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Chicago Association of REALTORS® Named Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group & COLOR Magazine

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® has been named a 2024-2025 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group & COLOR Magazine! Best Companies Group, in collaboration with COLOR Magazine, recognizes businesses that […]

NAR Settlement Resources For Chicago REALTOR® Members

Visit our member-exclusive resource page (sign-in required) for training, forms & contracts, a resource guide and more!

Announcing The 2024-2025 Board Of Directors

The official 2024-2025 Board of Directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed later this year at the 141st Inaugural Gala. President Erika Villegas RE/MAX In the Village […]

Congratulations To The 2024 REALTOR® Award Winners!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 REALTOR® Awards! Learn more about the awards criteria and eligibility here. Applications for the 2025 awards will open in the new year. REALTOR® OF THE […]

New President-Elect & Treasurer Sworn In

On Wednesday, June 5, Lutalo McGee, Ani Real Estate, was sworn in as Chicago Association of REALTORS® President-Elect and Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group, was sworn in as Chicago Association […]

2024-2025 President Erika Villegas Sworn in As President

On Wednesday, May 15, Erika Villegas, broker and owner of RE/MAX In The Village, was sworn in as the 2024-2025 Chicago Association of REALTORS® President. Erika has ascended to the […]

In Memory of Our First Female President Lorraine Johnson

Lorraine Johnson, Chicago Association of REALTORS® 1986-1987 president and first woman president of the association, passed away on April 26, 2024. Lorraine was a REALTOR® and President of CENTURY 21 William Johnson […]

Relive The 2023 Sales Awards – Inspiration, Photos and More

On Thursday, April 18, we hosted our annual 2023 Sales Awards at the Aragon Ballroom. Thank you to everyone who came out for an evening of inspiration and celebration. Check […]

Don’t Miss “Shame of Chicago, Shame of a Nation” Docuseries Starting April 18th

On Thursday, April 11, we hosted an exclusive screening of the new docuseries “Shame of Chicago, Shame of A Nation” followed by a panel discussion with the docuseries’ producer Chris […]

Introducing Our 2024-2025 Officers

We are pleased to introduce our 2024-2025 Officers. Our Board of Directors is composed of 20 members, which includes three officers. Thank you for your leadership and congratulations! Erika Villegas […]

Apply for a Volunteer role in Our Association

WHY APPLY? Get the most out of your REALTOR® membership! As a volunteer, you will receive personal and professional growth opportunities and have the chance to contribute to the future […]

MRED and Zenlist Partner To Expand MLS Mobile Capabilites

MRED and Zenlist have partnered to provide MRED subscribers with a better mobile app experience. MRED will now be integrated with Zenlist to allow you to: Click here to claim […]