Baird & Warner, Illinois’ largest family-owned independent real estate services company, broke ground yesterday on a new office at 1528 Aurora Ave., in the popular Chicago suburb of Naperville, Ill. The 15,000-square-foot, built-to-suit office is designed to house up to 500 Baird & Warner agents when it opens in 2023.
The groundbreaking event was attended by company leadership and local dignitaries, including Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico; John Matthews, Baird & Warner vice president of residential sales; Bill Gill, VP and designated managing broker of Baird & Warner’s Naperville office; and Kaylin Risvold, president and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.
“As an independently owned company that’s been in Chicagoland for 167 years, Baird & Warner understands the importance of long-term commitment to key markets such as Naperville,” said Steve Baird, the firm’s fifth-generation owner. “Baird and Warner is the longest-standing real estate office in Naperville, and this new location will further cement our partnerships and relationships with the thousands of businesses and residents who call this great suburb home.”
Bill Gill, manager of Baird & Warner’s current Naperville location at 836 W. 75th St., will oversee the new hub, which will serve Naperville and surrounding southwest suburban communities. The office is designed to accommodate all three of Baird & Warner’s business lines – brokerage, mortgage and title – under a single roof, offering both agents and clients the convenience of a one-stop shopping experience.
“We’re very excited at the opportunity to increase Baird & Warner’s footprint in Naperville with a brand-new office optimized for our brokerage, title and mortgage teams,” said Gill. “This new state-of-the-art facility will provide our agents and staff with the space, technology and support structures needed to keep performing at the highest level, as well as accommodate new agents joining Baird & Warner as we continue to grow. I applaud Steve Baird for this commitment to the Naperville market and positioning our teams for long-term success.”
Baird & Warner’s new Naperville office is developed by RX Health & Science Trust and designed by OKW Architects with DeJames Builders serving as general contractor. The new building is expected to open by December 2023.
“The Naperville groundbreaking is the latest in a long line of examples of Baird & Warner growing our footprint and investing in our most important asset – our people,” said Laura Ellis, Baird & Warner president of residential sales. “Just a few months ago, our company opened a new branch office in Berwyn, Ill., and announced our expansion to Naples, Fl. – Baird & Warner’s first location outside of the Chicagoland area.
“Our goal has always been to make the process of buying and selling a home as easy as possible while also empowering our agents to grow their business in the markets where they want to do business,” added Ellis. “All three of these new offices are a testament to that goal.”
Visit www.bairdwarner.com today to learn more about joining the firm, or to find a home and an agent who can help make buying and selling an easier and more rewarding experience.
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 165 years. Steve Baird, the firm’s fifth-generation owner, has been consistently recognized among the industry’s most influential leaders. Baird & Warner is a nine-time winner of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplace award, and with more than 2,500 broker associates in 29 offices and comprehensive mortgage, title and relocation services, it ranks among the nation’s top real estate firms. Learn more at BairdWarner.com.
