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Cyber Monday CE Sale! Get 12 Hours For Just $79

Save Big On CE You Can Complete Anytime: Self-Paced Available For Only 24 Hours: Monday, November 29, 2021 Complete ALL of your license renewal requirements in one go, and save […]

How to Show Off Your Designation or Certification [INFOGRAPHIC]

November is Designation Awareness Month! How can a real estate designation or certification help your business? Put simply, these classes and programs are designed by NAR to help real estate […]

A Game-Changing Program: New Broker Training Has Launched

We asked local Chicago REALTORS®, industry experts and real estate rockstars what knowledge they wished they knew when they first started. Their expertise — combined with the resources of the […]

Autumn 2021 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice.  You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]

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Broker License Renewal News: Save Big With Early Bird CE Bundle Discounts

Brokers, if you need to complete 12 hours of continuing education credits by the April 30, 2022 deadline, we have an online CE bundle to help you get there stress-free. […]

Important Notice About Sentrilock Shortage

Sentrilock recently notified us of a global supply chain shortage of raw materials for new lockboxes. As a result, Sentrilock’s inventory is critically low and they have temporarily suspended our […]

Get Your Rise Up Summer Soiree Tickets!

Mark August 12th as busy on your calendar! We’re celebrating the real estate community gathering back together in style. Enjoy the city’s beautiful skyline and reconnect with your REALTOR® family […]

Schedule Your Free CE Check-Up

Your CE check-up is all about you. Set up a call or virtual meeting with an advisor to discuss your license renewal and create an action plan customized to your […]

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REALTORS® Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine in Chicago

On March 29, the City of Chicago moved into Phase 1C of COVID-19 vaccination distribution. This phase makes REALTORS® eligible for the vaccine. Vaccine supply and appointments are still limited, […]

A Statement on Recent AAPI Hate Crimes

Dear Chicago REALTORS®, We are saddened by the murders of the 8 individuals, six of whom were Asian women, in Atlanta earlier this week and horrified at the increase in […]

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Congress Approves New COVID-19 Relief Package Including Rental Assistance

On Sunday, December 20, Congress approved a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill. The agreement includes rental relief, additional funding for loans, simplified forgiveness for SBA loans and direct payments to […]

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Chicago Association of REALTORS® Vigorously Opposed Property Tax Hike and FY’21 Budget which Passed the City Council on Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) opposed the FY’21 budget which included an increase to fees, fines, the gasoline tax and most importantly, a property tax increase. The property tax […]