The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented our 139th Annual Inaugural Gala on Friday, September 23. During the festivities, we debuted our 2023 Board of Directors and honored several members for their contributions throughout the year, including the recipient of the Managing Broker of the Year Award.
The Managing Broker of the Year Award recognizes a REALTOR® in good standing with at least five years of experience as a Managing Broker, with current active involvement at the local level, recognized business accomplishments and faithfulness to the principles of good real estate practices and the Code of Ethics among other brokers and the public.
MANAGING BROKER OF THE YEAR (1-50 LICENSEES): PERDURE CARTER, DREAM SPOTS LEASING INC.
Perdure Carter has always been passionate about helping others. His previous career as a gym teacher and coach has transferred well to real estate, where his determination and work ethic have helped him establish and grow Dream Spots Leasing from one location to multiple. He mentors almost 50 employees to real estate success, tapping into many of the skills that have helped him succeed as a multi-year Top Producer. He prides himself on being able to find creative solutions to problems and helping others tap into their strengths. In real estate, he has found a dream combination: coaching his employees and helping potential property owners realize their dreams of homeownership.