Cashing In on the Second Home Market Sales of second homes, whether for investment or getaways, continue to surge, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors. While they account for more than one-third of residential transactions,

By K.K. Snyder Increasing your commissions by initiating 1031 exchanges with clients can be as easy as taking candy from a baby. So why don’t more agents suggest it to their clients? In short, most just don’t understand it

BOOST YOUR INCOME WITH 1031 EXCHANGES K.K. Snyder Increasing your commissions by initiating 1031 exchanges with clients can be as easy as taking candy from a baby. So why don’t more agents suggest it to their clients? In short, most just

By Alex Vorro In the residential real estate world, success can mean many different things. It could mean selling the most units or the highest volume. It could also mean ranking in the top percentile of agents or just

  Best Practices  of  Top Producers By Alex Vorro In the residential real estate world, success can mean many different things. It could mean selling the most units or the highest volume. It could also mean ranking in the top percentile

By K.K. Snyder What does it take to list and sell Chicagoland’s most expensive and luxurious homes? Chicago Agent consulted three Realtors who are pros at this game and uncovered what business practices work in the luxury home real

SELLING LUXURY HOMES What does it take to list and sell Chicagoland’s most expensive and luxurious homes? Chicago Agent consulted three Realtors who are pros at this game and uncovered what business practices work in the luxury home real estate

By K.K. Snyder Better, faster, smaller. It’s what the majority looks for when purchasing from the mountain of technological gadgets on today’s market. Many of these here-today, improved-tomorrow items are ideal for the fast-paced world of real estate, and

TECH TOYS REALTORS LOVE By K.K. Snyder Better, faster, smaller. It’s what the majority looks for when purchasing from the mountain of technological gadgets on today’s market. Many of these here-today, improved-tomorrow items are ideal for the fast-paced world of

Chicago and the Midwest in general are known to withstand the ebb and flow of real estate as it cycles year after year. Chicagoland’s strong work ethic and draw to both national and international business keeps the job market

THE 2006 SPRING  NEW CONSTRUCTION COLLECTION   Chicago and the Midwest in general are known to withstand the ebb and flow of real estate as it cycles year after year. Chicagoland’s strong work ethic and draw to both national

By John Upton What’s better: a unique Web site or a Web site that earns money? Yes, they’re mutually exclusive. Our virtual selves are fickle gluttons for immediate gratification. In the seconds it takes a surfer to meander through

Make Your  Web Site Work for You By John Upton What’s better: a unique Web site or a Web site that earns money? Yes, they’re mutually exclusive. Our virtual selves are fickle gluttons for immediate gratification. In the seconds it

By K.K. Snyder We hear over and over that in order to make money, you have to spend money. But how you spend your hard-earned dollars can make all the difference in your bottom line. With regards to print

Ads That Work By K.K. Snyder We hear over and over that in order to make money, you have to spend money. But how you spend your hard-earned dollars can make all the difference in your bottom line. With

Ads That Work By K.K. Snyder We hear over and over that in order to make money, you have to spend money. But how you spend your hard-earned dollars can make all the difference in your bottom line. With