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.
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
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 Chicago Association of REALTORS®. STATE OF THE MARKET INVENTORY
Each year, the American Society of Association Executives selects less than 1 percent of association leaders to participate in its Fellows program. This year’s Fellows class includes six leaders, including our CEO, Michelle Mills Clement. To receive the honor of being an ASAE Fellow, Michelle earned peer endorsement and completed a comprehensive application and interview […]
On Tuesday, March 19th*, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the real estate industry. This is an opportunity for members to learn about CAR’s current advocacy initiatives and share any news or trends of interest. *Coffee […]
The Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced that nearly 57,000 properties with delinquent property taxes will be auctioned at the Annual Tax Sale, beginning May 3, 2019, if they remain unpaid. The unpaid property taxes are $189.6 million in total. All REALTORS® are encouraged to share this information to help clients avoid the […]
The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) – Chicago, our Industry Partner, hosted a “Power Hour” on March 13th at the American Legion Post on N. Western Avenue. The forum provided veterans with the information they need to know about the condo approval process when using a United States Department of Veterans Affairs Home […]
Earlier this month, the Chicago Association of REALTOR® Foundation provided monetary support to KIPP Chicago Public Schools. “The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation is the philanthropic and research arm of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®” Foundation chair Coby S. Hakalir, U.S. Bank said. “Supporting over-performing schools is in line with who we are and what […]
In order for you to be the best in the business, you need the proper tools, tips and coursework to guide you. That’s where the Chicago Association of REALTORS® comes in. Make the most of your membership by taking advantage of all the benefits designed to make your job easier and your clients happier. From […]
Rent control continues to pose a threat to Chicago. This month, two House Bills went before the Judiciary Civil Law Committee in an attempt to lift the ban on rent control in Illinois. In response to this, and protests from rent control advocates, the editorial teams from Chicago Tribune and The Chicago Sun-Times held an editorial board […]
On February 27, 2019, at our monthly YPN Breakfast, we heard from a panel of Top Producers, who shared their best advice, tips and tricks for a successful career. Listen to What We Learned: Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! Today is the day you cast your vote for Chicago’s next mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and your ward’s alderman. Here’s what you need to know before you take your trip to the polls: LEARN WHERE YOUR MAYORAL CANDIDATES STAND ON KEY REAL ESTATE ISSUES Not including write-ins, there are […]
On February 13th, CommericialForum and CCIM teamed up to host roundtable discussions about all the hottest topics in commercial real estate. Seasoned practitioners discussed everything from Qualified Opportunity Zones to the future of retail, and answered attendees’ burning questions about the market and investment opportunities. If you weren’t able to make it, we’ve got you […]
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 Chicago Association of REALTORS®. STATE OF THE MARKET INVENTORY