The Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents 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.
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Members: Complimentary
Appointment slots will close (1) hour prior to their start time on Wednesday, March 19.
No walk-up interviews will be accepted. Everyone must be registered in advance.
Just in time for travel season!
Make international travel quick and easy with the Global Entry Program! Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
As a member benefit, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Global Council has invited U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to our CAR office to conduct in-person interviews.
To proceed with this opportunity, you MUST complete the Global Entry Program application. The application takes about twenty (20) minutes or less to complete and in-person interviews will last about fifteen (15) minutes.
IMPORTANT: You are welcome to sign up for an interview time slot today for yourself (and immediate family members). Immediately after you register for your interview time, you MUST complete the detailed instructions listed below.
If your application is NOT approved one week prior to the interview date, your scheduled interview time will be canceled.
Please note the CAR office is an onsite location ONLY. Your confirmed in-person interview time DOES NOT guarantee Global Entry application approval. All questions regarding your application can be directed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Follow the steps below to complete your application. Note that an account needs to be created for EVERY traveler you would like to register (this includes minor children).
Select “Apply for Global Entry Program” and answer all questions.
You will need this information to complete your application:
Personal Information: Name, height, weight, DOB, Social, any other names used, contact information.
Citizenship Information: Will require passport information.
Primary Residence: Will require Drivers’s License information.
*If you have lived at your address for less than 5 years you must provide details on all your addresses going back 5 years.
Employment Information: Current Employer, Title, Address, Contact Number
*If you have not worked at your current employer for 5 years you must provide all employment history going back 5 years.
Travel History: If you have traveled to other countries other than the US in the last 5 years you must select all the countries you traveled to.
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Once you have reviewed your application and are ready to submit, you will be required to enter credit card information for the $100 non-refundable application fee.
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You will receive an email from Global Entry approximately one to two weeks after you submit your application that says “There has been a change to the status of your application”. At this time please login to your GOES account to confirm your status states: “Conditionally approved”.
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Once you have received the approval notice, please email Michelle Robinson mrobinson@chicagorealtor.com with your Global Entry Program Membership number to help expedite processing.
remember:
If for any reason you are denied, the $100 application fee paid to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) cannot be refunded.
Space is limited. Please click here for more information on CAR’s event attendance and cancellation policy.
By registering to participate in this event, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes, including but not limited to news, publicity and fundraising purposes, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.
Professional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all CAR events. Do you require special accommodation? If so, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.
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We Apologize for the Inconvenience
Our phones are temporarily down. Please email membership@chicagorealtor.com for any immediate needs. We apologize for the inconvenience – thank you for your patience!
Precautionary Measures and Information Regarding COVID-19
Your health and safety is of the utmost importance to us. As COVID-19 is predominantly spread through close contact, out of an abundance of caution, all events through April 30 will be either canceled or postponed, except for Coffee with Your GADs, which will take place virtually. This includes our annual Sales Awards, which we are working to reschedule.
If you have registered for one of our upcoming events, look for an email with further details. All tickets for paid events will be automatically refunded. Please allow 3-5 business days to see the refund on your bank statement. Questions? Please reach out to our events team.
Precautionary Measures and Information Regarding COVID-19
As COVID-19 is predominantly spread through close contact, out of an abundance of caution, all in-person classes scheduled through April 30 will take place virtually.
RRES staff has reached out to those of you who have registered for an affected class with an option to transfer into an online option or reschedule for a later classroom date. CAR to You is available in the meantime to assist you with your education needs and we have a variety of classes being offered online and via webinar for your continued development.
