Warren McKenna

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Warren is here for you. And here for everyone.

Warren initially earned his real estate license in 2007 and worked as a broker for Oregon Realty in Portland, Oregon. Warren came on board @properties Christie's International Real Estate as a broker in 2024. For over 15 years, Warren has lived in Wilmette and loves this gem in Chicago's North Shore. Warren graduated from Loyola Academy and earned his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Later he went on to earn a master's degree in Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Marketing and connecting with people are his jam.

Warren has worked in branding and advertising for over 25 years, starting his career in Tokyo, Japan. He worked for Omnicom Group's Agency.com now Designory and worked with clients Goldman Sachs, Baxter, LG, McDonalds, and other Fortune 500 companies. But what got him hooked, is his passion for real estate. Problem-solving for clients, building relationships at a national level in real estate, and the Code of Ethics. Warren is also a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and invented a proptech solution that provides ethics enforcement for over 600,000 REALTORS®. Warren is an active member of the Northshore Barrington Association of REALTORS® and MRED.

"These are my people. And I absolutely love my team and what we do. Making homeownership a reality. And helping you find home."

Warren works exclusively in the North Shore and Chicago. He supports first-time homebuyers, luxury, move-up, and downsizing homebuyers and sellers. He works in single-family homes, and multi-family residential and has a robust network of resources. Warren's strong eye for design expands beyond marketing. He loves the challenge of home buying, the upsides of remodeling, and helping clients appreciate their home's value. Having completed three "to the studs" whole house renovations, Warren has the experience and a network to turn your next house—into an amazing home.

Highlights

  • Warren's north star is family, 5-star service, gratitude, expertise, connector, results
  • Your partner on the journey, getting to know you, what you need now and, in the future
  • Buying, selling, investing in single-family, multi-family, condos, townhomes, expansions
  • Helps you assess your options, someone who can see where the market has been and is going
  • Home renovation experience, remodeling, return on equity, with a deep network of resources
  • Skilled negotiator, roll up his sleeves, midwestern work ethic, responsive, helpful, resourceful

Warren has two amazing daughters and has supported them on their journey through incredible schools: All Things Bright and Beautiful in Kenilworth, Romona Elementary School, Highcrest Middle School, Wilmette Junior High, and New Trier in Northfield and Winnetka.

"If you're coming from Chicago or out of state, I can be your guide. Where are the best schools? I know and can help you."

When he's not helping buyers, sellers, and investors, you can see him training for charity athletic events and putting big miles on his Cannondale chasing the sun. Warren speaks French and working Japanese. An advanced PADI-certified diver, he recently completed 38 dives on a liveaboard in the Maldives and loves underwater photography and ocean preservation. Thrillingly, his youngest daughter and wife are now PADI-certified and dive buddies.

"I love matching your needs with exceptional homes. Helping you win the house of your dreams. My attitude is, let's do this—together."

If you see a Tesla with Oregon Christmas tree license plates, that's Warren. Tap your horn and say hello. He's happy to buy you a drink. Coffee, tea, whatever. And talk real estate: buying, selling and investing in Chicago and the North Shore. Love is what @properties Christie's International Real Estate and Warren are all about.

"Let's find you a place you're going to love."