Welcome to the 18th annual Agents’ Choice Awards, honoring the very best of Chicago real estate — according to our readers. With more than 42,000 votes cast across 21 categories, we’re proud to announce the Industry MVPs, Managing Brokers of the Year, Best Dressed and more.

In the following posts, you’ll learn how this year’s honorees got to where they are today and what drives them toward continued success. Meet the individuals, companies and developments making a serious impression on the Chicago real estate community.