# Paul Baker > Lombard-based real estate team serving Chicago's western suburbs with buying, selling, renting, investing, and select direct cash-sale services across residential and land opportunities. Lombard and western suburbs, team-based brokerage, buyers sellers renters investors, single-family condos townhomes land, pricing and presentation strategy, local roots, strong service culture, cash as-is option ## Agent Bios - [Casey Schanks | Team Baker | Real Estate Agent Profile](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/agent/casey-schanks): Team Baker profile for agent Casey Schanks in Lombard, Illinois. - [About Jodee Baker | Team Baker | Platinum Partners Realtors](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/agent/jodee-baker): Lombard real estate agent profile for Jodee Baker with credentials, community background, contact details, testimonials, and featured listings. - [Amy Hausman | Team Baker | Chicagoland Real Estate Agent](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/agent/amy-hausman): Amy Hausman's Team Baker profile presents her Chicagoland background, broker credentials, and contact details in Lombard, Illinois. - [Audrey Albright | Lombard, IL Real Estate Agent | Team Baker](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/agent/audrey-albright): Lombard, Illinois profile of Audrey Albright, a Western suburbs real estate agent with 20 years of commercial and residential experience. - [About Kayla Iannelli | Team Baker | Lombard, IL Agent](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/agent/kayla-iannelli): Kayla Iannelli's Team Baker profile highlights her Lombard roots, real estate background, and current listings in Illinois. - [Tracy Clifford in Lombard, IL | Meet Team Baker](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/agent/tracy-clifford): Directory listing for Tracy Clifford, Team Baker's Lombard-based unlicensed assistant and marketing specialist. - [Paul Baker Real Estate Agent in Lombard, IL | Contact](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/agent/paul-baker): Paul Baker's Lombard agent page profiles a Chicagoland Realtor and Team Baker, with bio, contact details, listings, and testimonials. - [Stephen Kolozsi | Team Baker Real Estate Agent](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/agent/stephen-kolozsi): Stephen Kolozsi's Team Baker profile spotlights his Downers Grove roots, NIU background, and community volunteering. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Lombard Homes for Sale in Lombard, IL | View Listings](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/lombard): Neighborhood listing page for Lombard, IL with property results, demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [Living in Aurora, IL | Team Baker | Platinum Partners](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/aurora): Aurora, IL neighborhood page with demographics, commute scores, schools, and nearby points of interest. - [Living in Lisle, IL | Team Baker | Platinum Partners](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/lisle): Team Baker's Lisle, IL neighborhood page lists local properties, census snapshots, and area business and school data. - [Westmont Homes for Sale | Explore Listings in Westmont](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/westmont): Westmont, IL neighborhood page with current listings, demographic stats, walkability scores, and nearby business and school data. - [Living in Carol Stream, IL | Team Baker Guide](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/carol-stream): Carol Stream neighborhood page listing two active under-contract homes and local demographic, walk score, and nearby business data. - [Living in Naperville, IL | Team Baker Real Estate](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/naperville): Naperville, IL neighborhood page with property listings, census demographics, walkability data, and nearby points of interest. - [Living in Plainfield, IL | Team Baker | Platinum Partners](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/plainfield): Plainfield, IL neighborhood page with property listings and local demographic data. - [Living in Villa Park, IL | Team Baker Platinum Partners](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/villa-park): Villa Park, IL neighborhood page listing local properties and Census- and Walk Score-based community stats. - [Living in Woodridge, IL | Schools & Homes | Team Baker](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/woodridge): A Woodridge, IL neighborhood listing page with property search, demographics, schools, and nearby places. - [Downers Grove, IL Homes for Sale & Area Guide | Explore](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods/downers-grove): Directory entry for Downers Grove, Illinois homes, demographics, amenities, points of interest, and nearby schools. ## Buyer Guides - [Buyer's Guide for First-Time Homebuyers | Team Baker](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/buyers-guide): Team Baker offers a step-by-step first-time home buyer's guide covering budgeting, prequalification, offers, inspections, and closing. ## Seller Guides - [Home Seller's Guide | Team Baker | Platinum Partners](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/sellers-guide): Team Baker's seller's guide outlines the steps, pricing, preparation, offers, and closing process for homeowners. ## Tools - [Home Valuation | Find Out What Your Home Is Worth Today](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/home-valuation): Home valuation landing page offering an instant property valuation and a free estimate request. - [Mortgage Calculator | Team Baker | Platinum Partners](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/mortgage-calculator): Team Baker provides a mortgage calculator estimating payment components for homebuyers. