2018 Hall of Fame Inductee: David Schwartz of Waterton

“Learn the business before you do the business.” Those words from a mentor gave David Schwartz all the motivation he needed to build his real estate career from the ground […]

Roadmap Your Personal Brand

On a road trip, every turn you make can take you in a completely different direction. The same is true of your career journey and the development of your personal […]

Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act

NOTE: this blog was published in 2018. Some information may have changed or been updated since. In 1968, President Johnson declared that “Fair housing for all, all human beings who […]

Managing Broker: Helping Your Brokers Understand A Client’s True Value

Author: Carrie Georgitsis, Managing Broker, Redfin Corporation Managing Brokers are always looking for ways to help their brokers get new clients and make the best use of them, but brokers are […]

How to Be A Strong Personal Assistant

Much like the stage crew in a concert or opera, personal assistants play a crucial behind-the-scenes role in the transaction process. Great assistants’ strengths include organization and attention to detail […]

How to More Effectively Manage Personal Assistants

So, you’ve decided to expand your team, and you want to start with a personal assistant. Or, perhaps you already work with a personal assistant and want to make sure […]

Welcome to Logan Square

Variety is the spice of life – and variety is what you’ll find in Logan Square. The lively and friendly Chicago Community Area rests just seven miles northwest of Downtown […]

The Art of Real Estate Advertising: Painting a “True Picture”

Do you know our biggest complaint from buyers, sellers and REALTORS® alike? False advertising by REALTORS®. Article 12 of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics states: REALTORS® shall […]

Global Real Estate Council: Doing Business in Serbia

It’s estimated that over 500,000 Serbians call Chicagoland home. Making business opportunities with the Serbian community here in Chicago is a great way to grow your global network. We spoke […]

Winter 2018 Government Affairs Update

Advocacy that works – it’s our creedo. We put together some updates of the year so far, as well as what’s to come. As always, we invite you to join […]

December 2018 Coffee with Your GADs Advocacy Update

On Tuesday, December 4th, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the […]