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CAR’s Director of Events Brent Dornbos has earned his Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification. The CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry and […]
The Recorder of Deeds office is now offering online registration for military and Veteran Cook County discount cards. The new portal allows active-duty personnel, veterans, guard members and reservists to […]
Last week, NAR released the 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. This report discusses demographics, preferences and experiences of buyers and sellers across America. This year’s report highlights the […]
Although we’re still socially distant, we have tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate your business as we move into winter. Make your November […]
On Friday, November 13, NAR’s Board of Directors voted in favor of a motion presented by the Professional Standards Committee to make it a violation for REALTORS® to use harassing […]
CAR’s Vice President of Communications Jessica Kern has received her REALTOR® Certified Executive (RCE) designation. The RCE is the only professional designation designed specifically for REALTOR® association executives. The RCE […]
Thank you to all who attended the 137th Virtual Inaugural on Facebook Live. Watch the speeches, introductions and other videos below, or watch the full event on Facebook here. Also, […]
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 Forms & Contracts Committee Chair Jeanine […]
All REALTOR® members are required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training per three-year cycle. We are currently in the Sixth Training Cycle, December 31, 2018 through December 31, […]
We would like to congratulate our members who have been appointed to IR committees for 2021. Congratulations, and thank you for serving our industry!
We would like to congratulate our members who have been appointed to NAR committees for 2021. Congratulations, and thank you for serving our industry!
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 […]