The Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents 16,000+ members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions and residential sales.
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On Wednesday, February 26, we hosted the “The Art of Converting New Clients” breakfast at our historic breakfast spot, Manny’s Deli. Consistent lead generation is a crucial foundation for building a successful real estate business. These three guest experts are top-producing agents who have mastered very different approaches to cultivating clients and closing deals. One […]
*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 2-4 Unit Data If you’re interested in exploring all the 2-4 unit data, check out our monthly spreadsheets in the Chicago-MU tab. […]
The association’s bylaws were amended in February 2025 to include new training requirements required by the National Association of REALTORS®. If you are a new member: You are required to complete two hours of fair housing training within 120 days of joining the association. If you are an existing member: You must complete two hours […]
Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our Leadership Accelerator class. This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey in their careers and the association. Attendees strengthen their leadership skills, learn from REALTOR® leaders, develop relationships with peers and participate in monthly activities focusing on […]
Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS®, presented his forecast for Chicago’s housing market in 2025 at the Market Outlook. Let’s examine the key factors shaping our industry’s future. Shifting Market Dynamics Pre-pandemic, downtown Chicago was highly desirable, while suburban homes struggled to find buyers. COVID-19 reversed this trend, making suburban […]
February is Black History Month! Join us as we share homeownership insights, spotlight our Black leaders, share ways to support our Black communities, ways to celebrate and more. Learn Homeownership Insights The State of Housing in Black America is produced by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAHREB) and provides a detailed view into […]
As we evolve to meet your needs, we’re also refreshing how we represent ourselves. We’re thrilled to unveil our refreshed logo— a vibrant design that celebrates the thriving, diverse community we represent while honoring our rich history. Our iconic skyline remains as a connection to our past, grounding us in tradition, but this fresh design […]
Introducing our new member perk, DepositLink! DepositLink is a payment solution platform that replaces paper checks and wire transfers so you can focus on what matters—supporting your clients. The platform is a fast and secure way to request or send earnest money deposits, commissions and rental payments that are processed in less than one day. […]
REALTORS® make a difference in our communities. They are rising stars, changemakers and community advocates who work to make our neighborhoods thriving places to live, work and play. It takes all of us working together to make a difference. Honor someone who’s making a difference in our communities and industry with a REALTOR® Award nomination. The […]
Step up as a leader in our industry! Join our Board of Directors and help shape the direction of our association and the future of our industry. We’re seeking passionate leaders to apply for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors. Your leadership will give you the opportunity to: We have six open positions for the 2025-2026 year: […]
The Illinois Landlord Tenant Act had two important amendments that went into effect on January 1, 2025. If your business involves rentals in Illinois, you’ll want to ensure you and your clients are aware of these changes. The following summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The full text of […]
In 2024, we continued to work together to make Chicago a vibrant place to live, work and play. Here’s what we accomplished together. Amplifying Our Voice as Chicago Real Estate Experts We shared our expertise with news publications, radio, TV stations and more to continue to showcase that we are the voice for real estate […]
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