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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 on clicking, but they shouldn’t. Unlike a condo, your clients aren’t buying an individual unit. Instead, they buy shares in a corporation that owns the […]
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 daily with our family, friends and coworkers. We negotiate without even realizing it. But what happens when we take a step back and look at […]
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 plan for the coming year in November and December. We reignite our passion for the industry, make ambitious “stretch” goals for our sales numbers, and […]
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 three brokers from across the country to teach you how they hit a listing grand slam, every time. Start warming up, as we have the […]
“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 our association and to say thank you to my many friends and the new friendships I have made along the way. I start with a […]
Happy Fall! These radio shorts from WBBM are designed to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each episode includes specialty advice from real estate expert and C.A.R. past-President David Hanna. We encourage you to share these with your clients. Seasonal Home Improvements It may be September, but we haven’t said goodbye […]
Get informed, fast! These radio shorts from WBBM are designed to help home buyers and sellers make knowledgeable real estate decisions. Each episode includes specialty advice from real estate expert and C.A.R. past-President David Hanna. Share these with your clients and industry friends! Small Home Upgrades Redesign on your mind? Even the smallest of projects […]
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 create videos and boost your social engagement. Showing a house? Whip up a video to tempt buyers! Ripl even tracks engagements for you so you […]
20 real estate professionals recently visited Chicago from Ghana on a six-day trade mission. The event was hosted by the National Association of REALTORS®, Illinois REALTORS®, MainStreet Organization of REALTORS®, Chicago Association of REALTORS®, Abri Foundation, World Citizens Consulting and Ako Radio. Read the recap below by Vicky Sampah, NAR’s President Liason to Ghana. “A […]
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to discuss any of your upcoming media or other public speaking opportunities, contact Jessica Kern, Senior Director of Communications or Maria Dickman, Communications Specialist. MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF […]
REALTOR® Safety Month is underway and we’ve got just the thing to keep your brokers on track! Check out our Safety Month Bingo for simple safety upgrades and reminders.
Susanna Cherubin-Delisi, Global Council Board Member and Consulate Liaison to Italy, recently ventured back to her beautiful home country of Italy. Read about her trip and investing abroad. A successful trip to Italy must always begin and end with a cup of coffee. Upon arriving, I always take a few minutes to enjoy an espresso, […]