The Gimbel Group at Compass. You are the priority
$500 million+ in career sales
15 Top Producer awards
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Financial expertise with decades of real estate experience
Led by CEO Erik Gimbel, a CPA with an MBA focused on accounting, economics, and marketing, our team combines financial expertise with decades of real estate experience. Erik’s background in valuation, investing, and negotiations allows clients to make informed decisions with confidence.
Whether you’re buying your dream home, selling for top dollar, building an investment portfolio, or pursuing multifamily or development opportunities, The Gimbel Group has the experience to help you succeed.
What is your home worth?
Request a valuation and we come back with real comps and a defensible number, usually within a day.
One of Chicagoland’s premier real estate teams
At The Gimbel Group, we’re proud to be recognized as one of Chicagoland’s premier real estate teams, with more than $500 million in career sales and 15 Top Producer awards. Our experience spans every type of real estate transaction, from first-time homebuyers and luxury homes to investment properties, multifamily acquisitions, new construction, and fix-and-flip opportunities.
What truly sets us apart isn’t just our results, it’s our commitment to our clients. You are the priority. We treat every transaction as if it were our own. Buying or selling real estate is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make, and we’re with you every step of the way. From our first conversation through closing, and long after, we’re committed to providing exceptional guidance, communication, and service. Our relationship doesn’t end at the closing table.
Every agent on our team shares one simple philosophy
Clients come first. Service comes first. Results follow.
Three ways to work with us
Buying
We know these towns block by block. We tell you what a place is really worth, what it costs to own each month, and when to walk away.
Selling
Professional photography and video, a marketing plan built for your specific property, and a price backed by the comps.
Investing
Off-market developments and multifamily buildings that never hit the public listings, underwritten like an investor reads them.
Featured listings
For sale27125 North Williams Park RoadWauconda, IL 60084
For sale310 West Kirchhoff RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005
Full MLS inventory connects here at launch. Until then, call 847-530-3704 for what is on and off the market this week.
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The towns we know block by block. Choose one to see what is on the market.
Highland Park
Lakefront estates and ravine-lined streets.
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Wilmette
Tree-lined blocks by the lake and the Baha'i Temple.
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Glencoe
A leafy village beside the Botanic Garden.
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Deerfield
Top schools and an easy Metra commute.
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Lake Forest
Historic estates around Market Square.
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Arlington Heights
A lively downtown on the Metra line.
View listingsDeals most agents never see
We sell off-market developments and multifamily buildings across Chicagoland, the higher-ticket side of the business. If you are building a portfolio, this is where it starts.
Off-market developments
Land and development plays that trade through relationships, not the MLS.
Multifamily acquisitions
Two-flats to mid-size apartment buildings, read like an owner reads them.
Value-add projects
Fix-and-flip and new construction where the margin lives in the details.
A marketing platform built to outperform the competition
We leverage cutting-edge AI technology, targeted social media advertising, professional photography and videography, cinematic property tours, custom marketing campaigns, email marketing, digital exposure, and strategic networking to generate exceptional visibility for every listing.
Because every client and every property is unique, we create a customized strategy tailored specifically to your goals. There is no one-size-fits-all approach at The Gimbel Group. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, selling a luxury estate, investing in multifamily properties, building a real estate portfolio, or simply looking for trusted advice, we’re here to help.
Experience. Strategy. Service. Results
Let The Gimbel Group show you what a truly client-first real estate experience feels like. Contact us today, and let's build the perfect game plan to achieve your real estate goals.