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NAR advocacy effort starts with Chicago REALTORS®

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

NAR scores major policy wins as real estate advocacy accelerates in 2025

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

Pippion McGriff leads NAR’s push for broker-focused engagement, policy influence

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

NAHB advocacy chief shares the fight for housing affordability

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.

The Impact of REACH and Second Century Ventures on Real Estate Technology

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

Tech that works for agents: 4 REACH startups changing the game

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

Roadmap to emerging luxury markets

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.

Breaking into the luxury market starts with crafting a presence

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

Opportunity knocks: How lenders are finding opportunities in a turbulent real estate market

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

How clients and companies benefit when brokerages and lenders partner up

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

Top producer 101: Strategies for high-level production in real estate

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.

How does an agent become a top producer?

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

‘Seeing momentum’: How top real estate executives view the 2025 market

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.

Clear Cooperation: Keep it, ditch it or reform it?

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

Chicago Agent’s top 5 cover stories from 2024

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

How AI is revolutionizing real estate

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

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