Six Steps to Avoid a Low Appraisal
Getting a low appraisal for a property is one of the most frustrating components brokers face in a transaction, especially when both parties have already agreed on a price for […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
Q&A with Michelle Mills Clement
In mid-April, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® welcomed our new Chief Executive Officer Michelle Mills Clement, CAE. Michelle joins us after five years in Seattle, first as the executive director […]
Welcome to Berwyn
Within reach of prime real estate locations, including downtown Chicago and the neighboring suburbs of Oak Park, Forest Park, Riverside, La Grange and Brookfield, Berwyn combines affordability and unique community […]
Use these Apps for Wellness
It’s easy to forget a meal or stay up later than intended during a stressful week. Thanks to wellness apps, you can de-stress quickly and on the go. Wellness apps […]
Six Considerations to Make When Working with Investors
An investor looks to purchase property where they can add value, either by repairing the property to force appreciation, by improving underperforming assets or re-purposing a property to its best […]
From the CEO: Summer 2018
Hello, Chicago REALTORS®! I’m Michelle Mills Clement, CAR’s new Chief Executive Officer. I’m excited to get to know you all a little better as I settle into my new role. […]
Tools to Help Property Managers Reach Full Capacity
REALTORS® aren’t just in the business of buying and selling homes; some are also in the business of managing properties. Like a REALTOR®, a property manager’s job never ends, and […]
Listen Up: Plug In and Grow
We put together this list of podcasts you can listen to in the car and on the go. They’ll help you sharpen your skills and grow personally and professionally. Oprah’s […]
Optimize Your Open House
Trends show some traditional practices REALTORS® have relied on for decades are becoming more popular, such as the open house. More than half of all 2017 homebuyers visited an open […]
Well Read
The Business and leadership books we just can’t seem to put down (or stop quoting!)
President’s Perspective: Summer 2018
In our industry, when temperatures rise, patience often wanes. Tempers get tested with our clients, consumers, and our fellow REALTORS®. At CAR’s Spring Market Trends event, our illustrious top producer panelists shared […]
Leverage Your LinkedIn Presence into New Business
Leverage Your LinkedIn Presence into New Business Author Kevin Rocio, @properties If you aren’t generating clients from LinkedIn, you might be missing out. Nearly all our international clients have come […]