The finances of buyers at the luxury level are often complicated, and that complication can make it harder to find loan options that work for them, even if they have a healthy balance sheet.

Social media experts and real estate agents share ideas for how to use the platform for generating business in an era of declining trust.

Even though you’re in the trenches every day, buying a house is a big deal for your clients. It requires many involved steps and processes that can seem overwhelming to any buyer. And one of the more intimidating steps

This year is one of continued change in home design as consumers get revved up about more livable spaces and a surge in new home-centered technology. Trends are constantly changing, and this year, homeowners want design that will create

There are few clearer indicators that an agent has reached the greatest heights of the real estate profession than being recognized as a top producer. It’s both an affirmation of an agent’s success and an invaluable accolade that can

The U.S. Census Bureau is renewing its push to stimulate innovative technological developments through the use of its own data. The Opportunity Project (TOP), a collaborative effort between government agencies and private tech firms, continues to build upon initiatives

Competing with real estate’s biggest brands can be difficult, but it’s something Tamara O’Connor knows well. The broker-owner at Premier Living Properties in St. Charles managed to make our Real Data list not once but twice, personally scoring the

A robust reading list helps many agents and brokers retain balance while also learning new techniques and information. But the types of tomes on top producers’ bookshelves vary quite a bit. While some agents rely on strictly on business

  Many brokerages recognize their top producers with incentives, special trips, awards or even just by noting who’s on top at the weekly sales meeting. But what if the method of recognition also had the potential to help top

Inspiration can come from anywhere — and that definitely includes folks who are among the most prolific real estate agents in Chicago and the

Is your brokerage getting in the way of your personal brand? At the PHS Luxury Conference 2019 at the Merchandise Mart earlier this month, Diane Primo noted that while it’s natural for company leaders to discourage their associates from

It’s been said that the presence of change is the only thing that never changes. Mergers and acquisitions are a kind of change that many agents and brokers have to face at some point in their careers, whether they

At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day, a new standard contract for real estate agents in most of Northeast Illinois took effect. You may have heard about it, but have you explored it? The two sections of

Whether it’s getting back to the basics, finding their niches or creating a lasting real estate career, coaching is key for agents. At Chicago Agent Magazine’s Accelerate Summit, five managing brokers will discuss how they develop and implement strategies

The owner of real estate franchise brands including Coldwell Banker and Sotheby’s International Realty announced the launch of a new unified tech platform, Desk, that enables its agents to access key digital tools all in one place. Desk can

In a time of rising rates and economic insecurity, homebuyers may be reluctant to make a move even if they’re otherwise ready. Seasoned mortgage professionals and real estate brokers can help clients zero in on what really matters.