Jennifer Ames

Jennifer Ames is a multi-generational Chicagoan with a distinguished career in residential real estate, specializing in architecturally significant and luxury properties. Known for her elevated brand and unwavering commitment to client service, Jenny has built a reputation founded on trust, discretion, and results—earning consistent referrals and lasting relationships. Her team, Ames Group Chicago, ranked among the city’s top ten-producing teams for over 20 consecutive years and has earned numerous industry accolades locally and nationally. A recognized voice in the field, Jenny is frequently cited as an expert in the media. In 2019, she brought the global real estate firm Engel & Völkers to Chicago, and today she is the co-owner of shops in the city, on the North Shore, and in Harbor Country, Michigan. In recognition of her exceptional performance, Jenny was named a Private Office Advisor—a designation reserved for the top 1% of Engel & Völkers advisors worldwide. Jenny and her husband, Paul Lazarre, live in Lincoln Park and are the proud parents of three college-age sons.