AWARDS

• Real Trend America Best List - Sales Volume - Best small team
• Top 1.5% of agents
• Five Star Real Estate Legend award winner 2011-2022 (20% of Chicago agents)
• Coldwell Banker Presidents Circle - National Award
• Best Marketing - Glencoe Office

Areas of Expertise

• Areas of Focus: Chicago & North Shore
• Specializing in the North Shore of Chicago + Lincoln Park/Lakeview
• First Time Home Buyers, Empty Nesters, Relocation Expert
• Seller's Agent
• Buyer's Agent
• Exceptional personal service

Education & Designations

• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
• Certified Residential Specialist® (CRS)
• Certified Relocation Specialist
• Cendant Mobility Inventory Specialist
• 1 of 400 agents trained to work with members of the Military and their families
• Graduate: American Fine & Decorative Arts, Sotheby's
• BA: Art History, University of Wisconsin

Community Involvement

• Glencoe Newcomers and Neighbors Club - former Board member
• Evanston Women's Club - House and Grounds Committee
• Society for Contemporary Art - Art Institute of Chicago (former President)
• Arts Club of Chicago - Founding Member Junior Board
• Metro Chicago Book Group - Founding Member (1994)
• Glencoe Junior High Project - Former Board Member
• Francis W. Parker - Cooke & The Colonel Scholarship Dinners Co-Chair

Personal Background

Jenni grew up in Wrigleyville and raised her two boys, Daniel and Andrew, in Evanston and Glencoe. She attended University of Wisconsin at Madison where she studied art history. Jenni worked at Sotheby's for 9 years and has a long history of client service and selling fine property. Jenni was the president of the Society for Contemporary Art at the Art Institute where she is still involved. She is a long-time member of the Evanston Women's Club. Her husband, M. Scott Gordon, is an attorney who practices family law. She is an alumni of Francis W. Parker, where her youngest son also attended high school. Jenni enjoys cooking, yoga, travel and volleyball.

 

Jenni's clients share their experiences.

Jenni was essential to finding the home we were searching for...
"Jenni was essential to finding the home we were searching for in Evanston while living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The inherent issues and problems involved in such a long distance home search are well known to anyone who has ever been involved in one. Jenni made it all come together. She was generous with her time in short, intense house hunting tours that lasted all day and into the night. Despite a challenging housing market in which, very little new materialized in the Spring, Jenni dug for anything coming out and got us information and in for tour right away. We are very happy with her work and personality, and would recommend her to absolutely anyone."
--from Beth Billups, posted on Trulia.com

She is simply great!
"Jenni helped me sell my townhouse in Wilmette and also helped me buy another house in Wilmette. She is dedicated, has an excellent ear, very savvy and most of all, follows through. She is simply great!"
--from enicadena, posted on Trulia.com

So many positives things to say about our experience...
"I don't know where to start with Jenni, there are so many positives things to say about our home buying experience with her. My husband and I met her at a showing, at that time we already had an agent that was selling our condo but we were not pleased with her and when we met Jenni we discussed making the switch and having her help us find our suburban home. We met Jenni in Spring of 2012 and finally May of 2013 she found our new home. We looked at many houses and talked with her through all of our concerns and she was honest with us through the whole process. She was a great match for us, she is outgoing, honest and made the whole home buying process fun! We would highly recommend Jenni in a heartbeat."
--from beblis, posted on Trulia.com

She thinks out of the box...
"Jenni is a knowledgeable and professional realtor that made herself completely available to us during our house hunt in the city. She educated my husband and I quickly to the types of properties from which we could choose and she set appointments for us very strategically so we could focus our search and make the most of our time. She thinks out of the box, is highly creative and knows the city very well. We were in such good hands and we loved her personality and drive."
--from jenilvers, posted on Trulia.com

Would not hesitate to recommend her...
"Jenni was a delight to work with. She was very knowledgeable about the area and the market and suggested a rental amount that was spot on. I would definitely use her again for any real estate needs and would not hesitate to recommend her to my friends."
--from sceil7, posted on Trulia.com

