In multiple offer situations, how can agents make their client stand out from the rest of the pack? In her latest blog, Anna Mayer-Huls explains how. About a month ago, my sellers were in a multiple offer situation. The

Everything is in place for your client’s transaction, but the appraisal came in low; what can you do? Michael Hobbs writes about the value of an ROV. Every Realtor has received “that dreaded phone call.” You know the one.

Chicago’s housing market has been putting up some great numbers in 2013; what are the staging secrets behind those numbers? There’s no doubt that the Chicago real estate market this year is at levels it hasn’t been in years.

In an office environment where everyone is using technology, there are definitely some rules of the road you should be following. We risk summoning Captain Obvious with this statement, but it’s worth making nonetheless: technology is pretty much ubiquitous

How do you avoid a deficiency in a short sale? In his latest blog, Joseph C. Alfe explains how with five rules. One of the most frequently asked questions I get, from both brokers and sellers, is how to

Editor’s Note: This is the second part in a two-part series by Tim Brigham. If you missed the first part, click here. Friday, Day 5- Confirmation Day By now any file problems should be out in the open and

This topic is thrown around in our industry almost on a daily basis. Bankers and brokers love to walk into your office and claim to close a loan “faster than EVERYONE else… 10 days… promise…” and then 143 days

Between the Internet, referrals and advertisements, consumers have many options for finding agents; what options, though, ultimately win them over? We are living in an age of overwhelming choice, and real estate is no exception. From the Internet, to

The Internet is vast and the options for homebuyers are plenty, but certain sites command greater attention from buyers – regardless of age. We all know that 90 percent of homebuyers consult the Internet as some point in their

As a real estate agent, how do you rejuvenate your creativity? How do you approach your problems in a consistently dynamic, innovative way? When you’re a real estate agent, creativity is paramount. From marketing, to negotiation, to keeping in

Okay, our headline might be an exaggeration, but really, listing presentations are your introduction to potential new clients, and we’ve got five tips for one that makes an impression. When it comes to recruiting new clients for your real

Short sales are all the rage right now, but should you make them a part of your business? Joseph C. Alfe provides an overview of the short sale biz. Well, it’s been awhile since my last post and it’s

Real estate brokerages face plenty of challenges, but according to a new survey, the increasing age of real estate agents comes out on top. It was just two months ago that the National Association of Realtors reported that only

Real estate brokerages face plenty of challenges, but according to a new survey, the increasing age of real estate agents comes out on top. It was just two months ago that the National Association of Realtors reported that only

As a real estate agent, how do you ensure that your clients remember you and keep you in mind for their next purchase? We have five great suggestions. Memory is an important component to a successful real estate career,

Foreign homebuyers made up nearly $70 billion in sales in 2012-2013, and they revealed distinctive patterns during that time frame that agents should know. We reported earlier this week that, though constrained by weak international economics and exchange rates,