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NAR Offering Two Months of TeleHealth Access at No Cost

No access to telemedicine? NAR has your back. As a REALTOR®, you have access to two months of their TeleHealth service at no cost. This offer has limited enrollment, which […]

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Take Advantage of Your Member Perks with the Right Tools, Right Now Initiative

We know right now, more than ever, you may be looking for tools to gain skills and insights for the future. As a member benefit, NAR is helping you through […]

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Join Us For Our New Virtual Event Series!

Social distancing and self-isolation may have left you with more time on your hands than usual, and we want to make sure to provide you with as many tools as […]

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Guidance for Small Business Loans and Grants

NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS® and their clients are protected in any federal action in response […]

DCEO Places Limits on Showings and Prohibits Open Houses

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has added language pertaining to real estate as an essential service to the official DCEO guidance on Essential Businesses and Operations […]

Demystifying Composting

Spring is here and it is the perfect time to start considering composting. Many people don’t know why composting matters or how to get started. From an environmental standpoint, the […]

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COVID-19 Advocacy Update

Updated: April 14, 2020 The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is working on your behalf to ensure your interests are represented at each level of government during the COVID-19 crisis. Things […]

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Dos & Don’ts: Sentrilock Lockbox Access

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the switch for many to virtual business, we’ve received quite a few questions about Sentrilock lockboxes. Here are a few things to keep in […]

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Tips for Creating a Successful Virtual Office

These uncertain times make it essential to come up with creative ways to continue having success. This includes successfully pivoting your office to a virtual setting. With the help of […]

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Video Tools to Use During Social Distancing

As the world grapples with the impact of COVID-19, REALTORS® across the country are asking themselves, “How can I conduct my business from my home?”  The key to these trying […]

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How to Connect with Clients During Social Distancing

Real estate is a business based on the service of taking care of your clients’ needs and solving their problems before your own. If there has ever been an important […]

February 2020 Market Snapshot

Market Snapshot — City of Chicago *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]