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Frank Williams is a familiar face around the Association. He is a past president (1989 -1990), as well as an instructor for the REALTORS® Real Estate School. As such, he has influenced hundreds of […]
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard Author: Chip Heath & Dan Heath Rich 20-Something: Ditch Your […]
There are so many ways to use our space to help improve your business and your clients’ experiences. YOUR MEMBER LOUNGE Stop by anytime, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM […]
One of the most exciting aspects of our new office location is access to the tools and resources offered by our REALTOR® community at 430 N. Michigan Ave. 2nd: Women’s […]
New construction has made a comeback — and nowhere in the city is that more apparent than the West Loop, where cranes have seemingly taken over the skyline. Formerly a […]
When you change the way you wake up in the morning, you change your entire life — this is the basis of the Miracle Morning, a popular program and book by motivational […]
Author: Lindsay Miller, Co-CEO, d’aprile properties The office meeting. What’s the first word that comes to mind — essential? Educational? Dreaded? All of the above? Office meetings are indeed an […]
Author: Dr Margot Weinstein, CIPS, TRC, FIABCI, Broker & Educator U.S .and Canada share the longest border in the world. So, it is only natural for agents to learn the […]
Canada is a country with unlimited natural resources, beauty and opportunities. Although it’s the second largest landmass in the world, it has a population of only 36 million people. Healthcare […]
How Legalization of Marijuana Affects RE Agents and Brokerages Disruption is a major buzzword of our day. Although it’s most frequently paired with technological advances, market breakthroughs and new business models, […]
Lead gen is the cornerstone of having a big business — and by that, we mean a reliable, predictable business. It’s all about controlling your business, and not allowing the […]
Author: Phil Byers, Keller Williams Chicago – Lincoln Park When I started my real estate sales career in 2004, I was terrified. My wife and I had met and been […]