Walter Salazar began his real estate career as a leasing agent, but he wasn’t sure being a broker was the best next step for him. There was a stigma around being a real estate broker, and he didn’t want…

What Are They In simplest terms, Qualified Opportunity Zones are government-designated communities (where there is at least a 20 percent poverty rate), which offer an incentive for investing: the investment will become tax-free if it is held for ten years…

Top Producers are among the most successful REALTORS® in the Chicagoland area. Below, you can read and watch some of their best business advice to help you throughout your career in real estate. Check it out: 1. You’re Always “On”…

As the Education Admissions Representative at RRES, Lanora has the best insight and advice when it comes to beginning your real estate career. Each month, she covers frequently asked questions, career advice, study tips and more. The best way to…

When Shay Hata began her real estate career six years ago, she had just moved to a brand-new city. Unfamiliar with Chicago and surrounded by people she didn’t know, she took on the challenge by honing her strongest tool: her…

We sat down with Chicago REALTOR® Rasheed Shofidiya of Kale Realty and asked him about what he’s learned in his first few years of his real estate career. The First Year Rasheed spent the first year learning, networking and practicing…