Agents' Choice

Best Brokerage Website: atproperties.com, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate

@properties Christie’s International Real Estate was founded in 2000 by co-CEOs Mike Golden and Thad Wong.

Best Agent Website: The ATM Team – theatmteam.com, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Founded by Adam Murphy and Tabith Murphy, The ATM Team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the home buying and selling process.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent: Chih-Hao Yang, Fulton Grace Realty

Chih-Hao Yang is a bilingual Mandarin and English broker who works with sellers, buyers, landlords and renters.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Lender: Will Madden, Origin Point

Will Madden entered the mortgage industry in November 2020, learning directly under a top 1% loan officer whose mentorship taught him the importance of proactive communication, transparency, speed and knowledge.

Title Company of the Year: Chicago Title Insurance Company

Throughout the years, Chicago Title Insurance Company has grown in stature with a solid reputation for integrity.

Announcing the 2025 Chicago Agents’ Choice Awards finalists

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.

Announcing the 2024 Chicago Agents’ Choice Awards winners

In the 19th annual Chicago Agents’ Choice Awards, we’re honoring the very best of Chicagoland real estate — according to our readers.

Industry MVP, City: Alex Chaparro, CENTURY 21 Circle

Alex Chaparro works to empower community by breaking down barriers and inspiring future leaders.

Industry MVP, Suburbs: Michael Simpson Baird & Warner

Michael Simpson, a 23-year industry veteran, leads the Baird & Warner Algonquin office as its designated managing broker.

Managing Broker of the Year, City: Jim Miller, Jameson SIR

As the executive vice president and managing broker for Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty’s Chicago offices, Jim Miller brings expertise to the brokerage and the local market.

Managing Broker of the Year, Suburbs: Thomas Downing, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate

Thomas Downing is executive vice president of brokerage services for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate and designated managing broker for the firm’s Winnetka office.

Best Team: Real Estate with Kate, Fulton Grace Realty

Real Estate with Kate, a team with Fulton Grace Realty, is led by Kate Gaffey. Other team members include Cody Feder, David Davis VII and Melissa Cartolano.

Lender of the Year: Rate

Headquartered in Chicago, Rate Companies employs over 5,500 people across 850 branches nationwide, serving all 50 states.

Loan Officer of the Year: Joel Schaub, Rate

Joel Schaub is your local Chicago Fan Mortgage Man. He’d been with Rate for the last 16 years, generating almost $1 billion in sales.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Lender: Jason Finn, Key Mortgage

Jason Finn is a 25-year Chicago resident and a 16-year veteran of the Chicago real estate industry.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent: Sean Cochran, eXp Realty

Sean Cochran, also known as “The Cowboy of Real Estate,” has been a Realtor since 2018, always with eXp Realty.

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