Listen Up: Chicago-Style
We put together this collection of podcasts and live music venues that shine a spotlight on our beloved city. Share these with your clients who are looking for new perspectives and […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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CommercialForum License Portability Map
As the scope of your real estate brokerage practice, and the markets you serve grow, you may find yourself with opportunities to work on transactions involving property in other states. […]
License Portability 101
Author: Jim Hochman, Partner, Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz At one time, real estate brokerage was a local business. You obtained a license in your state and worked exclusively in a single market. You […]
Frank Williams Honored for His Work to Improve Our Communities
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 […]
Summer 2017 Bookshelf
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard Author: Chip Heath & Dan Heath Rich 20-Something: Ditch Your […]
Guide to 430 N. Michigan 8th Floor: C.A.R. Headquarters
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 […]
Guide to the REALTOR® Building
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 […]
Boom Baby: Checking in on the West Loop
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 […]
The Miracle Morning: Setting Yourself Up for Success in Business – and in Life
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 […]
Managing Brokers: Motivate Your Agents with the Perfect Sales Meeting
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 […]
Canada – U.S. Real Estate: The Transaction Process
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 […]
Doing Business with Our Neighbor to the North
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 […]