It’s hard to believe that 2020 is just about over. This year has been, in a word, complicated. We’ve all had to adapt to a new world, new challenges and uncertainties. But despite everything, we’ve all persevered and have risen to the challenge — especially all of us in the real estate industry.

This makes presenting Chicago Agent’s 15th annual Agents’ Choice Awards so exciting, and in the following pages, you will meet those individuals, developers and new construction that have truly stepped above and beyond this year.

In 10 days of voting, we received a record-breaking 65,000 votes cast, and every single finalist, and winner, should be proud of their hard work, accomplishments and determination throughout this year. In short, we all deserve a pat on the back.

And though we can’t all be in one place to celebrate, let’s all raise a glass and toast to these esteemed subjects in this issue. I extend my sincere congratulations — and hey, it’s never too early to think about next year’s nominations! Send them my way at will.mendelson@agentpublishing.com.