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Scott Ottenheimer is the Founder of Ottenheimer Group. 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 ...