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New 2025 Residential Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available

The 2025 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. Changes to this year’s lease include: The Chicago Residential Lease is an excellent member benefit for all […]

Renew Your Code of Ethics By December 31, 2024!

All REALTOR® members are required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training per three-year cycle. We are currently in the Seventh Training Cycle, from January 1, 2022 through […]

October 2024 Market Snapshot

*The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. STATE OF […]

Meet the Chicago REALTORS® Representing Us As State Committee Leaders

Congratulations to the Chicago REALTORS® who have been appointed as Illinois REALTORS® committee leaders: Tommy Choi Keller Williams ONEChicago Chair, NAR Leadership & Strategy Committee This committee assists association staff […]

Relive the Fun from the 141st Annual Inaugural Gala

Our 141st Inaugural Gala was a magical night of inspiration, connection and celebration that we won’t forget, and it’s all due to you. Relive all the fun from this year’s […]

Meet The 2024 REALTOR® Award Winners!

Congratulations to the 2024 REALTOR® Award winners! These individuals, who were honored during our 141st Inaugural Gala on September 20th, are making a difference in our industry and communities every […]

Meet The Chicago REALTORS® Representing Us Nationally As Committee Leaders

Congratulations to the Chicago REALTORS® who have been appointed as National Association of REALTORS® committee leaders: Zeke Morris EXIT Strategy Realty/EMA Management REALTOR® Party Director The REALTOR® Party advances public […]

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 […]