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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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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 […]
Global Real Estate Council: Doing Business in Serbia
It’s estimated that over 500,000 Serbians call Chicagoland home. Making business opportunities with the Serbian community here in Chicago is a great way to grow your global network. We spoke […]
Winter 2018 Government Affairs Update
Housing Choice Voucher Inspection Change A coalition including the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, along with the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance and the Dearborn Realtist® Board, have held regular meetings […]
December 2018 Coffee with Your GADs Advocacy Update
On Tuesday, December 4th, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the […]
REALTORS® Doing Good: Tag Us in Your Community Service Photos
Our Chicago REALTORS® are infamous for giving back to our community. As you give back and volunteer this season, be sure to let us know about it. The easiest way […]
Email Fraud Alert: New Phishing Attempt Targets NAR Members
On Sunday, December 9th, the National Association of REALTORS® issued a warning to all members, as they have become targets of fraudulent emails. The email, with the subject line “Help […]