Surveys

We asked our readers what they think will happen in 2011.

Additional Comments: “Due to a significant amount of foreclosures and short sales on the market, and also because of consumer perception, buyers expect to get good deals and they negotiate aggressively. The homes that close are the ones where

High Splits Not the Only Factor for Agents Picking an Office

In Chicago Agent’s newly released Chicagoland’s Best Offices 2010 issue, a survey of the magazine’s readers reveals that there are a number of reasons that agents choose one office over

Chicago Agent’s Survey Says

In our recent Survey Says feature, we asked agents how they would rate their satisfaction with their managing broker. Additional Anonymous Comments: “Our broker is very supportive without being ‘in your face’ all the time.  He lets us do

Poll: How much vacation time will you be taking this winter?

After a tough year, some agents need a break, while others will keep working through the holidays. What are your plans this holiday season?

Agent Short Sale and Foreclosure/REO Statistics

The information below stemmed from responses to a Chicago Agent survey sent out to our readers in November 2010. These numbers suggest that the average agent finds short sales more difficult. It also shows that many don’t understand short

How are Realtors Combatting Their Competition?

It seems that no matter where Realtors are or what they do, the industry always has some level of competition. Different methods of marketing and other ways to find referrals are just some things that Realtors have to always

Chicago Agent’s Survey Says

The results below were calculated from responses to a survey sent to Chicago Agent readers on Oct.

Pressing Issues Survey – 10.20.2010
Chicago Agent’s Survey Says

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Vote Now for the 2010 Agents’ Choice Awards!

Voting is now open for the fifth annual Agents’ Choice Awards. We’ve changed things up this year to reflect the changing face of the industry, and have added a few more categories to make you smile. The poll will

What is one thing your brand offers to agents that can’t be found anywhere else?

SEAN CONLON FOUNDER CONLON: A REAL ESTATE COMPANY “As a boutique brokerage, CONLON: A Real Estate Company embraces a ‘high-tech, high-touch,’ back-to-basics approach to deliver the best service in the industry to our clients. When creating CONLON, we interviewed

What are some up-and-coming locations where Chicagoans are seeking second homes?

Gary Hardina Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Realtor Associate: New Buffalo, Mich; Broker Associate: Chicago/Lincoln Park Plaza Office In Southwest Michigan, the popular second-home meccas for Chicagoans have been New Buffalo, Union Pier and Lakeside. However, many Chicagoans are now

What is your favorite neighborhood and why?

William Diehl Broker Associate RE/MAX Showcase Lake Forest Barrington is a wonderful community to live, work, recreate and raise a family. I love the small town feel and how great is it to walk or drive through town and

What does the future hold for high-end home sales?

Cecilia Kleiner Agent Century 21 McMullen Chicago A lot will depend on the area, the lending situation and, of course, the economy. I feel the truly affluent buyers will always be able to buy high-end homes. However, I do

What is the best thing about the company where you work?

Carmen Allen Realtor Associate Jameson old Town There are many things I like about being a part of a local, mid-size company like Jameson, but one key factor is growth. I love being a part of building the new

What’s the most important thing to know when working with Boomer clients?

Kevin Tatum Broker Associate RE/MAX Edge Chicago I don’t see Boomers as an especially homogeneous group, though a majority of them are fairly sophisticated when it comes to buying or selling a home and the finances involved. They’ve been

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