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We Think You’re Pretty Sweet. As a thank you for being the cherry on top, let us bring you treats! Simply send us an email to membership@chicagorealtor.com letting us know in 100 words or less what makes your office super sweet. You will be entered* for a chance to win donuts for your entire office delivered on June 3, […]
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to discuss any of your upcoming media or other public speaking opportunities, contact Jessica Kern, Director of Marketing & Communications or Maria Dickman, Communications Specialist. MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY […]
We are thrilled to share with you some exciting news: we are on the move! We have signed a lease at The REALTOR® Building at 430 N. Michigan, with a projected move-in of December, 2016. We will be in the design process until July, and assume possession and begin construction in September. This has been […]
Starting Tuesday, April 19, travel to the C.A.R. Central office will be affected by downtown road closures tied to the 2016 NFL Draft. The 2016 NFL Draft is scheduled from Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30, but preparation for the event will result in road closures leading up to the draft. The 2016 Draft will take […]
At March’s YPN Breakfast, we heard from a panel of experts about ways you can be your clients’ best resource and make your listing stand out in today’s market. Here are the key takeaways from David Cieslak, Signature Staging, Max Eydelman, VIS Home, and Ryan Foley, Spyglass Property Inspections. Staging Tip 1: Add a professional stager to […]
C.A.R. President Dan Wagner was featured on an Institute of Real Estate Management panel Tuesday in Washington, D.C., where he spoke about the necessity of the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange. Current tax law permits an investor in real estate to defer capital gains taxes on exchanging an investment property for another property of like kind that […]
You may have heard about a recent rental scam in the suburbs where con artists were illegally entering homes being advertised for rent. These individuals gained access to the rentals through the illegal and unauthorized use of lockboxes. If your clients were made aware of this story, they may be cautious about allowing you to place […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® fully supports the practice of equal opportunity in Fair Housing. For questions on Fair Housing or Professional Standards, please contact our Professional Standards Team at professionalstandards@chicagorealtor.com. Key Takeaways This April marks the 48th anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act. In recognition of Fair Housing month, the following are […]
Don’t miss deadlines for property tax appeals! If you do business in the Lake View Township, you should know that Lake View opened April 6th for appeals and property owners have just 30 days to file an appeal. If you have clients who are selling their property, appealing an assessment is a great opportunity to reposition […]
Do you know a REALTOR® who goes above and beyond? We’re seeking nominations for our annual REALTOR® Awards, to be honored at our Inaugural Gala in the fall. Nominations are due Thursday, May 12. Apply Online. REALTOR® of the Year The REALTOR® of the Year is the highest and most coveted award that can be bestowed by […]
Illinois REALTORS® announced last week that current Chicago Association of REALTORS® President Dan Wagner has been named their 2016-2017 Treasurer-Nominee. A Board of Directors vote later this year is expected to formally place him on their leadership ladder. Once the nominating committee’s selection is sanctioned by the association’s board of directors, Wagner will join other Illinois […]
WHAT BOOKS HAVE CHANGED THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS OR HAVE IMPACTED YOUR LIFE? Greg Pekarsky, Vesta Preferred Realty Two great ones: Never Eat Alone, And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time, by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz, and How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie. Tere Proctor, Baird […]