Cummins Advisors makes the move to Baird & Warner

"I've always believed in fair housing and an open market, and I've been outspoken in my opposition to practices like private office-exclusive listings, which I find fundamentally at odds with transparency. The real estate market today is more challenging than ever on the buyer's side, and equal opportunity for consumers to consider and pursue all available opportunities is the essence of fair housing practices."

"In today's marketplace, corporate-owned brokerages control much of the market, which invites unfair practices and leaves consumers at a disadvantage, Cummins said in a statement. In contrast to Compass, which acquired @properties in December 2024, and its push for private exclusives, Baird & Warner has been a staunch advocate for the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy and the open marketplace it creates."

A contributing factor to the move was a growing ideological difference with corporate leadership. Corporate-owned brokerages control much of the market, which invites unfair practices and leaves consumers at a disadvantage. Opposition to private office-exclusive listings stems from their conflict with transparency and fair housing principles. The real estate market is more challenging for buyers, and equal opportunity to consider and pursue all available listings is essential to fair housing. Compass's acquisition of @properties and push for private exclusives contrasts with Baird & Warner's advocacy for NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy and an open marketplace. Joining Baird & Warner aligns with a firm growing, innovating, protecting marketplace integrity, with local leadership reinvesting and the Dream Town acquisition signaling commitment to Chicagoland leadership. Peter is described as a highly respected industry figure whose experience and perspective will support expansion on the North Shore and reflect a culture of independence.

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