Welcome to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. We are the real estate company that believes that trust, connection and personal care are what matter most in a successful real estate experience.
Because it is people who build and define careers in this business. Managing brokers who work hard every day for you. Legal, marketing, and coaching teams standing behind you, always. Office staff who make life easier for you. Colleagues who raise the bar.
These are the people who you reach out to. Learn from. The ones that have your back and push you forward.
I invite you to experience what we are really all about: each other.
DIANE GLASS Chief Executive Officer
Berkshire is going to be around forever, and we want to be in the businesses that are very enduring. [In Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices] we have a rare one that’s going to be taking care of people 100 years from now. Real estate brokerage operations will always be a very important business. The ones that do the best job of serving their clientele are the ones that are going to expand.
WARREN BUFFETT Chairman and CEO , Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
A Homeownership Family
Top-notch homeownership services providers create a seamless experience for clients and less stressful transactions for our brokers. Strong relationships with industry-leading mortgage, title and insurance companies help keep Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago brokers in control of critical pieces of a sale.
In-house Prosperity Home Mortgage Consultants are an invaluable resource each step of the way, from pre-qualification to closing and are expert resources for any lending-related issues. Fort Dearborn Title works tirelessly to make sure all of the details are in place to keep the sale on track and avoid surprises.
Real Satisfied Surveys, January 2025, last six months
I would want to be associated with somebody where the financial strength was unquestioned and where the name stood for integrity. What other quality would you want that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices does not have; and I don’t think you could find one.
WARREN BUFFETT Chairman and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
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INSPIRE
BHHS Marketing + You
BoldTrail CRM
Next Generation Presentations
Full-Powered Agent Website & App
BHHS RESource Center
Target Marketing & Farming
Canva Design App
Business Essentials
Digital & Mobile Ads
Global Brand Reach
Local Advertising
Public Relations Support
SELL
Listing & Marketing
InTouch & Private Pre-market Exposure
Complementary Brochures & Yard Sign Installation
Global Digital Advertising
BHHSChicago.com Property Pages
Chalk Digital Just Listed Ads
Photos, Videos & Floorplans
Direct Marketing Systems
Social Ready: Canva, VideoCast, YouTube
Metrics & Listing Reports
ShowingTime, Spacio Systems
Luxury & New Construction
Luxury Collection
Luxury Marketing Team
Luxury Collection Magazine
ACHIEVE
Diversity Matters
Licensing, Learning & Recognition
Broker & Leasing Pre-license
Continuing Education
New Broker Classes
On Demand Videos & Convenient Webinars
Guest Speakers, Town Halls & Book Groups
BHHS National Awards & Agent Conferences
Celebrating Your Accomplishments
Media & Industry Awards
SUCCEED
Seamless Agent Onboarding
Where Business Gets Done
Agent Productivity Center
Technology & Security
Agent Discounts
Insurance & Financial Planning
GROW
Broker-to-Broker Referrals
Relocation Relationships
In-house Lead Opportunities
Pay-at-Close Lead Programs
GIVING BACK
Being Good Neighbors
The Sunshine Kids
Fundraising & Volunteering
Habitat for Humanity
INSPIRE
BHHS Marketing + You
Our marketing promotes our global brand with local vision and uncompromising purpose. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago is where agents can confidently build their business.
BOLDTRAIL CRM
NEXT GENERATION PRESENTATIONS
FULL POWER AGENT WEBSITE & APP
BHHS RESOURCE AGENT DESKTOP
AGENT PRODUCTIVITY CENTER
TARGET MARKETING & FARMING
CANVA
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS
DIGITAL & MOBILE ADS
GLOBAL BRAND REACH
NATIONAL & LOCAL ADVERTISING
PUBLIC RELATIONS SUPPORT AND MORE
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Relationships are Built Here
The BoldTrail CRM makes it easy for you to stay in touch with the people who build your business.
READY-TO-USE CAMPAIGNS FOR BUYERS, SELLERS AND CLIENT NURTURING
DAILY REMINDERS KEEP YOU FOCUSED
AUTOMATED, PERSONAL MONTHLY MARKET SNAPSHOT
DIGITAL LISTING MARKETING KITS
AUTOMATED CLIENT FOLLOW-UP
Interactive CMA Presentation Builder
BoldTrail gives you the power to take your audience on a journey. Build a personal presentation with data that is updated in real-time. The possibilities are endless: seller market analysis, buyer tours, open house guides and neighborhood insights.
