Posts by Jason Porterfield

The changing role of auctions in real estate sales

Real estate sometimes have unpleasant associations with the Dust Bowl and foreclosure crisis. But while distressed properties are part of the auction scene, the majority of real estate auctions do not take place due to financial distress. Instead, those sellers...

Check yourself: How agents can hold themselves accountable for their goals throughout the year

Real estate professionals who set annual goals often have concrete numbers to reach and strategies for achieving them. We’re now halfway through the year, and it’s time to check up on how agents have fared with meeting their targets and...

Inside the minds of top producers in Chicagoland

There are few clearer indicators that an agent has reached the greatest heights...

Weathering mergers and acquisitions

It’s been said that the presence of change is the only thing that...

Managing the impact of rising rates on buyers

A robust seller’s market has dominated the real estate industry in recent years....

How the economy impacts Chicagoland real estate

Though it may feel remote from the day-to-day pressures of running a real...

Cover story: Training for success—how brokerages provide great support for their agents

To maintain their real estate licenses, agents are required to complete continuing education...

Cover story: How creating the right culture can help brokerages recruit top agents

With new and expanding brokerages continuing to fight for market share, coupled with...

Cover story: The rise of virtual brokerages in real estate

Rapid technological developments in recent years have changed the way people carry out...

Cover story: Lending experts on what agents can expect in home financing

O Lenders play a vital role in keeping the housing market going through...

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