Posts by Jason Porterfield

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...

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...

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...

How agents are working around the cyberattack that shut down MLS access in parts of 12 states

MLS freeze strikes agents in Florida, Massachusetts, Indiana, New York, California and...

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...

Understanding HUD and what it means for residential real estate

Any agent who works with a client who has procured Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loans is effectively working for a HUD client. It’s essential, then, that agents know how to navigate the paperwork and bureaucracy of a HUD transaction,...

Chicagoland agents staying ahead of the pack

Last year was one of whiplash change for many agents. But top-producing agents are finding innovative ways to grow their...

Keeping brands fresh and agents happy in a shifting market

Managing brokers around Chicagoland are working out how to retain their best agents and recruit new talent in the midst of these...

Developers work to keep up with buyer demand across Chicagoland

After more than two years of pandemic-related delays, new construction is making a gradual and somewhat halting comeback in and around...

Make way for the rookies

Beginning a new career is often a struggle. But plenty of rookie agents are thriving despite those...

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