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!
Connect with Chicago real estate communities! Organized by our own members, we host almost 70+ virtual and in-person events every year.
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.
Get the latest in Chicago real estate news. Plus, explore the insight and resources available in the Chicago REALTOR® Magazine digital issues.
Chicago Association of REALTORS® members can explore these pages and quick links to prepare for the industry changes taking effect by August 17, 2024.
Illinois REALTORS® have released guidance on filing for unemployment in Illinois. Here’s what you need to know. April 22, 2020: Illinois REALTORS® is fielding many questions about completing the online […]
We know this is a challenging time for everyone. At every level of government, relief is sought. The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is working to find creative solutions. Whether it […]
Updated: April 14, 2020 The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is working on your behalf to ensure your interests are represented at each level of government during the COVID-19 crisis. Things […]
On Wednesday, March 18, Congress passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This act provides support to American workers, families, and businesses by expanding family and sick leave, […]
The 2020 Census questionnaire is now available for everyone in the U.S. and five territories to complete! By taking a few minutes out of your day to complete the form […]
On Monday, March 9, a focus group made up of Chicago REALTORS® met with representatives from the City of Chicago’s Affordable Requirement Ordinance (ARO) Task Force to provide feedback and […]
Affordable Requirements Ordinance Update The City has commissioned an Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) Task Force, to recommend changes and updates to the current ARO. Their recommendations, due by June, are […]
You or your clients may have received a letter from Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office regarding information about the Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) online tool. The letter is seeking […]
To view CAR’s full issue summary, including the amendment’s impact on the real estate industry, our stance, news and more, click here.
Following a lengthy rulemaking process, the Cook County Board adopted a set of rules for the Just Housing Amendment which took effect on December 31, 2019. The Cook County Human […]
In April 2019, the Cook County Commissioners approved a Just Housing Amendment (JHA). The intent of the ordinance is very clear: prevent housing discrimination among persons with a criminal background. […]
Illinois REALTORS® has made available the following FAQs regarding the Just Housing Amendment. When processing applications for rental housing, what are new and/or different requirements? Housing providers cannot include a […]
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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.
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.
Questions? Our education team is here to assist you.