Sean Bian

A knowledgeable agent who is great with people, Sean Bian used to lead the Hi-Tech teams in the renowned Bell Labs, whose members are from many countries around the world with multi-language and cultural backgrounds.

He has bought and sold homes, purchased land, built homes, and managed investment properties for 20 years. He knows exactly what goes into a home, from the ground up. He appreciates not only fine architecture but also values functionality. He is very aware of efficiency, state-of-the-art appliance technologies, high-quality insulation, energy conservation, and green materials.

Sean’s technical background is a major plus. Prior to joining Real Estate Industry, he was a top-tier student with a master’s degree in computer science. That was followed by distinguished careers in telecommunications and energy research.

Born and raised in Shanghai, China, he has lived in the United States for 30+ years, is bilingual in English and Chinese, and speaks some Japanese and German. One of the most culturally diverse agents you will ever know, he understands American and Chinese cultures so well that years ago, he opened a school in Illinois. It teaches Chinese culture, martial arts, etc.

Family and friends would say Sean is dependable, detail-oriented, easy to talk with, a hard worker, and very versatile. Sean enjoys volunteering, including conducting charity fundraising events and/or public affairs events. He is an avid golfer who is also competitive with basketball and volleyball, having won area championships over the years. He is proud of his wife, who had a successful career in telecommunications as well, and his daughters who are well-educated and successful: One has graduated from MIT, and the other has earned a Ph.D. degree from Northwestern University.