Volunteer Spotlight: Loraine Jennings

Volunteer Spotlight: Loraine Jennings dhartsfield@chicagorealtor.com | May 10, 2022 Get to know our members who share their expertise to help

PS: Present Yourself Professionally…ALWAYS!

NAR’s Pathways to Professionalism are professional courtesies REALTORS® should show to the public, property and their peers. While these should

PS: Property is Not for Personal Use

NAR’s Pathways to Professionalism are professional courtesies REALTORS® should show to the public, property and their peers. While these should be honored, they are also voluntary and cannot form a […]

PS: Prospect on Your Own Time

NAR’s Pathways to Professionalism are professional courtesies which REALTORS® should show to the public, property and their peers. While these should be honored, they are also voluntary and cannot form […]

The Art of Real Estate Advertising: Painting a “True Picture”

Do you know our biggest complaint from buyers, sellers and REALTORS® alike? False advertising by REALTORS®. Article 12 of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics states: REALTORS® shall […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is the only glossy, 4-color publication that covers the entire residential real estate market in Chicagoland.

Professional Standards: Understanding the Ethics Citation System

The Chicago Association of REALTORS®’ Ethics Citation System allows you to file an anonymous complaint against a C.A.R. member based on the Articles of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Since […]

Lockbox Violations & Access without Permission – Criminal Trespass

It is important that all brokers understand the severity of the consequences of entering a home without permission. Not only is it wrong, it could potentially be illegal.  More specifically, […]

A Guide to Antitrust Do’s and Don’ts

AntiTrust- It’s the law. Ensure you are in compliance with this guide of Antitrust Do’s and Don’ts. The following is an excerpt from the National Association of REALTORS® Antitrust Compliance […]

Fair Housing – What You Need to Know

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® fully supports the practice of equal opportunity in Fair Housing.  For questions on Fair Housing or Professional Standards, please contact our Professional Standards Team at […]