She understood what I needed...
"Jenni was excellent to work with throughout the home-buying process -- knowledgeable and responsive. She understood what I needed in a house and helped me find it and get through the home-buying process as smoothly as possible."
--from katlerner, posted on Trulia.com

Jenni Gordon was INCREDIBLE!!
"We met her at a showing we went to and it was our lucky day when we did. Jenni was very thorough and extremely knowledgeable in the North Shore market. She tolerated our indecisiveness for an entire year and never once made us feel pressured. She had a knack for knowing exactly what price a home should sell for and seemed to be within a couple of thousand on every home we passed on. Needless to say we followed her lead and in the end she knew exactly which house we would buy even before we did. I couldn't imagine anyone else as our agent through the stressful and exhausting process, she remained positive and upbeat and never questioned our decisions. We will recommend her to our family, friends and colleagues and would definitely work with her again in the future."
--from loft2111, posted on Trulia.com

You definitely know your job...
"We loved your energy that you brought to selling our house! We also have always liked how creative you are in marketing yourself and our home. You definitely know your job and had a sense of urgency. The bottom line is that you sold our house in a short amount of time at a price we were haoppy with."
--Sheila and Ray Bondoc, Wilmette

Always there when we needed her...
"This letter is written with my most sincere admiration for Jenni Gordon. Jenni has been consistently helpful in both listing my property and subsequently purchasing another. Her attention and knowledge of marketing detail, staging and follow through on showings, etc. was highly commendable. She was always there when we needed her. In purchasing a property Jenni has the knowledge of the real estate business, current market and the fortitude to stay with the ball so to speak all the way through to closing. I highly recommend Jenni Gordon to anyone seriously interested in buying or selling a property and I would gladly work with her again should the need arise."
--Scott Kitzerow, Evanston

Bought & sold two homes with Jenni...
"We've worked with Jenni in buying two homes and selling two homes. She's upbeat, diligent and practical - and very good at understanding pricing. She stuck with us for over a year on our most recent search."
--Jenny Hager and Tom Witt, Evanston

Will happily refer you...
"We absolutely love our new home! Unfortunately, I am afraid that we will not be giving you any future business, because we are never moving! We will however happily refer you to family and friends."
--Juan Carlos Duque, Highland Park

Committed to our needs...
It is my pleasure to express my feelings for Jenni Gordon as a realtor. Though it has been several years since our last transaction, I know that Jenni has only improved with age. As my wife and I were looking for a home in Wilmette, we turned our attention to Jenni, who was an acquaintance. With her extremely honest and trusting manner, coupled with her steadfast attitude, Jenni went above and beyond the call of duty - spending an enormous amount of time with us. Her commitment was to understanding and meeting our needs, not just selling us a house. For her efforts and friendship, we are forever grateful! We would recommend Jenni to anyone who is looking to buy a home. She will exceed your expectations. When you are buying a home it can be a very emotional and particularly expensive endeavor; why not work with the person who is extremely capable and a pleasure to be with. After all, you will likely spend a good deal of time together."
--Charmaine and Adam Goldman, Wilmette

She knows all about the area...
"Jenni was especially helpful to me as I was moving some distance and did not know the territory. She knows all about the area and was quite accommodating with her time as my time was limited. She is a lovely thoughtful agent! I do so appreciate all her attention and help in finding the perfect solution for me. I will be happy to tell everyone I meet where to find the best real estate agent. Many thanks."
--Fay McCarthy. Grayslake

Found such a great house...
"Jenni, we wanted to thank you for helping us find such a great house. I, particularly, am pleased that it has so much of what I was looking for and is so comfortable given that I was not part of the search process. Thanks for your time, efforts and insights."
--Cathy B. Evanston

We still love the house!
"Jenni, it was really thoughtful of you to think of us. We still love the house! And our holidays were great! Stop by when you have time. Best wishes,"
--Marcello & Vina Bondurant. Evanston

