Dave Naso Appointed Chief Operating Officer
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, […]
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Getting Involved: The Top Takeaways from Our Volunteer Leadership Panel
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 […]
Introducing Our 2025 Hall Of Fame Inductee: Marki Lemons Ryhal
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 […]
Wisdom From Our Women Leaders: A Titans of Industry Recap
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 […]
February 2025 Association Bylaw Amendments: What You Need to Know
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 […]
Introducing The 2025 Leadership Accelerator Class
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 […]
What You Need To Know: Black History Month
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 […]
A Refreshed Look For A New Era
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 […]
Nominate Your Peers For A 2025 REALTOR® Award
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 […]
Make an Impact As A Leader: Apply for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors
Step up as a leader in our industry! Join our Board of Directors and help shape the direction of our association and the future of our industry. We’re seeking passionate […]
Two Laws You Need to Know Regarding The Illinois Landlord Tenant Act
The Illinois Landlord Tenant Act had two important amendments that went into effect on January 1, 2025. If your business involves rentals in Illinois, you’ll want to ensure you and […]
2024 Annual Report
In 2024, we continued to work together to make Chicago a vibrant place to live, work and play. Here’s what we accomplished together. Amplifying Our Voice as Chicago Real Estate […]