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Contact: Eli Marsh, VP of Operations and Strategy
Ware Realty Group, LLC
Phone: 312-376-1448 ext. 103
Email: operations@warerealtygroup.com
Sarah Ware of Ware Realty Group Named 2026 Treasurer-Elect Nominee for Illinois Realtors
CHICAGO, IL – May 1, 2025 – Ware Realty Group, LLC is pleased to announce that Sarah Ware, its Founding Principal and Designated Managing Broker, has officially been nominated as the Treasurer-Elect for Illinois Realtors, 2026. The nomination was confirmed on April 29, 2025 at the Illinois Realtors Capitol Conference held in Springfield, Illinois.
Sarah Ware, a respected member of the Chicago Association of Realtors, brings extensive leadership experience across local, state, and national real estate platforms. Her nomination underscores a commitment to financial stewardship, transparency, and strategic planning—qualities essential for the role of Treasurer-Elect. Should she win the official election, Sarah will join the current officers—President Tommy Choi, President-Elect Jeff Kolbus, and Treasurer Debbie Prodehl—on the Illinois Realtors Board of Directors.
“It’s an honor to be nominated,” said Ware. “Illinois Realtors stands for more than real estate—it represents community, advocacy, and prosperity. I look forward to advancing our mission while ensuring strong financial leadership. There’s a solid legacy here, and I’m eager to help chart its future.”
Sarah Ware has a proven track record of leadership:
Served as President of the Chicago Association of Realtors
Holds a seat on the National Association of Realtors Board of Directors
Served as a 2024 National Association of Realtors liaison on housing policy
Heads Ware Realty Group, a certified M/W/DBE firm in Illinois
She will be the first African American woman to hold the position if elected, furthering her commitment to inclusive leadership and industry equity.
The official election for Treasurer-Elect will take place during the Illinois Realtors fall meetings in Lombard, Illinois later this year.
About Ware Realty Group, LLC
Ware Realty Group is a Chicago-based brokerage and consulting firm specializing in market research, brokerage services, and advisory support. Certified as a Minority-, Woman-, and Disadvantaged-Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE), the firm works with private and public clients across Illinois, with a focus on community-centered and mission-driven real estate solutions