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During our 360° Summit, John Young, a national speaker and a REALTOR® from RE/MAX Metro Washington, D.C., provided insights for serving clients with disabilities. Across the globe, over 1.3 billion […]
During the Commercial Kickstarter event, a panel of seasoned professionals discussed how to succeed in this competitive field through grit, continuous education and finding your niche. Below, hear the top […]
We are excited to go to NAR’s iOi Summit in August to get insights on new and emerging tech that impact our real estate business. Hear from the experts, explore […]
August is Sustainability Month, and we have put together the tools you need to show your commitment to sustainability, learn more about sustainable practices in real estate and connect with […]
During our 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in June, CEO Michelle Mills Clement sat down with special guest Paula Williams Madison, Chairman and CEO of Madison Media […]
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format articles. CAR […]
With so many changes in our industry, and new definitions around “working with a buyer”, we wanted to provide a refresher on the different types of agency in Illinois. Illinois […]
Now, more than ever, identifying and showcasing your value to your clients is important to your continued success and to the work we do to help people achieve the dream […]
The Chicago market has seen a steady decrease in inventory that has gained steam over the last four years, hitting its lowest in December 2023 with just over 4,500 homes […]
Everyone’s brains work in different ways. This is also known as neurodiversity. Due to our biology, nature, nurture and many other factors, no two people’s minds work exactly alike! To […]
Imagine, you want to update your bathroom. You find a contractor online who is offering a great deal on the work you want done. They come in, do the job, […]
2023 brought challenges as well as new opportunities to our industry. Keep reading to hear from our 2023 top producers for tips on how they’ve grown to new heights, the […]