The Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents over 17,000 members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions and residential sales.
Learn how we help our 17,000+ members. Membership options are available for licensed real estate professionals and those affiliated with the real estate industry!
REALTORS® Real Estate School offers all kinds of real estate licensing and training. Browse self-paced, online training or live classes in our modern, downtown classrooms!
How can we help your business succeed? Your membership includes multiple resource guides on industry topics, tools to increase your knowledge and market statistics to help your serve your communities.
43 races received RPAC funding in the April elections
$300,000 spent
97% success in the primary
75% success in the run-off
Why RPAC?
Consider RPAC your best investment in real estate! RPAC contributes to the campaigns of candidates who understand what real estate means for the economy, and what homeownership means for families and communities. Your RPAC donation gives you the opportunity to have an impact in city, state and national elections and shape real estate legislation, and helps us maintain our status as the Voice for Real Estate® at every level of the government.
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We’ve made it easy for you: the quickest and easiest way to make your investment is while paying your dues. We’ll put your dollars to work for you. Click here to make a donation today!Your RPAC Dollars at Work
Your Chicago Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs team met with new alderman to help explain past and current real estate issues affecting REALTORS®.
L to R: C.A.R. Senior Government Affairs Director, Brian Bernardoni, Kevin Lamm (staff of Alderman Milly Santiago), Alderman Raymond Lopez, Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson, Alderman Brian Hopkins, Public Policy Chair Gail Spreen, C.A.R. Government Affairs Director, Kris Anderson, Vernon Wiltz (staff for Alderman Derrick Curtis), Alderman Greg Mitchell, Alderman Derrick Curtis and Alderman Anthony Napolitano. Photo credit: Felicia Yonter
Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The amounts indicated are merely guidelines and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts. The National Association of REALTORS® and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Up to thirty percent (30%) may be sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website www.elections.il.gov or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.
Questions? Contact Brian Bernardoni.
