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Cover Story

What designations should you be earning? Which is better, taking courses in a classroom or online? Are courses teaching relevant content that agents will actively use on the job? And, most importantly, have you taken the appropriate steps to transition to broker or managing broker before the April 30 deadline? Read More!

Also…

• Final Designation
• Haven’t Renewed Yet? Read This Now
• MRED Training Courses: Tailored To Your Needs
• A Flaw in the System: Courses vs. Reality
• An Agent Who Prefers “Old School” Education in Classrooms

Editor’s Note

• We Don’t Need No Education

National News

• From Realtor to Broker: Determining the Model
• Housing Affordability Hits Highest Level in History
• Default Risk at Lowest Level in Seven Years
• Illinois House Puts the Bottle Cap on Property Taxes

Improving Your Business

• Inform Your Buyers: They Can Substantially Lower Closing Costs

Agent Snapshot

• Dino Mirmingos, Realtor, Baird & Warner, Naperville

By The Numbers

• Which Neighborhoods and Suburbs Sell the Most Units?

The Scene

• Ryan Hill Realty Valentine’s Day Party
• Knowledge is Power Seminar
• Chicago Association of Realtors YPN Kick-Off
• “Developing Your Brand” WCR seminar

My Style

• Nancy S. Karp, Real Estate Consultant, @properties, Highland Park