In a world flooded with headlines, push alerts and hot takes, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise — especially when it comes to something as complex and misunderstood as real estate.

When news broke about the major lawsuit surrounding commissions, national outlets like The New York Times and others rushed to explain what it all meant. But in their race to break the story, many got critical facts wrong, overlooked context and painted a picture of our industry that didn’t just miss the mark — it misled the public.

It’s about accountability. It’s about responsibility. And it begs the question every Realtor should be asking right now: Who can you trust?

Here at Chicago Agent, our only agenda is to serve real estate professionals with accurate, balanced and locally relevant information. We talk to agents, brokers, lenders, homebuilders, attorneys and economists — not pundits or outsiders looking in. We live in this market. We understand its nuances. And we respect the hard work you put in every day.

When the national narrative doesn’t reflect your reality, it’s more important than ever to have media outlets that actually know the industry from the inside out. The commission lawsuit and its fallout will continue to evolve, but one thing remains constant: You deserve journalism that digs deeper, challenges assumptions and speaks your language.

Because in a business built on relationships and trust, the truth matters.

We produce daily content, monthly cover stories and special editions that cover market activity and how the most successful agents adapt and stay on the top of their game. That’s why we profile leaders and create our annual special edition, Who’s Who in Residential Real Estate. It’s a chance for both colleagues and consumers to learn more about the residential professionals who help keep our economy growing and guide people through the most important purchases of their lives.

Each person profiled is selected through our nomination process. The 2025 edition publishes this August. If you’d like to learn how to nominate someone — or be considered yourself — please reach out!

Marci Sepulveda is the co-founder and co-publisher of Chicago Agent magazine.