Chicago Neighborhood Real Estate Specialist
Scout Real Estate Group is led by Nick Fournier. Nick’s career in real estate spans over 20 years in various capacities. He started in the local Chicago development scene, working for boutique development firm Structures Construction. During that time, he was sourcing and underwriting development projects, and managing construction and sales of renovated and newly constructed condos and commercial spaces. From there, Nick took on an executive role for the largest REIT at the time, Equity Residential, heading strategic property operations for the portfolio of over 150,000 units.
After years of working for others, Nick ventured out on his own forming Scout Real Estate Group, a people focused real estate brokerage allowing him to leverage his extensive knowledge of residential, commercial, and investment real estate. Since 2012, Nick has helped hundreds of clients in the purchase, sale, and lease of real estate. In addition, through the investment arm of his company, NJK Development, Nick has invested in and sold multiple condos, homes, and multifamily buildings. This first hand experience brings his clients a unique perspective from actually being at “the dance”, rather than others who remain on the sidelines.
Nick’s personal life revolves around family, faith, and fitness. Being an independent practitioner has allowed him to be heavily involved in his children’s lives, including coaching and school volunteering. His twin children reside with him in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, and currently attend Fenwick High School in Oak Park. Nick has also taken active community roles throughout his career, serving on economic development commissions, being a chamber of commerce board member, and being involved in neighborhood business and community organizations.
Nick says, “at the end of the day, real estate is about people. I would rather live a life full of positive relationships with good people rather than transactional interactions in an end-all game. Institutional real estate left me feeling cold and empty. Working on my own terms leaves me feeling happy and satisfied. Real estate headlines focus on everything but people; that’s where I digress.”
Client Reviews
“Nick went so above and beyond what most any realtor would do. He showed expertise, finesse and strength over and over again. His knowledge, calmness and ethics are truly impressive.”
Karen F.
“Nick went so above and beyond what most any realtor would do in buying our West Loop loft. He showed expertise, finesse and strength over and over again.”
Karen F.
“Nick is hands down the most knowledgeable agent in Chicago. We sold our Bucktown single-family home above asking within days. Highly recommended!”
Rich D.
“Nick is hands down the nicest and most knowledgeable agent in the area. I have worked with several agents in the past and he is by far superior in every way. I would highly recommend him, without any hesitation, to anybody looking to buy or sell.”
Rich D.
“Nick has been a fantastic agent for me. Not only was he able to help me quickly close on my first multi-family house purchase, but he has also been a huge help for me since the purchase. I would highly recommend him as an agent.”
Sean G.
“Nick has been a fantastic agent for me in Lincoln Park. Not only was he able to help me quickly close on my property, but he has been a huge resource ever since.”
Sean G.