PRE-BUILT BHHS CHICAGO PRESENTATIONS
ADD YOUR OWN CUSTOM PAGES
CREATE YOUR OWN TEMPLATES
EMBED VIDEO
MOBILE-READY DIGITAL DISPLAY
ACCURATE, UPDATED MLS DATA
INTEGRATION WITH LIVE BUYER DATA
Full-Powered Agent Website & App
Not all brokerage-provided agent websites are the same. Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Chicago gives you a no-holds-barred agent site.
CUSTOMIZE THE LOOK WITH HUNDREDS OF TEMPLATES
ADD YOUR OWN PAGES
SUPPORT YOUR AGENT BRAND
READY-TO-USE WIDGETS
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
IDX PROPERTY SEARCH
FEATURED LISTINGS & RECENT SALES
ALL LEADS GO TO YOU
BHHS REsource Center
The BHHS REsource Center brings the power of the network to your desktop.
NETWORKING GROUP CHATS
MARKETING RESOURCE ECARDS
MOBILE ADVERTISING
SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCE
VIDEOBUZZ
AWARDS TRACKING
LEARNING CALENDAR & EVENTS
BUYSIDE BUYER MATCH
Target Marketing & Farming
COLE RESOURCE HOMEOWNER LISTS
Cole Resource simplifies homeowner list creation so you can target the right prospects for farming, listing promotion and more. Cole
Resource is your ticket to hyper local homeowner data that pinpoints the right prospects in exactly the right area. Provided at no cost to BHHS Chicago agents.
RSP AUTOMATED FARMING MAILINGS
RSP automated farming is the easy way to consistently mail targeted market reports. Exclusive targeted neighborhoods with the best potential ROI are an effective way to focus your direct marketing budget.
Track your pipeline GCI goals
Canva Design App
Build stunning pieces in minutes with the Canva app. Use Canva’s dragand-drop feature and layouts to design and share social posts and stories.
Thousands of templates, a BHHS brand library and easy-to-use animation will inspire your creativity. Provided at no cost to BHHS Chicago agents.
PROMOTE YOUR BRAND
ANIMATIONS + VIDEO CREATION
IMPORT PHOTOS & VIDEO
ADD TEXT AND PHOTO EFFECTS
THOUSANDS OF TEMPLATES
PHOTO BACKGROUND REMOVAL
BROKERAGE + INDUSTRY POSTS
PROPERTY MARKETING
Business Essentials
Walk into any presentation with confidence and impressive marketing materials. Our offices are fully stocked with complementary printed marketing materials that make you look polished and professional.
MOO BUSINESS CARDS
BRAND BOOK
LUXURY COLLECTION BOOK
STATIONERY & NOTECARDS
BRANDED TOTES
UNIBIND PERFECT BOUND PRESENTATIONS
TRACK YOUR PIPELINE GCI GOALS
Digital & Mobile Ads
Your sphere is on screen, and Berkshire Hathway HomeServices Chicago’s mobile and digital advertising platforms help you reach them where they are. Get great rates and services on solutions for mobile, web and social ads, created for busy real estate agents.
ADWERX WEB & SOCIAL ADS
PROPERTY BOOST BOLDTRAIL ADS
BOOST BY HOMESPOTTER
CHALK DIGITAL IN-APP MOBILE ADS
Global Brand Reach
The world is a big place and our global listing syndication, content strategy and extensive public relations work builds brand awareness around the globe. Our integrated multi-media marketing program with the The Wall Street Journal and Mansion Global creates synergy for our properties with multi in-depth listing feature videos and industry think pieces.
MANSION GLOBAL
WALL STREET JOURNAL
FINANCIAL TIMES
JUWAI WECHAT
Local Brand Advertising
The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago advertising opens doors for business and amplifies your marketing.
Our ads are seen as consumers move about on neighborhood and digital billboards and at train stations. Influential placements in high-profile glossy magazines and on sought-after local business news sites connects with engaged and brand-savvy consumers.
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Telling Our Story (PR)
Our in-house PR team generates millions of media impressions each month with editorial placements for our agents, our company and our properties in local and national outlets.
We have terrific relationships with local reporters and real estate writers, as well as national connections with prestigious business and real estate publications like the Wall Street Journal.
Our properties are regularly featured in Crain’s Chicago Business, the Chicago Tribune and Modern Luxury publications. And, our team is always on the look-out for ways to share our listings with new publications and audiences.
