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In this episode, the North Of Chi crew welcomes back Erik Schwinger to talk about a hot topic in today's real estate ecosystem - the merits (or lack thereof) of listing homes privately. The team breaks down for major areas of concern with strategies being promoted right here in Chicagoland. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

2024 was a year of much change in the real estate industry. At the same time it was a year of transformation and investment in new systems and technology at Baird & Warner. In this episode we discuss all the change and what we think of it.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Are you a new licensee or considering becoming a real estate broker? Listen to hear about our company level training for new agents and what we do in the region and offices to help you become successful. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

It has been almost a month since the introduction of the new Multiboard real estate contract 8.0. Tune in as we discuss how adoptio has been going and our opinions of sections in the new form. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

January 1 2025 a new law in Illinois went into effect requiring all real estate licensees to have a brokerage agreement with all clients before performing and agent level activities such as showing a property. Listen to find out how this is working in our offices and the marketplace for residential and commercial clients.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

What are we seeing right now in the market? Is a shift in the works?Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Thinking about adding commercial services to your real estate practice?  We cover some tips and cautions to help you find success.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, we dive deep into the essentials of creating a robust business plan for your real estate ventures. Whether you're a seasoned agent or just starting out, having a strategic roadmap is crucial for success. Join us as we explore key components such as market analysis, financial projections, and goal setting.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, we discuss the significant changes in the real estate landscape resulting from recent legal settlements. From shifts in commission structures to new regulations affecting transparency and consumer rights, these developments are reshaping how agents operate and how buyers and sellers engage in the market. Tune in to stay informed and learn how to navigate this evolving landscape effectively!Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of coaching in the real estate industry. Whether you're a rookie agent or a seasoned pro, the right coach can provide invaluable guidance, accountability, and support. Join us as we discuss how at Baird & Warner coaching can help you sharpen your skills, set and achieve meaningful goals, and navigate the challenges of the market.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Interest rates. Competition. Rising Prices. Is it still a good idea to buy a home in 2024? (hint: YES it is - and here's why!).Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode we turn the tables on one of our hosts, Dina Lissner to share her helpful tips and suggestions on how busy real estate agents can make small changes and feel better. With a previous career in health and wellness, Dina's expertise is a welcome breath of fresh air! Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Eder, Director of Program Operations for Baird & Warner's Balance Program.  Balance is designed to help agents be more productive in less time by streamlining and removing many of the tasks and functions agent must accomplish every day.  Sound interesting?  Give it a listen to learn more! Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, the hosts take their show on the road to visit with Steve Lawrence, Designated Managing Broker of Baird & Warner's Libertyville office.  They discuss the history of B&W in the area, the differences between Illinois and Wisconsin real estate and servant leadership as an approach to empowering others to be their best. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Preparing to sell your home means more than simply decluttering.  There are so many things to think about, prepare for, and do before your home ever goes on the market.  Having an experienced listing agent like Alexandra Korompilas from the B&W Glenbrook office to guide you through the process is invaluable!  Tune in to hear Alexandra's wisdom and insights accumulated from many years of experience. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

On this episode of North Of Chi, Jason Finn shares insights from his 18+ years experience in the real estate industry for both consumers and agents thinking of making a home purchase!   Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, our omnipotent hosts and Managers of our Winnetka, Glenbrook and Evanston offices break out their crystal balls to share their thoughts on what to expect in the 2024 Chicagoland housing market!  Forecasts, predictions, hunches and gut feelings are shared - you won't want to miss this episode!Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, the North Of Chi crew speaks with Jamie Dunsing of Dunsing Inspections.  With over 30 years expereince in building inspections, Jamie shares great wisdom and advice, and a couple of amusing stories about some very interesting home inspections! Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this guest-free episode, the hosts discuss adapting to a changing real estate industry and some best practices for leveraging change for your advantage.  Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, we speak with B&W Glenbrook agent Scott Ottenheimer.  The conversation covers his analytical approach to real estate sales, his philanthropic interests and the value he brings to his clients.   Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, our hosts chat with longtime North Shore appraiser and real estate agent, Mike Del Monte.  They discuss recent changes to appraisal regulations and guidelines, and best practices for real estate agents preparing for an appraisal.   Listen in for some great info from a very experienced voice! Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

