Highly recommend her for all of your real estate needs!
I couldn't have asked for a better agent. Ann went out of her way to find the kids and I a perfect home....always took my phone calls no matter what time it was. Would drop what she was doing to work around my crazy schedule to show homes to us. What I loved most about her was that she had my family and I's best interest when looking at homes. She was fair while negotiating...she was...
I couldn't have asked for a better agent. Ann went out of her way to find the kids and I a perfect home....always took my phone calls no matter what time it was. Would drop what she was doing to work around my crazy schedule to show homes to us. What I loved most about her was that she had my family and I's best interest when looking at homes. She was fair while negotiating...she was h...
Anne was great - I will definitely recommend her to anyone that needs a realtor!
Anne is exceptionally knowledgeable. She was truly there for me in the good, bad and ugly parts of selling after 23 years.
Anne was amazing. I highly recommend her!
She was responsive and eager to help my wife and I; moreover, she went above and beyond following the move in helping us identify contractors and vendors to assist us in the area. All-in-all, Anne was a fantastic person to work with.
Fantastic so far. Cannot wait to list. Anne is really in my corner.
Anne was very responsive to our questions and eagerly identified properties that we were interested in. When the area we looked in was outside our price range, Anne was able to identify properties that we would want. She was always able to change her schedule as needed in order to give us tours of potential addresses. She was very professional and I will recommend her to my friends who ...
Anne was fantastic! Ultra responsive and took time to understand our needs. She ultimately found us just the right place.
It was a nice experiace to work with Joel Raynes. He is very helpful, patient, and understanding person.
Joel was great! He found me the perfect place in a very small time frame. He was always available to answer my questions with a wonderful attitude. I recommend him to anyone interested in real estate. He is a pleasant to work with and definitely goes above and beyond.
Joel was fully engaged and helpful throughout the process
We had a great experience with him
Joel sold the condominium in one week and got the price I wanted. Living out of state and having a renter, I had many concerns about the sale. At our first meeting, he addressed the current market, my concerns and explained the path forward which put me at ease. When issues arose he suggested solutions and with my approval they were dealt with quickly. Because of his years in the busin...
Very knowledgeable and thorough , very receptive and good to work with , highly recommended.
Very knowledgeable and thorough , very receptive and good to work with , highly recommended.
Joel Raynes earned a "5 Plus" star rating for all four categories. He is a superb professional. He helped us work through our priorities in finding what we wanted in our desired market; as an attorney I was impressed and appreciative of his negotiating skills; he always made sure we understood the dynamics of the process; and he was consistently responsive in getting back to us by teleph...
Joel was very pleasant to work with, a well of knowledge of different areas, buildings and many other types of information. He was always available and happy to answer any questions I had. I cannot state how much I appreciated his hard work in helping me find a good home and providing resources to help smooth out the whole process. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor.
Joel was very helpful and informative from the beginning of the process til the end. For us being first time home buyers, He was very patient and quickly knew what we were looking for which made things easier and smoother.
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
I will continue working with Joel Raynes. He is very good at getting the job done
Working with Joel is such a pleasure! He found us the perfect tenant for our rental. He kept us informed every step of the way. He is so good with numbers and negotiating! We have used him for a past rental and for a home purchase; we will always go to Joel #1. Your company is lucky to have him! Barb & Dana Marzillo
Working with Joel is such a pleasure! He found us the perfect tenant for our rental. He kept us informed every step of the way. He is so good with numbers and negotiating! We have used him for a past rental and for a home purchase; we will always go to Joel #1. Your company is lucky to have him! Barb & Dana Marzillo
Joel was on the ball at all times and used his contacts in the business to help find a buyer. He kept in touch with us constantly throughout the whole process. We appreciate all his help and will always highly recommend him.
Joel was extremely helpful through the full process of selling our home starting with advising me on the listing to completing the sale. He clearly knows the market and how to move a house. He had a wonderful way of assisting me evaluate offers to maximize the sales potential. I would strongly recommend him as a knowledgeable and helpful professional.
Joel was wonderful to work with and made things go smoothly with the buyers demands. He worked well with us and we felt that he gave our listing his full attention. He worked hard to sell out house during a difficult time in our country.
Mary was professional, responsive, and guided us through every step. She looked out for us during negotiations and made sure we got the best outcome. Highly recommend!
I so enjoyed working with Mary Demos. She helped me find my dream townhouse . She’s excellent & remained available throughout the entire process.
Mary was an excellent agent. She was knowledgeable, detail oriented, and continuously advocated for our needs as buyers. Thank you for finding us the perfect home. Could not recommend her enough.
Mary was fantastic! Very responsive and was always heavily involved and informative. Never bugged or pressured us with a “sales pitch”