Global Media
Global Listing Syndication
Global Market Intelligence
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices publishes their own collection of global market reports based on the expert market knowledge from network members around the globe and in-depth research and market analysis.
Each report is released with a full suite of marketing collateral to accompany each publication..
Listing & Marketing
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago makes it easy for you to win listings and market your properties. Our comprehensive program is an artful blend of automated global and local advertising exposure and professional marketing pieces. Our easy-to-use digital platforms allow you tell a unique story for each property by creating pieces in minutes.
INTOUCH & PRIVATE PRE MARKET EXPOSURE
COMPLEMENTARY BROCHURES & YARD SIGN INSTALLATION
DIGITAL & WEB, BERKSHIREHATHAWAYHS.COM GLOBAL WEBSITE
CHALK DIGITAL JUST LISTED ADS
BHHSCHICAGO.COM PROPERTY PAGE
PHOTOS, VIDEOS & FLOORPLANS
SOCIAL READY: CANVA, VIDEOBUZZ, BOLDTRAIL
DIRECT MARKETING PLATFORMS
METRICS & LISTING REPORTS
SHOWINGTIME, SPACIO SYSTEMS
LUXURY & NEW CONSTRUCTION
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Pre-Market Broker Advertising
During the critical days before the listing is on the market, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago publicizes your property to the broker community, a key audience for new listings.
Our InTouch Agent app gives BHHS Chicago brokers exclusive access to First Look properties.
BHHSChicago.com Coming Soon properties exclusively display our MLS Private listings. These are also fed to the ZenList broker network.
Complementary Brochures & Yard Signs
For each listing, we automatically create a full-color four-page brochure for you. Our offices are equipped with copiers and skilled staff, so there’s no downtime for you.
Yard signs are professionally installed at no cost to you. Personal sign panels and custom riders can be added to further promote you and your brand.
Global Digital Advertising
Real estate search starts online and our digital web advertising reaches buyers around the world within minutes of going live. Real estate hubs, news and media sites, and a vast brokerage network and niche real estate sites put your listings on the screens of mobile and global buyers.
We go above and beyond with enhanced property data feeds to the most popular real estate destinations with hand-crafted copy, high-res photos and video links.
BHHS.COM
Thirteen languages and 45 currencies make our site a global destination for 32 million property seekers each year. Across the country and around the world, buyers trust the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices name for real estate quality.
BHHSChicago.com Property Pages
BHHSChicago.com property pages connect buyers with compelling information and beautiful listing photography. Most importantly, they connect buyers with you, the listing agent. Complete property information, school insight and neighborhood information gives potential buyers everything needed to take the next step.
LISTING AGENT CONTACT
SCHEDULE A SHOWING
SAVE & SOCIAL SHARING
PHOTOS, FLOORPLANS, VIDEO, VIRTUAL & 3D TOURS
FEATURES & ROOM DIMENSIONS
PARKING, TAXES, ASSESSMENTS
LISTING HISTORY & NEARBY SALES
LIVEBY COMMUNITY INSIGHTS
SCHOOLS & RATINGS
INTERACTIVE PAYMENT CALCULATOR
Chalk Digital Just Listed Ads
We make digital advertising brilliantly simple.
ADS ARE AUTOMATICALLY CREATED FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS
SHOW TO POTENTIAL HOMEBUYERS IN A 15 MILE RADIUS FOR ONE WEEK
DISPLAYED ON PREMIUM WEBSITES, SOCIAL MEDIA AND MOBILE APPS
RETARGETS VISITORS TO KEEP YOUR HOME IN FRONT OF INTERESTED BUYERS
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Automated Listing Program powered by CHALK combines the network’s existing marketing platform with CHALK’s innovative technology to automate digital branding and listing ads.
Photos, Videos & Floorplans Packages
Stunning photography and videos capture the imagination, enticing buyers to fall in love with homes. Drone videos and 3D tours set you apart from other listing agents.
BHHS Chicago has negotiated preferred rates and packages with VHT, Vis-Home, Doola and videographers for all of your photography, floorplan and multimedia needs.
eCards & XpressDocs
Send beautiful eCards in minutes. The BHHS Marketing REsource Center makes it easy to build stunning email promotions, using a vast template library. Property database integration puts photos and listing remarks at your fingertips, saving time and hassle. Use your database, our built-in lists or build a specific audience list with Cole Resources.