It's officially Q4, and that means agents should be preparing for next year's spring market.  Failing to plan now is planning to fail later!  On this episode, our hosts talk about what agents can be doing today to prepare for next year's housing market. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Interest rates.  Lack of inventory.  Sky high demand.  These are just some of the challenges facing today's homebuyer.  In this episode, the North Of Chi brain trust talks about what agents can do to help their buyer clients in these difficult times.  Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episiode the North of Chi crew welcomes Broker Relations Manager with B&W TItle, Molly Gear.  The discussion covers the importance of having trusted Title partners and the seamless experience this provides our clients and agents. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Since early 2020 and the start of the pandemic housing boom, home sale and home close contingencies in purchase offers have been relegated to the margins of real estate transactions.  But anyone who is in this industry knows, it's a cyclical business and what's old will be new again if you stick around long enough.  In this episode, our hosts discuss the return of these contingencies (albeit infrequently) and provide some valuable tips to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Myths and misleading information about the home buying and home financing processes are serious problems. This week, the hosts talk with "fact-machine" Bernard Dugandzic of Key Mortgage to bust some of the most common myths we're hearing in the mortgage industry today.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, we talk with Lazar Bityou, VP of residential lending with Key Mortgage. We discuss interest rates, temporary buydowns, downpayment assistance, and other creative ways to finance homes in today's environment. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, we speak with David Chudy, Habitat Chicago's Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships. Dave shares with us some of the projects Habitat is working on throughout Chicago and we discuss how a unique partnership between Baird & Warner & Habitat Chicago is helping them fulfill their mission.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, high producing agents Lindy Goss and Emily McClintock share their thoughts and strategies about handling multiple offer situations in a high stress marketplace.   Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, hosts Erik & Ian discuss some of the recent (and upcoming) rule changes as they pertain to buyer agency & compensation, fair housing, the REALTOR Code of Ethics and more.  Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, Designated Managing Broker Catherine Leonard speaks with Agents Julie Jensen and John Adamson from B&W's Evanston Office about their experiences switching brokerages to join Baird & Warner. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode we speak with Baird & Warner's extremely talented and creative in-house video producer Matt Fedderman about the importance of using video to brand yourself in the real estate space.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Can moving be stressful? Sure. Tune in to this episode for tips and strategies from the Ali Wenzke, Author of The Art of Happy Moving (and Baird & Warner Agent) for how to de-stress the process and bring more happiness to your move. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, our hosts chat with NSBAR Director of Professional Development Deborah DeBoer about the many resources NSBAR provides to it's members, changes to fair housing law, and the importance of buyer agency agreements. If you're a NSBAR member, you won't want to miss this one! Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, we talk with Baird & Warner's Social Media Specialist, Jennifer Sciortino! We discuss best practices, trends, predictions and pitfalls to avoid when marketing your real estate business on social platforms.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, the hosts chat with Ben Lissner and Michael Hoover from the HL2R team at Baird & Warner about their transition back to Baird & Warner after a brief stint with another real estate company. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, Sr. VP of Residential Sales for Baird & Warner Tripti Kasal joins the North of Chi crew to talk about goings on in Chicagoland Luxury Real Estate.Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode we welcome Dean Rouso, Senior VP of Strategic Innovation at Baird & Warner to explore the challenges and rewards that are part and parcel to innovation in the real estate industry. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, the North Shore hosts speak with Stephanie about the Baird & Warner balance™ program. Balance provides agents with a number of essential business services, so they can focus on what's really important: generating new business! Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, Ian and Dina share some insight and strategies for agents who are newly licensed and coming into the business for the first time. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this special episode, Ian and Dina - two Highland Park residents - share their thoughts about the 4th of July tragedy in Highland Park, and some suggestions for things you can do to support the community of Highland Park during this time of healing. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, the North Shore managers talk with B&W President & CEO, Stephen Baird about his philosophy on how to not only survive, but thrive when markets change. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, the B&W North Shore brain trust gets together to slice through the noise and discuss what's REALLY going on in the housing market in Chicago's North Shore. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, Erik interviews B&W Winnetka agent Katie Coogan about her experience working with the senior population and transitioning into assisted living facilities. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Real estate markets are cyclical. The red hot seller's market we're experiencing now won't last forever. How can we prepare as agents (and prepare our clients) for the inevitable shift that we're sure to see in the North Shore housing market? Ian & Catherine discuss! Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, NAR Leading Edge Committee Member and B&W Glenbrook agent Joel Raynes reports back from the NAR midyear meetings with updates and news about what's on NAR's mind in 2022. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, the Designated Managing Brokers of Baird & Warner's North Shore offices discuss some of the commonly overlooked, forgotten and sometimes ignored disclosure requirements that agents should be aware of. It's an espeicially important reminder in a fast moving and tight inventory market as we're experiencing in the North Shore communities in 2022. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this discussion, Ian chats with real estate attorneys Karen Patterson & David Chang about some of the negotiation strategies and tools they are seeing and employing in this competitive marketplace. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Micro markets - sometimes referred to as "hyper local," are small subsets of larger markets that share particular qualities.  Geography, housing type, school district, age of home are just a few ways to slice a market into smaller pieces - an important consideration when pricing homes for sellers, buyers and appraisers.  Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

In this episode, Designated Managing Broker Catherine Leonard speaks with Agents Julie Jensen and John Adamson from B&W's Evanston Office about their experiences switching brokerages to join Baird & Warner. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.

Debbie and Sam talk about working with online leads, conversion rates and setting realistic expectations when working with these types of lead generation systems. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at NorthOfChi@BairdWarner.comJoinBWBairdWarner.comIt's easier here.