Though Hadley Rue has built an impressive sales record through determination and innovative strategies, he’s quick to emphasize that the numbers pale in comparison to the relationships he’s developed throughout his real estate career. “Building strong, lasting relationships with my clients is the most rewarding part of my work,” he says.

With over $200 million in career sales backing his tagline, “Rue Can Do,” Rue has been a top producer at Baird & Warner and recognized by the Chicago Association of Realtors for the past 10 years. In 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2024, he was Baird & Warner’s (formerly Dream Town’s) No. 1 individual broker by volume, and with the recently announced merger of Dream Town and Baird & Warner, is currently the No. 1 individual sales agent in the city at the newly combined company. He’s on track for a record-breaking year, already surpassing $35 million in sales and representing several high-profile new-construction developments. Named a Notable Realtor by Crain’s Chicago Business, Rue has also been featured twice in Chicago Real Producers magazine and honored as a Five Star Real Estate Agent.

Rue’s passion for real estate stems from his own experience buying and selling property. Having served on multiple condominium boards, he understands the importance of strong association governance and solid financials.

A native of Chicago’s western suburbs, Rue brings personal insight into the area’s diverse neighborhoods and school systems. His previous career on the North Shore gave him deep familiarity with those communities, where he later brokered one of the region’s largest real estate transactions. A 20-year resident of Edgewater-Andersonville, Rue has an equally deep knowledge of Chicago’s North Side and is proud to call it home.

Outside of work, he’s an active supporter of the community and serves on several nonprofit boards.