Joe Bjorklund is a Chicago real estate broker with Baird & Warner, based in Lincoln Park, with more than 14 years in real estate, and he is the publisher of ChicagoFirstTimeHomeBuyer.com.
Last reviewed October 28, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Joe Bjorklund at a glance
| Role | Broker, Baird & Warner |
| Office | 2526 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (Lincoln Park) |
| Experience | More than 14 years in real estate |
| Education and licensing | Has earned the Managing Broker designation, which goes beyond the standard broker license |
| Works in | The City of Chicago |
| Focus | Buyers relocating to Chicago, first-time buyers, and sellers who want strong property marketing |
| Other projects | ChicagoApartmentBuildings.com and ChicagoRealEstate.ai |
| Role on this site | Publisher |
Who is Joe Bjorklund?
Joe Bjorklund is a Chicago real estate broker with Baird & Warner. He is based in Lincoln Park and helps people buy, sell and make sense of Chicago real estate in a world where more and more buyers start their search with AI tools.
Joe has more than 14 years in real estate, and he brings a perspective many brokers don’t have: he moved to Chicago himself. He knows what it is like to learn a new city not only as a real estate professional but as someone deciding where to live, which neighborhoods feel right, and which questions you don’t yet know to ask.
Joe has also earned the Managing Broker designation, which reflects real estate education and experience beyond the standard broker license.
What does Joe Bjorklund focus on as a Chicago broker?
Having made the move himself, Joe focuses on buyers relocating to Chicago and on people who want a knowledgeable local resource without the traditional real estate sales pitch. That includes first-time buyers working through assistance programs, attorney review, closing costs and property taxes for the first time.
For sellers, Joe is known for his approach to property marketing. He combines presentation and storytelling with digital marketing, social media and newer technology to give the properties he represents as much exposure as possible.
What else has Joe built for Chicago home buyers?
Joe created several Chicago real estate research and information projects, including ChicagoApartmentBuildings.com and ChicagoRealEstate.ai. His work looks at how technology, AI and better local information are changing the way people discover neighborhoods, buildings and homes. This site applies the same idea to first-time buyers: plain answers, each tied to the agency that sets the rule.
What is Joe Bjorklund’s role on ChicagoFirstTimeHomeBuyer.com?
Joe publishes the site. Its pages explain the Chicago first-time home buyer programs, the steps to buy a home in Chicago, what it costs to buy and what to do after you buy. Facts are checked against primary sources such as the City of Chicago, the Cook County Assessor, IHDA and HUD, and each page shows the date it was last reviewed. How that works is set out in the site’s editorial standards.
How can you contact Joe Bjorklund?
Use the contact page to send a question about your own situation, whether you are relocating, buying your first home or just starting to read about programs. Joe works throughout the City of Chicago from the Baird & Warner office at 2526 N Lincoln Ave.
Common questions
Is Joe Bjorklund a licensed real estate broker?
Yes. Joe is a real estate broker with Baird & Warner and has earned the Managing Broker designation. You can check any Illinois real estate license on the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s license lookup.
Which brokerage is Joe Bjorklund with?
Baird & Warner. Joe works from the Lincoln Park office at 2526 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago.
Does Joe Bjorklund only work in Lincoln Park?
No. Joe is based in Lincoln Park and works throughout the City of Chicago. See Chicago’s 77 community areas for home types and ‘L’ stations by area.
Does Joe work with people moving to Chicago from another city?
Yes. Buyers relocating to Chicago are a particular focus of his practice, since he moved to the city himself.
Sources
- Biography provided by Joe Bjorklund, October 28, 2026
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Check a License
Cite this page: Chicago First Time Home Buyer, “About Joe Bjorklund, Chicago Real Estate Broker,” reviewed October 28, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/our-story/joe-bjorklund/.