Agents have a responsibility to do right by their clients in every way possible, but in the complex, lengthy process of buying and selling a home, not everything may be within an agent’s full control. Criminals and con artists

With limited inventory and rising interest rates, clients who have been thinking about buying a home in 2019 may feel cautious about jumping in. In fact, Fannie Mae’s most recent Home Purchase Sentiment Index recorded a 12-percentage point decrease in

The long-running consumer tech trade show CES returns to Las Vegas once again this year, hosting some 180,000 people who come to see the latest technology of all kinds. While the four days of CES feature more than 4,500

Embracing spontaneity may be good for last minute Blackhawks tickets or a dinner out with friends, but preparing a home to sell on the fly – not so much. The spring market is generally one of the more active

Reaching international buyers is paramount to success in some markets. While many agents spend money on print and other advertising in foreign cities,  by and large the best bang for your buck is to begin fostering relationships with local

By Mainstreet Organization of Realtors With reasonably priced homes in Chicagoland continuing to fly off the market, finding a move-in-ready home packed with amenities may not be plausible for homebuyers who aren’t willing to come in, at or above

Categories: CRM, Website creation, IDX RealSavvy, which started in 2014 with the goal of making it easier for agents and their clients to communicate, has recently rolled out its newest offering, an interactive CRM tool. It allows clients to

Although Realtor Safety Month is coming to a close, it is important for agents to continue to be aware of potential security concerns, especially as technology evolves. One of the new concerns for modern agents is surveillance from technology

The recent death of legendary singer-songwriter Aretha Franklin initially posed a quandary for her four surviving sons. Because she didn’t leave a will, her $80 million fortune – including Franklin’s numerous real estate holdings – likely will take longer

As the real estate world becomes more digitally focused, homebuyers are leaning on tech and online tools during various points in the homebuying process. Whether it be looking at homes online or applying for loans, buyers are expecting digital

Facebook recently announced changes it will be making to its advertising tools after the company was accused of potentially enabling housing discrimination on the platform. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development filed a discrimination

Trulia is launching a new tool to help buyers, renters and agents learn about an area with their new feature – Trulia Neighborhoods. The new tool, which is available both online and as a mobile app, is a crowdsourced

Source: homes.com Purchasing a home is meant to be a joyful accomplishment, but many Americans found the the event to be stressful. A new survey from Homes.com found that nearly 40 percent of Americans said purchasing a new home

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) filed a discrimination complaint against Facebook Aug. 17. HUD claims that the company violated the Fair Housing Act by allowing landlords and home sellers to target or exclude users from

As much as we like to talk about “curb appeal,” the interior design of a home is just as important to buyers and sellers. For sellers, a home’s design needs to be inviting, warm, and reflect what buyers are

By Mainstreet Organization of Realtors It’s no secret that there are currently more prospective buyers than there are homes for sale in the Chicagoland area. As a Realtor — even if you’re just breaking into the business — you’ve