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The summer is here, and as expected, the attack on hardworking landlords is starting to come to a boil. One Sunday edition of the Chicago Tribune this June produced a front page article in the real estate section entitled “Renters’ Horror Stories” to illustrate examples of incidents that can happen for apartment dwellers and the punitive […]
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) released their list of Top 250 Latino Agents in the country. C.A.R. congratulates the Chicago REALTORS® on the list for their achievements and recognition! NAHREP recognized Illinois as the state with ranking third-highest in the number of agents who made the list, at 93, following Texas’ 139 and […]
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 receive a printed copy in the coming weeks! Magazine Highlights Become the Expert: Hone Your Skills with a Specialty Know Your Generations Hug Your Haters […]
Building Your Tribe by Chalene Johnson Create influence that matters, with content that creates conversion. We love the focus on living with integrity and creating value, and the emphasis on productivity and building community. Social Media Marketing Happy Hour by Dawn Marrs Ortiz & Traci Reuter Not only will this teach you how to manage […]
This summer, we’re reading: Hug Your Haters, by Jay Baer Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, by John C. Maxwell Millionaire Real Estate Investor, by Gary Keller, with Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, by Elizabeth Gilbert The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin When […]
It wasn’t too long ago that the Chicago River conjured up some not-so-pretty images, particularly up-close. Trash, proximity to traffic and congestion marred the tiny promenade (a generous term) that rimmed parts of the river. In 2002, National Geographic named the Chicago River one of the ten most endangered rivers in the United States. Thanks, […]
Did you know that there is a program designed to keep issues important to the real estate industry top of mind for your Congressional legislators? The Illinois REALTORS® Federal Political Coordinators help protect your interests by establishing and maintaining relationships with specific members of Congress. The Federal Political Coordinators stay in touch in the Congressional […]
How to stay in compliance with the Code of Ethics and be your client’s best resource. As we are now in the midst of the busy spring and summer buying season, we are fielding calls from members with questions about dealing with multiple offer situations. We’ve put together a few pointers for REALTORS® on both […]
Everything you need to find out how the market is really doing and what you should be telling your clients, backed by the numbers. Fast Stats are great for a quick overview of the Chicago real estate market, with graphs, statistics and year-over-year changes. The simple-to-access reports are an easy way to keep past, current […]
How to counsel a broker in a tailspin and help them find their path to success. It’s no secret that the role of the managing broker continues to evolve. The greatest value a managing broker can give to their brokers is in being a coach. Effective real estate managers understand that as each broker grows, […]
Peter Moulton recently spoke to a group of REALTORS® at a WCR event. Here, he shares his simple strategy to building wealth that will last beyond your years as a broker. The economic downturn of 2008 brutally shocked everyone’s system, particularly those of us in real estate, and many of us are still rebuilding. Since […]
Listen to Tommy Choi’s Interview with Jay Baer Jay Baer is one of the most sought-after marketing and online customer service experts today. The author of several books, including YOUtility, a C.A.R. favorite, his newest release, Hug Your Haters, focuses exclusively on handling customer complaints, including online reviews. We spoke with Jay about to navigate […]