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Frank Gaines Frank Gaines Broker 847.306.7950 frank.gaines@bairdwarner.com

About Me

As a member of the Chesta Gaines Team at Baird & Warner, Frank Gaines serves clients across the Fox Valley, Chicagoland, and Southwest Florida with a mission to advocate, consult, and negotiate. Recognized as a top agent at the number one office in Kane County, Frank specializes in luxury listings, and offers expertise in global relocation and investor strategies. Clients rely on Frank for proactive guidance, strong connections, and insightful market knowledge. In today’s competitive market, where inventory is scarce, Frank acts as a trusted advisor—delivering clarity, strategy, and confidence at every step. From Chicagoland to Southwest Florida, Frank and the Chesta Gaines Team deliver results that move clients forward!

Carolyn Chesta & Frank Gaines - The Chesta Gaines Team with Baird & Warner

  • Top 1% company-wide in sales volume and units sold 2025
  • Luxury Listing Specialists
  • CNE (Certified Negotiations Expert)
  • LeadingRE Relocation Specialists
  • Military on the Move Certified
  • Baird & Warner Founders Club Members
  • Five Star Agents 
  • Consistent Top Producers in the #1 Office in Kane County
  • RAFV member (Realtor Association of Fox Valley)
  • NAR member (National Association of Realtors)
  • Licensed in Illinois and Florida
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$325,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,001 sqft
  • 0.12 Acreage
206 North Street, East Dundee, IL 60118
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$760,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 0.10 Acreage
1814 N Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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$429,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,896 sqft
  • 0.16 Acreage
1113 Annandale Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
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$275,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,330 sqft
1769 Hannah Lane, Hampshire, IL 60140
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$550,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,719 sqft
  • 0.11 Acreage
2455 Rhodes Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171
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$599,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 0.29 Acreage
701 Viking Drive, Batavia, IL 60510
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$410,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,404 sqft
  • 0.17 Acreage
304 S Water Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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$530,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,610 sqft
  • 0.27 Acreage
431 Patricia Lane, Hampshire, IL 60140
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$490,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,498 sqft
  • 0.08 Acreage
3147 Trillium Court W, Aurora, IL 60506
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$430,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,424 sqft
  • 0.21 Acreage
318 Chautauqua Lane, Sycamore, IL 60178
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$670,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,826 sqft
  • 0.33 Acreage
493 Bond Drive, Batavia, IL 60510
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$339,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,146 sqft
  • 0.30 Acreage
649 Fox Hollow Court, DeKalb, IL 60115
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$565,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,101 sqft
  • 0.24 Acreage
3799 Gardenia Drive, Elgin, IL 60124
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$825,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,800 sqft
  • 0.41 Acreage
1045 N 5th Avenue, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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$395,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,079 sqft
2342 Southwind Boulevard, South Elgin, IL 60177
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$34,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,186 sqft
  • 0.13 Acreage
709 Charleston Street, Harrisburg, IL 62946
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$1,149,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,698 sqft
  • 0.50 Acreage
724 S Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134
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$634,243
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,648 sqft
  • 0.15 Acreage
3826 Ridge Pointe Drive, Geneva, IL 60134
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$315,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,439 sqft
1430 S Pembroke Drive, South Elgin, IL 60177
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$450,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,300 sqft
  • 0.35 Acreage
461 Quinlan Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115
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$645,000
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  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,281 sqft
  • 0.02 Acreage
1280 N Aspen Way, Addison, IL 60101
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$137,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,650 sqft
  • 0.18 Acreage
916 N Sangamon Avenue, Gibson City, IL 60936
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$289,900
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  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,300 sqft
20 Arbordale Court, Algonquin, IL 60102
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$215,000
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 921 sqft
1342 S. 14th Street, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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Testimonials

Frank and Carolyn were excellent to work through the entire process from the purchase of my new property to the sale of my original home. They both communicated very clearly every step of the process and explained away any questions or concerns I had throughout. I cannot recommend them enough!

- Erik Munkvold

Frank is outstanding!!!

- Karen S Fisher

It was a please to work with Frank, he is knowledgeable, professional and friendly. He made the process of finding and buying a new home smoothly and enjoyable.

- Dan Barry

Frank did a great job making this a smooth process for us during our search as first-time home buyers. Very thorough on his experience in the field about certain houses, how they were built, quality of material; remodels, etc. Held a professional communication level with opposing realtors during o...

- Robert Doubek

Frank goes above and beyond to find us the best renters for our apartment building. We have been working with Frank for many years - he is outstanding!!!

- Karen Fisher

Frank went above and beyond to find me the perfect place to call home. He was very patient and showed me anything I wanted to see. He communicated with me often and I felt informed with all the negotiations and contracts.

- Amy Kovacs

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