The Art of Effective Communication
As human beings, we receive all types of communications through our own personal filters. Prejudgments, expectations, and built-in defenses can affect how we interpret information and respond. As a result, […]
D.I.Y. Staging
Sellers definitely see the value in a broker who will take the time to stage, because a lot of brokers want the seller to do it on their own. Staging is […]
Close the Deal: How to Navigate New Construction’s Return
In 2006, the skyline was filled with cranes, and buyers could sift through the surplus of homes under construction to find the shiny new home of their dreams. But when […]
Smart Data: How to Spend Your Marketing Dollars More Effectively
Every minute, there are 277,000 tweets sent, 72 hours of new kitten videos uploaded to YouTube, 416,000 swipes on Tinder, and 27,000 reviews left on Yelp. The world is full […]
Be Smart, Be Safe
REALTORS® must take steps to ensure their safety. A topic of national discussion following last fall’s kidnapping and murder of an Arkansas agent, the industry’s typical practices — working alone, […]
Mindset for Success
In May, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation invited a panel of three top producing agents from different North American markets to share the secrets to their extraordinary success. Their […]
Global Report [Infographic]
NAR 2015 Profile of Home-Buying Activity of International Clients
2015 Bruce Abrams Award Winner: Buffett Place
A rehabilitation of the former Diplomat Hotel into modern, affordable housing, Buffett Place is a unique addition to the Lakeview area. With 51 fully-furnished apartments for individuals with special needs […]
Welcome to the 606
Stretching 2.7 miles along a former elevated railway through the Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods, the 606 is Chicago’s buzziest new park/trail/art space. Taking its name […]
Avoid the Busy Trap: Mastering the Art of Effective Time Management
I am constantly asking my brokers the question, “Are you running a business, or do you have a busy-ness?” We all love time management because we feel like we can […]
What You Need to Know About EB-5 Financing
Now, more than ever, real estate developers throughout the United States are taking advantage of EB-5, a government program aimed at granting permanent residency to foreign investors. The program has […]
Employee Classification: How do I classify my brokers – as Independent Contractors or Employees?
Why does it matter? Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor excludes an employee from benefits, overtime and unemployment insurance. As an employer, misclassification can lead to severe employer penalties […]