What do you do when you’re building a real estate business in a city where most people rent—and might be gone in a year? This week, Pat and Andres bring in Chicago-based agent Alex Dalia to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities of serving renters in a transient market.

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Main Topic – [00:42:18]
🏙️ Being a Renter-Focused Agent in a City Like Chicago

• Why agents can’t treat rentals like one-off deals

• How to build loyalty with clients who might be gone in a year

• Alex shares the emotional and strategic balance it takes to win in a transient market

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