Stay Top of Mind: The 33 Touch Plan
Author: Phil Byers, Keller Williams Chicago – Lincoln Park When I started my real estate sales career in 2004, I was terrified. My wife and I had met and been […]
Open Houses: A Lead Gen Goldmine
Author: Tom Campone, @properties https://www.tomcampone.com/ Open houses are one of the greatest ways to generate business for brokers. If handled correctly, they can be one of the pillars of a […]
A Guide to Throwing Your Own Homebuyer Seminar
Author: Melanie Stone, Coldwell Banker Residential First-time homebuyers need our help. They don’t teach you how to buy property in high school, college or the work force. Truthfully, the only […]
President’s Perspective: Summer 2017
I am amazed at how quickly the year is moving, and I am excited for the direction we are heading under the leadership of our incredibly diverse and engaged volunteers and staff. This spring, […]
Vicky Silvano Named NAR 2018 Global Business Alliances Liaison
C.A.R.’s Vicky Silvano was named 2018 NAR Global Business Alliances Liaison at the recent Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Show in Washington, D.C. She will report to NAR leadership as part […]
April 2017 Market Snapshot
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
Ginger Downs Wins the 2017 William R. Magel Award of Excellence
Congratulations to our own Ginger Downs, RCE, CAE, CIPS, IOM, the 2017 National Association of REALTORS® William R. Magel Award of Excellence winner. The Magel Award is presented annually to […]
FPCs: Your Link to Congress
Did you know that there is a program designed to keep issues important to the real estate industry top of mind for your Congressional legislators? Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) help […]
2017 REALTOR® Awards Nominations
Do you know a REALTOR® who goes above and beyond? We’re seeking nominations for our annual REALTOR® Awards. Awards will be handed out at the Inaugural Gala this fall. Nominations […]
G.E.T. Smart! Smart Home & Green Technologies
Listen to the recording of Adrienne’s presentation. YPN’s G.E.T. (Grow. Elevate. Thrive.) breakfast series continued at Manny’s with a presentation by Adrienne Ciskey of the National Association of REALTORS® Center for REALTOR® […]
March 2017 Market Snapshot
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
Letter from the President: Spring 2017
Successful brokers have established patterns, including routines of contact. Others network – not just handing out cards at parties, which rarely sees fruit, but true networking at events, charity evenings/meetings, […]