We’re so glad you’re joining as a member!
REALTOR® membership connects you to the resources and professional community that support your business and career. In addition to MRED access, membership will include Chicago-specific forms and contracts, expanded market data and business tools, education, advocacy, professional standards and the power of the REALTOR® brand.
As a Chicago REALTOR®, you will also belong to the Illinois REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, extending your resources and representation at the state and national levels.
Select the application you need below to expand the details.
For Brokers, Managing Brokers and Appraisers joining an existing Chicago Association of REALTORS® Office
READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING:
A Broker or Managing Broker licensee wishing to join the Chicago Association of REALTORS® must be sponsored by a Sponsoring Broker/Designated Managing Broker that is also a member of the Chicago REALTORS®. A broker or managing broker licensee cannot join the Chicago REALTORS® unless their Designated Managing Broker belongs to the Chicago REALTORS®.
A broker or managing broker licensee wishing to join the Chicago REALTORS® must submit a completed and signed New Member Application (below), supporting documents and full payment of all applicable fees. If their Designated Managing Broker participates in Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) via ConnectMLS, the broker or managing broker licensee is required to participate as well. A broker or managing broker licensee cannot participate in MRED unless their Designated Managing Broker is a participant of MRED.
For Managing Brokers opening a new office with the Chicago Association of REALTORS® — including self-sponsored Managing Brokers and current Chicago REALTORS® offices opening branch locations.
READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING:
A Managing Broker licensee wishing to join the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and open an office must submit a New Office Application along with supporting documents and full payment of all applicable fees. A Managing Broker licensee may be self-sponsored or they may be the Designated Managing Broker of a licensed brokerage.
If the firm has a name different from their own, they must also submit a copy of their brokerage’s license and/or, if applicable, DBA/articles of incorporation from the Secretary of State’s office that are registered with IDFPR. They must also submit an MRED Participation Application and Participation Agreement along with their new office application.
A Managing Broker licensee simply joining an existing Chicago REALTORS® office and not opening a new REALTOR® office should complete the Individual REALTOR® Member Application above.