Direct mail reaches a targeted audience in a tangible way. Through XpressDocs you can create professionally printed materials that can be delivered as early as tomorrow. The integrated platform includes consumer lists and USPS mailing service.
Canva & VideoCast
A social strategy for your listing is a must! BHHS Chicago agents get access to market-leading platforms, at no cost, to create compelling content.
CANVA
Use Canva’s drag-and-drop feature and layouts to design and share posts and stories. Thousands of templates, a BHHS brand library and easy-touse animation will inspire your creativity.
VIDEOCAST BY SOCIAL BOOST
Build from the ground up to maximize Instagram engagement, the VideoBoost platform lets you produce and publish branded, professional video content.
Metrics & Listing Reports
Keep sellers informed with our suite of automated listing reports. Ongoing communication is key to successful relationships and our reports provide valuable feedback and metrics.
CHALK DIGITAL
During the first week your listing is live, you and your seller get a daily download of ad views and ad clicks across web and social sites.
SELLER INSIGHT
A snapshot of your listing activity for the most popular real estate destinations is delivered to you weekly. Opt-in your seller to automatically share traffic data.
SELLER ACTIVITY REPORT
A weekly survey of nearby market activity and search results on the BHHS. com global site can be delivered to your sellers automatically.
Showing & Open House Apps
SHOWINGTIME
BHHS Chicago agents and offices use this efficient system to schedule and confirm showing requests, generate more feedback on listings and improve communications management. MLS integration provides information about agents requesting showings along with the most current listing information.
BOLDTRAIL OPEN HOUSE SIGN-IN
The BoldTrail Open House app makes it easy to gather visitor information and automate follow-up with prospective buyers. Integration with the BoldTrail CRM seamlessly adds new contacts to drip campaigns for lead nurture. And it’s easy for other agents to host an open house for the listing agent.
Luxury & New Construction
Our specialty marketing programs help you go beyond traditional residential listings. When you have a unique opportunity that requires a special marketing approach, we’re here to help.
LUXURY COLLECTION
The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices luxury marketing program caters to an elite audience of upper bracket buyers and sellers. Luxury Collection provides you with exceptional service, strategic advertising and stunning marketing pieces.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
No two new construction projects are alike. To create an impressive pitch for projects of any size at any stage, our marketing team works beside you to understand the developer needs, target market and to define your unique value proposition.
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Global Listing Syndication
Providing your listings with maximum exposure from the right audience
Global Listing Syndication
Through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ strategic relationship with News Corp, we provide you with the ability to reach a global audience via The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, PENTA, MarketWatch, MansionGlobal. com, and the Mansion Global WeChat channel.
Complementing these offerings, our network listings are promoted on the Financial Times property portal, to attract an affluent audience from Europe and the Middle East. In addition, our syndication includes the fastest growing luxury property sites in Asia, PropGoLuxury.com and the Nikkei.com real estate portal.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ strategic relationship with News Corp, we provide you with the ability to reach a global audience via The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, PENTA, MarketWatch, MansionGlobal.com, and the Mansion Global WeChat channel.
Additionally, network properties are presented to more than two million Chinese consumers on Juwai.com, China’s largest international property portal.
Complementing these offerings, the strategy includes promoting network listings on the Financial
Luxury Marketing Team
As one of the only firms with a dedicated Luxury Marketing Team, we deliver outstanding support for you and your properties. The Luxury Collection program is specifically designed to help you succeed in this competitive market.
LISTING PRESENTATION CONSULTATION
CUSTOM PROPOSALS
TAILORED MEDIA PLANS
COPYWRITING & GRAPHIC DESIGN
DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY
IMPRESSIVE PRESENTATION MATERIALS
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Luxury Collection Marketing
EFFORTLESS LUXURY
Provided at no cost to you for qualifying properties
Expanded global digital advertising including WSJ.com, LuxuryRealEstate.com, Financial Times, Robb Report and Juwai
Luxury Collection Digital Magazine
Luxury Collection yard sign & marketing templates
ELITE UPGRADE
Exceptional marketing pieces and expanded advertising
Custom 18-24 page brochure
Personalized support to market your luxury listing
PR pitches & social media posts
Luxury Collection Magazine
Our monthly digital magazine features Chicagoland’s finest residences presently offered for sale by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago brokers. Luxury Collection Magazine is extensively promoted through prestige media, to the brokerage community, and through our own social networks.
