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Know Your Generations

Tap into generational trends to help your clients find their dream home. A person’s age can affect a lot of things about their life, including what types of homes and […]

A Guide to Service Animals

There’s a lot of confusion and miscommunication about what constitutes a service animal, versus an emotional support or therapy animal. There are specific rules you can and cannot ask the […]

Top Producers’ Game-Changing Books

WHAT BOOKS HAVE CHANGED THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS OR HAVE IMPACTED YOUR LIFE? Greg Pekarsky, Vesta Preferred Realty Two great ones: Never Eat Alone, And Other Secrets to Success, […]

Advice from 2015 Top Producers & Industry Advocates [Videos]

We were thrilled to be able to get advice from some of Chicago’s Top Producers and Industry Advocates. Enjoy their stories and tips for success! Thanks to Ian Schwartz, Tommy […]

Spring 2016 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 articles. C.A.R. members will […]

Government Affairs Forums: Get Connected

What are Government Affairs Forums? Forums are your opportunity to: Learn about the issues that impact the real estate industry. Stay up to date on the advocacy efforts that C.A.R. […]

Video Emails: Get Face to Face More Often

Have you ever had a prospect feel like they knew you, before they even met you? “So people call in, they request the value of their home. I send them […]

Sound Off: RPAC Major Investors & Top Producers

We spoke to a few of our major industry supporters (hello, RPAC Major Investors!) who are also Top Producers. Coincidence? We think not! Here’s what they have to say about […]

Building A Culture That Works

Listen to C.A.R. Board Member Tommy Choi’s conversation with Jamie Notter:  Q: There are a lot of different perceptions of what culture is. To some, it’s a statement, to some […]

Words of Wisdom from Top Producers

Every year, we honor the Top Producers in Chicago Real Estate at our Sales Awards banquet. But what does it take to become a Top Producer? What are their tools for […]

Union League BGCA’s Youth of the Year Banquet

As part of our ongoing partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation sponsored the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs’ Youth of […]