- Volunteering: Actively involved in local charitable initiatives and housing advocacy programs supporting families in transition
- Sports: Lifelong passion for competitive and recreational sports, promoting discipline, teamwork, and resilience
- Physical Fitness & Wellness: Committed to health and wellness through strength training, mindfulness, and holistic living
- Community Engagement & Advocacy: Advocate for community development, affordable housing solutions, and real estate education
- Travel: Avid traveler with a deep appreciation for culture, architecture, and global perspectives that inform a lifestyle-driven approach to real estate
John Oertel
Lake Forest,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven sales entrepreneur with a proven track record at The Oertel Group and Home Solutions Inc., specializing in luxury real estate transactions, market expansion, and strategic relationship building across Chicagoland. Expert in cultivating influential partnerships with executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and premium brands to enhance visibility and fuel sustained growth. Proficient in investor financing, legal documentation, and market research, complemented by a sharp ability to execute targeted digital marketing campaigns and host high-impact lifestyle events. A natural leader of innovative, top-performing sales teams, dedicated to delivering seamless, high-touch client experiences from initial consultation to close.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Broker
The Oertel Group
02.2010 - Current
- Strategically cultivating relationships with top-tier executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and prominent companies across the Chicagoland area to expand market share and foster long-term loyalty among luxury buyers and sellers.
- Leverage strategic partnerships with high-end brands to creatively market luxury estates, enhancing visibility and appeal. Curate exclusive events in collaboration with businesses that share a similar clientele, thoughtfully showcasing each property's unique lifestyle and fostering meaningful connections within the luxury market.
- Leading and recruiting a team of uniquely creative sales professionals to grow and elevate the Oertel Group brand through innovation, collaboration, and distinction.
- Providing innovative, tailored services to homeowners designed to maximize sale price and exposure, while strategically minimizing time on market.
- Guiding clients through every stage of the sales process with clarity and care, ensuring a seamless and stress-free transaction from start to finish.
Distressed Real Estate Strategist | Co-Founder
Home Solutions Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Home Solutions was a short sale negotiation firm established during the 2007 recession to support homeowners facing financial, medical, and other personal hardships. In response to the widespread housing crisis, the company developed an educational platform for both homeowners and real estate professionals—empowering them to navigate alternatives to foreclosure, minimize credit damage, and transition forward with stability and confidence
- Home Solutions grew to become the largest short sale negotiation firm in Illinois, while also operating on a national scale. The company successfully assisted thousands of homeowners in avoiding foreclosure, providing them with the guidance and resources needed to achieve more favorable financial outcomes during a time of crisis.
- Daily responsibilities included delivering keynote presentations at large public events, leading continuing education lectures for licensed Realtors, consulting directly with homeowners, and managing a team of 10+ employees—all focused on successfully navigating and executing short sale transactions on behalf of clients.
Education
BBA - Business
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, ILSkills
- Managed investor financing strategies
- Oversaw preparation of legal documents
- Led high-level event planning initiatives
- Executed targeted digital marketing strategies
- Conducted in-depth market research to support data-driven decision-making and maximize return on investment
Accomplishments
2009 Rookie of the year in sales and Volume
CAR top producer 2009 - 2024
Noted in multiple publications
Interests
Timeline
Real Estate Broker
The Oertel Group
02.2010 - Current
Distressed Real Estate Strategist | Co-Founder
Home Solutions Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2015
BBA - Business
Oakton Community College
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