The results are in! Based on tens of thousands of votes, we’re thrilled to announce this year’s finalists in the annual Chicago Agents’ Choice Awards. Thank you to everyone who cast votes and sent in nominations.
The winners will be revealed on Nov. 3.
Congratulations to all!
Managing Broker of the Year, City
Rick Druker, Baird & Warner
George Schultz, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
Callie Simon, Compass
Managing Broker of the Year, Suburbs
Karen Arenson, Engel & Völkers Chicago & North Shore
Jill Egan, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Katie Roberts, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty
Industry MVP, City
Matt Laricy, Americorp Ltd.
Nick Libert, EXIT Strategy Realty
Brad Lippitz, Compass
Industry MVP, Suburbs
Bill Gill, Baird & Warner
Shannon Johnson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Megan McCleary, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty
Best Team
Ames Group Chicago, Engel & Völkers Chicago
The DoWell Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
The Dream Team, Keller Williams ONEChicago
Rookie of the Year, City
Bethany Baltutat, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
Jesse Menter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Steph Mielcarek, Baird & Warner
Rookie of the Year, Suburbs
Hannah Fornelli, john greene Realtor
Lindsay Loredo, Baird & Warner
Mona Nayak, Century 21 Circle
Best Dressed
Curtis Johnson, Baird & Warner
Ewelina Rafael, Coldwell Banker Realty
Michael Rosenblum, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent
Keith Goad, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Dawn McKenna Group, Coldwell Banker Realty
Chih-Hao Yang, Fulton Grace Realty
Charitable Service Award
Gail Niermeyer, Coldwell Banker Realty
Michelle Seiler, Century 21 Circle
Gail Spreen, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty
Best Agent Website
The ATM Team – theatmteam.com, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Susan Maman – meetmaman.com, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
Alejandro Trujillo – alejandrotrujillogroup.com, RE/MAX Premier
Best Brokerage Website
atproperties.com, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
coldwellbankerhomes.com, Coldwell Banker Realty
compass.com, Compass
Association Executive of the Year
John Gormley, Mainstreet REALTORS®
Jeff Lasky, North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS®
Michelle Mills Clement, Chicago Association of REALTORS®
Loan Officer of the Year
Marc Churchill, Prosperity Home Mortgage
Ben Cohen, Rate
Lisa Vaske, Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Lender of the Year
Guaranteed Rate Affinity
New American Funding
Rate
Social Media Influencer of the Year, Lender
Tim Brigham, Union Home Mortgage
Nina Gonzalez, Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Will Madden, Origin Point
Developer of the Year, City
AK Custom Homes
Crescent Heights
Sulo Development
Developer of the Year, Suburbs
KLM Development Group
Lexington Homes
M/I Homes
Development of the Year, City
Cirrus Condominiums, Lendlease
The Embry, Sulo Development
850 Lakeshore Drive, Crescent Heights
Development of the Year, Suburbs
The Hill, KLM Development Group
Metro on Main, Lexington Homes
Northwoods of Naperville, M/I Homes
Title Company of the Year
Chicago Title Insurance Company
Fort Dearborn Title
Proper Title