Open House Safety

Open houses are one of the best ways to bring new clients in and sell homes quickly. New faces are often exciting and come with opportunity, but REALTORS® should always […]

Green Power: The Incredible Impact of Green Spaces on Health and Property Values

Did you know the average person spends 90 percent of their time indoors? That’s a lot of time with sparse fresh air and a buildup of air pollutants. In 1989, […]

Pilsen’s Next Chapter

Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, and one of the best examples of this designation is the community of Pilsen. Part of the heart of the lower west side, Pilsen […]

On the Verge: Chicago’s Top Designers Spill Their Top Trends

All white kitchens. Plush upholstery. Gray everything. These trends have dominated interiors for years. But what makes an exceptional interior stand out from the rest? We talked with some of […]

Everybody Thinks Condo: Here are the Reasons Your Client May Want to Consider a Co-Op Instead

If your clients are in the market to purchase a home in Chicago, they have a lot of options. When they see “co-op,” their first instinct might be to keep […]

Navigating the Negotiation

It’s easy to look at negotiation as a lofty craft mastered only by tried-and-true entrepreneurs and sales professionals, but the truth is, negotiation is everywhere. We live and breathe it […]

Keep Your Brokers & Yourself Accountable to Your Goals & the Business Plan

Author: Nick Libert, EXIT Strategy Realty If you’re like me and many of the brokers in my office, we have the best of intentions when we write down our business […]

Hit a Listing Homerun

Are you ready to take your listing presentation from the minor leagues to the majors? At our most recent Member Outreach event, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation brought together […]

President’s Perspective: Fall 2017

 “One friendship in a lifetime is much, two are many, three are hardly possible,” said Henry Adams. I write my final message to you with great hope and excitement for […]

Win Fall Treats for Your Office

Celebrated on the same day as Halloween, National Caramel Apple Day honors an indulgent fall staple. Whether you buy them or make them at home with your family, caramel apples […]

September Real Estate Feature from WBBM

Happy Fall! These radio shorts from WBBM are designed to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each episode includes specialty advice from real estate expert and […]

August Real Estate Feature from WBBM

Get informed, fast! These radio shorts from WBBM are designed to help home buyers and sellers make knowledgeable real estate decisions. Each episode includes specialty advice from real estate expert […]