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The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented our 138th Annual Inaugural Gala on Friday, September 24. During the festivities, we debuted our 2021-2022 Board of Directors and honored several members for their contributions throughout the year, including the recipient of the Managing Broker of the Year (1-50 Licensees) Award. The Managing Broker of the Year […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented our 138th Annual Inaugural Gala on September 24, 2021. During the festivities, we debuted our 202–2021 Board of Directors and honored several members for their contributions throughout the year, including the President’s Award winners.
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented our 138th Annual Inaugural Gala on Friday, September 24. During the festivities, we debuted our 2021-2022 Board of Directors and honored several members for their contributions throughout the year, including the recipient of the Managing Broker of the Year (51+ Licensees) Award. The Managing Broker of the Year […]
Antje Gehrken, A.R.E. Partners, was installed as our 2021-2022 president on September 24, 2021, during our 138th Annual Inaugural Gala, the premiere night for real estate. At the Gala, Gehrken laid out her vision for the year ahead. She encouraged REALTORS® to lean into new experiences, to remember to be proud of our role as […]
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format articles. CAR members will receive a printed copy in the coming weeks! MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS
Social media is changing more than ever before. From new platforms emerging to advertising options changing, it can be overwhelming to keep up. Here’s what you need to know about how this will impact you and some dos and don’ts to keep in mind going forward. Say Goodbye to Cookies No, not chocolate chip cookies […]
I attended our 114th Annual Golf Classic back in July, where I had the chance to speak with Neli Vazquez Rowland, the founder of A Safe Haven, a foundation that helps transition Chicagoans from homelessness to self-sufficiency. What started as a small vision and a passion turned into a model that saves hundreds of lives […]
Have an Appraisal Story? We Want to Hear It We’re assessing whether biased appraisals are taking place in Chicago. We need your help. If so, we want you to hear your story. Collecting this information will help us determine the extent of the issue and how to move forward. Click here to submit your information […]
ALL EYES ON BUDGETS FOLLOWING SUMMER RECESS Most government bodies took a recess in August, including Chicago’s City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, with plans to reconvene in September. Expect a brief period of regular business, and then all eyes will turn to the budget. Many initiatives like Emergency Rental Assistance were […]
There are many strategies for growing your business — but how do you know which is right for you? Chicago REALTORS® share their insights on the questions we most frequently get on how to scale your business. “How do you grow your business if you don’t have a big network?” “Do an absolutely amazing job […]
I don’t want to be too salesy. I often hear these words before a broker decides to postpone their prospecting efforts or abandon a once-beloved marketing campaign. Although we’re all in sales, none of us want to be known as “salesy.” But why are we so averse to being known for what we are? How […]
Every city has architecture that is synonymous with different neighborhoods, and Chicago is no different. Explore the quintessential residential architecture styles that make our city unique. Great examples ring the downtown area, but predominantly can still be found throughout West Town, Logan Square, Humboldt Park and West Town, as well as in Lower West Side, […]