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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 […]
Author: Tom Campone, @properties https://www.tomcampone.com/ Open houses are one of the greatest ways to generate business for brokers. If handled correctly, they can be one of the pillars of a […]
Author: Melanie Stone, Coldwell Banker Residential First-time homebuyers need our help. They don’t teach you how to buy property in high school, college or the work force. Truthfully, the only […]
I am amazed at how quickly the year is moving, and I am excited for the direction we are heading under the leadership of our incredibly diverse and engaged volunteers and staff. This spring, […]
LISTEN TO THE PANEL DISCUSSION YPN’S G.E.T. (Grow. Elevate. Thrive.) breakfast series continued at Manny’s with a panel on multi-family properties, property management, and the developer’s perspective. Deena Zimmerman, SVN, […]
Real estate tips and tricks for the month of May are here! These radio shorts from WBBM are designed to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each […]
Each month, we’ll be releasing a collection of radio shorts from WBBM to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each episode includes specialty advice from real […]
Did you know Canada is one of the most profitable places in the world for international business and direct foreign investment? It also ranks as the 6th happiest nation in the […]
C.A.R.’s Vicky Silvano was named 2018 NAR Global Business Alliances Liaison at the recent Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Show in Washington, D.C. She will report to NAR leadership as part […]
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]