Listen Up: Plug In and Grow

We put together this list of podcasts you can listen to in the car and on the go. They’ll help you sharpen your skills and grow personally and professionally. Oprah’s […]

Optimize Your Open House

Trends show some traditional practices REALTORS® have relied on for decades are becoming more popular, such as the open house. More than half of all 2017 homebuyers visited an open […]

Well Read

The Business and leadership books we just can’t seem to put down (or stop quoting!)   The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful & Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your […]

President’s Perspective: Summer 2018

In our industry, when temperatures rise, patience often wanes. Tempers get tested with our clients, consumers, and our fellow REALTORS®. At CAR’s Spring Market Trends event, our illustrious top producer panelists shared […]

Leverage Your LinkedIn Presence into New Business

Leverage Your LinkedIn Presence into New Business Author Kevin Rocio, @properties If you aren’t generating clients from LinkedIn, you might be missing out. Nearly all our international clients have come […]

May 2018 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]

To Avoid a CRLTO Violation, 48 Hours’ Notice Required to Show a Rental Unit

MRED has received multiple complaints from CAR members regarding an inability to show rental units requested from a cooperating brokerage within a 48-hour time frame. It is imperative landlords in […]

Infographic: A Guide Through the Cook County Assessment Appeals Process

With various forms and multiple deadlines to keep track of, Cook County’s property tax assessment appeals process can be confusing to navigate. That’s why we created the infographic below to […]

C.A.R. 2018-2019 Election Ballot

The official 2018 – 2019 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed at this year’s Annual C.A.R. Inaugural Gala.

Newly-Passed Law Opens Opportunity for Alternative Credit Scoring

The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, signed into law last month, is a historic win for advocates for alternative credit. Under the new law, mortgage lenders are […]

YPN Breakfast Panel: New & Efficient Technology

Use the player below to listen to the discussion: Our May YPN Breakfast – New & Efficient Technology – explored how REALTORS® can use technology to optimize their business.  Some of the topics our […]

Don’t Miss These 6 Member Benefits to Boost Your Business This June

Are you taking advantage of all of the membership benefits Chicago REALTORS® enjoy? Here are six programs and perks you can’t miss to boost your business this June! Find more information on […]