SHOWCASED ON THE BHHSCHICAGO.COM HOME PAGE
MODERN LUXURY SUBSCRIBERS OF CHICAGO SOCIAL, NORTH SHORE AND INTERIORS MAGAZINES
MONTHLY ECARD DISTRIBUTED TO CHICAGO’S TOP BROKERS
LUXURYCOLLECTIONMAG.COM
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Achieve
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago supports your professional development and learning throughout your career. We offer connection, support, recognition and a winning combination of programs developed in-house in combination with proven systems from the best educators in the industry.
DIVERSITY MATTERS
PRE-LICENSE, POST-LICENSE, CONTINUING EDUCATION
LAUNCH NEW AGENT SUCCESS PROGRAM
SKILL-BASED SALES WORKSHOPS
ON DEMAND VIDEOS & CONVENIENT WEBINARS
GUEST SPEAKERS, TOWN HALLS & BOOK GROUPS
BHHS NATIONAL AWARDS & CONVENTION
MEDIA & INDUSTRY AWARDS
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Diversity Matters
Diversity is our strength, both locally and globally. Through service to our communities, dedication to education, engagement with organizations, and commitment to the Fair Housing Act, we empower people and families to achieve their dreams of homeownership and we empower our agents and employees to build a career with unlimited possibilities.
We know that it will take many of us to make real progress. We are proud to support real estate industry groups locally and nationally that are doing the important work of making our profession more inclusive and supportive for marginalized people.
BROKER PRE-LICENSING
LEASING AGENT PRE-LICENSING
Leasing students can begin working right away by joining our Rental Division with a 45 day sponsorship.
Pre-License School
There’s no better place to begin your broker or leasing real estate career. Our Pre-license program offers a variety of learning options to suit your needs. Self-study and classroom training options are available through our education partner, Real Estate Institute. The broker course can be completed in as little as two weeks, and the leasing course can be completed in as little as two days.
Continuing Education
We’ve simplified CE. Convenient classes are offered at discounted rates for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago agents. And our Agent Development team tracks your progress so you don’t miss an important deadline.
12 HOUR BROKER CE, ONLINE OR CLASSROOM + SELF STUDY
4 Hour Core
8 Hour Electives, includes NAR Code of Ethics training + Sexual Harassment Prevention training required in IL
24 HOUR MANAGING BROKER CE, ONLINE
12 Hour Broker curriculum
12 Hour Broker Management curriculum
8 HOUR LEASING CE, ONLINE Includes Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Launch New Agent Classes
Developed in-house, specifically for our market, Launch prepares newly licensed agents for the first steps of their career, and provides experienced agents with a comprehensive refresher. Weekly classroom-style sessions maximize learning through agent interaction and discussion, taught by brokers with real world experience.
January 6th Zoom Orientation
January 13th Build Your Business
January 20th NO CLASS – MLK HOLIDAY
January 27th Landlords & Tenants (Legal Presentation)
February 3rd Buyers & Contracts (Mortgage Presentation)
February 10th Sellers: Marketing Presentation (AHS Presentation)
February 17th Sellers: CMA Presentation (Title Presentation)
February 24th A/I To Close & Launch Graduation (Insurance Presentation)
June 30th Zoom Orientation
July 7th Build Your Business
July 14th Landlords & Tenants (Legal Presentation)
July 21st Buyers & Contracts (Mortgage Presentation)
November 10th Sellers: CMA Presentation (Title Presentation)
November 17th A/I To Close & Launch Graduation (Insurance Presentation)
LAUNCH WINTER 2025
LAUNCH SPRING 2025
LAUNCH SUMMER 2025
LAUNCH FALL 2025
Training, On Your Timeline
Watch any of our training videos on-demand at your convenience, or attend one of our live training webinars from anywhere your business takes you. Each month you’ll have opportunities to learn about new or new-toyou marketing tools and programs, attend a sales workshop to grow your business or discuss a great book with Diane Glass.
Still need more help? Schedule a one-on-one meeting with your managing broker or office marketing coordinator.
OCTOBER
Big Ideas to Inspire You
Get inspired by Katie Lance and Matthew Ferrara, get insight from NAR economists and Zelman analysts, and read books hand-selected to help your wellness journey and your business growth. We bring the best minds in real estate to special speaker events held locally and nationally for our agents and employees.
Our Town Halls keep you informed and up to date about what’s happening in our business and at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Fort Dearborn Title, Prosperity Home Mortgage and HomeServices Insurance.
