September is REALTOR® Safety Month
The mere nature of the real estate business puts agents at risk on a daily basis. REALTORS® are a prime target for criminals due to frequent contact with strangers in […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
9 Member Benefits to Take Your Business to the Next Level
Even if the summer selling season is winding down, that doesn’t mean your business has to, too! We have NINE(!) awesome events and perks on tap to help you transition […]
Decoding Verbal and Non-verbal Communications
Have you ever had a real estate deal fall apart due to a break down in communication? Communication is at the heart of every transaction, and a crucial skill all […]
Updates to the Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement
There have been quite a few changes to the new Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement. The changes to the form are listed below: Binding language added to header Copyright added to […]
July 2015 Market Snapshot [Infographic]
Check out C.A.R.’s July 2015 Market Snapshot for a quick recap of Chicago’s residential real estate activity! Access the rest of the month’s statistics over on FastStats (log-in required).
C.A.R. Donates to Boys & Girls Club as Part of New NAR Initiative
The National Association of REALTORS® is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to ensure that our children continue to have a bright future. At the kickoff […]
Property Tax Assessment Appeals
Property tax assessments have been going out since the beginning of the year, and owners have just 30 days to appeal these notices. We’re seeing a dangerously high increase in […]
Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance
Update – April 2016 From August 2015: We want to provide judges in Chicago judicial discretion to decide the penalty if a landlord violates the Chicago residential landlord ordinance, […]
2015 Election Results – Your RPAC Dollars at Work!
Election Results 43 races received RPAC funding in the April elections $300,000 spent 97% success in the primary 75% success in the run-off Why RPAC? Consider RPAC your best investment […]
Legislative Update- August 2015
View this video for an overview of legislative items that we are working for on your behalf. Topics covered include: Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax (“Cloud Tax”) Chicago Residential Landlord […]
City Releases New ARO Map & Rules
Update – April 2016 From August, 2015: The City of Chicago releases the new map and rules for implementation of the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO). The City of […]
6 Member Benefits to Keep Your Business Sizzling
Summer may be winding down, but there are some great events and perks on tap to help your business keep the momentum going! August 11: CommercialForum Networking Breakfast Get an edge in […]