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.
On Thursday, March 10, Foundation Trustees and members of The 77 committee teamed up with Humble Design for a day of volunteering. Participants helped furnish a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for […]
March is Women’s History Month! Find out how we’re honoring the women who have impacted our industry and how you can get involved. Titans Of Industry: Women in Real Estate […]
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2021-2022 Foundation Board of Trustees Vice Chair […]
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the CAR Foundation Trustees and other Chicago REALTOR® volunteers got together to volunteer at kettle locations across Chicago to raise money for the Salvation Army […]
Introducing our REALTOR® ELITE (Education, Leadership, Information, Thrive, Elevation) Program! This mentorship program matches ELITE’rs (or mentees) with coaches to develop and support the next generation of industry leaders to share knowledge, insights and tips, while also emphasizing ethical behavior, allowing network opportunities and developing leadership skills. Coaches […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® will induct real estate developer James (Jim) D. Letchinger of JDL Development into its Hall of Fame on September 24, 2021, at the 138th Inaugural […]
Thank you to all who attended our Annual Foundation 5K Run/Walk! From competitive runners to brisk walkers and those just dusting off their sneakers, Jackson Park got to see it […]
To help ease your clients’ upfront cost of purchasing a home, the Foundation accepted applications for Home Warranty Grant reimbursement earlier this summer. These grants were specifically for new, first-time […]
Our members care. You care about your clients, community and industry. The CAR Foundation cares about the same things, including you and your success. Here’s how our members and the […]
We are excited to continue to give back to our city and industry. Check out our upcoming opportunities to get involved! Support Your Clients: Share Our New Home Buyer Warranty […]
June is Homeownership Month, and we all know the emotional value of a home, especially for families. The CAR Foundation wants to see how your family interprets the meaning of home, with a special […]
As REALTORS®, you know better than anyone how overwhelming purchasing a home can be, especially because of the upfront costs that come with the purchase. Encourage your clients to apply for our new Home […]
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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.