Local leadership, global network.

Established in 1855, Baird & Warner is Chicagoland's largest independent and locally owned real estate company. However, our reach extends globally through our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE). This partnership means our agents get instant access to referrals they can use and opportunities to develop relationships with agents and brokerages across the world. Being a LeadingRE company means we bring more to the table for our agents — here's how. 

Investing in our agents and their future.

Both Baird & Warner and LeadingRE are committed to empowering agents with the tools and insights they need to deliver exceptional service and results for every client. Our agents are also supported by a global referral network, high-profile industry thought leaders, professional development programs, world-class training, unique events, and connections to people and opportunities worldwide. Through conferences and other special events within the network, agents make valuable connections and learn new practices to help them in their business. These connections drive long-term value, ensuring agents are equipped to navigate an ever-evolving market with confidence.

A founding member of a world-class network. 

In 1997, Baird & Warner joined a group of 50 leading brokerage firms that would later become LeadingRE. While other companies were turning to franchising to expand their reach, CEO Steve Baird & other like-minded real estate leaders collaborated to form a network of world-class brokerages where they could make global connections while still maintaining their independence and unparalleled local expertise. To this day, we hold leadership roles within the organization, and company leaders regularly meet to discuss industrywide challenges, opportunities, and prescient issues in real estate, both locally and on a global scale. 

Listings showcased on the global stage. 

When we say our reach is global, we mean it. All of our listings are automatically syndicated to LeadingRE.com, which connects us to market-leading residential brokerages across the world. This community encompasses 550 firms that span over 70 countries with 135,000 sales professionals. LeadingRE is a go-to network for not only individuals but investment groups, multinational corporations, and relocation management companies. We leverage this network to facilitate a robust outgoing referral program, international relocations, and global transactions.

There is a standard of excellence.

Luxury Portfolio International (LPI), the luxury marketing division of LeadingRE, is the largest luxury listing network in the world. This global platform for top-performing luxury real estate brokerages and their agents offers unparalleled intelligence, referral services, marketing, and unmatched global exposure. As a member of LPI, all Baird & Warner listings priced at $1M or more are automatically featured on LuxuryPortfolio.com and marketed to high net worth buyers through syndications to exclusive media outlets. It's luxury real estate at a global standard. 

Truly local and global.

Our clients know that when they have real estate needs outside of their local market, they can come to us to facilitate a seamless transaction. We have local leadership and 170 years of expertise in Chicagoland with influence and reputation that goes beyond borders. Our LeadingRE partners choose to work with us because of this, and we have the marketing and technology to back it up and support their clients in the Chicago market. They also know our team personally and feel confident entrusting their clients to our award-winning relocation department. 

Being true leaders in the industry.

We're continuously nominated for awards because of what we do with LeadingRE, and many of our company leaders are also invited to hold leadership positions within the network. This is because our mission is about more than just real estate — it's about being true global leaders with a drive always to do the right thing. Whether we're leading the charge on trust and transparency or being a voice for evolving industry issues, other brokerages often look to us for guidance. 

Our relationship with LeadingRE is just one of the many ways we support our agents to grow their business and be their best selves. Everyone's dream career looks different, which is why we do everything we can to support yours. Learn more at JoinBW.com.