BHHS Sales Convention speakers include Maggie Cook, Jade Simmons, Matthew Ferrara and Katie Lance
BHHS Sales Convention
This is THE Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices event of the year. Network with thousands of BHHS agents from across the nation and around the globe. Celebrate your awards achievements and kick back at the fantastic REVEL theme party.
Be invigorated by world-renowned keynote speakers. Expand your knowledge base with university sessions about relationship-building, mindset, productivity and all facets of our industry.
And finally, enjoy a concert to benefit the Sunshine Kids from legendary performers like Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, and Gwen Stefani.
Events & Experiences
BHHS SUMMIT CONFERENCE
Agents who have achieved a Leading Edge Award status or above are invited to an annual destination event. This intimate gathering offers terrific networking opportunities with BHHS leaders and top performing agents
BEST OF THE BEST
Our top performing agents can relax and unwind with their BHHS Chicago peers at our annual Best of the Best experience.
Celebrating You
We love sharing your success and shouting it from the rooftops. Our robust awards program recognizes your achievments each month. And we work closely with media and industry awards programs to shine a spotlight on our agents.
MONTHLY OFFICE SALES LEADERS
MILLION DOLLAR AND MULTI MILLION DOLLAR AGENTS
QUARTERLY BHHS TOP AGENTS & OFFICES
MONTHLY LENDING, TITLE AND INSURANCE RECOGNITION
ANNUAL BHHS SALES AWARDS
CHICAGO MAGAZINE TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS
CHICAGO AGENT MAGAZINE WHO’S WHO
CHICAGO AGENT MAGAZINE AGENT’S CHOICE
REAL TRENDS TOP 1000 AGENTS
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Succeed
A smart managing broker, a supportive admin team and helpful colleagues are only some of the reasons you’ll love being in your branch office. Each location offers client meeting space, and is fully equipped with technology and amenities to keep your business moving.
CONCIERGE AGENT ONBOARDING SYSTEM
CONVENIENT, FULL SERVICE BRANCH OFFICES
PRINTERS, SCANNERS & COPIERS
IT SUPPORT TEAM
PROFESSIONAL MEETING SPACE
SECURE, HIGH SPEED WIFI
KEYLESS ENTRY*
*Where available
Seamless Agent Onboarding
Your first day at BHHS Chicago begins with a personal welcome session, focused on the most important things to keep your business moving.
Department of People + Culture Direction Debbie Tapper is your guide for a seamless transition program with our own LaunchPad system. Our IT team is ready and waiting to set up your phone and devices and connect you to our networks, printers and critical business applications.
Our branch office administrators and marketing coordinators work handin-hand with our home office team to so that everything goes smoothly for you as you move into your new office home.
Agent Productivity Center
Our exclusive Cabernet Corner Agent Productivity Hub connects you to everything from anywhere. Single sign on to business systems, documents, training videos and timely information are conveniently available at your fingertips, optimized for mobile devices.
Technology & Cyber Security
Dependable and secure communication is the backbone of our business. Our Microsoft Office 365 enterprise suite offers the highest levels of reliability and security for mobile and desktop use.
Sophisticated spam detection and continuous monitoring for phishing activity are part of our strategy to protect clients and agents from cyber theft. Offline, our IT team works closely with our Legal Department and our partners at Fort Dearborn Title to educate agents about preventing wire fraud.
#1 TOP WORKPLACE IN CHICAGO
Ranked in the top 3 large companies for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024.
We are real estate agents at the pinnacle of our profession; professional staff prepared for anything; leaders who measure success by the amount of people we help, not the amount of homes we sell.
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Discount Programs
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents get discounts on products and services for business, travel and more. Our Preferred Vendor Alliance program leverages the purchasing power of our agent network to bring you preferred rates.
Along with savings on wireless service and devices, our agents get discounts on marketing and advertising platforms. Search the most current rates and programs in the BHHS RESource Center.
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OUR VISION:
Guided by the Berkshire Hathaway principles of trust, integrity, stability and longevity, we empower people to achieve their dreams.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices conveys what all consumers seek: trust, solid advice, business acumen and most of all, results… And this is what we deliver.
The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand and relationships open doors for our brokers to new business opportunities. We put the power of national networks, alliances, local business relationships and expert online lead generation to work for you.
