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How Legalization of Marijuana Affects RE Agents and Brokerages Disruption is a major buzzword of our day. Although it’s most frequently paired with technological advances, market breakthroughs and new business models, […]
Lead gen is the cornerstone of having a big business — and by that, we mean a reliable, predictable business. It’s all about controlling your business, and not allowing the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Tour C.A.R.’s new member lounge in 3-D and virtual reality Imagine a prospective buyer having the ability to walk out onto the terrace of a condo to sweeping Lake Michigan […]
Say you’re at an open house – the condo is, of course, stunning, and you think your clients would love to see it. You just learned about livestreaming and have […]
realtor.com® Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joined us once again to present his predictions for the 2017 real estate market at our annual Market Outlook in January. So, what does this […]
The market for buyers and sellers over 50 years old is booming. You hear all about the millennials finally making their way into buying a home, but the senior market […]
The responsibility of REALTORS® as economic stewards and the challenges of low inventory were the main points of discussion for the panel. However, each brought their own unique focus and […]