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Code of Ethics Amended: Changes to Agent Ownership/Interest Disclosure

Article 4 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, dealing with agent-owned/interest disclosure, has been rewritten. Before it was revised, Article 4 had different requirements that triggered a written disclosure depending […]

New & Upcoming Forms & Contracts for 2025

This year, several forms were created or amended in response to practice changes stemming from the NAR settlement agreement. Based on feedback over the past several months and with new […]

November 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 […]

Insights & Resources to Support Your Homebuyers & Sellers

November is Homebuyers and Sellers Month. Use these resources to inform your business strategy. Add details to your buyer consultations or listing presentations. Strengthen your onboarding questions for new clients, […]

RRES Instructor Taft West Honored By Law Center For Better Housing

The Law Center For Better Housing (LCBH) has honored REALTORS® Real Estate School instructor Taft West with the 2024 Barbara Grau Outstanding Housing Advocate Award. The award’s namesake, Barbara Grau, […]

September 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 […]

2024 Professional Development Month: Tools for Business & Professional Success

October is Professional Development Month. Do you have business or professional goals you want to achieve in the upcoming year? We have the tools and resources to get you there. […]

Fostering Connection and Growth in Real Estate: Insights from a YPN Interactive Breakfast

On Wednesday, August 28, we hosted an interactive “Finding Community in Real Estate” breakfast featuring discussion leaders Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group, and Amy Wu, Keller Williams Success Realty. We […]

August 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 […]

Keeping Yourself & Your Clients Safe: REALTOR® Safety Month

REALTORS® face job-related risks every day—working alone, meeting with strangers in unfamiliar places and sharing personal information. Incorporating safety practices can help mitigate risks and ensure safety. Keep reading for […]

Finding Your Niche: A YPN Breakfast Recap

On Wednesday, July 28, we hosted the “How to Find Your Niche” breakfast featuring guest speakers Joseph Morris, Keller Williams ONEChicago, Rafael Murillo, COMPASS, Ryan Smith, RE/MAX Properties, and moderated […]

July 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 […]