From the CEO: Summer 2018
Hello, Chicago REALTORS®! I’m Michelle Mills Clement, CAR’s new Chief Executive Officer. I’m excited to get to know you all a little better as I settle into my new role. […]
Get Involved: Take on a Leadership Role in the Association
Gain the most from your REALTOR® membership by getting involved! There are many ways to volunteer at C.A.R. Rewards include personal and professional growth opportunities and the ability to contribute […]
Tools to Help Property Managers Reach Full Capacity
REALTORS® aren’t just in the business of buying and selling homes; some are also in the business of managing properties. Like a REALTOR®, a property manager’s job never ends, and […]
Listen Up: Plug In and Grow
We put together this list of podcasts you can listen to in the car and on the go. They’ll help you sharpen your skills and grow personally and professionally. Oprah’s […]
Optimize Your Open House
Trends show some traditional practices REALTORS® have relied on for decades are becoming more popular, such as the open house. More than half of all 2017 homebuyers visited an open […]
Well Read
The Business and leadership books we just can’t seem to put down (or stop quoting!) The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful & Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your […]
President’s Perspective: Summer 2018
In our industry, when temperatures rise, patience often wanes. Tempers get tested with our clients, consumers, and our fellow REALTORS®. At CAR’s Spring Market Trends event, our illustrious top producer panelists shared […]
Leverage Your LinkedIn Presence into New Business
Leverage Your LinkedIn Presence into New Business Author Kevin Rocio, @properties If you aren’t generating clients from LinkedIn, you might be missing out. Nearly all our international clients have come […]
May 2018 Market Snapshot
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 […]
To Avoid a CRLTO Violation, 48 Hours’ Notice Required to Show a Rental Unit
MRED has received multiple complaints from CAR members regarding an inability to show rental units requested from a cooperating brokerage within a 48-hour time frame. It is imperative landlords in […]
Infographic: A Guide Through the Cook County Assessment Appeals Process
With various forms and multiple deadlines to keep track of, Cook County’s property tax assessment appeals process can be confusing to navigate. That’s why we created the infographic below to […]
C.A.R. 2018-2019 Election Ballot
The official 2018 – 2019 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed at this year’s Annual C.A.R. Inaugural Gala.