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2018 Boards of Directors in Illinois real estate

Illinois Realtors President: Matt Difanis; RE/MAX Realty Associates President-Elect: Dan Wagner; Inland Real Estate, Oak Brook Treasurer: Ed Neaves; BHHS, Bloomington Immediate Past President: Doug Carpenter; Coldwell Banker, Mokena Chicago Association of Realtors President: Rebecca Thomson; @properties President-Elect: Tommy

Best Brokerage Website: Baird & Warner

BairdWarner.com Baird & Warner Established in 1855, Baird & Warner is Chicagoland’s largest locally owned, independent residential real estate services company. The Baird & Warner brand has been synonymous with experience, innovation and integrity for more than 160 years.

Best Agent Website: Mattlaricygroup.com

Mattlaricygroup.com Matt Laricy Group Matt Laricy, a third-generation Realtor, is the managing partner for Americorp Real Estate, a company his father started. Laricy also heads his own team, The Matt Laricy Group. He attended Eastern Illinois University with the

Rookie of the Year, City: Sheri Schueller, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty

Sheri Schueller Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty Realtor Sheri Schueller’s new-construction expertise, along with her commitment to sharing ideas about the latest building methods and craftsmanship, inspires her every day. Schueller is married to one of the premier custom and spec

Best Dressed: Carrie McCormick, @properties

Carrie McCormick @properties Broker Now celebrating more than 18 years as a Realtor, Carrie McCormick has made an indelible mark on Chicagoland’s real estate market. The Chicago Association of Realtors has ranked McCormick among its top 1 percent of

Rookie of the Year, Suburbs: EsTera Wilson, CONLON/Christie’s International Real Estate

EsTera Wilson CONLON/Christie’s International Real Estate Realtor Known for her keen insight and approach when it comes to understanding the needs of her clients, EsTera Wilson has quickly gained recognition from the Chicago real estate community. Wilson believes that

Association VIP: Pam Krieter

Pam Krieter CEO Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Pam Krieter, the interim CEO of Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, has been in the real estate business for more than 30 years, most often serving as an association executive for various Realtor

Industry MVP, City: Millie Rosenbloom, Baird & Warner

Millie Rosenbloom Baird & Warner Broker Millie Rosenbloom’s colleagues and clients seek her out for her breadth and depth of experience, knowing that some aspects of real estate are only truly understood with experience and time. Having seen the

Lender of the Year: Jon Goldman, Wintrust

Jon Goldman Wintrust Senior Loan Officer Jon Goldman, Senior Mortgage Consultant NMLS #904027, believes in elevating the benchmark for mortgage lending. Goldman and his team take a different approach, striving to infuse their business with expertise, personal touches and

Managing Broker of the Year, City: Wayne Kouf, @properties

Wayne Kouf @properties Managing Broker Wayne Kouf has built a strong track record of sales growth and recruitment during an 18-year career in residential real estate brokerage. Prior to joining @properties, Kouf was managing broker at the Lincoln Park/Halsted

2017 Agents’ Choice Awards Winners

We asked the Chicagoland real estate industry to vote for their peers and colleagues in our 12th annual Agents’ Choice Awards, and you responded in record numbers! The top three vote-getters were the official nominees for each category, but

New Development of the Year, City: Renelle on the River, Belgravia Group

Renelle on the River Belgravia Group, Ltd. and its associated companies have developed more than 2,300 homes, prominent Lincoln Park and Michigan Avenue retail centers and River North office buildings with a combined value in excess of $1 billion.

Charitable Service Award: Tommy Choi, Weinberg Choi Realty/Keller Williams

Tommy Choi Weinberg Choi Realty/Keller Williams Realtor Tommy Choi co-founded Weinberg Choi Realty in 2007. Choi grew up in the Mayfair, North Shore and Lakeview neighborhoods of Chicago, so he brings a vast knowledge of the city to Weinberg

Developer of the Year, Suburbs

Toll Brothers Toll Brothers, an award-winning Fortune 500 company, embraces a dedicated commitment to quality and customer service. Since 1967, Toll Brothers been creating luxury communities in the best locations across the country. Toll Brothers is currently building nationwide

Managing Broker of the Year, Suburbs: Steve Lawrence, Baird & Warner

Steve Lawrence Baird & Warner Managing Broker Steve Lawrence began his career in 1985 as a fresh graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in social science education. Thinking he would just sell real estate in the summers,

Best Team: Sarah Leonard Team, RE/MAX Suburban

Sarah Leonard Team RE/MAX Suburban A Chicagoland native, Sarah Leonard has been selling real estate for 12 years in the Chicago suburbs. She combines her knowledge of the local communities with her equally impressive experience, having sold 390 homes

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