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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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Featured Listings

$760,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 0.10 Acreage
1814 N Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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$650,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,092 sqft
  • 0.36 Acreage
4342 Rudyard Kipling Road, Elgin, IL 60124
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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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$225,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,400 sqft
190 S Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191
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$179,995
  • 0.24 Acreage
26w181 Grand Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
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$420,500
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,424 sqft
  • 0.21 Acreage
318 Chautauqua Lane, Sycamore, IL 60178
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$2,795.00
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,635 sqft
931 Station Boulevard, Elburn, IL 60119
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$94,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,280 sqft
  • 0.43 Acreage
111 Orchard Street, Catlin, IL 61817
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$299,999
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,581 sqft
  • 0.22 Acreage
5232 Bentgrass Avenue, Richton Park, IL 60471
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$374,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,400 sqft
  • 0.74 Acreage
101 Hickory Lane, Kirkland, IL 60146
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$399,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,058 sqft
  • 0.29 Acreage
1404 Larson Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
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$499,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,071 sqft
  • 1.40 Acreage
41w610 Silvana Drive, Elgin, IL 60124
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$425,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,029 sqft
3368 Renard Lane, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$575,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 3,160 sqft
  • 0.32 Acreage
2812 Plante Road, North Aurora, IL 60542
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$630,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,200 sqft
  • 1.01 Acreage
40w923 Mulhern Road, Lafox, IL 60119
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$535,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,638 sqft
  • 0.15 Acreage
1001 Peyton Street, Geneva, IL 60134
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$689,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,800 sqft
  • 0.32 Acreage
833 Pottawatomie Trail, Batavia, IL 60510
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$395,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,456 sqft
2059 Robert Street, Aurora, IL 60506
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$500,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,128 sqft
  • 0.26 Acreage
2305 Pepper Valley Drive, Geneva, IL 60134
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$225,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,194 sqft
  • 0.10 Acreage
1610 Meadowbrook Court, Sycamore, IL 60178
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$395,000
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  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,605 sqft
320 Hampstead Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
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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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$245,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 868 sqft
319 E Victoria Circle, North Aurora, IL 60542
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$299,999
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,550 sqft
22 Cloverdale Court, Algonquin, IL 60102
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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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