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Relive the 137th Virtual Inaugural

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, […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Jeanine McShea, Forms & Contracts Committee 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 Forms & Contracts Committee Chair Jeanine […]

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Mandatory Ethics Training Deadline: Dec. 31, 2021

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, […]

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Congratulations to our members serving on 2021 IR committees!

We would like to congratulate our members who have been appointed to IR committees for 2021. Congratulations, and thank you for serving our industry!

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Congratulations to our members serving on 2021 NAR committees!

We would like to congratulate our members who have been appointed to NAR committees for 2021. Congratulations, and thank you for serving our industry!

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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 […]

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External Affairs Manager Jakeeva Lee Named One of Association Forum’s “Forty Under 40”

Jakeeva Lee, CAR’s External Affairs Manager, has been named to  the 2020 class of “Forty Under 40” by Association Forum and USAE. The Forty Under 40 program is a prestigious […]

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, […]

GAD Adriann Murawski Named a 2020-2021 Goldie Scholar

We are excited to announce that our Government Affairs Director Adriann Murawski has been named a 2020-2021 Goldie Scholar. Founded in 2007 by Chicago real estate icon Goldie B. Wolfe […]

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2020 REALTOR® Awards!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 REALTOR® Awards!