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

Being a managing broker means establishing the culture for your brokerage or team and encouraging collaboration and a sense of camaraderie. It means analyzing the market and communicating important trends to agents. It means providing the latest tools and

How do agents feel about their career: their brokerages, their commissions, their associations? There’s only one way to find out: Our comprehensive survey seeks to get to the heart of what agents are experiencing on a daily basis. Chicago

In 2017, the city of Chicago set a new record for construction permits and tower cranes operating in a single year. But after six years of upward progression, the metro area saw the number of total construction starts hold

The Top Producers issue is one of the most popular issues of the year, and for good reason. It offers the real estate industry’s leading performers an opportunity to bask in the glory of their successes and be recognized

The topic that seems to be on everyone’s minds these days is taxes. Now that Congress has approved the tax bill, there’s a great deal of concern among agents, as well as the buyers and sellers they represent, about

Our Real Data feature continues to be one of our most popular features. Curious minds want to know: Who’s selling the most real estate in the Chicagoland market? Which neighborhoods have the top closings? And which agents took their

Our annual Who’s Who is among the most hotly anticipated publications in Chicagoland real estate, and we were happy to profile some of the area’s top professionals. Here are the profiles that have attracted the most attention from our

Optimism within the real estate industry is still riding high after a successful 2017. Agents are eager to kickstart the new year, inspired to sell more, strengthen their client relationships and build an even better foundation for their business.

In 2017, our cover stories ran the gamut, from agent branding and new real estate technology to in-depth analyses of where Chicagoland’s housing markets are heading. Which stories generated the most interest from our readers? Click through to find