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The mere nature of the real estate business puts agents at risk on a daily basis. REALTORS® are a prime target for criminals due to frequent contact with strangers in various public and private locations, and REALTORS® face more on-the-job risks than many other business professionals. C.A.R. loves our members, and we want to help […]
Even if the summer selling season is winding down, that doesn’t mean your business has to, too! We have NINE(!) awesome events and perks on tap to help you transition back to cooler weather. Take advantage of at least one of these member benefits and fall back in love with our great real estate community: September […]
Have you ever had a real estate deal fall apart due to a break down in communication? Communication is at the heart of every transaction, and a crucial skill all realtors need to master. But it’s not easy. Everyone communicates differently, and understanding communication styles takes practice. This special event, the Art of Communication will help […]
There have been quite a few changes to the new Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement. The changes to the form are listed below: Binding language added to header Copyright added to all pages of the agreement Any reference to Broker has been updated to Sponsoring Broker Removed second Sponsoring Broker initial at the bottom of all pages […]
Check out C.A.R.’s July 2015 Market Snapshot for a quick recap of Chicago’s residential real estate activity! Access the rest of the month’s statistics over on FastStats (log-in required).
The National Association of REALTORS® is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to ensure that our children continue to have a bright future. At the kickoff event last week, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® presented a $10,000 donation to the BGCA. The check, presented to 2016 NAR President Tom Salomone by 2015-2016 […]
Property tax assessments have been going out since the beginning of the year, and owners have just 30 days to appeal these notices. We’re seeing a dangerously high increase in assessed valuations of residential and commercial property due to the market uptick. We’ve been working to educate consumers, business owners, and REALTORS® on the importance […]
Update – April 2016 From August 2015: We want to provide judges in Chicago judicial discretion to decide the penalty if a landlord violates the Chicago residential landlord ordinance, in order to create fairness for landlords as well as tenants. Ordinance violations affect affordability for working families, as landlords pass violation costs onto tenants. […]
Election Results 43 races received RPAC funding in the April elections $300,000 spent 97% success in the primary 75% success in the run-off Why RPAC? Consider RPAC your best investment in real estate! RPAC contributes to the campaigns of candidates who understand what real estate means for the economy, and what homeownership means for families […]
View this video for an overview of legislative items that we are working for on your behalf. Topics covered include: Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax (“Cloud Tax”) Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance Affordable Requirements Ordinance Property Tax Assessment Appeals Election Results Questions? Please contact Brian Bernardoni.
Update – April 2016 From August, 2015: The City of Chicago releases the new map and rules for implementation of the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO). The City of Chicago has released the new map and rules for implementation of the ARO. Comments were given by the Chicago Association of REALTORS and other interested […]
Summer may be winding down, but there are some great events and perks on tap to help your business keep the momentum going! August 11: CommercialForum Networking Breakfast Get an edge in the commercial marketplace! Hear from leading Chambers and NBDCs on important topics like local development, commercial leasing, retail trends, and also hear a legislative update […]