After the latest press conference involving Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and talk of interest rates, Yellen remained on the quiet side. Is that a good or bad sign for interest rates? Federal Reserve policymakers reiterated their expectation this

We took a look back at our Agent Snapshot features and have compiled the best words of wisdom from some of Chicagoland’s top agents below. IN 10 WORDS OR LESS, WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR SOMEONE NEW TO THE

With younger agents joining the force and Millennial clients increasing, there are more new, young agents in town. The average age of an agent is 57, according to the National Association of Realtors, and while younger agents might have

Real estate is the most contradictory of industries – a remarkably challenging business with a low barrier of entry. Indeed, because of that contradiction – because it’s relatively easy to become a real estate agent, but difficult to make

#109227724 / gettyimages.com Technology is ever-changing, particularly in the app market, where new products constantly provide new dimensions to our professional or recreational lives. So with that in mind, we decided to spotlight nine relatively new apps for real

The National Association of Realtors is launching the very first domain name to be used strictly by real estate professionals: .REALTOR. Originally announced in June 2012, the domain name will launch on Oct. 23. Plus, NAR is offering the

When the financial crisis hit Chicago, the distribution of damage was not laid out uniformly. Some industries, and even niches within industries, beared the brunt of the economic turmoil, and among those most grievously injured was the city’s condo

In the wake of the recession, when home prices were just starting their long ascent to normalcy, Gunnar Branson, CEO of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers and, at the time, principal at Branson Powers, Inc., gave

Increasing buyer confidence continues to drive strong new construction sales downtown, contributing to a positive outlook on Chicago’s new condo market. However, questions remain amid this steady uptick. What impact will limited new condo inventory have on buyers in

The concept behind Dream Town Realty’s “20 / 10 Challenge” could not be simpler: Dream Town agents sign up for a 52-week training program with the brokerage; if, at the end of those 52 weeks, the agent’s business has

How do real estate commissions work in the real estate markets of other countries? Click on our graphic below to find

The National Association of Realtors tracks agents’ median incomes each year, as well as commission structures across the U.S. Below are NAR’s findings from its 2013 Member Profile: • Percentage-split commission is the prevailing method for Realtor compensation, with

What do brokerages outsource? And what do they reserve for in-house services? See our infographic below to find out (click on it for full

#182159002 / gettyimages.com RISMedia’s 2014 April issue asked brokers to rank the consumer groups that were most important to business. Below are the top five, according to the total respondents to RISMedia’s survey. For these demographics, what services are