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Each year, our Global Real Estate Council hosts a New Residential Development Tour, and we’re looking for new Chicago and global developments to showcase for multiple 2022 events! During these events, our attendees will get an exclusive look into your development. This means you will have an audience with Chicago REALTORS® who are representing qualified […]
The Global Real Estate Council has received the NAR 2021 Platinum Global Achievement Program Award for the fourth year in a row! The award is given to a council that provides its global members with the highest level of service and tools to succeed in the international real estate market while building a strong global […]
Illinois REALTORS® released a new study, Color and Collateral, which shows that race plays a potentially large role in the rejection of home loan applications and appraised values of homes in Illinois. The study analyzed millions of mortgage applications, which revealed: While the study does show a relationship, Illinois REALTORS® acknowledge that more research is […]
This November, use these tools to end your 2021 with a bang and plan for 2022. Check out these member benefits: GET AHEAD ON YOUR LICENSE RENEWAL & KNOCK OUT YOUR CODE OF ETHICS REQUIREMENTS WITH OUR CE BUNDLES Brokers, if you need to complete your Code of Ethics training by December 31 AND 12 […]
We asked local Chicago REALTORS®, industry experts and real estate rockstars what knowledge they wished they knew when they first started. Their expertise — combined with the resources of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® — created the New Broker Training program. INTRODUCING: NEW BROKER TRAINING This training is designed to better equip new professionals with […]
Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our October 5 meeting to hear about local, state and national updates.
Congratulations to the following members and leadership who have been appointed as Illinois REALTORS® committee leaders: Thank you all for your dedication to our industry and leadership.
October is Professional Development Month. Being a well-rounded REALTOR® is critical to your professionalism and advancement in your career, and will make you the best asset possible for your clients! Here are some tools to help: #1: Get Tips From Your Peers One of the best ways to gain new or unique ideas is by […]
CommercialForum and Commercial Brokers Association have partnered to offer you an exclusive, commercial-focused forms and contracts program, the Legal Library Pro, exclusive to Chicago Association of REALTORS® and CommercialForum members. Streamline your commercial transactions with this new system, which houses a variety of the commercial forms and contracts you need to close a deal. The […]
Last week, the Illinois REALTORS® hosted their fall business meetings and inducted their new Board of Directors at their Inaugural Gala. Chicago REALTORS® were at the forefront in a variety of ways. CAR Past President Zeke Morris, EXIT Strategy Realty/EMA Management, was inducted as the first-ever Black Illinois REALTORS® president on Tuesday, October 12. Joining […]
Congratulations to the following members who have been appointed as National Association of REALTORS® Directors: Thank you all for your dedication to our industry and leadership.
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®. 2,642 properties were sold in the City of Chicago in September 2021. This is an 0.3% increase from September 2020. The […]