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Did you know that you've come to the right place? That's right, because Baird & Warner is the oldest real estate brokerage in the United States with over 168 years and a six-generation track record of unparalleled success. That means when it comes to real estate, we've seen a thing or two, and our resiliancy and ability to adapt is rather extraordinary.
Why is this important to me, you might ask? That's a very fair question. As the Designated Managing Broker of our Lake Zurich office, you can be assured that I select only the best agents in the business to represent our multi-generational brand and be our face to the greater Lake Zurich communities including Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Long Grove, Deer Park, Wauconda and the surrounding areas.
The #1 expectation I have is that my broker associates always put the customer's interest front and center.
The #2 expectation is that my broker associates always put the customer's interest front and center. You get the point! Our corporate DNA is built on doing the right thing and that starts with our clients. Additionally, Education and Training is what we're known for among our peers.
That means you are working with highly skilled real estate professionals who thoroughly understand the current market dynamics and the various factors impacting the real estate marketplace at any given time. And that's the kind of expertise you need on your side!
FOR OUR SELLING CLIENTS, my broker associates understand how complex, personal and truly emotional, not to mention highly inconvenient, selling your home can be. They're taught how to make your life EASIER during the entire transition. Actually at Baird & Warner, we're all about Easier! When working with a member of our Lake Zurich team, you get an INSTANT TEAM on your side; from attorneys to contractors, staging professionals, marketing services, title service providers, administrative staff, professional photogrpahers and more, all focused on providing you with what we refer to as an "EPIC Experience"!
With your designated broker at the helm, they'll be leading you through every step of the process, leaving no stones unturned. We've truly and genuinely got your back! Our agents are trained to utilize the most progressive tools available in the industry to give your property the vastest exposure possible bar none! We leverage a targeted social media marketing strategy and can identify active buyers in your price point, school district and # of bedrooms before we even go live with the listing of your property. Because we know real estate and genuinely care about your goals and concerns, we're prepared to lead you through every step of the home selling process. We know how to anticipate issues, vet out qualified buyers, negotiate strategically, coach and educate you appropriately, expedite the process while securing you the best price and terms and get you across the finish line and onto the next great adventure in your life and on time!
FOR OUR BUYER CLIENTS, we want to make sure that you understand all of the important facets of the home buying experience and that you have a seasoned advocate on your side leading you every step of the way. Buying a home is serious business but it should also be carefree and FUN! YES, FUN!!! At Baird & Warner, we're all about EASIER (and fun), so let us do all the heavy lifting. From pre-approval to home search and showings, to structuring and submitting your offer to strategically negotiating in your best interest, navigating inspections and more. With all these moving parts you can feel at peace that you're in the very best of hands.
If you're in need of real estate expertise and guidance, please give me a call on my direct line at (847) 530-5513. It would be my pleasure to answer any questions you might have, and I'll personally select the agent on my team best suited to work with you.
INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE? Or, perhaps you're already an active licensed broker in need of greater support, mentoring and coaching to take your career to the next level, I'd welcome the opportunity to get acquainted. At Baird & Warner, our Designated Managing Brokers do NOT sell. That's right. And It's an intentional decision. That means my entire focus is on YOU! Please give me a call, text or send me an email, and let's get that conversation started. It would truly be my pleasure!
Frances is very knowledgable, friendly and easy to work with!
Frances provided very helpful advice for the preparation stage of the sale. She has a great team of professionals on her go to list for all the different aspects involved in the sale of a home. She was very compassionate, caring, and professional during all aspects of the process. I cannot recommend Frances highly enough!
Provided detailed information into the local market availability and pricing.
Knowledgeable, professional and FUN! A one in a million broker !
Frances Simons works her magic in the Lake Zurich Office @Baird&Warner. Having a Managing Broker who is constantly sharing her knowledge to help create the best Real Estate Agents for her office, is a priceless asset. Frances puts her heart and soul into teaching and mentoring her agents.
Frances provided very helpful advice for the preparation stage of the sale. She has a great team of professionals on her “go to” list for all the different aspects involved in the sale of a home. She was very compassionate, caring, and professional during all aspects of the process. I cannot recommend Frances highly enough!
Frances is very knowledgable, friendly and easy to work with! She is the consumate professional who puts the customers needs first, always!!
Knowledgeable, professional and FUN! A “one in a million broker”!
Frances was incredible throughout this process. Her knowledge and expertise have only led me to recommending her, and her team to others. This is easy, she is the best and has the best team. I was very fortunate to have been put in contact with her.
Frances was a joy with whom to work! Frances is knowledgable regarding all stages fo the home buying process. She guided us through the purchase of our first home. We are extremely satisfied!
Frances is a fantastic agent who helped our family find our first home. We are so grateful for all of her expertise. She is incredibly patient and took us to see many great homes, and we ended up finding a perfect fit.
Frances was always available via text messaging and phone calls, even late in the evening and on weekends. We liked the fact that we were not told to start redecorating and making major changes to our house in order to sell it. We were coached to find the right buyer for our house instead of changing the house.
Frances was always available via text messaging and phone calls, even late in the evening and on weekends.
Frances was always available via text messaging and phone calls, even late in the evening and on weekends. We liked the fact that we were not told to start redecorating and making major changes to our house in order to sell it. We were coached to find the right buyer for our house instead of changing the house.
