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New Post-Licensing Requirement Change Affects Managing Brokers Per the recent updates to the Real Estate License Act, 225 ILCS 454/1-1 et seq., designated managing brokers must serve as liaisons for newly licensed brokers who have not completed the post-license education. …designated managing brokers shall directly handle all earnest money, escrows, contract negotiations and advertisements for […]
Time management is a practice and skill that needs to be worked on constantly, like developing muscle memory. As REALTORS®, you have varied schedules, so when it comes to time management, it’s so important for you to have systems in place to help you succeed, despite the unpredictability of your day to day. Since the […]
STEPHANIE BRIMO REDFIN CORPORATION What is your favorite place in Chicago? The architectural tour never gets old to me. I love seeing the city from the river. It’s a unique view you don’t see otherwise. What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career thus far? It’s important to cultivate great working relationships. This […]
In October, I grabbed my hammer, strapped on a toolbelt and volunteered my time to help Habitat for Humanity’s Chicago Women Build, a program created to celebrate strength and build permanent, affordable housing for dynamic, women-led families. I was joined by 450 other volunteers seeking to help our fellow females become homeowners. This was an […]
Winter is coming. This refrain from a popular TV show is both literal and figurative here in Chicago, with municipal budgets, stalled local ordinances and a possible extension of the eviction moratorium looming. A NOTE ON THE CITY BUDGET Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recently stated the city’s budget deficit will exceed $1.2 billion, although some […]
Hermosa means “beautiful” in Spanish, a telling name for a Hispanic-majority neighborhood that holds a place in Chicago’s housing architectural history. “Hermosa is one of the best neighborhoods in Chicago, vibrant with rich culture and diversity. It offers great transportation, beautiful residential homes, quality schools and a variety of thriving small businesses. The residents and […]
We’ve all been forced to adapt and change with the market this year, so we asked Chicago REALTORS® to share what keeps them motivated during uncertain and challenging times. Here’s what your peers had to say! MARK APELKeller Williams ONEChicago “Stay hungry and maintain your edge. Focus on winning the day and build on the […]
2020 was a year that none of us will forget. Although we weren’t able to be together physically, we stayed connected through our virtual events, charitable efforts, webinar courses and more. Thank you for helping ensure that, despite the challenges the world navigated, we were able to continue to support you, our members, as well […]
Congratulations to CEO Michelle Mills Clement for her inaugural inclusion on the Swanepoel Power 200 list. Mills Clement is joined by Chicago REALTORS® Michael Golden and Thad Wong of @properties and Stephen Baird of Baird & Warner. The Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200) ranks the 200 most powerful and influential executives and leaders in the […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, uncertainty has sparked in many aspects of our lives, especially for those transacting global real estate. With what is hopefully a promising 2021 ahead with the widespread availability of a vaccine, Ronan McMahon shared his thoughts with International Living on what will be the biggest trends and […]
What advice do you have for others who have encountered challenges in this industry? In any business, you have to get up every day, work towards your goals, and don’t let the forks in the road stop you from where you’re going. What’s next for you? I aim to teach those in my office who […]
On Thursday, January 7, we hosted our popular 2021 Market Outlook event. We kicked off the year with an economic forecast featuring three leading real estate economists on what we can expect from 2021. Danielle Hale of realtor.com®, Brandon Svec of The CoStar Group and Gail Lissner of Integra Realty Resources – Chicago joined us […]