Baird & Warner

Let's give a warm welcome to all the new agents who joined Baird & Warner last month! Baird & Warner - Algonquin Dolly Ramaker Baird & Warner - Downers Grove Brenda Mendez-Valle Sierra Edwards Baird & Warner - Far Northwest Suburban Joanna Pawlowski Ashley Stephas Baird & Warner - Fox Valley Ashley Cermak Baird & Warner - Gold Coast Mitch Mayer Meladee Hughes Alec Stacy Koshina Moore DeArthur Banister Baird & Warner - Naperville Carrie Sebold Michael Stern Michael Jakubiec Bella Battulga Baird & Warner - North Center Anne Katzfey Jack Engstrom Baird & Warner - Orland Park Madison Moreland Kevin Adduci Derek Farmer Baird & Warner - Schaumburg Dan Larson

We’re excited to announce that we have two winners from Chicago Agent Magazine’s 2024 Agents’ Choice Awards! Join us in congratulating our winners who, out of thousands of votes, earned some much-deserved recognition: 🏆Industry MVP (suburbs) - Michael Simpson 🏆Social Media Influencer of the Year (LO) - Jason Finn Congratulations again, to all of our nominees and finalists. We’re thrilled to have so many of you representing Baird & Warner! Rookie of the Year (city) - Sue Taghabon, Gold Coast Rookie of the Year (suburbs) - Lisa Baniak, Northwest Suburban Best Dressed - Angie Golembieski, Far Northwest Suburban Charitable Services - Jack Persin, Naperville Managing Broker of the Year (city) - Kate O’Neill, North Center Managing Broker of the Year (suburbs) - Anthony Mehrabian, Winnetka Best Team - HL2R Group, Highland Park Industry MVP (city) - Laura Ellis, Martingale Social Media Influencer of the Year - Moe Duric, Schaumburg Title Company of the Year - Landtrust Title Services Loan Officer of the Year - Mary Gill, Key Mortgage Best Brokerage Website - bairdwarner.com Lender of the Year - Key Mortgage

After nearly 40 years, we have a new look! Our new brand identity is part of our 170th anniversary celebration — we’re paying homage to our past while looking ahead to the future. 👉Read about our new brand at: https://lnkd.in/g9GZh4JC

We're thrilled to unveil our new brand, representing our commitment to innovation and excellence—welcome to the next chapter of our journey!

The closing, also known as settlement or escrow, is considered the final step in purchasing a home. But many first-time homebuyers aren't sure what to expect when they get to the closing table. You might be asking why sometimes it can take a while to close, who are the key players and what does a title company do? We'll answer these questions and more at the link below.

Happy National First Responders Day 💗 Today, we salute the brave first responders who put their lives on the line to fight fires, perform life-saving care and answer the call in an emergency. Baird & Warner elects to support these everyday heroes through our First Responders program which offers rebates and benefits for full-time police, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics when they buy or sell a home in Chicagoland. 🔗Read more about this program here: https://lnkd.in/gWW_VvyB

The votes are in and several of our nominees made it to the finalists round in Chicago Agent Magazine 2024 Agents’ Choice Awards! Congrats to our finalists and thank you to everyone who voted The finalists are: Rookie of the Year, Suburbs: Lisa Baniak, Northwest Suburban Charitable Service Award: Jack Persin, Naperville Best Team: HL2R, Highland Park Managing Broker of the Year, Suburbs: Anthony Mehrabian, Real Estate Broker, Winnetka Industry MVP, Suburbs: Michael Simpson, Algonquin Social Media Influencer of the Year: Jason Finn, Key Mortgage Stay tuned for the winners announcement on November 4!

After starting at Baird & Warner in 2009, Carrie Sebold took a leap in 2017, joining another brokerage to follow a promising opportunity and expand her skills. After 6 and half years of personal and professional growth, she has made the heartfelt decision to return to where it all started. “It’s so good to be home,” says Carrie “I came back to Baird & Warner because I felt my values more aligned with those of Baird & Warner. It’s also my family — I missed seeing the people and I missed the goodness of the culture.” Her connection to Baird & Warner started at her very first licensing classes, which she took with the late Cathie Tardy. Reflecting on those early days, Carrie is grateful for the encouraging, inventive environment fostered by Cathie. “Much of my success is attributed to those early lessons from Cathie,” she says. “I’m drawn to Baird & Warner’s values and what the company stands for,” Carrie shares, highlighting the stability of leadership and the company’s continued success as key reasons for her return. “I met Carrie and her husband several years ago on one of our company trips to Cancun,” says Naperville Managing Broker Bill Gill. “Carrie is a hardworking, super smart person and broker. I am thrilled that she has joined our office and appreciate the help of Renee Soeder and Gus Harshbarger in facilitating her return!” We’re excited to welcome Carrie back and proud that her story reflects the supportive, collaborative culture we aim to foster. Welcome home, Carrie!

We’re deeply saddened to announce the passing of Donald Prigge, long-time managing broker of our Far Northwest office. Known for his passion for guiding others, Don was not only an exceptional real estate mentor but also a cherished friend to many. His love for being around people was evident in every interaction, and his wonderful sense of humor and wisdom will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. All are welcome to attend Don’s final “Open House” on Sunday, October 20th from 12-4 at Emmetts in West Dundee.

Today, we honor the rich cultures, histories, and invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities worldwide. The Mitchell Museum in Evanston, IL is celebrating Indigenous cultures by offering FREE admission today. Gather your friends and family to explore the fascinating histories, participate in guided craft activities, and gain a deeper appreciation for these vibrant traditions. Tap the link below for more info.