Winter 2018: From the CEO
This past October, CAR hosted “Past, Present, Future: Reflecting on 50 years of the Fair Housing Act” at the South Shore Cultural Center. Chicago REALTORS® gathered to unpack Chicago’s complex […]
Growth through Gratitude: 2019 President Tommy Choi
2019 President Tommy Choi sounds off on the upcoming year, what he’s learned from cheeseburgers, and how a mindset of abundance has transformed his career. How do you set your […]
2018 Hall of Fame Inductee: David Schwartz of Waterton
“Learn the business before you do the business.” Those words from a mentor gave David Schwartz all the motivation he needed to build his real estate career from the ground […]
Roadmap Your Personal Brand
On a road trip, every turn you make can take you in a completely different direction. The same is true of your career journey and the development of your personal […]
Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act
NOTE: this blog was published in 2018. Some information may have changed or been updated since. In 1968, President Johnson declared that “Fair housing for all, all human beings who […]
Managing Broker: Helping Your Brokers Understand A Client’s True Value
Author: Carrie Georgitsis, Managing Broker, Redfin Corporation Managing Brokers are always looking for ways to help their brokers get new clients and make the best use of them, but brokers are […]
How to Be A Strong Personal Assistant
Much like the stage crew in a concert or opera, personal assistants play a crucial behind-the-scenes role in the transaction process. Great assistants’ strengths include organization and attention to detail […]
How to More Effectively Manage Personal Assistants
So, you’ve decided to expand your team, and you want to start with a personal assistant. Or, perhaps you already work with a personal assistant and want to make sure […]
Welcome to Logan Square
Variety is the spice of life – and variety is what you’ll find in Logan Square. The lively and friendly Chicago Community Area rests just seven miles northwest of Downtown […]
The Art of Real Estate Advertising: Painting a “True Picture”
Do you know our biggest complaint from buyers, sellers and REALTORS® alike? False advertising by REALTORS®. Article 12 of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics states: REALTORS® shall […]
Global Real Estate Council: Doing Business in Serbia
It’s estimated that over 500,000 Serbians call Chicagoland home. Making business opportunities with the Serbian community here in Chicago is a great way to grow your global network. We spoke […]