Baird & Warner, Illinois’ largest family-owned independent real estate services company, today announced it won the Most Innovative Brokerage Award from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of 550 leading independent real estate firms. The award was announced at the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Annual Conference, which was held March 7-10 at Wynn Las Vegas.
“We take great pride in providing our agents with the most innovative and advanced tools to help them achieve their goals, so it’s extremely rewarding to be recognized for those efforts by such an esteemed global organization as the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®,” said Laura Ellis, president of residential sales and executive vice president of Baird & Warner. “When it comes to growing their business in today’s record-breaking market, agents are rightly looking for ways to work smarter. Baird & Warner balance™ not only empowers them to do that, but also makes it easier to create a better work-life balance.”
The Most Innovative Brokerage Award honors Baird & Warner for making an extraordinary difference for its company and business community through a program demonstrating a high level of innovation and creativity. Baird & Warner received the award for Baird & Warner balance™ – a sophisticated support system the firm launched last year that connects agents with myriad on-demand services to make their day-to-day lives easier – from help with managing listings and social media to support with administrative needs and sales contracts through closing and beyond. Through Baird & Warner balance™, agents can delegate tasks to highly trained Baird & Warner specialists and agents, so they can focus on growing their business and meeting their individual goals.
“We have so many forward-thinking and bold leaders in our network, so earning this award is a true distinction,” said LeadingRE President/CEO Paul Boomsma. “Among many creative initiatives, Baird & Warner was selected for this progressive, full-service program that is getting rave reviews from their agents and even ‘thank you’ notes from clients.”
Baird & Warner agents can order the following on-demand services via the Baird & Warner balanceTM app:
Broker Support Team
Agents can receive assistance with showings, home inspections or final walkthroughs – and on the seller side, appraisals and professional photography. Support requests can be placed from anywhere using the proprietary BW app. They will work with a licensed and certified Baird & Warner agent who can help manage and schedule tasks only a licensed agent can handle.
Contract Care
Baird & Warner agents can work with contract specialists trained to handle every step of the process – from contract to closing, including coordinating lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, specialized contractors and more.
Get Social
A marketing support specialist will help Baird & Warner agents engage with existing and potential clients, as well as leverage a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, to help generate more business.
Listing Launch
After filling out a short form, agents will connect with a personal specialist who can handle every detail for a new listing, including paperwork, marketing, professional photography and more.
Luxury Listing Launch
A listing specialist will help agents with everything needed for listings over $1 million, including the use of tools and resources powered by Luxury Portfolio International, the luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.
“At the heart of Baird & Warner balanceTM is offering agents a path to success without unnecessary stress,” said Dean Rouso, Baird & Warner senior vice president of strategic innovation. “Agents bring the value of their knowledge and expertise to every transaction, so keeping them focused on what they do best allows them to spend time with clients providing advice and local market expertise, negotiating on behalf of their clients and being 100% available to help new and potential clients.”
Learn more about how to join Baird & Warner at http://www.bairdwarner.com/join-bw.
About Baird & Warner Real Estate, Inc.:
Established in 1855, Baird & Warner is Illinois’ largest family-owned independent real estate services company. The Baird & Warner brand has been synonymous with making real estate easier through experience, innovation, and integrity for more than 160 years. Steve Baird, the firm’s fifth-generation owner, has been consistently recognized among the industry’s most influential leaders. Baird & Warner has been named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for eight years in a row. With more than 2,500 broker associates in 27 offices and comprehensive mortgage, title, and relocation services, Baird & Warner ranks among the nation’s top real estate firms. Learn more at BairdWarner.com.
