Top Producers Sound Off
Human interest has always been my favorite part of real estate. The art of the deal pales in comparison to the earnest ability to help someone make a good decision. […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Spring 2021: Editor’s Pick
Help Us Promote You as Chicago Market Experts Check out one of the coolest (and dare I say prettiest) member benefits we launched this year: Photofy. Through this user-friendly, accessible […]
Spring 2021: From the CEO
In 2020, leadership and industry cooperation was critical within our teams, our industry and our communities. REALTORS® stepped up, worked together and ensured our industry thrived even in the darkest […]
Spring 2021: President’s Perspective
When I began my real estate career, I quickly realized the importance advocacy plays in our industry — and it’s now one of the things I’m most passionate about. In […]
Winter 2020 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]
Your Guide to Homeownership Assistance Grants, Loans & Programs
We all know how overwhelming buying a home can be. As a REALTOR®, you are counted on to answer your clients’ questions, ease their worries and be a home expert. […]
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 […]