A consummate professional...
"Dear Jenni- Thank you so much. You were a joy to work with - a consummate professional. Cynthia and Jay have landed in their dream house. I don't think they we'll ever move them out of there. I look forward to working with you again, anytime. Warm regards,"
--Koenig & Strey agent

A fantastic real estate agent...
"Jenni- Thank you so much for being a fantastic real estate agent. Thank you again for all your hard work. We're so excited. We're recommending you to all our friends."
--Adam & Vicky Christian, Evanston

Truly has your goals in mind...
"We are so grateful for Jenni's hard work, negotiating skill and expertise in helping us find our new home. Jenni shuttled us tirelessly from Evanston to Glencoe, providing us with invaluable "intangible" insider advice on schools and on the characteristics of each community. She quickly understood what we were looking for and actually saved us from an impulse buy that, with hindsight, would not have worked well for us at all. It is rare to find an agent who truly has your goals in mind and doesn't just want to make a deal. This attribute elevates Jenni to the level of a trusted advisor in what is at times an intimidating process: a key partner when making such a large investment. Her market analysis informed our purchase and led us to the perfect house for our lifestyle. Thanks to Jenni, we found the perfect fit."
--Bill and Guita Griffiths, Kenilworth

Professional research & expert advice...
"Dear Jenni - Thanks to your professional research and time, we were able to sell our unique, but not easy to sell home in Washington. We shall certainly call on you for your expert advice when we next find ourselves 'on the move' - so you can help us once again. Thank you again. All the best,"
--Marilyn and Sherry G., Edmonds, Washington

I will highly recommend her...
"I am a very satisfied Coldwell Banker client. From the very beginning, Jenni Gordon, my agent, made the process of looking for, bidding on, and finally contracting on a new home very enjoyable. Jenni was able to perfectly balance enthusiasm in the search while simultaneously respecting my work schedule and other commitments. Jenni's friendliness and caring made me feel as if she were looking for a home for a member of her own family or a very good friend. Lastly, her advice helped me to succeed in my bidding war in the currently 'hot' market place. Without her help, I am certain the deal would not have gone through at the price my finances allowed. It was an absolute pleasure working with her and I wanted you to know that I will highly recommend her to friends and colleagues."
--Rod Homer, Evanston

We had a great buying experience...
"Jenni Gordon worked with my husband and me about 2 years ago to help us buy a house. Jenni´s knowledge of the market and all of the neighborhoods in the areas we were looking were a huge help to us. I could ask her about any area and Jenni would have the scoop; schools, grocery stores, playgrounds, you name it. What I most appreciated was that Jenni was never in a hurry for us to buy a house, finding us a house that we loved and could afford was her number one prority. I loved that Jenni always kept her personal opinions quiet, so that I was always able to see the house for what it was, without having someone else's opinions blurring my view. We found a great house, and had a great buying experience. We always felt like we were in good hands, and we owe it to Jenni Gordon."
--Rebecca and Barry Freidland, Glencoe

Jenni's diligence paid off...
"Jenni was brought on my 'case' when I was four months pregnant with my second child and desperately trying to move from the city into a move-inable house somewhere between Evanston and Highland Park. The time crunch coupled with the 'house has to be in good condition' factor plus a moderate budget for North Shore standards put Jenni in a real estate pressure cooker. Day in and day out, Jenni showed us potential options and was met with our frowns. Yet she smiled and tried to learn what we liked best about that last house, all the while listening to my husband's theories on why he can't buy a house without storage space for his golf clubs even though he doesn't play golf and what he believe makes the perfect sandwich. Late that spring, Jenni's diligence paid off. We walked into a house and smiled. This time Jenni shared a theory and said 'This is a happy house'. With three weeks to spare before baby number two, we moved into that house. I had my baby and three years later I can honestly say Jenni's theory has been proven right."
--Pam Gross, Glencoe

I knew I could relax...
"With Jenni on my side I knew I could relax and that everything was taken care of. My condo purchase went off without a hitch! Thanks Jenni."
--Tim E, Chicago

