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Top Producer Market Trends & Observations

Six Chicago REALTORS® met at Prime & Provisions over the summer, in conjunction with Modern Luxury Chicago Men’s Book, to discuss trends in the luxury market. Sam Jenkins, Compass Real Estate, Jason O’Beirne, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, Joanne Nemerovski, Compass Real Estate, Bruce Glazer, @properties, Owen Duffy, Fulton Grace Realty and CAR president Rebecca Thomson, Thomson […]

How To Get Your Client To Yes

Buying a home is one of largest and most important purchases someone can make. So, it makes sense that your potential homebuyer clients – especially less experienced ones – may feel some jitters before close. One of the most important ways to show value to your clients as a REALTOR® is to ease their worries […]

2018 Brian A. Bernardoni Political Advocacy Award: Sonia Anaya

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and lots of laughs, the event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2018-2019 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions […]

2018 Managing Broker of the Year (51+ Licensees): TJ Rubin

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and lots of laughs, the event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2018-2019 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions […]

2018 Managing Broker of the Year (1-50 Licensees): Nelly Lara

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and lots of laughs, the event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2018-2019 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions […]

2018 REALTOR® Community Service: Alicia Ruiz

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and lots of laughs, the event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2018-2019 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions […]

2018 President’s Award Recipient: Antje Gehrken

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and lots of laughs, the event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2018-2019 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions […]

2018 REALTOR® Achievement: Erin Mandel

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and lots of laughs, the event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2018-2019 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions […]

2018 REALTOR® of the Year: Matt Silver

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and lots of laughs, the event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2018-2019 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions […]

2018 Affiliate of the Year: Sara O’Connor

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and lots of laughs, the event included the installation of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2018-2019 Board of Directors, and honored several individuals for their contributions […]

C.A.R.’s Industry Partner VAREP Demos a Home for a Deserving Veteran

On Friday, September 28th, our Industry Partner, Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) – Chicago Chapter, helped demo a home. The house will be completely rehabbed for a deserving veteran to move in within the coming months! Check out some pictures of the team hard at work! Learn more about VAREP.

Chicago REALTORS® appointed as NAR International Liaisons

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) congratulates Paul Xumsai, Jim Kinney and Vicky Silvano, the three Chicago REALTORS® who have been appointed as 2019 Global Ambassadors by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Global Ambassadors work to promote the REALTOR®  brand oversees, by nurturing existing relationships, identifying new opportunities and promoting the brand’s events, products and […]