Not all agents are as likable as me, so when you run into some that aren’t as appealing, the true test of your abilities is to still play nice. If you think this business is just about buying and

Dear, sweet, darling readers. I know that you’re loyal, and you read this column religiously. One day, I may create a quiz to see who really knows me best. Oh sure, there are parts of my life you don’t

As you may have guessed by now, I have many things to say about every subject. But when it comes to politics, mum’s the word. Not everyone agrees with this philosophy, but then again, not everyone has gotten arrested

I’ve been waiting for an issue like this. The whole point of the cover story is to brag about yourself, which is something I’m really good at. I can sell salt to a slug, so selling something as great

Alright geeks, your issue has arrived once again. Twice a year, we roll out all that nerdy tech stuff, because we know it makes some of you drool. For those of you who aren’t as interested, grab a local

Labor Day has passed us by, so put those white pants away for the season and whip out the fall gear. While you’re at it, call up your favorite lenders and take them out for a drink. Or invite

Just like every year, summer zoomed by in a blur of cocktails, sunshine, rooftops and beer gardens. It’s no mistake that half of my summer descriptions revolve around adult beverages. But alas, those magical three short months of blissful

I think I’ve made it pretty clear in this column that I’m not only a veteran agent, but I’m an expert at most things. Not to toot my own horn or anything, it’s just the facts (toot toot). And,

With the temperatures skyrocketing and the humidity doing a real number on my hair, all Chicago neighborhoods are actually pretty hot right now. Thank you, thank you, I’ll be here every issue. In all seriousness, it’s amazing to me

I know I say this about a lot of issues, but Who’s Who really is one of my absolutely faves. And it’s not just because I’ve been featured a few times, though that doesn’t hurt. It’s fun seeing all

So this is a fun issue, isn’t it, guys? I love it when my CA pals come up with something new to talk about, and buying franchises is something I know a lot about. First, there was that Forever

Way back when I started out in this business, before most of you were even born, I focused on a little niche to help grow my business. Since I always aim high, of course that niche was the luxury

Data: One word, two pronunciations. You can start it with a date or with a “dat”, but they’re the same in the end. I’d tell you which I use, but it can be an alienating topic. So I’ll keep

We’ve arrived, friends, at an interesting issue. All-knowing as I am, I see a lot of things in this industry; I’m everywhere and I know everyone, after all. I hear stories from all sides and while this is no

I’ve been thinking a lot about “luxury” and what it means to me. Yes, I have a taste for private islands and the private yachts and jets required to get there, but there’s more to luxury real estate than

Before I decided to devote all my efforts to being a real estate enigma, I was a managing broker for a spell. If you want to know more about how to do this as successfully as I have, check