The village of Riverside is a special place to Jeff and Sara Baker, and their ties to the community are strong. Sara, who was born and raised there, is a seventh-generation resident, while Jeff grew up in Toluca, a small farming town in central Illinois. “When it came to establishing our roots, Riverside was the natural choice,” they agree. “Raising our three daughters and being able to live and work in a small, tight-knit community is a dream for us.” Real estate brokers with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, the Bakers have become one of the top real estate duos in town.

Sara grew up watching her mom establish her own successful real estate business. “I learned the impact and value of a strong and honest work ethic, alongside the balanced juggle of work and family,” Sara shares. “My mom not only taught me the value of working hard and persevering as a woman, but most importantly, she taught me the value of a personal relationship.”

With Jeff’s financial and business background and Sara’s savvy marketing and creative eye, together, the Bakers offer each client a unique blend of skills. But it’s not just their professional prowess that sets them apart; their vibrant and genuine personalities add an extra touch of magic to their relationships. “We love getting to know our clients on a personal level,” says Jeff. “We always joke that it only takes us one time out looking at homes to feel connected to them. Building lifelong relationships with clients that turn into cherished friendships is one of our favorite takeaways.”

Specializing in the areas of Riverside and the surrounding western suburbs, the North Side, and South and West Loops, the Bakers have built a solid reputation for their honest, transparent and successful approach to helping clients achieve their goals. Their track record speaks volumes, with 100% of their sales coming from repeat or referral-based clients. “We’ve become one of the most trusted and reliable real estate teams in the business,” notes Jeff, “and that reputation is something we value and work for daily.”