Meet Jen, the shining star of the real estate galaxy and the mastermind behind the fabulous Ortman Group. 

Yes, she's made quite a splash by landing a spot on Forbes' Top 500 Agent Five Star List, but what really floats her boat is serving her incredible crew of over 400 clients. And guess what? You're next in line for a fantastic real estate voyage with her!

Jen isn't your run-of-the-mill agent; she's your real estate fairy godmother, complete with a magic wand (or rather, a vast warehouse of staging furniture and accessories!). With more real estate knowledge than you can shake a yard sign at, she's your go-to guide for navigating the quirky twists and turns of the market.

Not only is Jen tech-savvy enough to make your smartphone blush, but she also has a secret map to all the hottest properties, even the ones that are playing hide-and-seek. Plus, her knowledge of neighborhoods is so granular it's practically pixelated. She knows where to find the best coffee, the fastest transportation, and which school districts will make your kids do the happy dance.

But here's where Jen really turns up the fun factor: She's a staging maestro! With her Staging Consultant Certification, she's like a magician who can transform your property into a showstopper. She knows all the tricks of the trade, especially the psychology behind design and color, to make buyers fall head over heels for your home.

And if you've ever dreamed of taking a fixer-upper and turning it into a palace, Jen's your partner in crime. She's been there, done that, and has the blueprint for success. Just ask her and her trusty sidekick (her husband)!

But Jen isn't all business; she's also a local superhero. With roots in Chicago and the suburbs, she's your go-to source for trusted service providers. And did we mention she's a mom of three boys? She's not just involved in the local community; she practically runs it. School boards, sports associations, you name it—she's on it. Plus, she's a big-hearted philanthropist, dedicating her time and resources to causes that make the world a better place.

Under Jen's stellar leadership, the Ortman Group has racked up more awards than you can count. They're like the Avengers of real estate, with honors like the Berkshire Hathaway President’s Club Chairman Top Award and the Five Star Customer Service Award, year after year.

Jen's real estate superpowers span a wide range, from Residential and Investment Real Estate to Office Management, Relocation, Foreclosure, Short Sales, and First Home Buyers. She's a proud University of Iowa alumna and, before her real estate career took off, she rocked the corporate world as a VP of Sales. But there's no greater joy for her than helping you achieve your real estate dreams. In Jen's world, you're the star of the show, and your real estate adventure is going to be one for the books!

Kerri Grabowski is a Realtor with local-area expertise that her clients rely upon and trust. Kerri has lived her whole life in the Chicago Northwest suburbs, growing up in Lake Zurich, and now lives in Arlington Heights with her husband and two children. Kerri also has local ties and experience in Des Plaines, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, and Mount Prospect. With her two children both currently attending Olive Mary-Stitt Elementary, Kerri is actively involved with the school PTA. She spends a lot of her time interacting with other young parents in the Northwest suburban communities, attending her daughter's theater performances, her son's sports games, as well as other social and recreational events.

In addition to her local-area knowledge, Kerri provides her clients with the highest level of customer service. She utilizes her detailed, proactive approach of conducting very thorough research and performing upfront legwork to make each client's transaction smooth, stress- free, and fun! Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest decisions a person may make in their life, and Kerri works diligently to get the best price possible for each client, in their desired timeframe.

Kerri's clients say it best. "Kerri is an amazing realtor!! She sold our home in less than two weeks. She made the whole process very smooth from start to finish. She is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and just an all around great person to work with! I will absolutely use her again when buying/selling a home and would 100% refer her to friends and family!" by Colleen Bremer.

Whether you're ready to buy or sell your first home or you've done a number of real estate transactions in the past, Kerri Grabowski is motivated, committed and passionate to help you sell your current home or buy your new dream home.

     Kelly Ungar has always had a flair for design and renovation. She grew up in a family of general contractors, so she had a hammer in her hand from a young age. Working with her family renovating homes is what led to her passion for real estate and all it has to offer. She has taken her affinity for architecture and her desire to help people, to build a successful real estate career. She prides herself in being able to see the potential of even the most aesthetically challenged homes and passing that vision to her clients. Her skills in remodeling and renovation set her apart from other agents because she can help give her clients realistic ideas of how to turn a blank canvas home into the perfect home for them!

