For over a decade, Jeanine has called Evanston, IL home, embracing both its vibrant real estate market and tight-knit community. Alongside her husband, Aaron, and their beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bubbles, she resides in a charming English Cottage Revival home, a reflection of her appreciation for historic architecture and timeless design.
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Master’s Degree in Marketing from Northwestern University, Jeanine blends creativity with strategy, giving her a unique edge in the real estate industry. Her sharp eye for design and deep understanding of home marketing ensure sellers get top-dollar offers while buyers find a home that fits both their lifestyle and aesthetic vision.
Jeanine specializes in residential real estate in Evanston and its surrounding areas, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Northfield, Glenview, Skokie, Morton Grove, and Chicago neighborhoods like Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, Roscoe Village, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, North Park, Albany Park, and Portage Park. Whether you're searching for a luxury home in Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, or Glencoe or a charming historical property in Evanston, Jeanine’s market expertise and keen negotiation skills make her the ideal partner in your real estate journey.
Beyond her work in real estate, Jeanine is deeply committed to giving back. As the Good Will Works Champion for her office, she organizes bagged lunch donations for Connections for the Homeless, helping provide meals for those in need. She is also a passionate supporter of the LGBTQIA+ and transgender communities, advocating for safe, inclusive housing throughout Evanston and beyond.
When she’s not working with clients or volunteering, Jeanine enjoys staying active with Club Pilates in Glenview and Pure Barre in Evanston, meditating by Lake Michigan, exploring new recipes in the kitchen, and indulging in her favorite local spots—especially when cheese fries are on the menu! She’s also a devoted Swiftie and an avid crystal collector, often browsing Dave’s Rock Shop for her next find.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just exploring your options, Jeanine is ready to guide you with expertise, integrity, and a true passion for community.
Jeanine Shimer was extremely helpful and responsive to our needs throughout our recent home-buying experience. We felt like we were looking for a needle in a haystack in terms of the kind of house we were looking for. Jeanine was very patient, thorough, easy and pleasant to work with. We found exactly what we needed. She was extremely helpful during the negotiating and closing processes ...
Jeanine Shimer was extremely helpful in finding my friend and I our new home in Chicago. We were heavily struggling with the search on our own, but once we started working with her, found our place within a few days.