Another year has ticked by and a fresh start is right at our fingertips. While 2007 proved challenging to some in the industry, others pushed forward with even more determination for success. What can you do in 2008 to

For our third annual Managing Broker’s issue, Chicago Agent found 13 of the most happening places to work in the Chicagoland area. These real estate offices in both the city and the suburbs have discovered how to be fun

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The people have spoken, and this is what they have to say: the following 17 companies are the best of the best in the Chicago real estate industry. Chicago Agent’s second annual Agents’ Choice Awards survey winners were selected

2007 Agents’ Choice Awards The people have spoken, and this is what they have to say: the following 17 companies are the best of the best in the Chicago real estate industry. Chicago Agent’s second annual Agents’ Choice Awards

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Lockboxes seem like harmless, inanimate objects. However, mere mention of the subject can cause sparks to fly among industry professionals. Some agents associate the terms “lazy” and “unprofessional” with lockboxes, while others see the lockbox as a source of

The Great Lockbox Debate Lockboxes seem like harmless, inanimate objects. However, mere mention of the subject can cause sparks to fly among industry professionals. Some agents associate the terms “lazy” and “unprofessional” with lockboxes, while others see the lockbox

Are you frightened by new technology? If so, now is the time to step out into the world and face the software and technological advances seemingly offered at every turn. Though you might feel overwhelmed, it is important to

Facing Advancing Technologies Are you frightened by new technology? If so, now is the time to step out into the world and face the software and technological advances seemingly offered at every turn. Though you might feel overwhelmed, it

NEW CONSTRUCTION The Fall 2007 Collection Welcome to Chicago Agent’s New Construction: The Fall 2007 Collection. This season’s listings includes nearly 30,000 units of single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, flats and even a rowhome or two, from Lake Forest to

Just as Realtors have to juggle a million tasks on a daily basis, developers have to be organized while keeping many balls in the air. Chicagoland is an area rich in talent when it comes to design, architecture and

When it comes to being a respected professional, you have a reputation to protect. Bad behaviors by other agents can spoil the way you are perceived by your potential clients. Act unprofessional to another agent or sales associate, and

How Professional Are You? When it comes to being a respected professional, you have a reputation to protect. Bad behaviors by other agents can spoil the way you are perceived by your potential clients. Act unprofessional to another agent

When the real estate market is flying high, many agents give little or no thought to the task of prospecting for potential new clients. But when the market is slow, you may find you have to return to the