NATIONAL & LOCAL BROKER-TO-BROKER REFERRALS
RELOCATION RELATIONSHIPS
WEBSITE, MOBILE & OPCITY ELEADS
INTOUCH AGENT APP
DAILY EXPIRED AND FSBO LISTS
Partnership for Growth
Our people are the heart of our business, and play a key role in our continued growth. The Partnership for Growth recruitment incentive plan offers financial rewards for helping our Managing Brokers identify and recruit quality agents who share our passion for real estate and commitment to excellence.
Help recruit an Agent to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago and the company will pay you 5% of that Recruited Agent’s closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income for the first year, 3% for the second year, and 1% for the third year of their affiliation as long as both remain affiliated with our company.
Broker-to-Broker Referrals
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network, we are part of a powerful international association of real estate companies. This network brings business opportunities to us from brokers across the nation and around the globe.
RELOCATION
As part of some of the world’s largest relocation networks, we build and maintain relationships with Fortune 500 companies and leading employers in the Chicago metropolitan region. Our dedicated in-house relocation team facilitates business referred from national connections and creates local opportunities.
Across the U.S. and in more than 147 countries, companies rely on HomeServices Relocation, a full-service relocation management company, to move employees and their families. HSR manages group moves, and designs e relocation management solutions for more than 185 client companies worldwide. This business is done through their national network of relocation associates and brokers in companies including Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago.
Pay-at-Close Lead Programs
Agents seeking a jump start to their business can easily work with lead generation platforms who offer prospect introductions with no upfront agent investment.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago has agreements in place with leading providers to send business to our agents. Our accounting team helps facilitate payment when your lead closes, reducing paperwork hassles for you.
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In-House Lead Opportunties
ETEAM
Agents on our eTeam have access to inbound website leads and companygenerated business from many high quality online destinations such as the BHHS.com global website, LuxuryRealEstate.com, Zillow and Homes.com.
INTOUCH AGENT APP
Brokers use our own InTouch mobile app to connect and share information instantly. This exclusive tool provides a wealth of pre-market property information, open house broker needs and more.
FSBO & EXPIRED DAILY LISTS
Daily hotsheets of expired and FSBO properties is a boost to your prospecting efforts. You’ll get accurate data that can easily be printed or exported into Excel.
QuickBuy® iBuyer Solution
The QuickBuy® solutions offered by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago give sellers more options, while keeping the listing with you. Through our partner, sellers have access to a range of iBuyer solutions that provide flexibility and certainty.
QUICKBUY IMMEDIATE OFFER is an immediate, guaranteed offer and can close in a little as 21 days. After closing, the home is relisted with you and the inventory property is managed by our Relocation team.
QUICKBUY LOCK lets sellers lock in an offer for up to 150 days while you market the home.
QUICKBUY LEASEBACK offers seller the proceeds of their home sale and the convenience of more time to find or renovate a new home.
GIVING BACK
Being Good Neighbors
The powerful impact that we have together is insurmountable. Donation drives for food pantries in our communities, adopting a Little City home, packing meals at Feed My Starving Children and our annual Toys for Tots drive are just a few of the ways our agents and employees use their time and talents to serve others.
As good neighbors, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Our Kindness Foundation was established as the charitable arm of our company. Through fundraising and local volunteer work, we strive to improve the quality of life for all. And since our non-profit was founded, we’ve granted more than half a million dollars to organizations like The Sunshine Kids and Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity.
The Sunshine Kids
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has embraced the Sunshine Kids™ Foundation as its national charitable benefactor, raising over $2M each year. Sunshine Kids is committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for children with cancer.
With our help, the positive group activities and emotional support helping them do what kids are supposed to do – have fun and celebrate life. The foundation provides a variety of free programs and events for kids receiving cancer treatments.
BHHS Chicago hosts their Chicago Teen Getaway Trips, Cubs outings and special events at Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Habitat for Humanity
Chicagoland’s Habitat for Humanity builds homes and strengthens communities through homeownership. Eight affiliates across six counties build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
We believe that making homeownership accessible for more families is our responsibility as real estate professionals, and we’re proud to support this with grants and home building volunteer days.
Our Branch Offices & Agents Support
TOYS FOR TOTS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
SUNSHINE KIDS
LAKEVIEW FOOD PANTRY
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
OPEN BOOKS
SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAWC WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S SHELTER
HUMBLE DESIGN
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
LAKE VILLA, AVON, LIBERTYVILLE, GRANT AND WARREN TOWNSHIPS
