Winter 2018 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
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. C.A.R. members will receive […]
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Winter 2018: President’s Perspective
My daughters continue to be the greatest teachers in my life. They’ve been reinforcing the same lesson for the past 6.5 years. This past year was no different. My six-year-old […]
Winter 2018: From the CEO
This past October, CAR hosted “Past, Present, Future: Reflecting on 50 years of the Fair Housing Act” at the South Shore Cultural Center. Chicago REALTORS® gathered to unpack Chicago’s complex […]
Growth through Gratitude: 2019 President Tommy Choi
2019 President Tommy Choi sounds off on the upcoming year, what he’s learned from cheeseburgers, and how a mindset of abundance has transformed his career. How do you set your […]
2018 Hall of Fame Inductee: David Schwartz of Waterton
“Learn the business before you do the business.” Those words from a mentor gave David Schwartz all the motivation he needed to build his real estate career from the ground […]
Roadmap Your Personal Brand
On a road trip, every turn you make can take you in a completely different direction. The same is true of your career journey and the development of your personal […]
Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act
NOTE: this blog was published in 2018. Some information may have changed or been updated since. In 1968, President Johnson declared that “Fair housing for all, all human beings who […]
Managing Broker: Helping Your Brokers Understand A Client’s True Value
Author: Carrie Georgitsis, Managing Broker, Redfin Corporation Managing Brokers are always looking for ways to help their brokers get new clients and make the best use of them, but brokers are […]
How to Be A Strong Personal Assistant
Much like the stage crew in a concert or opera, personal assistants play a crucial behind-the-scenes role in the transaction process. Great assistants’ strengths include organization and attention to detail […]
How to More Effectively Manage Personal Assistants
So, you’ve decided to expand your team, and you want to start with a personal assistant. Or, perhaps you already work with a personal assistant and want to make sure […]
Welcome to Logan Square
Variety is the spice of life – and variety is what you’ll find in Logan Square. The lively and friendly Chicago Community Area rests just seven miles northwest of Downtown […]
The Art of Real Estate Advertising: Painting a “True Picture”
Do you know our biggest complaint from buyers, sellers and REALTORS® alike? False advertising by REALTORS®. Article 12 of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics states: REALTORS® shall […]