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BEST PRACTICES The Chicago Association of REALTORS® has issued these best practices for Chicago REALTORS® for everyone’s well-being: OPEN HOUSES SHOWINGS The transaction may be different than in the past — but REALTORS® are still closing deals and getting the job done! We look forward to working with you! Download, customize and share this flyer […]
By: Amy Galvin & Aaron Galvin, Luxury Living Chicago Realty Thirteen years ago, we started Luxury Living Chicago Realty, a boutique brokerage in downtown Chicago. Ten years ago, we started a family. Growing a company and raising a family have been the most rewarding and challenging experiences of our lives. Both are always evolving. Our […]
IDFPR Extends Broker Renewal Deadline to September 30, 2020 The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has extended renewal dates and continuing education (CE) deadlines until September 30, 2020. If you hold a broker license, you are now required to complete CE prior to the extended renewal date to successfully renew your license. […]
At the end of March, the National Association of REALTORS® announced their final 30 Under 30 list of honorees, featuring three Chicago REALTORS®! Emily Ackerman of Compass, Jordan Pyle of Keller Williams Chicago – Lincoln Park and Rachel Scheid of Coldwell Banker Realty were honored among the best and brightest young REALTORS® in the country. […]
The 77 General Body is a representation of Chicago as a whole. Diversity is defined by a range of human differences, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religious or ethical values system, skills & specialties, national origin and political beliefs. The 77, […]
Under normal circumstances, our focus here would capture our advocacy efforts during the Illinois REALTORS® Capitol Conference and National Association of REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings — but this year is different. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chicago REALTORS® were not able to visit Springfield and Washington, D.C. to discuss pressing real estate related matters in […]
With the new license law update comes changes not only to your CE requirements, but also advertising ones. As REALTORS®, we have an awesome job — we get to help guide people every day through what is often the biggest financial investment of their lives. As a result, we have a duty to the public […]
Since being legalized at the beginning of this year, the marijuana industry has seen a gigantic boom in the city of Chicago, surrounding areas and the state of Illinois. Michael Malcolm, broker at @properties and owner of weedtravelfood.com, and Holly DuPart, broker and owner at RealtySmarts! Investment Services LLC and founder of the Common Sense […]
When it comes to safety, there’s no such thing as too safe. Your safety is our priority. As REALTORS®, you face safety risks every day: meeting new clients, touring vacant properties and hosting open houses and showings. With the ability to easily search and locate properties online, you’re being contacted by more unknown buyers now, […]
We reached out to Chicago REALTORS®, all at different points in their career, to share the one piece of advice they have for others in the industry. Here’s what they had to say. “Organize, organize, organize. I have a list of questions to ask for a listing appointment to make sure I’m super prepared and […]
A small town feel within the big city — that’s how many people would refer to the Lincoln Square community. Located about 10 miles north of downtown Chicago, Lincoln Square is made up of the smaller neighborhoods of Ravenswood Gardens, Bowmanville, Budlong Woods and Rosehill Cemetery. THE HISTORY Founded in the 1840s, German immigrants were […]