Mike Prodehl Executive Vice President, Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell Do you think brokerages will grow their agent counts next year, or will most decrease or stay the same? Most companies will see a decline in agent counts due to the license

Victor Ciardelli President, Guaranteed Rate What loans do you expect to see most buyers qualify for next year? Conforming and FHA fixed-rate loans will continue to be the product of choice for most consumers in 2012. Jumbo loans will also

David Balcerzak Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Pulte Homes What sort of amenities or special incentives should developers offer next year? Closing costs for the first-time buyers and guarantee purchases or rents for those who currently own homes. What

Thad Wong Co-Owner, @properties Will @properties’ sales and listings increase, decrease or keep at the same pace next year? @properties’ sales and listings will increase for two reasons: first, we are opening two new North Shore offices in 2012, so

Neil Piket Broker, John Greene Realtor Do you think there will be more brokerage mergers and acquisitions next year? Brokerage mergers and acquisitions will continue, and other companies will continue to consolidate offices. Technology has dramatically impacted our business. Realtors

Grace Sergio, co-owner of Sergio and Banks Enterprises, is consistently working to make sure her company is moving forward and growing. With a positive mindset, Grace is running a premier “boutique” real estate agency where clients come first. But

The 40 agents of Exit Strategy Realty – the No. 1 Exit Realty office in Illinois in production and agent count – work out of a tech-savvy, loft-like office, following a “work hard, play hard” philosophy that emphasizes enjoyment,

Weichert, Realtors – Kingsland Properties is one of the top 10 companies in the entire Weichert, Realtors franchise, and a big part of that, says Broker/Owner Jeff Ristine, is the office’s commitment to its 43 agents. “We want our

The operations at Conlon: A Real Estate Company function inclusively. All 150 full-time agents are allowed access to the company’s three locations; pocket listings are posted internally on an Intranet network to encourage in-house transactions; and an internal agent

Cooperation and working together to get deals done is what forms the basis of Weichert, Realtors Sudler International. The brokerage is comprised of new agents and veteran agents, but no matter the experience level, everyone is willing to help

Bill Stegeman, the managing broker of Baird & Warner’s flagship Lincoln Park office since 2004, defines his office’s philosophy as a balance between professional and personable, support and independence. “(Our) office style is cooperative, collegial, professional and fun. We

Located in north Evanston, on quaint Central Street, Weichert, Realtors Lakeshore Partners is surrounded by a multitude of restaurants, bakeries, coffee, gelato and food shops. “We moved in about 25 pounds ago,” quips Broker/Owner John Adamson. Boutiques, the branch

Sharing is one of the main philosophies at Dream Town in Lincoln Square, an office built upon the concepts of cohesion, transparency and interaction. “The office philosophy is also the whole Dream Town philosophy – we are one,” says

MetroPro is an independent real estate brokerage firm owned and operated by Donna Marie Schwan and Madelaine Gerbaulet-Vanasse. Together, they have 44 years of real estate experience, and through innovation, careful planning and tenacity, they have chartered MetroPro through

Located in the heart of Naperville, the Weichert, Realtors Advantage office was started on certain terms in uncertain times. Composed of agents from an independent brokerage that wanted to continue working together, the Advantage office was opened in November

Weichert, Realtors Nickel knows a brokerage can and should help its agents with marketing; that’s why the office offers its agents a plethora of options. Weichert, Realtors Nickel has a few systems for lead generation, one of which is