“The Sohail Strategy,” a term coined by Sohail Salahuddin, defines the successful strategy he himself has developed over the last few years. Sohail’s intent is that these factors allow his entire team to focus entirely on what works, and not what doesn’t! If that doesn’t speak volumes for his work ethic, we’re not sure what would.

Get to know this @properties broker in this week’s Agent Spotlight.

You may think you have all the apps a person could need. But wait, Chicago, there’s more. We rounded up a handful of the essential go-to apps every Chicagoan needs – including long-time favorites and a few new kids on the block.

When decorating your new home, it often pays to invest in higher-end pieces. However, expensive doesn’t always mean better; sometimes it is smarter to go under budget and re-allocate those dollars to items worth the investment. Below is a guide on where to spend and where to save, when turning your new house into your forever home.

Looking for a broker who knows their community like the back of their hand? Look no further than Heidi Michaels. She and her family planted roots in Northbrook over 20 years ago and they’ve stayed put since, growing their family and neighborhood ties ever since.

Get to know this broker with a fondness for connecting with others & an extreme love for her family in this week’s Agent Spotlight.

It’s no secret that purchasing a home can be a major undertaking, especially if you’re a first-time buyer.

As you navigate the process, there are all kinds of real estate terms that you are likely to encounter along the way. Knowing and understanding these terms will not only help you communicate with your broker but will also make your journey toward homeownership more seamless. Here’s a brief primer to help familiarize you with some common terminology:

How many of us can see we’ve been doing what we love for 14+ years? Bari Levine surely can thanks to a chance encounter (some might call it fate!) with the real estate industry following her college graduation.

Whether she’s helping a buyer fulfill their dream on House Hunters, aiding a seller with staging, or finding her next spot to tumble into a handstand, it’s easy to see that Bari is full of passion. Get to know what makes her tick in this week’s @properties Agent Spotlight.

We’d love nothing more than to be adopted by Sonia Rizki. A homemaker at heart, she puts her supermom skills to work every day in order to dominate the real estate industry.

Get to know this sushi loving, down-to-earth, passionate momma in this week’s @properties Agent Spotlight!

The summer heat shows no signs of dipping anytime soon, so imagine cooling down in one of these five @properties listings. These on-the-market homes boast secluded backyard retreats to enjoy when it’s too hot to consider doing much else.

Dive into the below to imagine yourself stepping out of your back door into your own tranquil sanctuary — or better yet, make an appointment to see them in person.

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With only a month left of summer, everyone wants to spend every second they can outdoors. Here are some fun ‘indoor’ activities you can adapt to the outdoors to end your summer with a bang.

A background in finance prepped Sheryl Graff for a perfect real estate career. Now, she is sharing some keen and seasoned advice for industry newbies.

Discover where Sheryl loves to volunteer, what she loves about @properties, and where to get the best braised short ribs in the ‘burbs in this week’s Agent Spotlight.