Agents' Choice

Association Executive of the Year: Michelle Mills Clement, Chicago Association of REALTORS®

A passionate voice for fair housing and anti-racism in the real estate industry, Michelle Mills Clement is chief executive officer of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.

Best Agent Website: spacematchinc.com – Spacematch Inc., Coldwell Banker Realty

From consulting seasoned commercial real estate investors to mentoring first-time homebuyers, Spacematch prides itself on offering the perfect “match.”

Best Brokerage Website: dreamtown.com, Dream Town Real Estate

Dream Town Real Estate began in 1998 with a small office, an espresso machine and a new vision for Chicago real estate sales.

Announcing the 2023 Chicago Agents’ Choice Awards finalists

The results are in! Based on tens of thousands of votes, we’re so excited to announce this year’s finalists in the annual Chicago Agents’ Choice Awards.

Vote now in the 2023 Chicago Agents’ Choice Awards!

The annual Chicago Agents’ Choice Awards is an opportunity for real estate professionals to vote for the top players in the industry.

Announcing the 2022 Chicago Agents’ Choice Awards winners

Welcome to the 17th annual Agents’ Choice Awards, honoring the very best of Chicago real estate — according to our readers. We’re proud to announce this year’s winners.

Industry MVP, City: Dena Fox, Rubenstein Fox Team – Baird & Warner

Dena Fox is one half of the mother-daughter duo who lead the Rubenstein Fox Team with Baird & Warner. They are there for clients at every stage of their life.

Industry MVP, Suburbs: Michelle Shang, Coldwell Banker

Michelle Shang is the vice president of strategic growth for Coldwell Banker Realty, covering the Hinsdale, La Grange and Downers Grove offices.

Managing Broker of the Year, City: Bernadette Kettwig, Compass

A licensed Realtor since 2004, Bernadette Kettwig has over 20 years of real estate experience. She is now the managing broker of three Compass offices in Chicago and Oak Park.

Managing Broker of the Year, Suburbs: Jim Barcelona, @properties

As vice president of brokerage services and managing broker for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, Jim Barcelona spearheads brokerage operations and business development in Chicago’s western suburbs.

Best Team: The Dawn McKenna Group, Coldwell Banker

With a powerhouse team of 22 talented real estate professionals, the Dawn McKenna Group is structured to work with buyers and sellers at any stage in the client’s lifecycle of homeownership.

Best Dressed: Chih-Hao Yang, Fulton Grace

Speaking Mandarin and English, Chih-Hao Yang is a bilingual broker who works with sellers, buyers, landlords and renters. And he is always sharply dressed.

Charitable Service: Marki Lemons-Ryhal, EXIT Strategy Realty

Marki Lemons-Ryhal is a Realtor, a licensed managing broker, a best-selling author — and an avid volunteer.

Rookie of the Year: Ilana Steelman, @properties

A lifelong Chicago resident, Ilana Steelman brings to all her real estate business not only her vast knowledge of the area, but also her love for it.

Rookie of the Year, Suburbs: Melanie Enriquez, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty

Growing up in Chicago and then living in the southwest suburbs — currently Crystal Lake — has allowed Melanie Enriquez to know the ins and outs of all the surrounding Chicagoland areas.

Association Executive of the Year: Michelle Mills Clement, CEO, CAR

A passionate voice for fair housing and antiracism in the real estate industry, Michelle Mills Clement is the chief executive officer at the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.

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