John Diebel
About John
Whether his clients are first-time condominium shoppers, experienced multi-unit investors or seeking their perfect dream home, John understands that every real estate transaction should be a collaborative effort and he places great value on listening to the specific needs of his clients. With more than ten years of real estate experience, John knows that matching the right property to a buyer’s needs can be a complicated process, and he has the patience and determination to satisfy even the most discerning clients.
In addition to his skill with real estate transactions, John has considerable experience managing condominium associations and multi-unit properties and is a licensed property manager in the state of Illinois. This additional experience gives him excellent insight into assisting his clients in making the right choices when purchasing in condominium buildings or investing in multi-unit structures.
John focuses his work on many city neighborhoods including, but not limited to, Lincoln Square, North Center, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, West Loop, Edgewater, Ravenswood, Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Irving Park, Uptown, Andersonville and Roscoe Village. He has also worked in surrounding suburbs such as Oak Park, Berwyn, Forest Park, Evanston, Wilmette and Park Ridge.
John graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Communications from the University of Iowa with a specialty in Film and Television production. Prior to his career is real estate, John worked for the consulting firm McKinsey & Company, where he assisted consulting teams in preparing client presentations.
John is a lifelong resident of the Chicago area and has lived in many different city neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs. He currently resides in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, where he intends to stay for a very long time. When not selling real estate, he can usually be found attending classes at the Old Town School of Folk Music and volunteering his time at the 47th Ward office. His other interests include vintage home renovations, cooking, travel, and silent films.