Areas
ONGENAGROUP
Forty towns, and a client in every one.
Rather than owning one neighborhood, the business is built around serving clients wherever they are going — the city, the North Shore, the western and southwest suburbs. Every area below is one where a client has already closed and written about it.
City — North & Northwest
29 clients
North Center4 reviews
“Deciding to work with Jim was based on him outlining the process of purchasing a home and everything it…”
Jennifer Clifford · Buyer · 2024
Southport Corridor4 reviews
“Jim was invaluable on our journey purchasing our first home. He is very knowledgeable about the Chicago-land…”
Sarah Laspesa · Buyer · 2019
Lakeview East3 reviews
“I can't thank you enough for all you did to help us find a condo for our daughter who was relocating to…”
Sara Goldman · Buyer · 2026
Lincoln Park3 reviews
“I absolutely recommend Jim. As foreigners who have just arrived to Chicago, buying a home was a great challenge…”
Mario Stecher · Buyer · 2021
Avondale2 reviews
“Jim was great. He provided the home buying experience that you would expect from a top notch broker. I was…”
Marcos Esparza · Buyer · 2021
Bucktown2 reviews
“Jim was referred to us when we had very little time to devote to finding a home. We were in the middle of a…”
Mike Reddy · Buyer · 2015
Lakeview2 reviews
“Jim was our rock through this whole venture. My husband and I were first time home buyers. Jim helped us with…”
Alice Kerr · Buyer · 2022
Logan Square2 reviews
“Jim's experience in construction and real estate, as well as his network, makes him an amazing resource and…”
Erica Green · Seller & Buyer · 2023
Old Town2 reviews
“Luck was on my side that day when I was just browsing for a place about 2yrs ago on the @ property website.. I…”
Jason Verhulst · Buyer · 2014
Wicker Park2 reviews
“Dear Jim, Thank you for all your efforts to help us sell the apartment. It is a weight off our shoulders…”
Sam Reddy · Seller · 2020
Albany Park1 review
“Jim’s professionalism and real estate knowledge is world class. He was able to help us navigate the many…”
David Moy · Buyer · 2026
Roscoe Village1 review
“I cannot say enough about how helpful Jim was during the search and purchase of our first property. Not only…”
Amber Dushman · Buyer · 2014
Uptown1 review
“First, let us say what a pleasure it was to work with Jim. As first time home-buyers, Jim was very patient with…”
Christine Konicki · Buyer · 2026
City — Downtown & West
34 clients
River North7 reviews
“As a first time home buyer, Jim was invaluable to my overall experience. He walked me through the entire…”
Erica Gelvan · Buyer · 2022
West Loop7 reviews
“I worked with Jim in buying my second condo. I couldn't have picked anyone better! I've dealt with other…”
Michelle Lamba · Buyer · 2016
West Town6 reviews
“As a first-time buyer, I was suffering from full-blown anxiety and stress at the thought of embarking on the…”
Saul Barrera · Buyer · 2017
Gold Coast3 reviews
“We would highly recommend the services of Jim Ongena. We first met Jim 2 years ago when he helped us with a…”
Sandee Whited · Buyer · 2026
Lakeshore East3 reviews
“Jim acted as my agent for the sale of a condominium unit. At our initial meeting he was 100% prepared with…”
Timothy W. Kelly · Seller · 2018
South Loop2 reviews
“Jim was wonderful to work with at every step of the way. He listened to us, got to know us, understood what was…”
Fernanda Valentino · Buyer · 2016
Fulton District1 review
“I cannot say enough great things about Jim. As a first-time home buyer relocating from the east coast, I had…”
Kristie Rodocker · Buyer · 2020
Loop1 review
“Jim came highly recommended from a friend of mine and I couldn't have been happier with the results. This was…”
Frank Russell · Buyer · 2014
Museum Campus1 review
“Jim is a pleasure to work with, both professionally and personally. He keeps himself informed about the area…”
Gary Moore · Buyer · 2019
Smith Park1 review
“I have never dealt with a real estate person before but know some…and they/ 're kinda scary. When I went to…”
Tommy Thaviu · Buyer · 2019
Streeterville1 review
“If there was ever a superhero of a real estate broker it would be Jim Ongena. He is literally the agent who can…”
Stanislava Misurec · Seller · 2013
University Village1 review
“Jim did a great job preparing my listing to make sure it appeared top-notch as it was listed. This resulted in…”
Karl Becker · Seller · 2021
North Shore
9 clients
Wilmette3 reviews
“Jim was an outstanding agent. He was extremely knowledgeable and did a great job of pointing out pros and cons…”
Johanna Spellman · Buyer · 2019
Winnetka2 reviews
“Jim is a rarity in his field: he listens instead of aggressively selling something clients might not even care…”
C.S · Buyer · 2025
Glencoe1 review
“Working with Jim was an absolute pleasure. His years of experience made my search so much less stressful and…”
J.L. · Buyer · 2014
Mundelein1 review
“Jim did a fantastic job in both the sale of our existing home and the purchase of our new home. We were dealing…”
Andy Mansavage · Seller & Buyer · 2021
Northbrook1 review
“My wife and I instantly liked Jim after being referred to him by a friend. He walked us through several homes…”
John Saran · Seller & Buyer · 2018
Park Ridge1 review
“My wife and I cannot rate Jim more highly. We have been in the process of selling our condo and finding our…”
Chris Johnson · Seller & Buyer · 2025
Western & Southwest Suburbs
13 clients
Naperville3 reviews
“Jim was very professional, and above all honest. Being somewhat new to the Chicago area, he was able to help…”
M.W. · Seller & Buyer · 2022
Downers Grove2 reviews
“When we made the decision to sell our condo in this difficult market we knew to meet several realtors. We grew…”
Monica Dagget · Seller & Buyer · 2013
Elmhurst2 reviews
“Jim is the reason I found a home that I love, which I was even able to purchase below market value! During our…”
J.B. · Buyer · 2024
Barrington1 review
“Jim helped me buy my first home and then sell it 5 years later, both experiences were outstanding. Jim knows…”
Andrew Berlanstein · Seller & Buyer · 2023
Burr Ridge1 review
“Jim took the stress out of selling my home. Every interaction my wife and I had with him was professional and…”
Jon Malacina · Seller · 2023
Clarendon Hills1 review
“One of the things we appreciated most about Jim was his background experience as a project manager in…”
S.K. · Buyer · 2012
Frankfort1 review
“As a first time seller, I really appreciated Jim's patience, knowledge, and advice. He had fabulous suggestions…”
C.M · Seller · 2025
Mokena1 review
“Jim was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of us buying a house, not to mention patient. He…”
Viorel Stan · Buyer · 2024
Plainfield1 review
“Jim Ongena is knowledgeable and charismatic. His advice and guidance throughout the searching process,…”
Eduardo Jimenez Lapuente · Buyer · 2014
The map is not the limit.
These are simply the places clients have written about. If you are headed somewhere else in Chicagoland, the process and the standards are the same.