The Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents 16,000+ members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions and residential sales.
Learn how we help our 16,000+ members grow their businesses and empower property owners. Membership options are available for licensed real estate professionals and those affiliated with the real estate industry!
Connect with Chicago’s real estate communities and build meaningful relationships! 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 Cost Members: Complimentary BRING YOUR QUESTIONS We want to hear from you too! Coffee with Your GADs encourages two-way dialogue. Come and share what you’re seeing in the market and issues of concern! Please note this will be an interactive and collaborative event among all attendees. Attendees will have the opportunity to […]
Location Parking: Street parking is available around the restaurant for a fee. tickets Members: Complimentary You're invited to the D77 Community Meetups! Every fourth Tuesday of the month, join the D77 committee for an informal networking event where we'll support a local business, connect with local leaders and share business ideas with the Chicago REALTOR® […]
Location PARKING: Parking is available at 50 East Ohio Street & $12 for up to 12 hours with validation. We also recommend using a parking app like SpotHero or ParkChirp. Tickets Click here to jump to ticket details. Pre-registration ends Wednesday, April 24 at midnight. Global Real Estate Council is excited to host its annual […]
Location Virtual Event Cost CAR Members: Complimentary Registration will close at 9:30 AM on Thursday, May 16. Who Should Attend: What to Expect: Please note this will be an interactive and collaborative event among all attendees. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate by having their video turned on throughout the event. Have you ever […]
Location Parking: Free street parking is available around the restaurant. Some parking locations may require a fee. tickets Members: Complimentary Pre-registration will close on Tuesday, May 28 at midnight. You're invited to the D77 Community Meetups! Every fourth Tuesday of the month, join the D77 committee for an informal networking event where we'll support a […]
Location Virtual Event Cost 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 […]
You're invited to the D77 Community Meetups! Support local businesses and connect with the Chicago REALTOR® community! WHO’S INVITED? Each month, we pick a different location across our diverse 77 neighborhoods. We welcome all new and experienced REALTOR® members, affiliate members and industry partners. Have a local place in mind? Email us! This event is sponsored […]
Level up your knowledge and your value-add! This one-hour webinar dives into the transactional side of solar panels, equipping you to navigate the sale of homes with these sustainable systems. Be a solar-savvy REALTOR®, prepared to answer client questions and leverage the power of sustainability in today's market. Main Takeaways: Location This is a virtual […]
Location Virtual Event tickets Members: Complimentary Special Guest Alderman Bennett Lawson City of Chicago 44th Ward, Acting Chair of Zoning You’re invited to Coffee with Your GAD, an informal meeting to discuss legislative issues affecting the Chicago real estate market! July's Special Topic: ADUs Alderman Bennett Lawson (44th Ward), Acting Chair of Zoning, will join […]
Calling all golfers! Our 117th Annual Golf Classic will take place on Thursday, July 18 at Cantigny Golf Course on the Woodside and Lakeside Golf Courses. Enjoy games, contests and networking throughout the day. schedule of events Charity Beneficiary Net proceeds from our 50/50 Raffle, Mulligan Sales and Prize Raffle during this year’s golf […]
Join our discussion about tax increment financing and adaptive reuse! Hear from Chicago's Deputy Commissioner Cindy Chan Roubik about the city's recently launched, reimagined LaSalle Street called the "Loop Revitalization Initiative." To foster a more neighborhood-oriented public realm along LaSalle's sidewalks and plazas, Chicago's Departments of Planning and Development and Transportation are collaborating on public […]
You're invited to the Chicago REALTORS® Open House! Our goal is to connect you with the right resources and people to help you along your professional journey. Learn how to maximize your membership and connect with communities of your peers. This event is complimentary with light bites and beverages served. This is the perfect opportunity […]
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 […]
Each fourth (4) Tuesday of the month, join fellow Chicago REALTORS® during our monthly meetups. During this informal gathering/networking event, we’ll come together for members to connect, share ideas and collaboration, discuss industry trends/topics and simply nurture the incredible energy of the Chicago REALTOR® community. Why attend? Each month the location will shift as we […]
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! Join us to discuss the recently approved Northwest Housing Preservation Ordinance pilot program in Avondale, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Lower West Side (Pilsen), West Town & Logan Square. WHAT IS […]
Location CAR Office | 430 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 800, Chicago, IL TICKETS Members & Non-Members: Complimentary You're invited to the CAR Open House! Our goal is to connect you with the right resources and people to help you along your professional journey. This is the perfect opportunity to: WHO SHOULD ATTEND? All new members, […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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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.