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NAHREP Chicago Wins Network of the Year

We extend our congratulations to our industry partner, NAHREP Chicago, who was awarded Network of the Year at the 2017 NAHREP National Housing Policy and Hispanic Lending Conference in Washington D.C.! […]

Spring 2017 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

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. C.A.R. members will […]

Selling the Future: How Virtual Reality is Changing Real Estate

Tour C.A.R.’s new member lounge in 3-D and virtual reality Imagine a prospective buyer having the ability to walk out onto the terrace of a condo to sweeping Lake Michigan […]

To Share or Not to Share: Online Ethics & License Law

Say you’re at an open house – the condo is, of course, stunning, and you think your clients would love to see it. You just learned about livestreaming and have […]

2017 Market Outlook

realtor.com® Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joined us once again to present his predictions for the 2017 real estate market at our annual Market Outlook in January. So, what does this […]

Serve Your Older Clients with Empathy & Compassion

The market for buyers and sellers over 50 years old is booming. You hear all about the millennials finally making their way into buying a home, but the senior market […]

Legislative Update: Spring 2017

One of the essential parts of your REALTOR® dues is advocacy that works. This government affairs update will help you understand a few of the major legislative matters your REALTOR® […]

February 2017 Market Snapshot

C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]

G.E.T. Top Producer-fied! Key Takeaways to Improve Your Business [Full Transcript]

YPN’s G.E.T. (Grow. Elevate. Thrive.) breakfast series kicked off at Manny’s last week with a panel of Top Producers. Elizabeth Amidon, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, Mario Greco, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, […]

G.E.T. Top Producer-fied! Key Takeaways to Improve Your Business

YPN’s G.E.T. (Grow. Elevate. Thrive.) breakfast series kicked off at Manny’s last week with a panel of Top Producers. Elizabeth Amidon, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, Mario Greco, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, […]

January 2017 Market Snapshot

C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]

Congratulations Sonia Anaya, 2016 REALTOR® Political Involvement Award Recipient

Congratulations to Sonia Anaya, broker-owner of America Real Estate in Chicago, who was named the recipient of the 2016 Political Involvement Award last week during the Illinois REALTORS® Public Policy […]