Office Spotlight — Libertyville

Embodying the spirit of a small town, and home to excellent schools and fantastic neighborhoods, the neighborhood of Libertyville is one of Chicago's most popular suburban communities. Located in gorgeous Lake County about 30 miles from Chicago, and home to gorgeous parks, festive community events, and a turn-of-the-century downtown community, Libertyville is a destination for individuals and families alike. 

The history of what is now Libertyville began around 1830 when English settler George Vardin and his family created a small settlement called "Vardin's Grove." In 1836, during the Independence Day celebration, area residents voted to call their town "Independence Grove." Several name changes later, the name Libertyville was applied to the region around 1841. After much of its downtown was destroyed by fire in 1895, the storefronts were rebuilt in brick, and still welcome visitors today. 

The National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Main Street Center, which presented Libertyville with the Great American Main Street award, called the historic downtown area "a place with its own sense of self, where people still stroll the streets on a Saturday night, and where the tailor, the hometown bakery, and the vacuum cleaner repair shop are shoulder to shoulder with gourmet coffee vendors and a microbrewery. If it's Thursday between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., it's Farmer's Market time (June–October) on Church Street across from Cook Park -- a tradition for more than three decades." 

Baird & Warner's Libertyville office has fulfilled the real estate needs of the Lake County markets and beyond for decades. Our Libertyville real estate broker associates handle all aspects of buying and selling real estate in Libertyville and surrounding areas, including single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, land, new construction and multi-family projects, as well as relocation services to out-of-state and international destinations. 

Baird & Warner Libertyville's agents are the best trained sales team in our market and are known for putting the needs of our clients first. For our buyers, our goal is to secure the right home under the best possible terms. For our sellers, we strive to obtain the best price in the shortest amount of time with the least inconvenience. We also offer a full service approach to your real estate transaction. From sales and marketing to title and home services, we have your entire transaction covered. This also includes our mortgage representatives, who are available to provide convenient and confidential financial counseling.

For the team at Baird & Warner Libertyville, with decades of combined experience, being part of the Libertyville and Lake County communities is as important a mission as any other. The Libertyville office hosts annual fundraising events to benefit PADS Lake County, the only emergency shelter system in Lake County. PADS operates 15 emergency shelter sites, a Day Resource Center, and provides a number of services with a vision and mission of placing all of Lake County's homeless on a secure path to sustained independence.

When Covid-19 interrupted the traditional bowl-a-thon events, the Libertyville office started a new tradition, hosting a Facebook LIVE improv-a-thon instead — featuring Baird & Warner agents and local musicians as the improv performers. "Hosting a virtual event allowed us to connect with the community and continue to give back to the organization we've supported for many years," said designated managing broker Steve Lawrence.

With the support of Baird & Warner's charitable arm, Good Will Works, the Libertyville Office has been able to donate well over $125,000 to PADS Lake County. 

More than 100 of the most experienced, talented, and dedicated brokers in the country call the Libertyville office home. One big reason for this office's success is the diligent work of managing broker Steve Lawrence. Steve has more than 35 years of experience in the Chicago real estate market — over 20 of those as managing broker of Baird & Warner's Libertyville office. In 2002, Steve was recognized as Realtor of the Year by the Realtors Association of Northwest Chicagoland. 

As a managing broker, Steve subscribes to a "raving fan" philosophy of service to clients and community, supported by a vibrant team spirit in the office. His commitment to agent support shows through in every aspect of what he does, from ongoing training, support, and mentorship to unparalleled technical support and in-house solutions for mortgage and title. The team at Baird & Warner Libertyville is leading the way into the future by knowing its market and keeping it personal — even while offering its clients a global reach and a wide-ranging perspective on all things real estate. Want to learn more about the amazing team at Baird & Warner Libertyville? Be sure to follow this office on Facebook, or visit its official page, here.