What motivates you to attend an open house or sell one property instead of another? Are you strictly in the business of satisfying your clients, or do you occasionally cash in on your efforts? Chicago Agent talked to several

Blogging, PDAs, Bluetooth, Smart Phone; you know the buzzwords, but are you taking advantage of the technology to increase your sales and networking opportunities? If not, you may be losing out to those in the industry who embrace the

Blogging, PDAs, Bluetooth, Smart Phone; you know the buzzwords, but are you taking advantage of the technology to increase your sales and networking opportunities? If not, you may be losing out to those in the industry who embrace the

By Stephanie Sims It’s funny how a Chicago neighborhood or suburb that people once claimed had “nothing there” or was “a bad neighborhood” can sprout condos, townhomes and retail over a relatively short period of time, turning the area

By Stephanie Sims It’s funny how a Chicago neighborhood or suburb that people once claimed had “nothing there” or was “a bad neighborhood” can sprout condos, townhomes and retail over a relatively short period of time, turning the area

Selling a luxury home requires such sharpened skills as persistence, professionalism, communication and creativity. Your success depends on how you work with your clients and respond to their needs. And, while some Realtors seem to have mastered the “art

Selling a luxury home requires such sharpened skills as persistence, professionalism, communication and creativity. Your success depends on how you work with your clients and respond to their needs. And, while some Realtors seem to have mastered the “art

Real estate is an industry that allows you to be as successful as you’re willing and driven to be. Chicagoland is full of satisfied agents, whether that means an annual income of $70,000 or $7 million. Some agents want

Real estate is an industry that allows you to be as successful as you’re willing and driven to be. Chicagoland is full of satisfied agents, whether that means an annual income of $70,000 or $7 million. Some agents want

In New Construction: The 2007 Spring Collection, you’ll find listings all over Chicagoland, from the western and northern suburbs to the heart of the city. There is something for everyone, including million-dollar homes, condominiums of all sizes and townhomes

In New Construction: The 2007 Spring Collection, you’ll find listings all over Chicagoland, from the western and northern suburbs to the heart of the city. There is something for everyone, including million-dollar homes, condominiums of all sizes and townhomes

Mortgage crisis. Credit crunch. Predatory lending. Foreclosure. Subprime fallout. Even those who are unfamiliar with the real estate and lending industries are tossing around this terminology these days. The media continually reports failed subprime lending practices that, for many

In Chicagoland, every agent strives to be a top producer. But in this ultra-competitive market, few can boast yearly sales of more than $30 million. Rising to those ranks takes perseverance, integrity and an ability to “work smarter.” Keep

In Chicagoland, every agent strives to be a top producer. But in this ultra-competitive market, few can boast yearly sales of more than $30 million. Rising to those ranks takes perseverance, integrity and an ability to “work smarter.” Keep

News reports of real estate agents being attacked while showing a property or hosting an open house alone and the availability of virtual tours and photo galleries online may have impacted the frequency and purpose of the traditional open

News reports of real estate agents being attacked while showing a property or hosting an open house alone and the availability of virtual tours and photo galleries online may have impacted the frequency and purpose of the traditional open