Summer 2021: President’s Perspective
Mental health is one of our most valuable assets, but it is also one that frequently falls by the wayside when life gets hectic. Although Mental Health Awareness Month was […]
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Summer 2021: From the CEO
As you may know, I come from a commercial real estate background, so our 4,000-member CommercialForum, Chicago’s largest commercial real estate community, is near to my heart. Over the last […]
Chicago REALTORS® Leading the Way
Kudos to these members for making the most of their membership! Check out our leaderboards for members taking advantage of our educational and networking opportunities. Congratulations to you for continuing […]
Spring 2021 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]
Economists Forecast a Hopeful 2021
An unprecedented 2020 led to an unexpected but strong real estate market in the back half of the year. Will this positive momentum continue into 2021? Will we see a […]
On the Grid: Lead Generation Through Instagram
Branding yourself and generating clientele are two important aspects of being successful REALTORS®, and social media is one avenue that allows you to do both. But are you using these […]
Spring 2021: Association News
Congratulations to REALTOR® Emeritus Jim Kinney During our 137th Inaugural Broadcast, Jim Kinney of Baird & Warner was honored for achieving REALTOR® Emeritus status. He has been an active and […]
Spring 2021: Government Affairs Update
It’s a new year, the dust has settled, and the City of Chicago budget was enacted by a slim margin. Now, regular legislative business begins again in the City Council. […]
Broadening Your Real Estate Reach
How to Work Effectively with Out-of-State, Second Home or International Clients There are many opportunities for REALTORS® to expand their businesses in new ways. But what steps are necessary to […]
Love Letters or Liability Letters?
Buyer love letters are a tactic used by some buyers in an attempt to stand out to a seller, especially in hot markets with low inventory and bidding wars. Seemingly […]
Your Guide to Comply with NAR’s Code of Ethics Changes Regarding Hate Speech
On November 13, 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors approved a change to Article 10 of the Code of Ethics, making it a violation for REALTORS® to use […]
REALTORS® Are the Key to Ending Discrimination
We have the power. Here are the resources you need to educate yourself and ensure you’re stepping up for what’s right and empowering fair housing for all. What We’re Doing: […]