We asked readers how they’d grade Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s work so far, what can be done to boost the city’s real estate appeal and more in our latest survey.

What will be Chicago’s next hot spot in terms of housing? Local brokers told us what they think.

In a survey sent to the more than 100,000 readers of Agent Publishing’s magazines, agents and brokers sounded off about a change that some real estate companies and associations are making, as well as other moves that might make the industry more inclusive.

See what readers have to say about changes they’ve made in response to COVID-19.

See what Chicagoland brokers have to say about working with first-time homebuyers.

Our survey asks agents what they think of gentrification.

See what Chicago Agent magazine readers think of the luxury market in the COVID-19 era.

Here’s what Chicago Agent magazine readers are currently thinking about open houses in the era of COVID-19.

What does the Chicagoland real estate industry look like, and where is it headed? Those are the questions we hope to answer in our annual reader survey, conducted from Feb. 16 to March 15 this year. In our Truth About Agents issue, you’ll find demographic data, but also what amounts to a finger on the pulse of the local market.

What are agents planning on spending their marketing dollars on in 2020? Find out in our annual Truth About Agents survey.

Is Chicagoland seeing an influx of new brokers? Plus, find out what agents want from their brokerages, and what makes them consider moving on to a different brand.

We asked managing brokers how they feel about recruiting, tools and office goals. Learn about their plans and struggles in our annual Truth About Agents survey.

How do real estate teams typically function in Chicagoland? Find out in our annual Truth About Agents survey.

What generational groups are most clients coming from? Are they interested in new construction? Find out in our annual Truth About Agents survey.

What are agents earning in Chicagoland, and where do they see their income levels going in the near future? Find out in our annual Truth About Agents survey.

What do agents think of the education they’re currently getting, and what do they feel they need to learn more about?