About the Team | The Gimbel Group

Erik Gimbel

CEO, Team Lead · Licensed Real Estate Broker

English & Spanish · Licensed in Illinois, with Wisconsin licensed agents on the team

Erik Gimbel

Erik Gimbel, a Top Producing Real Estate Consultant with the Gimbel Group at Compass, takes real estate service and professionalism to a whole new level! Erik is a top producer with extensive experience throughout the Chicagoland market. He was an award-winning broker his very first year, and he currently closes over $20,000,000 in sales per year. He has been the recipient of the NSBAR Young Realtor of the Year Award 2014, the Master Diamond Award 2016, and the Centurion Award 2017 & 2018. Erik was recognized in Chicago Magazine (2019) as a Top Agent in the Chicagoland Area. He is consistently in the top 1% of all brokers nationwide.

“I have utilized my experience of running a business for 15 years and my MBA in marketing/finance to assist clients in achieving their real estate goals. Every client I have served, I consider my friend and referrals have helped me grow my business. It’s an honor to represent my clients in the largest purchase or sale of their lives. I am there for them every step of the way!”

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“We treat every transaction as if it were our own.”

Experience · Strategy · Service · Results

The people doing the work

Agents across Illinois and Wisconsin, one standard: you are the priority.

Sara Lerner

Illinois

Sara Lerner

Illinois

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Helping North Shore and Lake County buyers and sellers make smart moves with confidence.

As a Realtor with Compass, I help clients navigate the buying and selling process with clear communication, local expertise, and a personalized approach. Whether you're purchasing your first home, moving up, downsizing, or relocating, I'm committed to making the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Before becoming a Realtor, I owned a home staging business, giving me a unique perspective on how to prepare homes to stand out in today's market. I help sellers maximize their home's appeal and help buyers see the potential in every property.

I proudly serve communities throughout Chicago's North Shore and Lake County, including Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Deerfield, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, Grayslake, Gurnee, and surrounding areas.

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Direct 773-727-0110 sara.lerner@compass.com Full Compass profile

Nicole Mertens

Illinois

Nicole Mertens

Illinois

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Nicci Mertens is a compassionate and accomplished broker with an exceptional background in public service. Since earning her broker's license in 2019, she has dedicated herself to providing exceptional service to her clients, leveraging her unique set of skills and experience to achieve their real estate goals. With her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University, Nicci worked first as a 911 Dispatcher and then as a Police Officer. Challenging and rewarding, it was a career path that equipped Nicci with many of the qualities that now benefit her Compass clients.

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Direct 773-972-9123 nicole.mertens@compass.com Full Compass profile

Jayme Greenspan

Illinois

Jayme Greenspan

Illinois

Jayme Greenspan, a 25-year veteran of the hospitality industry, brings her extensive knowledge of the hotel industry and exceptional customer service to the real estate world. Working with clients to ensure the best outcomes for them is my #1 priority.

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Andrew Collins

Illinois

Andrew Collins

Illinois

The Gimbel Group at Compass, serving Illinois.

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Dean Angelo

Illinois

Dean Angelo

Illinois

The Gimbel Group at Compass, serving Illinois.

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Tyler Smith

Illinois

Tyler Smith

Illinois

The Gimbel Group at Compass, serving Illinois.

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Jacob Helmrick

Wisconsin

Jacob Helmrick

Wisconsin

The Gimbel Group at Compass, serving Wisconsin.

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Cole Kuslits

Wisconsin

Cole Kuslits

Wisconsin

The Gimbel Group at Compass, serving Wisconsin.

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Licensed in Illinois, with Wisconsin licensed agents on the team. Reach any of us through the team line, 847-379-5898.

Chicagoland Service Areas

We know these towns block by block: the schools, the taxes, the commutes, and what a street is really worth. Two of our agents are licensed in Wisconsin and cover the southeastern corner of the state, where the tax math is its own subject and we treat it that way.

TownEffective tax rate

Effective rates are planning estimates on market value. They move with the assessment and with exemptions, so confirm a specific address with the county assessor. School figures are the Illinois State Board of Education 2024-25 report card, printed as published and not ranked.

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Talk to the team

Tell us your goals and we will tell you exactly how we would handle them.

Contact the team Call 847-530-3704