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The Chesta Gaines Team at Baird & Warner serves clients across the Fox Valley, all of Chicagoland, and Southwest Florida, guided by a clear mission: to advocate, consult, and negotiate at every stage of the real estate journey. As consistent top producers in the #1 office in Kane County, Carolyn Chesta and Frank Gaines bring a powerful blend of luxury marketing expertise, global relocation experience, and investor-focused strategy.
Recognized among the Top 1% company‑wide in sales volume and units sold (2025), the team is known for proactive guidance, strong industry connections, and deep market knowledge across multiple regions. In today’s competitive, low‑inventory market, clients rely on the Chesta Gaines Team as trusted advisors—delivering clarity, strategy, and confidence from the first conversation to the closing table.
Whether navigating a global relocation, purchasing an investment property, or selling a luxury home, the Chesta Gaines Team provides exceptional service and results that move clients forward—across Chicagoland, the Fox Valley, and Southwest Florida.
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Carolyn and Frank were great to work with! They both demonstrated a professional, as well as personable relationship with my wife and I that I found to be important. They both were always responsive to any phone calls and emails regarding any question or concerns. If we were ever to sell/buy again we would definitely use their services. We also will be recommending their services to anyo...
I couldn’t have asked for better realtors! Carolyn Chesta and Frank Gaines were wonderful from beginning my home search all the way through closing day. Baird Warner is blessed to have them both!! -Vincent
It’s never easy to find a new home, in a new country! But, Carolyn and Frank made this process very easy for myself and my family. Great attention, care and patience at the entire process. Thanks
Carolyn Chesta and Frank Gaines were our sales team from Baird Warner. They were responsive, professional and encouraging throughout the selling process. Specific questions were answered promptly with helpful information that guided our sale. If you’re looking for a realty team to sell your home, Carolyn and Frank are top shelf.
We had such a great experience working with Carolyn and Frank! As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions, and they were patient, knowledgeable, and supportive every step of the way. They were always honest with us, quick to respond, and truly understood what we were looking for in a home. Their positive attitude and professionalism made the process so smooth and enjoyable. We...
Carolyn and Frank were amazing and so helpful in the home buying process. We were first time home buyers and they made us feel at ease when it can feel very overwhelming and intimidating . They were very accommodating to our requests and needs and answered any questions we had very promptly. They also helped us catch a leak in the house during our final walk through, right before closing...
We worked with both Frank Gaines and Carolyn Chesta of Baird & Warner to purchase a home in a sellers market. We could not have secured our home without their responsiveness and expertise. These two are first class and we will be referring everyone we know to them. Can't thank you both enough for not only making a typically stressful experience so much easier, but enjoyable as well! Sinc...
Frank and Carolyn were excellent to work through the entire process from the purchase of my new property to the sale of my original home. They both communicated very clearly every step of the process and explained away any questions or concerns I had throughout. I cannot recommend them enough!
Frank and Carolyn are truly the definition of a “dynamic duo” — basically the superheroes of real estate. They put in an incredible amount of work helping us identify and evaluate multiple investment properties, and they never once made the process feel overwhelming. They’re proactive, responsive, and genuinely strategic — the kind of realtors who don’t just open doors, bu...