I'm Michael Beaver (he/him), a real estate broker with Baird & Warner in Evanston. I help people buy and sell homes in Chicago and on the North Shore, from the West Loop and Lincoln Park up through Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Northfield and Lake Forest.

I've lived on the North Side for more than 15 years. A lot of my work is condos. I read HOA reserves, budgets, and special assessment history before you write an offer, so you know what you're buying into, not just what the unit looks like. I also work with first-time buyers and with people moving from the city to the North Shore who want to compare towns, commutes, and taxes side by side.

Before real estate, I spent 15 years in higher education administration. I advised fraternities and sororities, ran a residence hall, and spent nine years in alumni relations. I was also a music major, and I still think about this job like a conductor. I keep your lender, attorney, inspector, and contractors working toward the same goal so nothing gets dropped.

I'll tell you what I see, whether it's what you want to hear or not. Let's take a look at the positives and negatives together. If a place isn't right, we keep looking. I'm a member of the LGBTQ+ community and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, and I work with lenders, attorneys, and inspectors I've vetted for how they treat LGBTQ+ clients.

Call or text me at 773.368.1969. Visit my website at https://michaelbeaver.realtor