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Author: Terry Watson, President, Easify Inc. As you’re setting goals for the coming year, I have one I’d like you to consider: not making people think. And by that I mean, let’s make things effortless for your clients in 2017. After all, your economic outlook is in direct proportion to the effort required of those who […]
Throughout the year, the Foundation has been actively engaged in assisting REALTORS® and their families in meeting their real estate educational goals through scholarships, as well as helping to build a stronger Chicago through our work with various nonprofit organizations. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished this year: Charitable contributions $70,500 in charitable […]
How I Found A Mentor Author: Rachel Frangos, MSGroup Chicago, Dream Town The perception the public has is that real estate is an easy career — you can work the hours you want, you don’t have a clock to punch day in and day out, you get to see beautiful homes, and mortgage brokers throw […]
Author: David Wolf, President of Development Marketing and Senior Vice President – Chicago, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage In today’s world of advertising inundation and advertising overload, it’s challenging to reach the right consumers, with the right message, at the right time. This is especially true in the real estate industry. Unlike a traditional B to C […]
This August, we had a chance to listen to the wise and savvy advice of three top-producing real estate agents at our annual Mindset for Success event. Emily Sachs Wong, @properties, Luis Ortiz, RE/MAX Partners, and Ryan D’aprile, d‘aprile properties, shared their experience on maintaining a positive attitude in business and how it was met […]
Author: Marki Lemons-Ryhal, Global Social Media Speaker and Live TV Host, Marki Lemons Unlimited Inc. Live video is a great way to interact with viewers in real time about real estate. Why? Video is popular — so popular, in fact, that social networks favor video in their algorithms, knowing this rich content is favored by […]
Silver linings isn’t just 2016-2017 Chicago Association of REALTORS® President Matt Silver’s Twitter handle — it’s his guiding principle. A longtime industry veteran, Matt brings a legacy of professionalism, elegance and service to his role. His exposure to real estate began when he was a child, riding in the backseat of a “three block-long Oldsmobile” […]
What You Need to Know C.A.R. and RRES moved to 430 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 800 on Friday, December 16th. Our business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM. You will need to show a photo ID to visit us. Frequently Asked Questions [matterport src=”ibs2QA1MRjG”] Getting to Our New CAR Headquarters Parking We have discounted […]
You may have heard: we are on the move! We have signed a lease at the REALTOR® building at 430 N. Michigan, with a projected move-in of December 16, 2016. We assumed possession and began construction in September. We’ll be blogging as construction progresses, giving you the inside scoop on what our new space will look […]
Our YPNers volunteered last Friday for Real Estate Ring Day benefiting the Salvation Army! They took time out of their busy schedules to spread holiday cheer while ringing the bells for donations at two downtown Walgreens locations – outside of C.A.R. Central at Michigan and Adams, as well as at the Wrigley Building. YPN asked […]
We are on the move to the REALTOR® Building at 430 N. Michigan, with a move-in date of December 16, 2016. Construction began in September, and we’ll be keeping you posted on our progress. We’ve hit the two week mark. Here’s what’s been going on since our last update. We’re excited to be able to show […]
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, Director of Marketing & Communications or Maria Dickman, Communications Specialist. MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY […]