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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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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 […]
License Portability 101
Author: Jim Hochman, Partner, Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz At one time, real estate brokerage was a local business. You obtained a license in your state and worked exclusively in a single market. You […]
Frank Williams Honored for His Work to Improve Our Communities
Frank Williams is a familiar face around the Association. He is a past president (1989 -1990), as well as an instructor for the REALTORS® Real Estate School. As such, he has influenced hundreds of […]
Summer 2017 Bookshelf
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard Author: Chip Heath & Dan Heath Rich 20-Something: Ditch Your […]
Guide to 430 N. Michigan 8th Floor: C.A.R. Headquarters
There are so many ways to use our space to help improve your business and your clients’ experiences. YOUR MEMBER LOUNGE Stop by anytime, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM […]
Guide to the REALTOR® Building
One of the most exciting aspects of our new office location is access to the tools and resources offered by our REALTOR® community at 430 N. Michigan Ave. 2nd: Women’s […]
Boom Baby: Checking in on the West Loop
New construction has made a comeback — and nowhere in the city is that more apparent than the West Loop, where cranes have seemingly taken over the skyline. Formerly a […]