16,000+ Real Estate Professionals
Advertising with the Chicago Association of REALTORS® puts your brand in front of over 16,000 professionals who actively engage with and influence private property owners across Chicago’s 77 designated neighborhoods.
Our Members
Our REALTORS® are early adopters, who trust the Chicago Association of REALTORS® as a resource for finding products and services that will enhance their lives at work, in their communities and in their homes. Get seen and heard. Let us help amplify your brand. After all, we are the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago!
Let’s Get Your Brand Or Business Out There
There are many opportunities to reach this audience, including event sponsorship, advertising, niche market advertising and more. Choose print and digital advertisement options below, explore our event sponsorship packages, or contact Mary Beth Durkin to discuss the array of opportunities available.
Digital Ad Placements
Weekly Connection e-Newsletter
This is the weekly resource for active members to stay up-to-date on market data and industry happenings. Reach an audience of 16,000+ Chicago Association of REALTORS® members in their inboxes every Wednesday morning.
- Artwork Specs (WxH): 740px X 150px, file format PNG or JPG
- Single Email Banner Ad: $1,000 (One Ad Spot in One e-Newsletter)
- Month Bundle: $3,500 (Four Ad Spots in Four e-Newsletters over Four weeks)
Editorial Blog
REALTOR®-Facing
Featured on ChicagoREALTOR.com, our editorial blogs provide 16,000+ Chicagoland real estate professionals and our partners with niche market knowledge, monthly data updates, digital magazine pieces and industry-specific thought leadership.
With a long-established SEO presence, these editorial blogs enhance your presence as an industry expert and go-to resource in your profession.
- Editorial Blog on ChicagoREALTOR.com: $2,000 per feature (available on a limited basis, first-come-first-serve)
- Specs: 400-600 words, 1920px X 1080px header PNG, relevant links
- Contact Mary Beth for availability.
Consumer-Facing
Looking to get your business in front of consumers? Editorial blogs are also available on our consumer-facing website BuySellOwnChicago.com. Full of resources about the buying, selling and owning of real estate, get your business expertise out there!
- Editorial Blog in BuySellOwnChicago.com: $1,000 per feature (available on a limited basis, first-come-first-serve)
- Specs: 400-600 words, 1920px X 1080px header PNG, relevant links
- Contact Mary Beth for availability.
ChicagoREALTOR.com Web Banners
The ChicagoREALTOR.com website is the #1 resource for Chicagoland real estate professionals and our partners to stay informed about the real estate industry, keep up with their membership, stay connected to other real estate professionals and grow their businesses.
On average, 43,000 people visit ChicagoREALTOR.com and over 2,500 people visit the home page each month! Our audience is highly active, with at least 1 million digital interactions (clicks, page views, etc.) each year.
This lucrative advertising spot offers brand exposure to a vibrant community of business owners, entrepreneurs and top producing real estate professionals.
- Upper Left Banner (900px X 750px, PNG): $1,500/month
- Lower Right Banner (900px X 1100px, PNG): $1,000/month
- Want a custom package? Contact Mary Beth to get started.
MLS Banner Ads
Get your business offerings in front of Chicago Association of REALTORS® members on the MLS homepage.
- Billboard Ad (WxH): 1300px X 160px (file format jpg, RGB color, 72 dpi)
- Spotlight Ad (WxH): 550px X 160px (file format jpg, RGB color, 72 dpi)
Contact us for pricing and availability.
Brand Boost Ad Package
A special, affiliate member-exclusive offer
The “Brand Boost” advertising package is a budget-friendly, impactful way to connect with your fellow Chicago REALTOR® members and promote your business offerings. Offered on a first-come-first-serve basis, each Brand Boost includes:
- A Tagged Instagram Post Announcing Your Business
- A Special Announcement in our Weekly Connection Email
- A Business Card Sized Ad in Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
This is a $2,000+ value for just $750! Not an affiliate member? Learn how you can join here.
Get Started on Your Brand Boost:
Chicago REALTOR® Magazine: Print & Online Ad Placements
CR Magazine reaches more than 16,000 real estate brokers, managing brokers and affiliate members in the Chicago real estate market. Chicago Association of REALTORS® members look forward to receiving Chicago REALTOR® Magazine for its great cross-section of local, national and global real estate news, resources and tools to grow their business. They also love seeing their peers in event photos from our wide variety of industry events.
Our print publication is mailed to the home of each of our members quarterly and we also publish an online version for immediacy and flexibility. Through the digital edition, we include active links to advertiser websites, giving you broader exposure!
| 4-Color and B&W | Single Issue | Annual Package |
|---|---|---|
| Full Page | $1,400 | $2,500 |
| Half-Page | $900 | $1,500 |
| 1/4 Page | $600 | $1,000 |
| Premium Placement | Annual Package Only |
|---|---|
| Inside front cover | $2,800 |
| Inside back cover | $2,400 |
| Back cover | $3,000 |
| Center spread (2 full pages) | $4,000 |
| Page 5 (Next to President’s letter) | $2,200 |
2024-2025 SCHEDULE*
Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
| Issue | Ad Reservation Deadline | Art Deadline | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | 4/15/24 | 4/29/24 | July 2024 |
| Winter 2024 | 9/15/24 | 9/30/24 | December 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | 4/1/25 | 4/15/25 | June 2025 |
| Winter 2025 | 10/30/25 | 11/3/25 | December 2025 |
Production Specs
| The Specs | Vertical (WxH) | Horiztonal (WxH) |
|---|---|---|
| Full-page (Non-bleed) | 7.375″ x 9.875″ | N/A |
| Full-page (Bleed) | 8.375″ x 10.875″ | N/A |
| Half-page (Non-bleed) | 3.6″ x 9.875″ | 7.375″ x 4.8″ |
| Half-page (Bleed) | 4.1″ x 10.875″ | 8.375″ x 5.3″ |
| 1/4 Page (Non-bleed) | 3.6″ x 4.8″ | N/A |