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Keller Williams and Coursera create new professional certification 

The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate comprises 124 hours of real estate education, including videos, readings, assessments and hands-on projects. 

NAR adds fair-housing training requirement to Realtor qualifications 

Realtors will be required to complete two hours of training every three years beginning in 2025. 

Keller Williams launches three more enrichment programs for agents 

The brokerage says the “business communities” — KW Operations, KW Wellness and KW Clarity — provide agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

Chicago Agent magazine to produce Who’s Who editions in Lake Geneva and Southwest Michigan

The first of these special editions will be Who’s Who in Lake Geneva Residential Real Estate and will showcase the best brokers, agent teams, lenders, association leaders and affiliates in the the Lake Geneva area.

Two tech tools to create your own 3D floor plans

Providing a 3D floor plan where buyers can virtually immerse themselves into the space is key to securing an in-person viewing.

Keller Williams launches new business-development programs for agents 

The brokerage’s new “communities” will provide its agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

2022 NAR Member Profile: Median Realtor income jumps in 2021 

According to the annual survey, the typical Realtor saw their transaction sides rise from 10 to 12 and their sales volume increase from $2.1 million to $2.6 million. 

Residential Real Estate Council to provide MoxiWorks HR tools through Broker Solutions 

The tools include MoxiEngage, a CRM specifically designed for real estate agents; MoxiPresent, a comparative market-analysis presentation tool; and MoxiHub, a brokerage intranet. 

Maurice Hampton appointed to Cook County Land Bank Authority’s board of directors

Maurice Hampton, Chicago Association of REALTORS® past president and owner of Centered International Realty, was recently appointed to the Cook County Land Bank Authority’s board of directors.

BHHS Chicago among nation’s top 10 BHHS brokerages

The Berkshire Elite Circle consists of the top 10 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerages in the nation — and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago was named among the bunch.

How Mainstreet Treasurer Tim Ryan conceived of the REALTOR® Pride Pin

When Tim Ryan conceived of the REALTOR® Pride Pin, the small accessory carried a big message.

5 tips to liven up your social presence — from Lori Lightfoot’s digital strategist

At last week’s Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate conference, Kikora Mason, deputy director of digital strategy for the office of the mayor, offered tips for invigorating agents’ online presence.

RE/MAX celebrates 2 million transaction sides at annual convention in Las Vegas 

The real estate franchisor’s 140,000 agents closed more than two million transaction sides in 2021 to become the first real estate brand to do so in a single calendar year, according to the company.

Janet Owen of BHHS Chicago breaks 2022 records with $8.65M sale

BHHS Chicago broker Janet Owen has sold a home for $8.65 million, marking the highest price paid for a detached single-family home in 2022 so far, in both the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.

Local brokers Sarah Toso and Sara Wittchen earn RE/MAX Hall of Fame Awards

Sarah Toso and Sara Wittchen, two brokers from RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, have received the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award.

The MacPherson Group returns to @properties

After spending two years with Compass, the MacPherson Group has returned to @properties.

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