As we evolve to meet your needs, we’re also refreshing how we represent ourselves. We’re thrilled to unveil our refreshed logo— a vibrant design that celebrates the thriving, diverse community we represent while honoring our rich history.
Our iconic skyline remains as a connection to our past, grounding us in tradition, but this fresh design signals our commitment to innovation and progress. Amongst two of the most-recognized Chicago buildings in our logo is the St. Regis Chicago, the first skyscraper in our skyline to be designed by a woman architect.
The real estate industry never stands still, and neither do we. This refreshed look represents an exciting new chapter for all of us, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating this step forward. As we advance into 2025, we do so with a clear vision, bold goals and a commitment to better supporting YOU— our members.
Looking Ahead for the Association
Our mission remains steadfast: to support and empower you in navigating the dynamic world of real estate. Here are just a few of the exciting initiatives we’re bringing your way in 2025.
our Evolving Forms and Contracts
Our REALTOR® forms have always been created with your needs—and your clients’—in mind. In the coming year, we’re taking this a step further by introducing additional language options for key forms, ensuring even greater accessibility. Explore the February 2025 updates to the Chicago-specific purchase and sale contracts and the Multi-Board 8.0 contract.
Plus, we’re launching an innovative online training tool to help you master these resources. Stay tuned later this year!
our New, FREE Skill-Builder Courses
We’re expanding your learning opportunities with seven free, REALTOR®-designed courses tailored to elevate your business. These courses cover a range of essential topics, including:
- Buyer Representation,
- CRM Management,
- Lead Generation,
- Seller Representation,
- Digital Marketing,
- And Statistical Data.
These practical, relevant courses are here to give you the tools you need to thrive in a competitive marketplace. Perfect for real estate professionals in their first few years, dive into these courses.
Our 70+ Engaging Events
With over 70 networking events planned in 2025 alone— many of them complimentary —you’ll have countless opportunities to connect, learn and stay ahead of industry trends.
Our consumer outreach & spotlighting the value of REALTORS® to the public
Our consumer website BuySellOwnChicago.com has a wealth of information for consumers; it’s designed to help them navigate the home buying and selling process—and now features the new “Find a Chicago REALTOR®” function. You will see increased REALTOR® Resources for this great benefit.
Our Diversity Committee, the D77, is launching videos this spring featuring impactful stories of homeowners who have been helped by REALTORS®. Stay tuned!
our Advocacy efforts
2024 brought about many public policy challenges for REALTORS® and our clients. Your REALTOR® advocacy team worked hard to defeat a proposed transfer tax increase and a $300 million property tax increase. Through keen relationships at City Hall, they were able to negotiate changes to the Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance which takes effect March 1, 2025.
Attend the regularly hosted Coffee With Your GADs webinar series to keep up with what your Government Affairs Directors and Public Policy Committee are working on to help us continue to protect property rights for our clients.