OUR OFFICE
An Environment that Works
Our competitive advantage for new and experienced brokers is simple. We provide industry-leading training, coaching and mentoring. We invest more time and money into the success of every one of our brokers than our competitors. We take the time to develop individual business plans and goals with every broker, and we hold you accountable to make your goals a reality. The office culture is one of support and family cultivated by our managing broker, Ian Robinson. But don’t take our word for it check out what our brokers say on the What Our Agents Say Tab, above.
Find the Right Brokerage
Try to be as systematic as possible when looking for the right office for you. First, create a list of the offices in your area. Next, research each brokerage by talking to friends and spending time on their websites. From there, whittle down your list by making eliminations based on reputation of the company, managing broker, specific agents in the office and the office in general. As the last step, interview at least three managing brokers. This is the person who will infuse your experience with education, counsel and mentoring throughout your career. It is extremely important to find the right environment that will help drive your success. Keep in mind that most brokerages consider agents joining them a numbers game where they know a certain percentage will not make it. This is why in the industry 70% of agents wash out in their first 24 months and another 10% drop out between year 2 and 5. At Baird & Warner Glenbrook, we focus on giving you all the support, resources, training, systems and coaching necessary to give you the best possible chance of being successful for the long term.
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Build Your Team
Our brokers are some of most productive in the area, so a strong support team is essential to keep the flow of business moving. Consistently praised as the best in the business by our brokers, our support staff is made up of our Designated Managing Broker, Sales Support Manager and three Sales Support Specialists, all at the office, plus marketing production, custom marketing staff, a Tech Help Desk, closing teams, logistics, training and much more at our Home Office. Besides all this support, our broker assist staff provides on-demand, on-site, assistant support. Key Mortgage provides in-house mortgage services, and the award-winning Baird & Warner Title Services help you experience unparalleled levels of control, convenience, efficiency and satisfaction for both you and your clients.
The Baird & Warner Glenbrook office was named one of the top 20 fastest growing Chicagoland offices in 2017 (#13) by Chicago Agent Magazine and rose to the third highest position on the list.
In 2018, we built on the 2017 success by growing almost every aspect of our business by more than 30% (based on MLS data as of August 2018) when the market was down overall.
Detailed training, coaching, accountability and business planning are the cornerstone of the office agent’s success. Newer agents or those needing additional coaching meet weekly, while more experienced and productive agents meet twice a month. The training opportunities within the office and company are beyond compare. From our state-of-the-art, new agent classes to our monthly sales meetings, two or more weekly training opportunities in the office and additional training programs provided by the company for all levels of agents from the newest to the top 1%, there are valuable events for all.
Designated Managing Broker Ian Robinson’s open-door policy for all brokers and dedicated weekly time to meet with them for coaching is what truly sets our office apart. Ian takes a real interest in each of his brokers, and his experience, knowledge, motivation and guidance are invaluable. Baird & Warner’s company philosophy of one, noncompeting manager per office and makes Ian’s sole mission that of helping our office brokers achieve success.
For Baird & Warner Glenbrook agents, real estate isn’t just about making money. Our office is constantly engaging in efforts to support our community. Through fundraisers, supporting Fair Housing Charities, food drives and a variety of other fun events, the philanthropic spirit is alive and well in Glenbrook. Every broker associate is welcome to participate in our Good Will Committee, and of course all are welcome at our fundraising events.
At Baird & Warner Glenbrook, we invest in our brokers from the day you join us, providing a multi-disciplinary training experience from talented teachers and trainers company-wide and at the Glenbrook Office. We strive to create a collaborative environment where our brokers use the innovative tools and support we provide to build thriving, sustainable businesses. As a result, our brokers have an area-wide reputation as some of the most knowledgeable, ethical and professional in the industry. While an honor, it is not a surprise that we have been named one of Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces every year since 2012, including two #1 rankings in 2015 and 2017.
If you’re serious about your career in real estate and would like to join an exciting, fast-paced office, we would love to speak with you. Please submit the form below and a member of our management team will be in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!