Our list of the top 10 Agent Snapshot features of 2017 includes some of the most powerful names and interesting personalities in Chicagoland real estate. Click through to find out who’s No. 1 this

The past year has been one full of successes for many Chicagoland real estate professionals. As 2017 draws to a close, people are turning their attention to 2018. If you’re in real estate, now is the time to take

As a real estate agent, you need to gain the trust not only of your buyers and sellers, but also of your fellow agents. Real estate requires people with different backgrounds, personalities and levels of experience to work together.

To achieve your full potential as a managing broker you have to recruit and retain the best real estate agents in the business. It’s important to stay focused on bringing new agents to your brokerage and helping create an

In an ever-divisive world, agents are often put into some uncomfortable positions when the conversation turns political. Many agents prefer to keep their opinions to themselves, but others are compelled to speak their minds in person and online. In

This issue marks our 12th annual Agents’ Choice Awards, and we had more excitement this year than ever before: More than 20,000 votes were cast! The list of nominees and finalists is truly exceptional, and we have been thrilled

In a pivotal time for the real estate industry, agents are no longer the only source of information for buyers and sellers. With the emergence of Trulia, Zillow and other sites in recent years, people can research neighborhoods and

Real estate technology is a fast-emerging industry that has seen tremendous innovation and investment in recent years. Technology has been changing the experience of buying a home, from listing services to virtual open houses to customer relationship systems. Are

What does it take these days to get a mortgage? As the managing editor of Chicago Agent magazine, I have the opportunity to meet people from all across the area, and, after sharing what I do for a living,

In my first summer as a resident of Chicagoland, I have been in awe at the tremendous growth and vitality in so many communities across the area. As I explore different neighborhoods and discover my new favorite places to

Real estate agents need to have a constant stream of leads in order to be successful: sending a message that resonates with potential homebuyers can improve your sales prospects and lead to long-term success. It takes time, energy and

Where we live defines us. Our communities can shape the way we think and how we see the world. They help us build relationships, try new experiences and explore different cultures. Feeling at home is as much about our

Talk about a formidable lineup. Since 2008, our Who’s Who issue has featured agents, brokers, lenders and many others from both the city and suburbs who have firmly established themselves as leaders in their fields. We shine a spotlight

Franchise ownership is not for every agent. It requires exceptional leadership skills and the ability to see the bigger picture at all times. A franchise owner has a planned outcome in mind before making a decision, while also being

After more than a decade living in Nashville, I seized a major opportunity last month, moving to Chicago and accepting my position as managing editor for Chicago Agent. In a previous role, I served as an account executive in

Real estate has been described to me, time and time again, as an industry where there is opportunity for everyone. Male or female, young or old – if you’re willing to work hard and take responsibility for your own