Frances is incredibly professional and responsive. She went the extra mile to verify potential buyer information and facilitate the entire process of selling our house. Her photographer made the colors pop vividly in the pictures, she uses the latest technology (virtual staging), and was patient with a long off-season sales process.
Frances wanted us to list our house at a lower price than where we started. Had we done as she suggested, we might have sold our house sooner. She is knowledgeable about how to stage homes. She connected me with an organizing company, who helped me clear clutter and stage with my own belongings. This showcased the size and storage available in the home.
Frances Simons was an absolute joy to work with! She made things so simple for us to understand and was incredibly helpful. She listened to what we wanted, provided us options, and was ALWAYS available for us. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.
Great Job!
Frances was a joy to work with. She was patient, encouraging, and extremely knowledgeable. She was responsive to the questions I had and made me feel comfortable with the process of purchasing my new townhouse. Her customer service and attention to detail were exceptional. I can't thank her enough! She is awesome!
Frances is the consummate professional. From start to finish she explains the process of buying or selling (we've hired her for both), proactively handles each step, checks on us often, negotiates like a pro, and is very responsive by text, phone, and email. She goes the extra mile - for example when we got a bid, she called the prospective buyer's lender to verify their mortgage stat...
Francis is extremely professional, reliable, & responsive!!! You can't go wrong with Francis she truly cares about her clients needs and will go above and beyond to accommodate!
We love Frances! She was fantastic throughout the whole process. She took us through each step of learning what we did and did not want. When she was not available, she connected us with Anne Huiras, who was just as excellent! Together, they were able to find us the house of our dreams!!!
Francis went above and beyond, she even helped clean my house when I was falling behind schedule
Frances was super nice to work with. She pretty clearly knows what she's doing and was upbeat and positive. As a first time home buyer she made it as easy as can be. Glad I had the chance to work with her.
Frances is very knowledgeable and compassionate. She communicated well throughout the whole process. She was a true asset to us and helped us get top dollar for our home.
Frances went above and beyond to deliver good service from initial contact to the closing. She was professional and responsive for the whole process of selling a condo. She made recommendations for specific items to improve to maximize the sale price and gave useful vendor references when asked. Overall we were very impressed with Frances and will be using her services again.
As a first time homebuyer, I had no idea how much went into a home purchase. Our realtor Frances, was able to walk us through each step and prepare for the next. She was patient and answered each question to the best of her knowledge and was able to offer many great suggestions. Honestly, my family and I couldn't have done it without her.
Frances was the best! Knowledgeable. Responsive. She gave 110% every step of the way!
I wanted to give you a big hug for doing a great job staging our house. Thank you, Frances! It sure can get emotional....
Thanks for doing a great job. We are very lucky in having you.
Frances' knowledge and professionalism is amazing. She is articulate and knows her markets and was spot on in terms of expected appraisal value. She was a pleasure to work with.
Frances' knowledge and professionalism is amazing. She is articulate and knows her markets and was spot on in terms of expected appraisal value. She was a pleasure to work with.
Frances was an absolute angel to work with. I was very anxious to start looking for a house to buy, and Frances completely took us under her wing. She made sure we understood everything that comes with owning your own home in a way that made me feel at ease. We were very fortunate to have found her. Thanks, Frances! -- Matthew & Stephanie Horne, Lindenhurst
Frances was an absolute angel to work with. I was very anxious to start looking for a house to buy, and Frances completely took us under her wing. She made sure we understood everything that comes with owning your own home in a way that made me feel at ease. We were very fortunate to have found her. Thanks, Frances! -- Matthew & Stephanie Horne, Lindenhurst
Frances was a lifesaver when we relocated from over 3,000 miles away in California. She helped us find the perfect home for our family before we even got there. She was very knowledgable about the schools and community too. She worked tirelessly to get us what we needed. We are very pleased with where we are and are so grateful to her.
Frances was a lifesaver when we relocated from over 3,000 miles away in California. She helped us find the perfect home for our family before we even got there. She was very knowledgable about the schools and community too. She worked tirelessly to get us what we needed. We are very pleased with where we are and are so grateful to her.
Wow...the pictures DO look fabulous! In fact, the girls didn't even think it was our house at first. Thanks again for getting such a professional job done. Brittany N. (Lake Villa)
Wow...the pictures DO look fabulous! In fact, the girls didn't even think it was our house at first. Thanks again for getting such a professional job done. Brittany N. (Lake Villa)
I have bought about ten homes over the years (and sold the same)... Frances Simons is by far, the most professional agent I've ever worked with. On every level, she went above and beyond... Always available - always responsive - always looking out for my best interests. I greatly appreciate the service and support Frances provided on both my buy and sell!
I have bought about ten homes over the years (and sold the same)... Frances Simons is by far, the most professional agent I've ever worked with. On every level, she went above and beyond... Always available - always responsive - always looking out for my best interests. I greatly appreciate the service and support Frances provided on both my buy and sell!
Frances, I just wanted to thank you for all of your help in the sale of my house. This was an extremely difficult time for me and my children. My husband of the past 30 years walked out leaving me with all the responsibilities of our five children and the house we had called home for the past 22 years. When the time came that I could no longer keep what we h...
Frances, I just wanted to thank you for all of your help in the sale of my house. This was an extremely difficult time for me and my children. My husband of the past 30 years walked out leaving me with all the responsibilities of our five children and the house we had called home for the past 22 years. When the time came that I could no longer keep what we h...