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As you know, negative appraisals can do harm to the community where the home is located. Have you or a client experienced appraisal discrimination during a transaction? We’re gathering your […]
2020 was a year that none of us will forget. Although we weren’t able to be together physically, we stayed connected through our virtual events, charitable efforts, webinar courses and […]
Congratulations to CEO Michelle Mills Clement for her inaugural inclusion on the Swanepoel Power 200 list. Mills Clement is joined by Chicago REALTORS® Michael Golden and Thad Wong of @properties […]
What advice do you have for others who have encountered challenges in this industry? In any business, you have to get up every day, work towards your goals, and don’t […]
On Thursday, January 7, we hosted our popular 2021 Market Outlook event. We kicked off the year with an economic forecast featuring three leading real estate economists on what we […]
The 2021 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. The 2021 version includes the 2021 Security Deposit Interest Rate Sheet published by the City of […]
Chicago REALTORS® who renewed their membership for 2021 now have access to a free Fair Housing CE course as a member benefit! This opportunity will help reinforce the importance of […]
The Secretary of State has proposed new administrative rules to the Real Estate License Act, which can be read in full here. Here are the top proposed rules that you […]
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 Professional Development Work Group Vice Chair […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with the annual Sales Awards Recognition. This recognition gives CAR members the opportunity to celebrate […]
Although we’re still socially distant, we have tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate your business this winter. Have a divine December with these […]
Starting Tuesday, December 1, CAR’s phone queue will operate under new hours, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Our membership team will still be available via email […]