Welcome to The Nelson Project

Hi, I am Ian Nelson, a licensed Realtor serving the Chicagoland area since 2020. While I am expanding into the Twin Cities in 2027, I have teammates on the ground there. This channel exists to cut through the noise and give you real, useful information grounded in years of hands-on experience.

A Different Kind of Realtor

My path to real estate was unconventional. For 19 years, I worked as an Executive Chef in Michelin-rated restaurants where the standard for excellence was set impossibly high every single day. In that world, attention to detail is not optional, and people remember how you made them feel long after the experience is over.

What You Will Find on This Channel

Market Updates keep you informed about trends in Chicago and the Twin Cities so you are always prepared before you need to act.

Home Tours

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Marketing Insights

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