Enter to Win a Sweet Little Treat!
October 28th is National Chocolate Day! Let C.A.R. bring the CHOCOLATE to you! Simply send us an email to membership@chicagorealtor.com letting us know in 100 words or less what makes […]
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August 2015 Member Outreach: RESPA-TILA Integrated Disclosure Enforcement [Video]
At August’s RESPA-TILA Integrated Disclosure Enforcement: A Member Outreach Event and Annual Business Meeting, we welcomed IAR Legal Hotline Attorney Betsy Urbance, to discuss the issues surrounding the RESPA-TILA Integrated Disclosure Enforcement regulation […]
9 Member Benefits to Take Your Business to the Next Level
Even if the summer selling season is winding down, that doesn’t mean your business has to, too! We have NINE(!) awesome events and perks on tap to help you transition […]
Decoding Verbal and Non-verbal Communications
Have you ever had a real estate deal fall apart due to a break down in communication? Communication is at the heart of every transaction, and a crucial skill all […]
Updates to the Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement
There have been quite a few changes to the new Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement. The changes to the form are listed below: Binding language added to header Copyright added to […]
C.A.R. Donates to Boys & Girls Club as Part of New NAR Initiative
The National Association of REALTORS® is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to ensure that our children continue to have a bright future. At the kickoff […]
6 Member Benefits to Keep Your Business Sizzling
Summer may be winding down, but there are some great events and perks on tap to help your business keep the momentum going! August 11: CommercialForum Networking Breakfast Get an edge in […]
Five Ways to Reveal, Understand & Utilize Consumer Data to Improve Your Marketing
At June’s “MREDPalooza” event, REALTORS Real Estate School held two tech-focused seminars that had the room overflowing with attendees! One of the sessions was an in-depth and hands-on session presented by Matt Dollinger […]
Card Utility Upgrade Deadline Approaching
A required Card Utility upgrade will need to be completed by August 31, 2015 for agents using older versions of the Card Utility program. The drivers that the old Card […]
R Voice Chicago: Government Affairs Update
Fighting for Private Property Rights Rounding out a busy spring, we took action on pro-landlord changes by fighting for judicial discretion and working in collaboration with the Home Builders Association […]
Ombudsman Program has a 90% Success Rate
What is the Ombudsman program? Now in its second year, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Ombudsman program has been successful in clearing up various disputes and misunderstandings and bringing the […]
Holiday Gift Drive
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 […]