Westar Properties, Inc. is an Oak Brook, Illinois-based real estate auction firm that specializes in the sale of quality residential, commercial and industrial properties. Westar Properties represents a multitude of clients, including developers, builders, banks, corporations, insurance companies, real estate investments trusts and private parties.

Steven H. Baumann, a 25-year veteran of the real estate auction industry, is president, CEO and founder of Westar Properties, and heads an impressive staff of highly skilled real estate auction professionals. Dubbed "House Hustler" by Crain's Chicago Business magazine, Mr. Baumann has been involved in the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate, including residential, commercial, office, retail, industrial and vacant land sites located in 15 states.

The basic premise of the firm's corporate philosophy is derived from its primary objective to enable buyers and sellers to interact more easily and on a more cost-effective basis, while also providing the finest service and expertise available in the industry. As a result, the firm has achieved numerous sales in the real estate marketplace that would have otherwise been improbable.

In an effort to exceed "conventional" real estate auction advertising results, the firm utilizes the finest available designers to streamline the firm's auction display ads and brochures creating what many now view as the industry standard. To facilitate the highest possible involvement of prospective purchasers with the auction process, an easy-to-use website and comprehensive Bidder's Package has been created. For maximum recognition and impact, the firm's auction signage has been strategically, and tastefully, designed. In addition, a leading benchmark in the industry has been established for cooperation with the local brokerage communities in regard to both referral fees and traditional real estate auction cooperating broker practices.

Westar Properties, Inc. is centrally located directly west of Chicago, in Oak Brook, Illinois, which is at the main crossroads of I-88, I-294, I-355 and I-290 to allow it to better serve its clientele located throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest.

Today, Westar Properties, Inc. is universally recognized as a premier leader in the modern day practice of real estate auctions.

*The name "Westar" is a United States registered trademark for real estate brokerage services.