What You Need to Know About EB-5 Financing
Now, more than ever, real estate developers throughout the United States are taking advantage of EB-5, a government program aimed at granting permanent residency to foreign investors. The program has […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Employee Classification: How do I classify my brokers – as Independent Contractors or Employees?
Why does it matter? Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor excludes an employee from benefits, overtime and unemployment insurance. As an employer, misclassification can lead to severe employer penalties […]
Summer 2015 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in whichever format you choose! You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, or links to blog format articles. […]
Top 10 Questions to Ask a Potential Real Estate Coach
DSupport is the key to every person who does anything great in any business. Private real estate coaching evolved out of agents’ need to get more support to be the […]
Top 10 Things a Real Estate Coach Asks or Needs from Clients
by Brian Buffini Work the system. We ask clients to follow a very simple system for building relationships. It’s based on principles that don’t change, and how to take care […]
R Voice Chicago: Government Affairs Update
Fighting for Private Property Rights Rounding out a busy spring, we took action on pro-landlord changes by fighting for judicial discretion and working in collaboration with the Home Builders Association […]
Ombudsman Program has a 90% Success Rate
What is the Ombudsman program? Now in its second year, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Ombudsman program has been successful in clearing up various disputes and misunderstandings and bringing the […]
Top Three Benefits of CRM Software for REALTORS®
The customer relationship management (CRM) software market is booming. Total sales in 2014 were in the neighborhood of $25 billion. Given the strength of CRM in the business world at […]
Managing Your Personal Brand
We were fortunate to have three of our YPN all-stars join us to provide tips for managing your personal brand, on and off-line, at our March YPN Breakfast. Their tips […]
AREAA’s 2015 Global & Luxury Summit: EB-5 Update
For 25 years, the EB-5 visa program has worked as a catalyst to attract foreign investment in projects that create jobs for U.S. citizens. A packed room at the Asian […]
Leverage Technology to Land Listings
By 2017, the number of connected devices is expected to equal three times the number of people on earth, according to Intel. It’s more important than ever to know how […]
Unleash the Power of Your Own Local Knowledge with WikiRealty
by Sanjay Kuttemperoor, CEO & Founder of WikiRealty, Inc. It’s a fantastic time for real estate professionals in markets across the country, especially Chicago. Low unemployment, historically low interest rates […]