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If you’ve ever looked for a house or an apartment (which is basically every adult), you’ve most definitely heard the names Redfin, Zillow, and Compass. While all three of them play a similar role for buyers looking for properties on the market, their back-end monetary incentives affect the way these companies interact with you. In this blog, we’re taking a deeper look to see how each of these big-name brands in the real estate industry actually makes money.

When you think of Chicago architecture, you probably envision the iconic Chicago skyline, the Tribune Tower, The John Hancock Center, or the buildings up and down Michigan Avenue or Lake Shore Drive. But there is so much more to know about than skyscrapers in downtown Chicago — the neighborhoods are full of unique home styles that you won’t find anywhere else.

As a real estate team based in Chicago, we are obsessed with all of the city’s architecture and love to debate our favorites. We know that at the end of the day, the style of home that tops your list comes down to personal preference, but as people who have toured thousands of homes from Lake Michigan to Bucktown and beyond, we thought we’d share our ranking of the most common building types you’ll find in the city.

Are you looking to sell your home quickly and get the best market price? One of the most effective techniques for getting things done fast is hosting an open house. While great photos are key to driving interest in your listing, there’s something about getting people standing in your home that really helps them visualize what their life could be like there. 

With a few simple tips, you’ll be able to create a perfectly successful open house. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the key things to know before you hold an open house of your very own to make it a success. Get ready — hosting an open house could be the key to selling faster than you ever thought possible.

When the time comes for you to consider buying or selling your home, the number of decisions to make can feel a little overwhelming. One of those decisions (choosing a real estate agent) is definitely on the list of stressful tasks. How do you choose? Should you go with one brokerage over another?

One you may have heard of is Compass Real Estate, an innovative, technology-driven real estate company that has been shaking up the industry since its launch in 2012.