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2025 REALTOR® Party Director Zeke Morris says the association’s lobbying efforts begin at the local level.

The National Association of REALTORS® racks up policy wins as it cements its role as real estate’s top advocacy group.

National Association of REALTORS® Vice President of Association Engagement Nykea Pippion McGriff is working to strengthen ties with brokerages and local associations nationwide.

National Association of Home Builders Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert likens his role to an “air traffic controller” and an “orchestra conductor” as he advocates for his organization’s causes in Washington.

In the dynamic landscape of real estate, the integration of technology has become a pivotal force reshaping how professionals operate and engage with clients.

From smarter offers to AI-powered tools and financial freedom — meet the REACH startups reshaping real estate.

Luxury home buyers can look beyond the North Shore and find more house with the same upscale finishes for less money in Chicago’s emerging luxury markets, where we take you in this month’s Chicago Agent cover story.

Building a luxury real estate brand starts with a luxurious website, says Malte Kramer, founder and CEO of Luxury Presence.

Loan officers are grappling with housing market gridlock, mortgage rate uncertainty and tech changes, such as AI. But with those challenges come opportunities.

Efficiency. Synergy. They’re business-world buzz words, but they mean a lot to lenders and real estate brokerages that create and maintain partnerships.

In need of inspiration and a fresh outlook for the coming year? Discover what it takes to reach and maintain top-producer status directly from the source: top-producing brokers in the city and suburbs.

Chicago Agent asked some of Chicagoland’s top producers for their advice to other agents seeking to reach that status.

Four real estate titans — Kamini Rangappan Lane of Coldwell Banker Realty; Amy Lessinger of RE/MAX; Mike Miedler of Century 21; and Robert Reffkin of Compass — share their insights on the year ahead.

NAR signaled its intent to continue its Clear Cooperation policy, but the debate over the issue has not subsided. Brokerage leaders weigh in.

2024 was a wild ride for real estate. These were the most-read cover stories from Chicago Agent’s last 12 issues.

Artificial intelligence plays an ever-increasing role in modern business, and real estate is no exception. Hear from Chicagoland experts.