Gain the most from your REALTOR® membership by getting involved! There are many ways to volunteer at C.A.R. Rewards include personal and professional growth opportunities and the ability to contribute to the future of Chicago real estate.
Here is a summary of Chicago REALTOR® committees and work groups that welcome volunteers. To successfully apply for volunteer positions, you must be willing to attend committee meetings and actively participate. In most cases you must also be a C.A.R. member in good standing, though there are a few committees that rep-resent a wider range of participants by including non-C.A.R. members.
Committee members are selected in September for terms that take effect on Oct. 1, the start of our fiscal year. See a committee that’s right for you? Click on “Get Involved” on the Membership page of ChicagoREALTOR.com.
Business Services Work Group identifies, reviews, investigates and recommends potential services and products to help members prosper. The committee also fosters strong relationships with C.A.R. Affiliate Members.
Term length: 1 year
Number of members: 7-10
Apply to work groups and committees today! Deadline: July 27, 2018.
Business Services Work Group
Business Services Work Group identifies, reviews, investigates and recommends potential services and products to help members prosper. The committee also fosters strong relationships with C.A.R. Affiliate Members.
Term length: 1 year
Number of members: 7-10
Forms & Contracts Committee
Forms & Contracts Committee reviews and updates all approved C.A.R. forms and contracts on a regular basis, as well as develops any forms and contracts that will enhance members’ businesses. Term length: 1 year Number of members: 8-12CommercialForum Committee
CommercialForum creates educational and networking opportunities that build community among Chicagoland commercial real estate professionals and provide tools for their success. Term length: 1 year Number of members: 15-20Fair Housing Forum
Fair Housing Forum provides an open setting for speakers, member involvement and information sharing related to fair housing and anti-discriminatory matters. Term length: Open terms Number of members: Open to members & non-membersFinance Committee
Along with senior management, the Finance Committee provides oversight of C.A.R. financial management and the financial reporting function. Term length: 2 years Number of members: C.A.R. Secretary/Treasurer plus 12 membersGlobal Real Estate & Emerging Markets Forum
Forum members foster and provide a platform for international real estate business opportunities. They also seek and create venues for networking with other relevant organizations. Term length: 1 year Number of members: 10-15Golf Outing Advisory Group
Advisory Group members focus on strategy and execution of generating sponsorship revenues for the Golf Outing, as well as engaging members to attend. Term length: 1 year Number of members: 7-10Government Advocacy Forum
Government Advocacy Forum provides an open setting for speakers, member involvement and information sharing related to government advocacy, public policy matters and related civic matters. Term length: Open terms Number of members: Open to members & non-membersProperty Management Forum
Property Management Forum provides an open setting for speakers, member involvement and information sharing related to property management and leasing matters. Term length: Open terms Number of members: Open to members & non-membersRPAC Fundraising Work Group
RPAC Committee members solicit RPAC investments annually. A key focus of the committee is securing Major Investors, as well as broad-based, lower-level investments from C.A.R. members. Term length: 1 year Number of members: 10-15Grievance Committee
The Grievance Committee investigates complaints received from the public and members to determine if they have sufficient substance and merit to warrant an ethics or arbitration hearing, or mediation procedures. Term length: 3 years Number of members: 15-20Professional Standards Committee
The Professional Standards Committee is responsible for enforcing the REALTOR® Code of Ethics through the conduct of ethics and arbitration hearings. Term length: 3 years Number of members: 50-75Professional Development Advisory Group
The Advisory Group identifies professional development topics, classes, events and programs that would be valuable to C.A.R. members and the greater Chicagoland real estate community. Group members also help promote the offerings of the REALTORS® Real Estate School and CAR Foundation. Term length: 1 year Number of members: 6-8
Young Professionals Network Work Group
The purpose of the C.A.R. YPN is to help young professionals excel in their careers with networking and education. Term length: 1 year Number of members: 10-15
Apply to work groups and committees today! Deadline: July 27, 2018.