Agent recruiting is a competitive game. Today’s brokerages need to attract the top talent in order to maintain their place at the forefront of the industry. The better the agents on your team, the more chances your brokerage has

Agents: If you want to convert more leads and make more sales, it may be time for you to hire a real estate assistant. But when should you make that move? And how can an assistant help deliver better

Chicago Agent is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Agents’ Choice Awards, featuring prominent agents, brokerages, lenders and developers throughout the Chicagoland area. In this 13th annual edition, more than 16,000 votes were cast throughout 18 categories.

As a real estate agent, you’re faced with a variety of challenges on a daily basis. Maybe a transaction is at risk of falling through, or you have to smooth over a relationship with a frustrated client. Agents who

A growing list of real estate brokerages are amping up their homebuying and selling services by creating their own in-house technology, designed to support both agents and consumers alike. With a mission to revolutionize the industry, these brokerages aim

Mortgage lending professionals have the same goal as real estate agents: close the loan and help clients buy their next home. So how do lenders stay educated and on top of their industry while encouraging agents and clients to

How can agents succeed at selling new construction and creating satisfied homebuyers? Homebuilders and developers throughout the Chicagoland market are continuing to find new and innovative ways to market to both agents and buyers. For our cover story, we

Having a real estate affiliation can help brokerages achieve even greater reach within the industry by providing ample support, resources and connections to other companies and markets. The unique opportunities that an affiliation can provide include marketing collateral, professional

When you’re spending time working with clients, hosting open houses and showings or helping them through the closing process, it can often be difficult to take a big-picture view of your career. But it’s important to spend time creating

In 2008, Chicago Agent magazine launched its Who’s Who feature to provide a direct connection to some of the most successful agents, brokers, lenders and others in our industry. Each year, Who’s Who puts the focus on those who

For real estate agents, the prospect of joining a brokerage can be daunting. How does that brokerage ensure agents receive the support they need to build their career? In our cover story, we talk with managing brokers about the

Are real estate agents getting a bad rap? The public’s perception of real estate agents is largely shaped by the media as well as their own personal experiences. A relationship with an inexperienced or misinformed agent can shape their

With the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act this year, it’s a time for the real estate industry to reflect upon the progress made by this landmark legislation — and to affirm its commitment to fair housing law

As an agent, being a neighborhood expert requires knowledge, patience and a long-term strategy. How do you arm yourself with the right information so that you can speak confidently with your clients about their options? Our cover story features

One of the most difficult housing markets to build a brand for is luxury real estate, an aggressive market with incredibly high stakes. Agents must use different strategies to sell homes and keep their clients happy. In our cover

For the past decade, companies that focus on real estate products and services have moved quickly, forcing real estate brokerages to rethink their business models and embrace digital innovations. Many of the most successful brokerages have adapted by creating