Bill Stegeman, the managing broker of Baird & Warner’s flagship Lincoln Park office since 2004, defines his office’s philosophy as a balance between professional and personable, support and independence. “(Our) office style is cooperative, collegial, professional and fun. We

Located in north Evanston, on quaint Central Street, Weichert, Realtors Lakeshore Partners is surrounded by a multitude of restaurants, bakeries, coffee, gelato and food shops. “We moved in about 25 pounds ago,” quips Broker/Owner John Adamson. Boutiques, the branch

Sharing is one of the main philosophies at Dream Town in Lincoln Square, an office built upon the concepts of cohesion, transparency and interaction. “The office philosophy is also the whole Dream Town philosophy – we are one,” says

MetroPro is an independent real estate brokerage firm owned and operated by Donna Marie Schwan and Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse. Together, they have 44 years of real estate experience, and through innovation, careful planning and tenacity, they have chartered MetroPro through

Located in the heart of Naperville, the Weichert, Realtors Advantage office was started on certain terms in uncertain times. Composed of agents from an independent brokerage that wanted to continue working together, the Advantage office was opened in November

Weichert, Realtors Nickel knows a brokerage can and should help its agents with marketing; that’s why the office offers its agents a plethora of options. Weichert, Realtors Nickel has a few systems for lead generation, one of which is

Accessibility is a main feature of Charles Rutenberg Realty (CRR), but not in the conventional sense. Though its office is easily accessible just off I-88 in Naperville, the agent’s business is conducted virtually. Essentially, the agent’s computer is his

A company’s culture can make it or break it, and Weichert, Realtors Goodchild Homes knows agents help make that culture. Managing Broker/Owner Liz Goodchild and Associate Broker/Owner David Goodchild look for agents with characteristics that fit in with something

From the people who first greet prospective clients in the reception area to the agents who represent them, excellent customer service is evident at Ryan Hill Realty. Teresa Ryan, owner and director of REO and short sales, says customer

Located just past the Ohio feeder ramp off the Kennedy expressway, Weichert, Realtors First Chicago is a chic, high-tech office with its foundation in ethics. Ron Ruby, Weichert, Realtors First Chicago’s managing broker, operates his office with the same

The Weichert, Realtors McKee real estate office operates out of an 1880s farmhouse in the historic village of Long Grove, a setting that, despite being quaint, utilizes state-of-the-art technologies. Bobbie O’Reilly, the sole owner and managing broker, started her

Offering agents a fun and cooperative yet professional environment is always a strong selling point for an office. Luckily, Weichert, Realtors Frankel & Giles knows that is the key for happy agents and a productive environment. “Our office is

By Mike Mosser The phrase “it’s all about who you know” is true, especially in the realty industry. As the agent, you’re the expert clients look to for whatever they need – which is not limited to helping them

By Nicole Etter Ask agents what a key part to their success is and they will most likely say the preferred affiliates in their “little black book,” who agents often depend

by Peter Ricci Millie Rosenbloom of Baird & Warner first began listing her preferred vendors on her website in 2003, and her reasons for doing so were as egalitarian as they were practical. “People need good resources, and it’s

Our Sixth annual Agents’ Choice Awards issue is unlike any other because the winners are all up to you: our readers. We asked, and you told us the winners of the following 17 categories. From Sept. 22 to Oct.