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IDFPR License Renewal Deadline for Brokerage Firms Operating as an Entity is Oct. 31

All brokerage and branch licenses are set to expire on October 31, 2020. If you have not renewed your brokerage license yet, view below to check your renewal status and find out how to […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Erik Schwab, 2020-2021 Public Policy Committee Vice Chair

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 Public Policy Committee Vice Chair Erik Schwab, […]

Get Your Tickets: 137th Virtual Inaugural

2020 has brought quite a number of challenges – but with challenges come opportunities. On October 29th, we’ll Rise Up together for the 137th Annual Inaugural Gala, the premier night […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Quentin Green, 2020-2021 YPN Chair

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 Young Professionals Network Chair Quentin Green, […]

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2020 REALTOR® Awards!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 REALTOR® Awards!

NAREB Releases Black Homeownership Statistics

On Friday, July 28, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) President and REALTIST® Donnell Williams released new information on Black homeownership rates. Based on the U.S. Census Bureau […]

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Go All In This August With Our Member Benefits

As we begin to look from summer to fall, make the most out of your membership by going all-in with these member benefits: RELAUNCHED FAIR HOUSING HUB Our revamped Fair […]

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OpEd on Race & Real Estate

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR OUR OP-ED, PUBLISHED IN THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE ONLINE & IN PRINT MONDAY “Chicago should really take the lead… say let’s be a model for the rest […]

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Industry Call for Action: Race & Real Estate [Log-In Required]

Check out the highlights in Chicago Agent, & read our consumer-facing Op-Ed in Chicago Tribune “Chicago should really take the lead… say let’s be a model for the rest of […]

Let’s Get Ethical: Do’s and Don’ts of Advertising

With the new license law update comes changes not only to your CE requirements, but also advertising ones. As REALTORS®, we have an awesome job — we get to help […]

New Safety Tool For You: FOREWARN

When it comes to safety, there’s no such thing as too safe. Your safety is our priority. As REALTORS®, you face safety risks every day: meeting new clients, touring vacant […]

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CAR To Hold Special Election for 2020-2021 Treasurer

CAR is hosting a special election for the 2020-2021 Treasurer position following the hiring of REALTOR® Dave Naso to fill the position of Vice President of Membership and Professional Standards […]