Hard working & friendly...
"Jenni is hard working, friendly, realistic and a pleasure to have as an agent!"
--Doug & Lynn Gates, Evanston

Went above and beyond the routine duties...
"Jenni went above and beyond the routine duties of a realtor. She handled many personal issues for me during our relocation to a new city, twice! Her kindness and diligence on our behalf will always be remembered."
--Kathy and Michael Lipowski, Katy, Texas

Positive, organized and honest approach...
"We appreciate all of your enthusiasm and determination in selling our home quickly. Receiving our asking price in just a matter of days eliminated a lot of stress we had about selling our first home. You obviously priced the home correctly, which says a lot considering we listed it nearly 12% higher than another realtor suggested! Your positive attitude, organized nature, and honest approach provided us with comfort throughout the process. Thank you again and best of luck to you in the future."
--Kevin and Julie Contat, Wilmette

Appreciate your time and effort...
"Thanks so much for your patience and help throughout my first home buying experience. I appreciate your time and effort! Thanks again."
--Ann D, Skokie

Working with Jenni was easy and fun...
"Jenni made the process of finding our new home a pleasure. Through the personalized web site she created for us, we had constant and unlimited access to the current listings in our price range. Jenni quickly understood our needs and was able to direct our attention to the most appropriate properties. House hunting can be stressful, but working with Jenni was easy and fun. We will continue to recommend Jenni to our friends and colleagues, and hope to work with her again!"
--Stacy & Darrin Baim, Glenview

You followed through on everything...
"Dear Jenni - I really enjoyed working with you. You followed through on everything. I would highly recommend you to anyone who needs to sell or wants to purchase property. Best wishes to you and yours." --Eleanor Goodman, Northbrook

Recommend her with high praise...
"We received exceptional care and nurturing from Jenni Gordon during what many in the real estate business would probably have considered a bother, a townhouse rental. She treated us not only with nurturing care, but went out of her way to make sure we were fully satisfied. Frankly, we know the time Jenni spent was out of her high professional ethic and not because of the size of the commission. Not only that, she is a delight to work with...both my wife and I recommend her with high praise."
--Judy and Clark Riley, Glencoe

A pleasure to work with...
"Jenni was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. She helped us find a home in Arlington Heights even though it was out of her usual area of expertise (The North Shore). Highly recommended!"
--George Chan, Arlington Heights

Jenni exceeded our expectations...
"I have learned over the years that I am a little anal (pardon my language but I can't seem to come up with a more fitting word!) when it comes to real estate. That said, Jenni exceeded our expectations as our agent through each step of the process. Jenni was referred to us by a friend and was a great partner with through the listing process and transaction. In a market that was starting to slow, we were particularly concerned about pricing our house correctly. Jenni thoughtfully researched comps in the area and made specific recommendations. She walked us through her thinking and we agreed upon a listing price. I believe this careful consideration and research is what enabled us to sell our house in 4 days! Furthermore, Jenni was a pro and kept her cool in the negotiation process. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. It was so smooth in fact that I didn't tell many people that we had sold our house until the deal closed as I feared it was 'too good to be true'! :-) A huge thanks to Jenni...oh, and how can I forget to mention that she drove over to our house at 10:30 the night the final offer came through just to ensure everything was signed, sealed and delivered that evening! We highly recommend Jenni!"
--Kelly Graziadei, Evanston

Ensured our sale went through...
"Jenni- Thanks again for all of your help over the past few months. We appreciate the time you spent ensuring our sale would go through... even long distance! Keep in touch."
--Stacie & Brian Contat, Evanston

Jenni is terrific...
"Jenni was referred to us by a top city agent, who works for another company. She assured us that Jenni was the best. That was an understatement! She spent days with us taking us from Evanston to Glencoe. As we were moving from California, she explained the different communities and markets. She made sure that we didn't over pay and we are now in the home of our dreams! Jenni is terrific!"
--Keith and Robin F. Glencoe