
Meet David Baran
Founder and Managing Broker, ChicagoHome Brokerage Network at @properties Christie’s.

David Baran
Founder and Managing Broker, ChicagoHome Brokerage Network at @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
David founded ChicagoHome Brokerage Network in 1997 and has led it ever since, today from the @properties East Lincoln Park office on Webster Avenue.
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.
His team has been named to Chicago Magazine’s Top 100 Real Estate Teams in Chicago in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
David works with buyers and sellers across Lincoln Park and the North Side, and north to Evanston, Wilmette and Winnetka, from first conversation to closing.
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.

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