Baird & Warner's Jo Lay Named to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Advisory Council

CHICAGO – March 14, 2017 – Jo Lay, vice president, Relocation Services for Baird & Warner in Chicago, Ill., has been elected to the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Advisory Council, a leadership group comprised of business development and relocation professionals who provide guidance on key initiatives for the global real estate community, which is comprised of 550 market-leading firms spanning six continents.

The Advisory Council works closely with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® management team on integral business development and lead generation programs. Council members also mentor other affiliates and serve as ambassadors for the organization's diverse program offerings. Members are elected by fellow council members to serve a three-year term, and are chosen based on the merits of their professional experience and reputation, as well as their willingness to share their expertise for the benefit of the network.

"Our Advisory Council is comprised of some of the most talented and accomplished relocation professionals in the industry. Their willingness to provide guidance on critical network initiatives is instrumental in helping us deliver the most relevant, impactful programs for our members worldwide," said LeadingRE director of Member Services Brent Williams, CRP, who serves as the staff liaison to the group.

"I am very excited to serve on this council with the top Relocation Director leaders of the most respected independent brokerages around the country.  I plan to bring my past experience as president of the Relocation Directors' Council and position on the Board of Directors of the Worldwide ERC to the table to help this network continue being a leader in the world of relocation," said Jo, SCRP, SGMS.

Baird & Warner is the only Chicago representative of LeadingRE who has received the prestigious RELO Quality Certification.  With its expansive global membership, LeadingRE connects more than 550 firms and 130,000 sales associates who produce over 1.2 million real estate transactions each year.

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About Baird & Warner Real Estate, Inc.
Established in 1855, Baird & Warner is Chicagoland's largest locally owned independent residential real estate services company. The Baird & Warner brand has been synonymous with experience, innovation and integrity for more than 160 years. Steve Baird, the firm's fifth-generation owner, has been consistently recognized among the industry's most influential leaders. Baird & Warner was named the No. 2 Top Workplace in Chicagoland by the Chicago Tribune in 2016, and No. 1 in real estate for the fifth consecutive year. With more than 2,200 broker associates in 27 offices and comprehensive mortgage, title and relocation services, Baird & Warner consistently ranks among the nation's top real estate firms. Learn more at www.BairdWarner.com.