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Living in Lombard IL: What's Daily Life Really Like?](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/what-day-to-day-living-in-lombard-really-feels-like): A Lombard, Illinois lifestyle guide focused on downtown convenience, parks, and commuting. - [Selling a Home in Lombard: Price It Right to Sell](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/preparing-and-pricing-your-lombard-home-for-todays-market): A Lombard home-selling guide on pricing, prep, disclosures, and timing in the 60148 market. - [Everyday Life in Downtown Downers Grove, IL](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/exploring-everyday-life-in-downtown-downers-grove): Catalog of downtown Downers Grove's walkability, commuting access, shopping, dining, and events for residents and shoppers. - [Lombard vs Nearby Suburbs: Which Fits You Best Today?](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/how-lombard-compares-to-nearby-western-suburbs-for-buyers): A Lombard buyer guide compares prices, housing stock, commute access, parks, and daily-life amenities with Downers Grove and Villa Park. - [Downers Grove Historic and New Homes | Which Fits?](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/historic-charm-and-new-builds-in-downers-grove-housing): Guide to Downers Grove housing compares historic neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, and buyer considerations across the village. - [Downers Grove's Four "Historic" Areas Aren't Historic Districts](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/downers-grove-has-four-historic-neighborhoods-none-of-them-are-historic-districts): A buyer-focused guide explains the distinction between Downers Grove's surveyed neighborhoods, historic districts, and individual landmarks. - [Outdoor Living in Downers Grove: Parks and Trails](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/outdoor-spaces-and-active-living-in-downers-grove): A real-estate lifestyle guide examining Downers Grove's parks, trails, preserves, recreation amenities, and year-round outdoor programming. - [New Restaurants Downtown Downers Grove to Watch in 2026](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/whats-changing-on-downers-groves-restaurant-map-this-year): A local real-estate blog examines three restaurant projects reshaping downtown Downers Grove. - [Downtown Downers Grove Gets Busier, Not Quieter, After Labor Day](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/why-downtown-downers-grove-gets-busier-not-quieter-after-labor-day): A neighborhood guide to Downtown Downers Grove's post-Labor Day events, including concerts, markets, festivals, and family activities. - [Lombard Parks and Festivals | What Weekend Life Feels Like](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/parks-events-and-weekend-living-in-lombard): A lifestyle guide to Lombard's parks, seasonal events, downtown amenities, dining, and indoor weekend options for prospective residents. - [The Two Downers Grove Housing Markets Hiding Inside One Median Price](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/the-two-downers-grove-housing-markets-hiding-inside-one-median-price): Team Baker analyzes the two distinct Downers Grove housing markets behind conflicting median-price trends. - [When to Sell in Downers Grove 60515 | See Best Timing](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/choosing-the-right-time-to-sell-a-home-in-downers-grove): Data-driven advice on selling a Downers Grove 60515 home, emphasizing spring timing, local market conditions, and preparation. - [Yorktown Center Lombard: New Restaurants, Shops & 2026 Redevelopment](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/yorktown-center-isnt-adding-restaurants-anymore-its-adding-neighbors): A Lombard redevelopment analysis examining Yorktown Center's new housing, park space, restaurants, wellness businesses, and changing retail strategy. - [Things to Do in Lombard IL August 2026 | Plan Weekends](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/the-six-weeks-that-reshape-a-lombard-weekend): A resident-focused guide to Lombard's late-summer and early-fall events, centered on downtown programming along S. Park Avenue. - [Lombard Home Seller Closing Costs: Transfer Tax Rules](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/selling-a-house-in-lombard-heres-the-closing-cost-line-you-can-cross-off): A guide to Lombard home-sale closing costs, municipal transfer taxes, water-bill requirements, and county recording fees. - [What Finally Opened on Main Street in Downtown Lombard](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog/the-coming-soon-sign-on-main-street-finally-came-down): A local report connects Rude Rooster's opening with downtown Lombard's app, arts programming, and vintage markets. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials | Team Baker | Platinum Partners](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/testimonials): Team Baker's testimonials page features client reviews praising Paul Baker's smooth transactions, pricing results, and quick sales. ## Core Pages - [Chicagoland Real Estate Experts | Work With Team Baker](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/): A real-estate landing page offering free instant home valuations to prospective sellers. ## Other Pages - [Real Estate Metrics | Team Baker | Platinum Partners](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/metrics): Team Baker's metrics page is a coming-soon real estate placeholder with contact details and general service messaging. - [Western Suburbs Real Estate Updates | Team Baker Blog](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/blog): Team Baker's blog page promotes updates on homes, neighborhoods, and market trends across DuPage County. - [Contact Paul Baker | Real Estate Services | Team Baker](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/contact): Contact page for Team Baker, a Lombard, Illinois real estate team, with inquiry forms and direct contact details. - [Neighborhoods in TX | Team Baker | Platinum Partners](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/neighborhoods): Directory page for Team Baker neighborhood links across Lombard, Downers Grove, Woodridge, Villa Park, Carol Stream, Westmont, Lisle, Naperville, Aurora, and Plainfield. - [Team Baker | Chicagoland Real Estate Team Experts](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/team): Team Baker's team page profiles its agents, service philosophy, testimonials, and recent sales in Lombard and the Chicagoland western suburbs. - [Privacy Policy and Terms | Paul Baker Real Estate](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/terms-and-conditions): Paul Baker's real estate site publishes its privacy policy and terms of use. - [Sell Your Home Fast for Cash | Team Baker | Platinum Partner](https://teambaker-pprhomes.com/we-buy-homes-too): Team Baker markets a cash, as-is home-buying option with flexible closing and estate-sale help for sellers.