Scout Real Estate Partners - Nick Fournier, Realtor / Broker

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SCOUT Real Estate Group is a boutique real estate brokerage focused on real estate services throughout Chicago and the western suburbs.

We are 100% locally owned and 100% a people oriented firm. Scout Real Estate Partners is an independent real estate brokerage serving Chicago and its Western Suburbs. We truly are more than just Realtors and Brokers – we are your service partners. Let us show you how real estate can be done better.

07/29/2026

Lifetime Fitness announced a new mega-gym they're building in Naperville. I subsequently saw someone post that this will drive property values up in the immediate surrounding area.

In the heyday of Chicago real estate development, back in the early aughts, developers wanted to be anywhere a Starbucks was going in. They figured if Starbucks was betting on an area, it was bound to be desirable for buyers. At that time, in that context, I think it was somewhat true.

I grew up in Bloomingdale, home of one of the first Lifetimes in Illinois in the late 90s. I can assure you it did squat for property values, but it sure was nice in there.

When I look at Naperville, it seems like a pretty well developed, highly amenitized area. On top of that, so many planned communiites around Route 59 have built-in amenities already.

So I'm going to go ahead and call out whoever said this LTF installation would blow up property values is ridiculous. I'm sure it will be a popular place, but it will have 0 impact on the incredibly strong property values in that area.

Fun thought for the day! Careful what you buy into on here...

07/03/2026

Representing!

06/17/2026

CLOSED! Really sweet 1 bedroom condo on a premium tier in the iconic . What a privilege to sell in a structure that is recognized globally!

While listing, this association had made the Fannie and Freddie "do not lend" list in spite of being a very well funded association. So we sourced a lender to provide non-warrantable financing for the buyers' new pied-a-terre. A smooth process that looks the same as conventional lending would.

At the end of the day, expertise trumps all. Congrats to all involved and thank you to the expert team that came together to make this happen!

02/18/2026

Big congrats to our clients who just closed on this amazing mid-century gem in Western Springs! They are enthusiasts and preservationists - can't wait to see how they restore this home to its original glory!

10/24/2025

UNDER CONTRACT! I couldn't be more excited to have landed my client and friend this pristine georgian in Westchester. Of course, it was multiple offers...

This is the third deal this year winning a multiple offer situation for a client. And of course, the terms offered are always important, but what a lot of people don't realize is that professional relationships go A LONG WAY! In all of these situations, I either had an established relationship with the listing agent, or worked to quickly build a rapport with them and make sure they knew that I was the broker they wanted to work with. They want to work with someone they trust who will bring the deal to the closing table WITHOUT drama, headaches, and shady tactics. The power of those relationships is strong - we may not be the absolute highest offer, but when the listing agent's clients ask subjectively what they should do, they will highlight what I've discussed with them and acknowledge having professional standing with me. It really comes full circle.

Looking forward to another smooth closing and making someone's ideal housing setup a reality.

07/19/2025

Photo of a couple that kicked the can on buying a house in 2022 waiting for rates to fall…

03/19/2024

CLOSED! We had great success with the sale of this project, a primely located 3 flat in Ukrainian Village. 40+ showings and multiple offers yielded exactly what we were looking for. Investors and owner occupants alike are in search of QUALITY product. This property was a truly turnkey investment for the buyer.

02/16/2024

DOES THE SPRING MARKET BEGIN WITH SUPER BOWL???

That's debatable, but a lot of anecdotal observations by Realtors would point to yes.

With that in mind, I was curious to see how post-Super Bowl week data compares over the last 5 years.

I used the sample of single family homes in the near west and southwest suburbs of Cook County, where I live, to test this.

Here's the data, which shows the number of new listings received in the mapped area below the Monday through Thursday immediately following the Super Bowl:

2019: 123
2020: 124
2021: 78
2022: 48
2023: 58
2024: 57

The 2019 - 2023 supply data seems pretty closely correlated to the number of new listings during this post-Super Bowl week.

Is this a coincidence or a telltale sign of the market supply for the upcoming year?

If it is not a coincidence, then it looks like another ultra-competitive year for for single family homes!

While supply is still extremely low, sellers will get TOP DOLLAR for their homes.

If I can ever help you determine how to get the absolute most money for your property, please don't hesitate reaching out!

Address

1141 W Madison Street
Chicago, IL
60607

Telephone

+17087620099

Website

http://www.scoutrep.com/

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