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Sotheby’s Global Real Estste Advisor
Love Where You Live
Lake Forest | North Shore | Chicago
NicoleFabiano.com

Led by dynamic husband and wife team John and Nicole Oertel, this powerhouse collective goes above and beyond to exceed every client's unique goals. Known for their thorough neighborhood knowledge and seemingly endless patience, John and Nicole are also tenacious negotiators and tireless advocates. They listen carefully, provide honest feedback and empower buyers and sellers to make confident, well-informed choices throughout the process and beyond. "Our clients know we are there for them 100 percent," explains Nicole. "They know they can trust us to guide them and help them make the best decision when it comes to buying, selling or investing."

See it here first!! 💥🌿NEW Private LISTING in Lake Forest!!!! Asking Price is $1,350,000 for Spacious single living 3 Bed...
10/05/2026

See it here first!! 💥🌿NEW Private LISTING in Lake Forest!!!! Asking Price is $1,350,000 for Spacious single living 3 Bed Ranch home with modern updates on established beautiful lot. Inquire with Nicole asap, showings start this Thursday, Oct 8.

Nicole Fabiano
Jameson Sotheby’s Lake Forest
312-623-7001
Nicole Fabiano - Sotheby’s Chicago North Shore

Sotheby’s 50th & GNE San Francisco!! Looking forward to connecting with so many of you all over the globe!   Sotheby's I...
10/04/2026

Sotheby’s 50th & GNE San Francisco!! Looking forward to connecting with so many of you all over the globe! Sotheby's International Realty Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty - Chicagoland

The North Shore food scene has arrived!!! Here is a hot list among so many others that you can dress up or cozy up in fr...
10/03/2026

The North Shore food scene has arrived!!! Here is a hot list among so many others that you can dress up or cozy up in from Lake Forest to Evanston and all our favorite towns in between!!!
✔️Save post for when you need a recommendation!!

Photo credits and website for locations and reservations below:

Sophia Steak https://sophiasteak.com/lakeforest/gallery/
SPACE 519 https://www.space519.com/pages/north-shore
Deer Path Inn THE BRASSERIE https://www.thebrasserie.com/gallery/
Juniper https://www.juniperhighwood.com/
Ovvio Italian Taverna https://ovvioitalian.com/
The Mette Cocktail Bar & Lounge https://themette.com/gallery/
Burl https://www.burlevanston.com/
Zenzi Den https://zenziden.com/
Jackman & Co. https://jackmanco.com/gallery/

View full article below. Thank you again Sheridan Road Magazine for this wonderful feature among such other fabulous wom...
10/02/2026

View full article below. Thank you again Sheridan Road Magazine for this wonderful feature among such other fabulous women in our community. It is such honor.

THE NORTH SHORE NETWORK: IN GOOD COMPANY “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” – PROVERBS 31:25  With more than two decades in luxury residential real estate, NICOLE FABIANO has built her career on a timeless premise: exceptional representation begins ...

This one means a lot to me. 🤍I’ve spent so much of my career looking ahead to what’s next that I sometimes forget to pau...
10/01/2026

This one means a lot to me. 🤍

I’ve spent so much of my career looking ahead to what’s next that I sometimes forget to pause and appreciate how far I’ve come.

Being included in Sheridan Road’s 2026 North Shore Power Women is one of those moments. It’s been a journey 😅

I love what I do. The homes are beautiful but it’s the relationships and the trust people place in me that make this work so meaningful and why I love evolving in this industry.

Thank you to Sheridan Road for including me and to the people who continue to support me, personally and professionally. There’s a lot of life behind these pages and so much to look forward to. 🌿

“What would my home sell for?”It’s a conversation worth having. But just as important is how we get there.Across Chicago...
09/30/2026

“What would my home sell for?”

It’s a conversation worth having. But just as important is how we get there.

Across Chicago’s North Shore, your home’s competition depends on its location, price point and condition. A headline about the overall market can only tell you so much.

My approach starts with understanding where your home fits. Then we focus on what deserves attention before listing, how to price it thoughtfully and how to showcase the details that make someone want to live there.

Beautiful photography gets attention. The story behind the home helps buyers picture their life in it. A thoughtful marketing plan brings those pieces together.

From Lake Forest and Lake Bluff to Winnetka, Northfield, Glencoe and Wilmette that strategy should feel specific to your home and your timeline.

Thinking about selling? Let’s talk about your home’s value and what I would do to prepare it for market.

Nicole Fabiano
312-623-7001 | nicolefabiano.com
Nicole Fabiano - Sotheby’s Chicago North Shore

Love Where You Live 🌿

A few favorite moments from this weekend’s Lake Forest Food & W**e event Lake Forest Food & W**e Festival Four years in ...
09/22/2026

A few favorite moments from this weekend’s Lake Forest Food & W**e event Lake Forest Food & W**e Festival

Four years in and this has become such a fun tradition for our community. Fabulous food & w**e and time to catch up with friends and neighbors while making a few new friends along the way!

I loved being part of the festivities and supporting this amazing event that brings so many people together. Thank you to everyone who put so much into making this weekend special Cecilia Joan Lanyon dzumpano Beau MacMillan

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It took 4 offers on other homes before we found the perfect one -Lucky No . 5! And it truly was meant to be. It’s hard t...
06/22/2026

It took 4 offers on other homes before we found the perfect one -Lucky No . 5! And it truly was meant to be. It’s hard to grasp that at first but trusting the process and understanding when to keep going for the right home all becomes so clear once you know this one is the one. It hits different. Thank you J&M for sticking with me until the end!!! I’m obsessed with your new home as it’s so special and can’t wait to see how you put your personal touch on it!

Under Contract, multiple offers. From list to contract in a week. Prepare your home right, list it right, sell it on you...
06/10/2026

Under Contract, multiple offers. From list to contract in a week.
Prepare your home right, list it right, sell it on your terms.
Putting a plan and prepping your home is key to getting the best value and best terms in today’s market.

Contact Nicole Fabiano
Jameson Sotheby’s Lake Forest - Chicago North Shore Luxury Real Estate Advisor or visit nicolefabiano.com

Happy Birthday to the wild child 🐾❤️🌹   My forever toddler. You drive me crazy, a lot, but you make my girl happy and ap...
06/02/2026

Happy Birthday to the wild child 🐾❤️🌹
My forever toddler. You drive me crazy, a lot, but you make my girl happy and apparently made me a dog mom. You’re a little bit psycho, you have never met a ball or someone willing to throw it that you didn’t like. You watch over Lincoln like she’s your own, sleeping in with her on the weekends even when I know how bad you want to get it of bed and follow me downstairs while giving me complete assurance that you will always be right there by her side. You go where she goes, that’s the deal ❤️🐾 we love you Potato 🥔 can’t believe it but 5 years later and we can’t imagine our lives without you 🐾🤎

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