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Looking to stand out in a competitive market? We’ve got the scoop on how to get a leg up on the competition. Everyone and their neighbor knows a broker these days, so when it comes to winning clients and standing out in the marketplace, you need a competitive edge. Have you ever considered getting a […]
Tap into generational trends to help your clients find their dream home. A person’s age can affect a lot of things about their life, including what types of homes and neighborhoods they prefer living in. Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are the three largest age groups dominating today’s real estate industry. The more you […]
There’s a lot of confusion and miscommunication about what constitutes a service animal, versus an emotional support or therapy animal. There are specific rules you can and cannot ask the owner, and only certain animals fall under each category. SERVICE ANIMAL The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a service animal as “a dog that […]
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2016 REALTOR® Awards! REALTOR® of the Year Hugh Rider, Realty & Mortgage, Co. REALTOR® Achievement Vicky Silvano, Century 21 SGR Marki Lemons-Ryhal, Marki D. Lemons Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group LLC REALTOR® Community Service Chris Mundy, @properties Marcos Mendez, America Real Estate Mabel Guzman, @properties Affiliate of the Year […]
The official 2016 – 2017 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed on Sept. 14 at the Annual C.A.R. Inaugural Gala.
Last week, Amanda Withrow, Senior Director of Member Care and Professional Standards, Britney Allen, Membership Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, and Monae Redmond, Manager of Member Care, had so much fun delivering donuts to member offices on National Donut Day. Thank you to Redfin, Chicago’s Property Shop, HomeScout Realty, Keller Williams Realty Int (Affiliate Office), Coldwell Banker Residential, Keller Williams O’Hare, Redfin O’Hare, Century 21 […]
Most successful brokers will tell you that the key to success is a referral-based clientele. At YPN’s May breakfast, Amir Syed, PERL Mortgage, and Rebecca Thomson, @properties, spoke about how to cultivate relationships to keep clients for a lifetime. Here are key takeaways from their talks. Cultivate Relationships It’s not about trying to get a transaction out […]
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) urges housing providers to exercise caution when implementing criminal history policies or practices used to make housing decisions. This guidance follows the Supreme Court’s decision last summer to hold disparate impacts claims as cognizable under the Fair Housing Act. What You Need to Know While persons with […]
The Department of Buildings last week announced new required data fields on building permit applications. Effective immediately, the online building permit application for E-Plan will include the following required data fields: What is the current zoning use of the building? What is the proposed zoning use of the building? Is the proposed zoning use being expanded […]
2016 Sentrilock renewal fees that must be paid prior to 11:59pm, Monday June 1st, 2016, in order to avoid suspension of Sentrilock services. If not paid, accounts will be suspended, please note there will be a reactivation fee of $57.92, in addition to the outstanding balance, in order to have services restored. To invoices, please choose one of […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is proud to announce the newest addition to their Industry Partners program, the newly-formed Chicago chapter of the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP). VAREP initially held an exploratory meeting at the C.A.R. headquarters on February 25 and has since officially launched its local chapter. VAREP aims to provide […]
You may have heard last week an ordinance went before a City Council Committee regarding Airbnb and shared housing services. C.A.R. Senior Director of Government Affairs Brian Bernardoni testified as a representative of C.A.R. and also shared the position of the Apartment Building Owners and Managers Association (ABOMA). He advocated for a delay in the passage of the […]