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This week, we published seven updated forms and contracts to our Forms and Contracts Library. These forms are also available in the libraries of our e-signature partners such as DocuSign and Dotloop, and will be updated in MRED’s form library in […]
When REALTORS® combine heart with skill, something special happens. This issue of Chicago REALTOR® Magazine brings this to life through three articles I’m especially excited to share with you. First […]
Advocacy is a priority in everything I do. When I first stepped into this business, my goal was simple: to create opportunities for others. Over the years, I’ve seen how […]
Our careers are not built alone. They are built through trusted mentorship. Mentors don’t always take the same shape or hold an official title. Sometimes, they’re a seasoned executive who […]
As a veteran trainer and a working broker in today’s real estate market, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-crafted MLS listing can either elevate your professional brand or quietly destroy […]
Entrepreneurship runs in Marki Lemons Ryhal’s blood. Her family has long shaped Chicago’s business landscape, from Lem’s Bar-B-Q to a newspaper stand in Washington Park. By the age of 10, […]
Vision. Purpose. Community. These qualities are at the core of everything Lutalo McGee builds. As the 2025–2026 President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the Ani Real Estate founder is […]
Every time a new form or contract is published, a dedicated committee of members is behind that form. The same is true across association initiatives and benefits; every course we […]
Our ability to work, travel, relax and even find human connection often relies in some way on technology. Technology gives us unparalleled access to information and convenience, but it also […]
In a business where trust is everything, storytelling has become one of the most powerful tools for REALTORS®. Clients have always wanted more than facts; they want to feel a […]
As Chicago continues to grapple with affordability, inventory constraints and growing demand for flexible living options, one trend is quietly transforming the city’s housing landscape: micro-housing. These compact, highly efficient […]
Global Real Estate Council & YPN Shine at NAR NXT At the NAR NXT conference in November, two of our committees took center stage with standout achievements. During the International […]