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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 REALTOR® Awards! Learn more about the awards criteria and eligibility here. Applications for the 2026 awards will open in the new year. REALTOR® OF THE […]
The official 2025-2026 Board of Directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed later this year at the 142nd Inaugural Gala. President Lutalo McGee Ani Real Estate President-Elect Vicky Silvano […]
On Thursday, June 12, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® presented Frank J. Williams, FJ Williams Realty, with the second-ever Titan Award. The Titan Award is reserved for REALTORS® who show […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is excited to announce that Dave Naso has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) following a nationwide search. Naso will begin his role on May 15, […]
During our Get Involved webinar, which was hosted on April 22nd, we heard directly from a panel of dedicated volunteer leaders about why association involvement matters — and how you […]
We are proud to announce that Marki Lemons Ryhal, Managing Broker at EXIT Strategy Realty, will be inducted into the 2025 Chicago Association of REALTORS® Hall of Fame. A powerhouse […]
On Thursday, March 6th, we hosted our annual Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate Brunch at the East Bank Club. During the brunch, a variety of women leaders in […]
The association’s bylaws were amended in February 2025 to include new training requirements required by the National Association of REALTORS®. If you are a new member: You are required to […]
Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our Leadership Accelerator class. This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey in […]
February is Black History Month! Join us as we share homeownership insights, spotlight our Black leaders, share ways to support our Black communities, ways to celebrate and more. Learn Homeownership […]
As we evolve to meet your needs, we’re also refreshing how we represent ourselves. We’re thrilled to unveil our refreshed logo— a vibrant design that celebrates the thriving, diverse community […]
REALTORS® make a difference in our communities. They are rising stars, changemakers and community advocates who work to make our neighborhoods thriving places to live, work and play. It takes […]