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Effective immediately, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) will no longer issue paper renewal notices and licenses. All documentation will be done electronically, with the goal of […]
Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® is bringing back One-Day Codes. They will be available for use starting Wednesday, Feb. 3rd. Details: One-Day Codes are designed to provide access to a SentriLock […]
The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2016 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease, which is editable, available here. Review the […]
All C.A.R. members and CommercialForum subscribers are eligible for consideration for transactions completed in the 2015 calendar year. Enter by downloadable form or online submission by January 4, 2016 for […]
This past week, we added six new commercial forms to the website. Available forms and contracts now include: Exclusive Representation Agreement Letter Broker to Broker Referral Form Commercial Letter of […]
You can help make the holidays warmer and brighter for homeless young mothers and their children. Next time you stop by C.A.R.’s offices, please help support nonprofit Advocates for Adolescent […]
There are lots of ways that a Chicago Association of REALTORS® membership can help your business thrive. Here are a few of our favorites! Take Advantage of Complimentary CE Yep, from […]
Thanks to everyone who entered for their office to win a sweet treat! Amanda Withrow, Senior Director of Member Care and Professional Standards, Britney Allen, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, and Monae […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® wants to take the stress out of CE season for our members, and help you get off to the right start in 2016. We’re investing […]
Congratulations to Dan Goodwin, chairman and CEO of Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., in Oak Brook, Ill. He is one of five winners of the national Good Neighbor […]
Please be advised that the new Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract version 6.1 has been added to the connectMLS system and are posted below: Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 6.1 […]