October 2022 - Baird & Warner Lincoln Park

October 31, 2022November 11, 2022

Business Planning for the New Year: How to Set Your Self Up for Success in 2023

As we sail through the final quarter of 2022, it’s crucial to get your business plan in place for the New Year.

While Chicagoland is a highly unique market that’s not always subject to the same trends as the rest of the country, it’s best to be prepared for whatever comes your way by creating a flexible strategy for the coming year.

At the Baird & Warner Lincoln Park office, brokers receive a tailored template guiding every step of the process and invaluable mentorship on how to build a plan that truly works. While rising interest rates and other challenges facing prospective new homeowners signal a shifting real estate landscape — you can come out on top by building a strong foundation of proactive practices and healthy habits.

Let’s dive into some insider tips for your 2023 plan and how to set yourself up for success.

October 24, 2022November 11, 2022

Agent Spotlight: Kenan Kreso

With an MBA in International Business and 15 years of experience in the energy consulting field, Kenan Kreso is a uniquely qualified real estate agent.

While his grade school classmates were splashing their way through pool parties and having fun, Kenny was spending his summers getting valuable life experience in renovation and the realities of rental management by working for his family’s property company.

After graduating from the University of Arizona in 2005, he moved to beautiful and historic Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and his father’s birthplace. Already proficient in Spanish, he strove to learn the local languages (Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian) while starting his career and pursuing his MBA.

October 13, 2022October 20, 2022

Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started My Real Estate Career

Life as a successful real estate professional can be exciting and fulfilling — but there are also certain challenges that aren’t covered during your 75-hour pre-licensing course.

While the managing broker who sponsors your license application will serve as an invaluable teacher, it never hurts to be as prepared as possible.

If you’re thinking about transitioning to the real estate world from another career, you might not be aware of these insider tips, so we’ve put together this handy compendium of advice for you from experienced industry pros.