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Preparing to Sell with Alexandra Korompilas

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarn...

Preparing to Buy with Jason Finn, Key Mortgage Loan Officer

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

2024 Market Outlook

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Home Inspections with Jamie Dunsing

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Host Roundtable: Adjusting to Change

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Bringing value to clients through data & analytics with Scott Ottenheimer

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Appraisal Awareness

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Next Year's Market is Now.

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

When The Going Gets Tough...How To Help Today's Homebuyer

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

The Importance of Trusted Title Partners with Molly Gear

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Back From The Dead! Home Sale & Home Close Contingencies

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 fo...

Mortgage Mythbusting with Bernard Dugandzic

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Talking Mortgage Options with Lazar Bityou

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Building A More Equitable Chicago With Habitat For Humanity

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Handling Multiple Offers with Lindy Goss and Emily McClintock

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Buyer Agency, Fair Housing and Other Rule Changes You Should Know

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Changing brokerages doesn't have to be hard with Julie Jensen and John Adamson

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

The Power of Video with Matt Fedderman

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

The Art of Happy Moving with Ali Wenzke

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

30 minutes with Deborah DeBoer, Director of Professional Development with NSBAR

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Getting Social with Jennifer Sciortino

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Coming Home to Baird & Warner

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

The State of Luxury Real Estate with Tripti Kasal

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Building the Future with Dean Rouso

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Finding balance™ with Stephanie Eder

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Great Advice for New Agents

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Special Episode in Response to the Tragedy in Highland Park

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Steve Baird on Thriving in Changing Markets

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

The Times They Are A-Changin'...or are they?

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

The Times They Are A-Changin'...or are they?

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.

Senior Housing Solutions with Katie Coogan

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Markets Shift. How do we prepare ourselves and our clients?

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!

Markets Shift. How do we prepare ourselves and our clients?

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

NAR Midyear Update with Joel Raynes

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Risk Management in a FAST Moving Market!

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Risk Management in a FAST Moving Market!

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.

Negotiating in a Tight Market with Attorneys Karen Patterson & David Chang

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Micro markets are a big deal!

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Micro markets are a big deal!

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.  

Changing Companies is Hard... or is it?

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.

Changing Companies is Hard... or is it?

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Online lead generation and conversion with Debbie Miller Cohen & Sam Lubeck

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 [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

New Construction and much more with Wendy Berg

In this episode, Erik sits down with Wendy Berg from B&W's Gold Coast Office to discuss new construction, city & suburbs and what we see coming down the pipe in 2022! Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

People and Title

Steve Kaempf from Baird & Warner Title and the host of the Podcast People not Titles joins us to discuss the podcast and his journey to B&W.

Poolside Positivity with Steve Kaempf - Sr. VP, Baird & Warner Title: Live from Cancun

Sr. VP of Baird & Warner Title Steve Kaempf sits down poolside in Cancun with Dina & Ian to discuss his personal and professional journeys.   Steve is the host of People not Titles, his own podcast focusing on the power of positivity and human interest stories. Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Growth while being there for family

Caroline and Derek Gau discuss growing Caroline's real estate practice and Derek's business while raising 3 boys

Growing a business and a family at the same time

Glenbrook agent Caroline Gau and her husband Derek discuss how they've managed to grow a real estate business and meet the demands of entrepreneurship while also raising 3 boys and balancing all that life throws at them.  Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Live From Playa Mujeres Mexico: Balancing work and life with BW Balance

In this episode, Ian interviews the Baird & Warner Balance team on how the real estate business has changed and where they see it going in the future.  They discuss how the Balance programs can help agents evolve their business be more efficient and effective, freeing up time for the finer things in life (like tropical vacations).  Have an idea for a guest or topic? Email us at [email protected] JoinBW BairdWarner.com It's easier here.

Balance

Live From Playa Mujeres Mexico: Balancing work and life with BW Balance

In this episode, Ian interviews the Baird & Warner Balance team on how the real estate business has changed and where they see it going in the future.  They discuss how the Balance programs can help agents evolve their business be more efficient and effective, freeing up time for the finer things in life (like tropical vacations).