Agents' Choice

Rookie of the Year, Suburbs: Jessica Jakubowski, Baird & Warner

Jessica Jakubowski eTeam Agent, Baird & Warner An East Coast native and Rutgers University graduate, Jessica Jakubowski relocated to Chicago seven years ago and now resides in Frankfort with her husband Tim.  After thirteen years at a top educational

Rookie of the Year, City: Josh Lipton, Jameson Sotheby’s

Josh Lipton Real Estate Agent, Jameson Sotheby’s Though Josh transitioned to real estate just under two years ago, he is adept at distilling the buying and selling processes to their simplest terms. He provides candid guidance, insight and sound

Agents’ Choice Awards 2014

We asked agents, developers and lenders to vote for peers and colleagues for our ninth annual Agents’ Choice Awards, and the winners are all on the following pages. The top three vote-getters were the official nominees for each category,

Industry MVP, City: Millie Rosenbloom, Baird & Warner

Millie Rosenbloom Baird & Warner Millie Rosenbloom is currently a broker with Baird & Warner’s Lincoln Park office, where she is No. 1 in the company sales out of over 2,000 agents, having brokered over $1 billion in individual

Developer of the Year, City: Related Midwest

Related Midwest Related Midwest, the Chicago office of Related Companies, is recognized for its innovative, market-defining developments. Among Related Midwest’s successes in the downtown Chicago area are The Residences on Lake Shore Park (comprising 840 Lake Shore Drive, The

Best Agent Website: AllChicagoHomes.com, Judy Greenberg, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

AllChicagoHomes.com Judy Greenberg Judy Greenberg started her career in real estate over 13 years ago, and created a unique niche to get her business off the ground. She was introduced to ActiveRain, and then learned how to increase her

Managing Broker, City: Kevin Van Eck, @properties

Kevin Van Eck @properties Prior to real estate, Kevin Van Eck attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, served in the U.S. Army and had a career in hospitality and franchising. In mid-2012, he was asked to lead the training

Best Team: Dean Rouso Home Team, Baird & Warner

The Dean Rouso Home Team Baird and warner The Dean Rouso Home Team has provides clients with exceptional counsel and real estate services. Rouso’s real estate practice has grown because of his reputation for superior market knowledge, marketing strategies

Lender of the Year: Wintrust Mortgage

Wintrust Mortgage Wintrust Mortgage is not like other mortgage providers. For them, it’s not just about products and price. It’s about service; service to our customers and our community. Whether you’re buying your first home or refinancing, Wintrust Mortgage

Association VIP: Michael Parent, Mainstreet Organization of Realtors

Michael Parent Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Michael Parent, the 2013 to 2014 past president for Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, is an expert in real estate. His career has encompassed many various parts of the real estate world, from managing

Industry MVP, Suburbs: Jean Anderson, BHHS KoenigRubloff Realty Group

Jean Anderson Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Koenigrubloff Realty Group Jean Anderson, a broker associate at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group, has been a licensed sales associate for 38 years and is currently a full-time real estate professional who makes

Rookie of the Year, City: Nicole Van Haverbeke

Nicole Van Haverbeke Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty As a Realtor, Nicole Van Haverbeke strives to provide a positive, personalized client experience through open and honest communication, understanding and compassion, integrity and professionalism, and results. Balancing these interests can be

Rookie of the Year, Suburbs: Candace Allen

Candace Allen Brush Hill Realtors Candace Allen with Brush Hill Realtors strives to provide a boutique experience to custom fit each of her client’s needs in a real estate market that can be both demanding and turbulent. She believes

Developer of the Year, Suburbs: Ryland Homes

Ryland Homes As one of the largest home builders in America, Ryland Homes’ reputation and strength in the industry continues to receive astounding accolades. In the May 2014 Builder 100 issue of BUILDER magazine, Ryland Homes earned an A+

Best Brokerage Website: BairdWarner.com, Baird & Warner

BairdWarner.com Baird & Warner The Baird & Warner brand has been synonymous with experience, innovation and integrity for more than 150 years, and has received 2012 and 2013 Top Workplace awards from the Chicago Tribune. With more than 1,700

Charitable Service Award: Gail Niermeyer, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Gail Niermeyer Coldwell banker Gail Niermeyer is passionate about giving back to her community. She is active in Community First (redevelopment), DuPage Pads, Bridge Communities and District 203 Education Foundation and other community services. She is also a member

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