Contents

Cover Story

In the online age, when homes are available 24 hours a day for digital tours, you would think open houses would no longer be a priority. Find out why most top agents still believe there is no replacement for an in-person visit in our cover story here.

Also

• Open House Check List
• The Six Most Common Open House Mistakes
• The Most Important Items to Secure During an Open House
• Nosy Nanny Cams – Is the Seller Watching You

Editor’s Note

• Stuff Happens – Lots of It

News

• Homebuilders Association Sues Chicago to Thwart Affordable Housing Ordinance
• The 4 Things Agents Need to Know about Millennial Renters

Agent Snapshot

• Jim Abbott, Broker, Baird & Warner, Lincoln Park

Agent X

• The Most Important Open House Tip

My Style

• Trish Orndorff, Broker, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Hinsdale, Western Sprins, La Grange