The Low Down on Escalation Clauses
A low supply of homes has led to a significant number of our listings seeing multiple offer situations. To make things even more tricky, many buyers are now resorting to using […]
Open House Safety
Open houses are one of the best ways to bring new clients in and sell homes quickly. New faces are often exciting and come with opportunity, but REALTORS® should always […]
Green Power: The Incredible Impact of Green Spaces on Health and Property Values
Did you know the average person spends 90 percent of their time indoors? That’s a lot of time with sparse fresh air and a buildup of air pollutants. In 1989, […]
Pilsen’s Next Chapter
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, and one of the best examples of this designation is the community of Pilsen. Part of the heart of the lower west side, Pilsen […]
On the Verge: Chicago’s Top Designers Spill Their Top Trends
All white kitchens. Plush upholstery. Gray everything. These trends have dominated interiors for years. But what makes an exceptional interior stand out from the rest? We talked with some of […]
Everybody Thinks Condo: Here are the Reasons Your Client May Want to Consider a Co-Op Instead
If your clients are in the market to purchase a home in Chicago, they have a lot of options. When they see “co-op,” their first instinct might be to keep […]
Navigating the Negotiation
It’s easy to look at negotiation as a lofty craft mastered only by tried-and-true entrepreneurs and sales professionals, but the truth is, negotiation is everywhere. We live and breathe it […]
Keep Your Brokers & Yourself Accountable to Your Goals & the Business Plan
Author: Nick Libert, EXIT Strategy Realty If you’re like me and many of the brokers in my office, we have the best of intentions when we write down our business […]
Hit a Listing Homerun
Are you ready to take your listing presentation from the minor leagues to the majors? At our most recent Member Outreach event, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation brought together […]
President’s Perspective: Fall 2017
“One friendship in a lifetime is much, two are many, three are hardly possible,” said Henry Adams. I write my final message to you with great hope and excitement for […]
Favorite “Go-To” Smart Phone Apps
Ripl Create eye-catching animated videos with Ripl! Ripl is like a marketing team in your pocket and makes creating unique content easy. The app features easy to use templates to […]
Summer 2017 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 articles. C.A.R. members will […]