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Baird & Warner launches new Image Services division
CHICAGO (July 28, 2025) — Baird & Warner, Chicagoland's largest independent real estate services company, today announced the launch of its new in-house Image Services division, which will deliver high-impact visual marketing solutions for the firm's agents and clients. The announcement follows recent news that VHT Studios, a pioneering provider of real estate listing photography, is abruptly ceasing operations after its parent company, Matterport, was acquired by CoStar Group in February 2025.
Baird & Warner's new Image Services division will be led by Shannon Lange, former area sales and account manager for VHT Studios and Matterport, where she worked with the region's largest brokerages. Lange, who is also a licensed real estate ag...
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Clear Cooperation FAQ: The Multiple Listing Service, Private Listing Network, and Office Exclusives Explained
If you're thinking about selling your home, searching for a new one, or working as a real estate agent, it's important to understand your options when it comes to listings. Most homes today are listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) — a central database used by real estate professionals to list properties for sale. The MLS is also the source that powers popular home search sites like Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, Realtor.com, and others. Here in the Chicagoland area, there is also a Private Listing Network (PLN), which is a subset of the MLS where listings can be shared among agents before becoming publicly available. You may have also heard about a third option — "pocket listings" or "office exclusives." These are real estate listings that are exclusive to a particular real estate brokerage's private website — that means they're not shared with the public nor any agents outside the listing brokerage.
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Turn Your Rooftop Space into an Outdoor Oasis
In addition to popular rooftop bars, restaurants, and event spaces, many homes in the metro area come with a rooftop space for outdoor relaxation — it's one of the best ways to maximize your greenspace in an urban setting. If your rooftop space could use a refresh, or has felt like more of an afterthought, our real estate agents are here to help with inspiration that's both stylish and budget-friendly.
- Install a hanging chair, swing, or hammock.
Capture that breezy, relaxing vibe by installing a modern hanging chair or swing. Look for models with self-supporting stands if your rooftop doesn't allow for ceiling mounts. It's an easy way to add a playful, lounge-ready touch to your rooftop setup. - Add planters with tall greenery.
Even if you don't have soil to dig into, you can still enjoy greenery above the city streets. After all, certain plants will enjoy the direct sunlight, can thrive in this rooftop envir...
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