The Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents 17,000 members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions and residential sales.
Learn how we help our 17,000 members. Membership options are available for licensed real estate professionals and those affiliated with the real estate industry!
Connect with Chicago real estate communities! Organized by our own members, we host almost 70+ virtual and in-person events every year.
REALTORS® Real Estate School offers all kinds of real estate licensing and training. Browse self-paced, online training or live classes in our modern, downtown classrooms!
How can we help your business succeed? Your membership includes multiple resource guides on industry topics, tools to increase your knowledge and market statistics to help your serve your communities.
Get the latest in Chicago real estate news. Plus, explore the insight and resources available in the Chicago REALTOR® Magazine digital issues.
Chicago Association of REALTORS® members can explore these pages and quick links to prepare for the industry changes taking effect by August 17, 2024.
Location Virtual Event tickets Members: Complimentary You’re invited to Coffee with Your GAD, an informal meeting to discuss legislative issues affecting the Chicago real estate market! WHAT IS A "GAD"? Your Chicago Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Director (GAD) will provide an overview of our current advocacy initiatives and concerns. This is your opportunity to […]
Location This is a virtual event. On the day of the event, a reminder email with the link will be sent two hours prior to the event start time. You must be logged into your Eventbrite account using the same email used to register to join the event. tickets CAR Members: Complimentary Non-Members: $15 Registration […]
Please note our closures and holiday hours for the holiday season. For the remainder of the week, we will have limited staff working reduced hours on certain days to assist with membership transfers, new member onboarding, etc. Below is our full holiday schedule. To contact us during this time, please email membership@chicagorealtor.com. Have a happy holiday […]
Please note our CAR office closures. After January 1st, we will return to normal work hours. Thank you! To contact us during this time, please email membership@chicagorealtor.com. Have A Happy New Year!
Join YPN as we "kick off" 2025! We’re celebrating starting a new year of business success with our Chicagoland real estate community. Invite a friend who has never been to a YPN event before! Join us at the elegant Dearly Beloved cocktail lounge for a fun evening. This is a must attend for anyone looking […]
Our office is closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 21st.
Kick-off 2025 with a look at the year ahead and what it means for the Chicago real estate market. We’ll welcome key economists to the stage to shed light on what 2025 will look like for the residential and commercial real estate markets. After the economic forecasts, connect with the rest of the Chicago real […]
Location Virtual Event tickets Members: Complimentary You’re invited to Coffee with Your GAD, an informal meeting to discuss legislative issues affecting the Chicago real estate market! WHAT IS A "GAD"? Your Chicago Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Director (GAD) will provide an overview of our current advocacy initiatives and concerns. This is your opportunity to […]
Location Virtual Event Cost Members: Complimentary | Non-members: $20 Join us to hear from experts on electric charging stations in multifamily buildings. Be the resource your client is looking for as people are becoming more interested in sustainable options. With the new code requirement that all new buildings need to be EV charging ready, learn […]
Our office will be closed for organizational advancement. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
Our office is closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of President's Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, February 18th.
Location Parking: Free street parking is available. tickets Chicago REALTORS® Member RSVP: Complimentary You're invited! Join the Diversity Committee (the D77) for an informal networking event where we’ll support a local business owned by a representative of the heritage month we are currently celebrating. Connect with local leaders, share business ideas, and build relationships within […]
Location Virtual Event Cost Members: Complimentary A new pilot program, Tenant Opportunity to Purchase, is launching in the 606 Block District, bringing changes that will impact rental property transactions in the area. A full overview of this program can be found here. If you have clients interested in rental properties within this zone, it’s essential […]
Start your day with business advice, compelling discussions and new connections at our monthly meet-ups. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast while you catch up with your YPN friends and grow your business. This month, we're diving into lead generation and converting new clients. A panel of top-performing Chicago REALTORS® will share their strategies for generating leads through […]
Location Virtual Event tickets Members: Complimentary You’re invited to Coffee with Your GAD, an informal meeting to discuss legislative issues affecting the Chicago real estate market! TWO SOCIAL HOUSING CORPORATION PROPOSALS: WHAT TO KNOW & GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Following the passage of the Affordable Housing and Economic Development Bond program last year, two ordinances have been […]
Don’t miss the popular, annual Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate Brunch. This year’s theme is Sharing Your Peace, Profit and Power. We’ll hear from highly sought after REALTORS®, executives, doctors and industry experts on how to become more peaceful, profitable and powerful and most importantly—learn to do it all. This space is for […]
Interested in a career in commercial real estate? Whether you're exploring the various sectors of commercial real estate, looking to expand your skill set or ready to dive into Chicago’s evolving CRE landscape, this event is for you. We are proud to partner with CCIM on this event! CCIM will be hosting an Introduction to […]
This event is sold out, if you would like to be put on a waiting list, please email our Global Council here: carglobalcouncil@chicagorealtor.com Location tickets Members: Complimentary Appointment slots will close (1) hour prior to their start time on Wednesday, March 19 . No walk-up interviews will be accepted. Everyone must be registered in advance. Just […]
Our office will be closed for organizational advancement. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
Location Parking: Free street parking is available. tickets Complimentary: Secure your ticket below. Can't make it to our downtown office? We're coming to you! Drop by to discover Chicago Association of REALTORS® member benefits, resources and more! Get one-on-one time with dedicated association staff to get your questions answered and better understand the resources your […]
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Your health and safety is of the utmost importance to us. As COVID-19 is predominantly spread through close contact, out of an abundance of caution, all events through April 30 will be either canceled or postponed, except for Coffee with Your GADs, which will take place virtually. This includes our annual Sales Awards, which we are working to reschedule.
If you have registered for one of our upcoming events, look for an email with further details. All tickets for paid events will be automatically refunded. Please allow 3-5 business days to see the refund on your bank statement. Questions? Please reach out to our events team.
As COVID-19 is predominantly spread through close contact, out of an abundance of caution, all in-person classes scheduled through April 30 will take place virtually.
RRES staff has reached out to those of you who have registered for an affected class with an option to transfer into an online option or reschedule for a later classroom date. CAR to You is available in the meantime to assist you with your education needs and we have a variety of classes being offered online and via webinar for your continued development.
Questions? Our education team is here to assist you.