Three real estate CEOs — Victor Ciardelli, Erik Doersching and Thad Wong — explain what needs to happen in real estate for a robust year.

Our cover stories highlight the Chicago real estate agents making the market move. These were the most-read cover stories in 2023.

Real estate mentorship works, but don’t take it from us. These three rising agents shared with Chicago Agent how their mentors have inspired them, helped them and set them up to succeed, even in this challenging housing market.

Chicago real estate experts share their views on the market and how agents should approach new-construction transactions.

The Reed, the latest residential tower by developer Lendlease, is officially open for move-ins. Condos have begun closing, priced from the low $400,000s to $1.4 million.

The 2023 edition of Who’s Who in Chicago Residential Real Estate showcases the agents, brokers, lenders and affiliates who can rise to the occasion and deliver the depth of knowledge and guidance that clients need.

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 clients.

Tommy Choi’s Facebook page is an industry gold mine: A hot spot for the latest real estate events, not only in Chicago, but also on the national stage. He’s always posting with a smile — and, sometimes, with advice.

Andrew Castillon cut his teeth in the real estate industry in team environments before moving on to launch his own team this year: The Lincoln Advisory Group.

In this post-pandemic market, seasoned agents are turning complications into opportunities and helping first-time buyers recalibrate wish-lists and, ultimately, buy that starter home.

When it comes to financing a new home, not everyone is ready for the first conversation. That’s what Bill Katsoolias has learned after nearly 30 years in the lending business.

Agents are using artificial intelligence to save time and money on nearly every facet of their businesses, and those who embrace this new tech frontier are likely to gain an edge in the industry as AI evolves.

TikTok has more than 150 million users in the United States, putting the social media app on par with Instagram and Facebook as a business tool to reach customers. That’s especially true in real estate.

Properties are moving faster now than before the pandemic. Agents who specialize in luxury must be resourceful and creative to cater to the nuances of this market segment.

What, exactly, counts as luxury in real estate? Jenny Ames, CEO and license partner at Engel & Völkers Chicago, has a unique view on the hot topic.

The Truth About Agents: Hear from a cross-section of real estate professionals in Chicagoland to find out what’s happening in our industry.