Rising Up: 2020-2021 President Nykea Pippion McGriff
On October 1, Nykea Pippion McGriff of Coldwell Banker Realty took office as the first ever Black woman president in the Chicago Association of REALTORS®’ 137-year history. This was a […]
Don’t Die Broke: Six Tips for Saving for a Rainy Day
“If we winter this one out, we can summer anywhere.” This powerful line from Seamus Heaney rings so true today as the first chill evenings of fall and winter are […]
Virtual Staging and the Future of Real Estate Marketing
Staging a home for sale is a technique used by real estate brokers and sellers for years. When a home is beautifully staged, it can help a buyer see the […]
It’s a Match: How to Find a Business Coach to Achieve Your Goals
Coaching is everywhere: personal coaching, coaching for sports enhancement, executive coaching. These days, hiring a coach seems synonymous with having a smartphone. But, since coaching is a newer profession, many […]
Winter 2020 Association News
New Post-Licensing Requirement Change Affects Managing Brokers Per the recent updates to the Real Estate License Act, 225 ILCS 454/1-1 et seq., designated managing brokers must serve as liaisons for […]
Tomatoes, OHIO and Going with the Flow: How to Effectively Manage Your Time
Time management is a practice and skill that needs to be worked on constantly, like developing muscle memory. As REALTORS®, you have varied schedules, so when it comes to time […]
2020-2021 Chicago Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors
STEPHANIE BRIMO REDFIN CORPORATION What is your favorite place in Chicago? The architectural tour never gets old to me. I love seeing the city from the river. It’s a unique […]
Winter 2020: From the CEO
In October, I grabbed my hammer, strapped on a toolbelt and volunteered my time to help Habitat for Humanity’s Chicago Women Build, a program created to celebrate strength and build […]
Winter 2020 Advocacy Update
Winter is coming. This refrain from a popular TV show is both literal and figurative here in Chicago, with municipal budgets, stalled local ordinances and a possible extension of the […]
Welcome to Hermosa
Hermosa means “beautiful” in Spanish, a telling name for a Hispanic-majority neighborhood that holds a place in Chicago’s housing architectural history. “Hermosa is one of the best neighborhoods in Chicago, […]
The Motivation M.O.: Tips For Staying Motivated
We’ve all been forced to adapt and change with the market this year, so we asked Chicago REALTORS® to share what keeps them motivated during uncertain and challenging times. Here’s […]
2020 Annual Report
2020 was a year that none of us will forget. Although we weren’t able to be together physically, we stayed connected through our virtual events, charitable efforts, webinar courses and […]