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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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$600,000
  • 3,503 sqft
  • 0.51 Acreage
799 E Us Highway 45 Highway, Mundelein, IL 60060
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$2,300,000
  • 20.63 Acreage
7n504 Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177
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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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$2,500.00
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,442 sqft
1 Linden Court, South Elgin, IL 60177
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$400,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,690 sqft
216 Larsdotter Lane, Geneva, IL 60134
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$465,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,299 sqft
  • 0.28 Acreage
2427 Emerald Lane, Yorkville, IL 60560
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$250,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,062 sqft
194 Aspen Court, North Aurora, IL 60542
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$46,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 990 sqft
  • 0.13 Acreage
306 S Maple Street, Brighton, IL 62012
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$300,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,565 sqft
877 Wembley Court, Elgin, IL 60120
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$714,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,129 sqft
  • 1.35 Acreage
43w834 Morningside Court, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$69,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
206 W Mcgaughey Street, Worden, IL 62097
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$1,050,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,999 sqft
  • 1.00 Acreage
505 Rue Royale, Deer Park, IL 60010
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$700,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,758 sqft
  • 0.25 Acreage
845 Citizen Avenue, Elburn, IL 60119
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$939,000
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  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,420 sqft
  • 0.37 Acreage
39w509 Norton Lake Drive, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$38,500
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 952 sqft
  • 0.14 Acreage
203 Missouri Avenue, South Roxana, IL 62087
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$2,300,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 7,714 sqft
  • 4.83 Acreage
33w551 Hub Road, Wayne, IL 60184
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$649,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,934 sqft
  • 0.36 Acreage
2310 Big Woods Drive, Batavia, IL 60510
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$429,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,658 sqft
  • 0.20 Acreage
677 Windemere Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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$265,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,000 sqft
464 Trask Street, Aurora, IL 60505
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$610,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,878 sqft
  • 0.90 Acreage
42w433 Jens Jensen Lane, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$1,125,000
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  • 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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$450,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,188 sqft
202 Kenston Court, Geneva, IL 60134
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$850.00
New
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 430 sqft
517 E Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120
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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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