     With a bachelor's degree in Business and extensive marketing coursework, Kelly is also the Creative Coordinator for the Ortman Group & manages all team social media pages. She loves handling the team’s online presence because it allows her to make Real Estate fun while simultaneously educating the public on what buying and selling really looks like. Her background in business has given her the necessary skills to effectively negotiate deals and get the most ideal outcomes on behalf of her clients, time and time again. She is a Certified Staging Consultant, which aids getting her seller clients top dollar on the sale of their homes as well as a Certified Pricing Strategy Advisor, which provides her with advanced skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values.

     Kelly is proud that her business is built on communication, dedication & transparency. This recipe has led her to consistently grow her sales every year and help more people achieve their real estate goals. Twice she has received the Five Star Rising Agent award, which recognizes professionals who have excelled in sales & customer service when beginning their Real Estate careers. Along with her team, she has received Berkshire Hathaway’s Chairman’s Circle Platinum Award for being the top 1% of the company based on gross commissions or closed units. She strives to provide the highest level of customer service by being quick to respond and taking care of all the small details, ensuring every transaction is as stress-free and smooth as possible for her clients! 

     In her spare time, Kelly enjoys trying out new Arlington Heights restaurants, dancing around the kitchen to “Baby Shark” with her three daughters and dreaming up new renovation projects to annoy her husband with.

Angela Robinson is a real estate agent with the Ortman Group of Berkshire Hathaway serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago. With a background in education, Angela is committed to providing her clients with the information, tools, and resources they need to make the best home buying and selling decisions.

Purchasing her own homes is how Angela Robinson became attracted to the real estate industry. She enjoyed learning about the home buying and selling process and is always happy to share her knowledge and experiences with others. When home buyers and sellers meet Angela, the first thing they notice is her genuine excitement and desire to help them. Buyers know that she will listen to their needs and work with them to find properties that match them. Sellers know that she will use her market knowledge to price their homes properly and sense of style to stage them so they are appealing to buyers.

Angela's free time is spent keeping up on the latest real estate industry news and trends, hiking, skiing, scrapbooking and baking cookies with her daughters. Call Angela when you are looking to buy or sell property in the northwest suburbs.

Maria Marusich has an extensive professional background in overseas sourcing, and product design which gives her business insight and a talent for negotiation. Maria’s passion for home design and home renovation gives her the ability to see and discover the opportunities that will enhance the selling of a home or find the hidden potential when buying a new home. 

Maria lives in Inverness with her husband, son and two dogs. When she is not spending time with her family and friends, she likes to indulge her creative side by designing jewelry, refinishing furniture, and working on her own home remodeling projects.  

Maria will work to exceed your expectations as she partners with you to sell your home or search for your new dream home. Maria provides outstanding customer service with a focused determination to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Erica Check has an extensive career in the Real Estate for over 30 years. Having worked in every aspect of the business from Office Assist to Office Manager to Broker Associate, to owning a successful Real Estate company for 5 years has given her a vast experience in the industry that she can pass along to her clients. Recently she joined the Ortman Group with Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate to focus exclusively on helping Sellers and Buyers with their Real Estate needs.

Erica passion is to help alleviate the stressful process of finding or selling their property. She works tirelessly to make sure each transaction is as smooth as it can possibly be. Having all the Team and Office resources at her fingers, marketing expertise for the preparation of the sale, exposure to the public, exposure to other industry professionals, access to off-market or coming soon properties allow her to stay ahead of the game for her Buyers and Sellers and make sure their experience is second to none.

Erica constant focus to always put her Sellers and Buyers first makes all the difference to make sure they are receiving the best possible services available to them. Erica has a strong commitment to her clients as well as her colleagues to ensure a smooth transition in all their Real Estates needs. Whatever your Real Estates needs may be Erica and the full team at Ortman Group are there to help.

As a Guaranteed Rate Loan Officer since 2004, Ian has built his career on simplifying the mortgage process and guiding clients from application to closing. He enjoys helping clients, and due to repeat business and word-of-mouth referrals, they have helped him rank in the top 1% of all licensed mortgage originators in the country by volume. The trust and respect earned from his clients has resulted in a Five Star Professional customer service award every year since 2012 and even got him featured in Chicago Magazine.  

With all the options and information surrounding the home buying experience, Ian is eager to help. He's always ready to answer questions honestly and with transparency even after hours and on weekends, as he's been doing for nearly two decades at Guaranteed Rate. Please reach out with any questions about the home financing journey.

Connect with Ian now to find out how much home you can afford!