The spring market is on its way in, and with it, new homes will be sprouting all over Chicagoland. Are you ready?

OK, I’m going to be totally honest. The term “top producer” is one that sometimes gives me pause. In fact, one tip I often offer agents when it comes to marketing themselves to consumers is to delete all references

Last month, I was lucky enough to attend the Chicago Association of Realtors 2019 Market Update. All of the speakers had smart insights on how agents and brokers can cope with what’s expected to be a changing market over

The topic of mergers and acquisitions can make a person feel small. What do agents, brokers, staffers and managers really mean to CEOs and company owners in this process? Are they not all pawns in a master game of

In my first few years reporting on the real estate industry, I learned just enough about lending to be dangerous. And if I had to guess, there are quite a few rookie real estate agents out there who might

One of my favorite sources of economic news is National Public Radio’s Marketplace. For the past couple of years, the show’s hosts have been running this interesting segment called “My Economy” where they try to get at larger market

Selling real estate is a rewarding but often challenging career. Teaming up with a brokerage that offers top-notch training vastly increases the chances of an agent’s success. So what are local brokerages doing to show their dedication to investing

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