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How lending professionals are reaching clients by building their personal brands

For some lenders, forging a niche in the lending field can be essential to survival, especially in a housing market with fewer home sales and fewer refis.

Don’t wait on the lending market to meet you

Wintrust Mortgage Senior Vice President, Regional Manager Tricia Brouwers shares her view on what loan officers should expect through the end of the year.

Calling the shots: Top-producing broker-owners take the wheel and don’t look back

Balancing high-level sales while running a business begs the question: At what cost does freedom come? Chicagoland broker-owners weigh in.

How Jeff Lowe remains at the top of his game

Jeff Lowe, of The Lowe Group with COMPASS, sat down with Chicago Agent to discuss how he maintains his place as one of the city’s top producers.

2024 market outlook: What needs to happen for a robust year

Three real estate CEOs — Victor Ciardelli, Erik Doersching and Thad Wong — explain what needs to happen in real estate for a robust year.

Chicago Agent’s top 5 cover stories from 2023

Our cover stories highlight the Chicago real estate agents making the market move. These were the most-read cover stories in 2023.

How to unlock potential through real estate mentorship

Mentoring agents requires a tailored approach for each individual. One-size-fits-all does not apply. Here’s how three Chicagoland real estate mentors are stepping up.

Agent talk: How my mentor helped me learn and thrive

Real estate mentorship works, but don’t take it from us. These three rising agents shared with Chicago Agent how their mentors have inspired them, helped them and set them up to succeed, even in this challenging housing market.

What agents should know about Chicagoland new construction

Chicago real estate experts share their views on the market and how agents should approach new-construction transactions.

Closings begin at The Reed as doors open to residents

The Reed, the latest residential tower by developer Lendlease, is officially open for move-ins. Condos have begun closing, priced from the low $400,000s to $1.4 million.

Our 2023 Who’s Who issue is live! Meet Chicagoland’s top real estate professionals

The 2023 edition of Who’s Who in Chicago Residential Real Estate showcases the agents, brokers, lenders and affiliates who can rise to the occasion and deliver the depth of knowledge and guidance that clients need.

Success stories: How three Chicagoland real estate teams found a niche in the market

While the impetus for each real estate team is different, the benefits are similar. These four real estate professionals found collaboration helped them grow, learn and better serve their clients.

Tommy Choi looks back to move forward

Tommy Choi’s Facebook page is an industry gold mine: A hot spot for the latest real estate events, not only in Chicago, but also on the national stage. He’s always posting with a smile — and, sometimes, with advice.

From team member to team lead: Andrew Castillon shares his experience with each

Andrew Castillon cut his teeth in the real estate industry in team environments before moving on to launch his own team this year: The Lincoln Advisory Group.

How agents are finding and working with first-time homebuyers

In this post-pandemic market, seasoned agents are turning complications into opportunities and helping first-time buyers recalibrate wish-lists and, ultimately, buy that starter home.

Lending a hand: How Wintrust’s Bill Katsoolias works with first-time homebuyers

When it comes to financing a new home, not everyone is ready for the first conversation. That’s what Bill Katsoolias has learned after nearly 30 years in the lending business.

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