David Baran
Chicago real estate, led by a broker who has run his own team since 1997. Lincoln Park, the North Side and the North Shore.

David Baran
Founder and Managing Broker, ChicagoHome Brokerage Network at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
David Baran is the founder and managing broker of ChicagoHome Brokerage Network, a team at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, working with buyers and sellers across Chicago and the North Shore.
David Baran founded ChicagoHome Brokerage Network in 1997, and he has led the team as its managing broker for nearly three decades. Since 2014 the team has been part of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, Chicago’s largest residential brokerage.
Ways To Begin
Three places to start, each handled personally at your own pace.

“I appreciate and welcome your inquiry, real estate need or referral.”
What David Focuses On
Focus areas across Chicago and the North Shore.
Buyer Representation
Guiding buyers from first showing to closing, across the city and the North Shore.
Seller Representation
Pricing, presentation and marketing backed by @properties Christie’s International Real Estate.
First-Time Buyers
Clear, patient guidance through every step of a first purchase.
Condos And Vintage Buildings
Experience with Chicago condos, co-ops and vintage two-flats.
Relocation
Help for buyers moving to Chicago from out of town.
Investment Property
A conversation about income property and what to look for in the city.

Priced Honestly, Then Presented Properly
Two things decide a sale: the number you go out at, and how the home shows in the first ten days. David handles both personally.
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Prepare
A walk through and a straight answer on what is worth fixing and what is not, before the home ever goes live.
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Present
Photography and presentation built around what Chicago buyers respond to.
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Position
Priced to current activity nearby, then marketed with a clear plan.
How Buying Works
Consultation
Budget, timing and how you plan to use the property, discussed before anything else.
Curated Search
A short list worth your time, across Chicago and the North Shore.
Offer And Negotiation
Pricing strategy and every contract term walked through personally.
Close
Coordination through inspection, appraisal and the closing table.

Start With A Conversation
Buying or selling in Chicago or on the North Shore, start with a conversation with David.