Winter 2024 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
The official publication of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.
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RAFAEL<br />
ALVARADO<br />
SHIELD REAL ESTATE<br />
What makes you most proud to<br />
be a REALTOR ® ?<br />
We have the opportunity to make<br />
a difference for the customers we<br />
serve. We help create generational<br />
wealth as educational and advocacy<br />
resources for the communities<br />
we serve.<br />
What is your favorite association<br />
member perk or benefit, and why?<br />
Forewarn. This program allows me<br />
to reaffirm the people that I am<br />
speaking to are who they say they<br />
are. It’s a time saver.<br />
GASPAR<br />
FLORES, JR.<br />
SU FAMILIA REAL ESTATE, INC.<br />
What is your favorite association<br />
member perk or benefit, and why?<br />
The advocacy that the association<br />
does to benefit our REALTOR ®<br />
community and industry. This is<br />
what protects our industry.<br />
What is one tool you cannot live<br />
without in your professional life?<br />
MLS and SentriLock.<br />
MABÉL<br />
GUZMÁN<br />
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY<br />
What advice would you give your<br />
fellow REALTORS ® for success<br />
this year?<br />
Stick to the fundamentals. It's tough<br />
out there, so stay connected to past<br />
clients and other sources of referrals.<br />
Plus, now is the time to implement<br />
new strategies and network with<br />
others for solutions to tough<br />
business cycles.<br />
What does your perfect day in<br />
<strong>Chicago</strong> look like?<br />
Walking my neighborhood and<br />
stopping in the shops as I go along.<br />
MOSES<br />
HALL<br />
MOHALL COMMERCIAL AND<br />
URBAN DEVELOPMENT<br />
In the year ahead, what are you most<br />
excited to work on with the <strong>Chicago</strong><br />
Association of REALTORS ® ?<br />
Our shared commitment to reshaping<br />
the urban landscape of <strong>Chicago</strong> is<br />
a venture that ignites a passionate<br />
fire within me. As the chair of the<br />
CommercialForum Committee I<br />
want to make sure our commercial<br />
member voices are heard within<br />
the association.<br />
What is your favorite association<br />
member perk or benefit, and why?<br />
I would choose the extensive<br />
networking opportunities as a<br />
personal favorite. The association<br />
provides a vibrant platform for<br />
connecting with fellow professionals,<br />
thought leaders and visionaries<br />
in the real estate industry. These<br />
interactions are invaluable, serving<br />
as catalysts for innovation and<br />
collaborative ventures.<br />
LINDA<br />
HATTAR<br />
ACO COMMERCIAL<br />
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LYLE<br />
HARLOW<br />
KALE REALTY<br />
What makes you most proud to<br />
be a REALTOR ® ?<br />
Being part of an organization and a<br />
group of people who serve the public<br />
at the highest possible standards.<br />
What advice would you give your<br />
fellow REALTORS ® for success<br />
this year?<br />
Work your sphere of influence<br />
- basics never go out of style in<br />
our business! And expand your<br />
knowledge base - learn about<br />
ChatGPT and AI!<br />
What is your favorite association<br />
member perk or benefit, and why?<br />
My favorite member benefit is the<br />
discounts at the different vendors!<br />
I appreciate a good deal.<br />
What is one tool you cannot live<br />
without in your professional life?<br />
Trust.<br />
DRUSSY<br />
HERNANDEZ<br />
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY<br />
In the year ahead, what are you most<br />
excited to work on with the <strong>Chicago</strong><br />
Association of REALTORS ® ?<br />
The market readjusted this year,<br />
but the year ahead should be a<br />
market that will bring back buyers<br />
with more available inventory. I am<br />
excited about how we will be able<br />
to improve our clients’ lives through<br />
our dedication and commitment to<br />
their success.<br />
What advice would you give your<br />
fellow REALTORS ® for success<br />
this year?<br />
Be patient! Continue to work your<br />
database, take advantage of<br />
educational opportunities so that<br />
you are the expert in any situation<br />
and network whenever possible.<br />
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