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Introducing our 2023 Leadership Accelerator Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our 2023 Leadership Accelerator class. This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey both in their careers and the association. Attendees strengthen their leadership skills, learn from REALTOR® leaders, develop relationships with peers […]
As REALTORS® and stewards of homeownership, we help communities become neighborhoods. A community becomes a neighborhood through the businesses, schools and—most importantly—the people who call it home. By bringing people into the homes of their dreams, we are a crucial part of the first step in creating vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. Chicago recognizes 77 neighborhoods, and […]
As mortgage rates continue to fluctuate and the real estate market begins to stabilize, it’s important we are prepared advisors for our clients and our communities. Dig into market data! As an informed real estate expert, stay updated using data tools provided through your membership, like FastStats and InfoSparks. These tools allow us to view […]
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 88% of REALTORS® are independent contractors. If you fall into this category, you may have a unique scenario that can lead to struggles with cash flow, bookkeeping and tax compliance. In fact, 87% of REALTORS® fail in the first five years, and the number one reason is poor […]
How do you stay motivated during times of uncertainty in our industry? “I set goals. Life is like driving to an appointment or a showing to meet with a client—if you don’t set where you wish to go, you will get lost. I maintain my focus on helping clients achieve their goals and that has […]
On April 4, the run-off election for the Chicago mayor and 14 aldermanic races will take place. We’ve put together a guide for what you should know on the two mayoral candidates’ stances on REALTOR® issues. Also, learn how to cast your vote early or on the day of the election. Check it out below. […]
Get Ready For the April 30, 2023 Deadline STEP 1 Identify how many hours of CE you need to complete (based on the issue date of your license, which you can look up here). STEP 2 Complete your required coursework! You can look up how many hours you have completed here. If you know you still have more hours […]
*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 DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THESE GRAPHICS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES!
Amplify your commercial listings, complete more transactions and grow your business through our new partnership with CREXi! Through our partnership, members of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and CommercialForum can list commercial properties for sale or rent on an exclusive, private view of CREXi. Get more quality exposure for your market listings among commercial real estate practitioners. […]
March is Women’s History Month! Find out how we’re honoring the women who have impacted our industry and how you can get involved. Celebrate International Women’s Day at our annual Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate Brunch on Wednesday, March 8th. During this event, you’ll have the chance to make meaningful connections with industry […]
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast “Thriving In A Shifting Market” at our home base, Manny’s Deli. We were so excited to get together in person, connect with our peers and devour advice from our panelists. You can stay up-to-date on upcoming YPN events by following the YPN Facebook page! […]
*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 Download and share these graphics on your social media profiles!