An eye for detail, a sense of value, and a down to earth approach.

Representing sellers has been Jenni's passion for more than two decades. From creating the ideal customized marketing plan to helping each client through what can be an emotional endeavor, she sees reality as helping people live their best lives. Jenni Gordon continually ranks among the top 4% of real estate professionals nationwide.

Her energy, organization and responsiveness add to her quality of service. Jenni takes great care for her sellers in maximizing marketing and social media to get their unique home in front of potential buyers. As a Certified Relocation Specialist, she enjoys helping out of area buyers find the perfect Chicago-North Shore community and home. Whether working with a first-time buyer, experienced investor or an empty-nester, she lends her skills every step of the way. No matter where her clients need to go, she can help them get there.

Thanks to strong client relationships and 20 years of excellence, Jenni has built a strong referral network, and her sales have exceeded well over $150 million dollars in closed transactions. She continues to be enthusiastic with each circumstance in an ever-evolving market. Technology has played a major role in her ongoing growth; embracing the newest tools, marketing strategies, and trends keeps her always in the forefront so she can be there for her buyers and sellers 24/7.

Jenni grew up in East Lakeview, where she currently lives with her husband. She raised her two children on the North Shore, first in Evanston and then in Glencoe. She and her youngest son attended Francis Parker for high school. Jenni graduated from University of Wisconsin at Madison, where she studied art history. Jenni worked at Sothebys for 9 years and has a long history of client service and selling fine property. Jenni enjoys cooking, HIIT workouts, travel and volleyball. 

Jenni's credentials

Five Star Real Estate Agent 2011 - Current

CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
CRS is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. Less than 4% of all realtors hold the CRS designation. Since 1977, the Council of Residential Specialists has offered in-depth training on negotiating and closing smoother transactions, working in the buyers' and sellers' best interest and building a referral business.

ABR - Accredited Buyer's Representative
The Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.

Certified Relocation Specialist
This two-year certificate is part of the Certified Agent Advantage program, a professional standard available exclusively to members of the Cartus Principal Broker Network. Cartus requires qualified Network agents to become certified as relocation experts by participating in one or more Certified Agent Advantage courses, passing a written exam upon completion, and undergoing a comprehensive background check. The course covers issues surrounding the purchase of a destination house, as well as the most effective techniques for helping clients research communities, locate their new home, and settle into their new area anywhere in the United States.

Coldwell Banker Presidents Circle - National Award 1999-2019

Best Marketing - Glencoe Office 1999-2019

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