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Safety First: Essential Tips for REALTORS® & Clients

Every day, REALTORS® navigate situations that carry potential risks, like working alone, entering unfamiliar homes, meeting new clients and sharing personal information. By making safety a constant priority, you protect […]

August 2025 Bylaws Amendments: What You Need To Know

Amendments to the association’s bylaws were voted on by the membership on August 21st at the Summer Soiree and Annual Business Meeting. All amendments were approved. While many of the […]

July 2025 Market Snapshot

*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 […]

2025 Proposed Bylaw Amendments

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® regularly conducts a thorough review of its Bylaws to ensure they remain accurate, relevant and in alignment with industry standards, governing documents and applicable laws. […]

How to Brand & Market Yourself: A YPN Breakfast Recap

In the real estate industry, standing out from the crowd isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. At a recent YPN breakfast event, a panel of Chicagoland REALTORS® shared their secrets […]

June 2025 Market Snapshot

*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 […]

Maximize Your Commercial Listings: CREXi Partnerships To Know About

Are you leveraging the full power of your listing tools? As a member of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and CommercialForum, you already have exclusive access to a curated view […]

Client Consultation Cornerstones: A YPN Breakfast Recap

As a relationship-reliant business, client consultations can make or break your success in real estate. At the June YPN breakfast, three experienced Chicagoland agents shared their strategies for conducting effective […]

Summer 2025 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. Chicago […]

Q&A with Millie Rosenbloom

You’ve had a longstanding career in this industry. How have you gotten to where you are today? Real estate has been in my blood since childhood, watching my parents invest […]

Power & Allyship in Action

In a time where social consciousness is reshaping industries, the real estate sector stands at a critical juncture. The concepts of power and allyship are no longer abstract ideals but […]

Identifying & Fostering Talent

No matter the endeavor, the success of any team depends on the people. Identifying key talents, fostering your team members’ growth and supporting them in areas where they may struggle […]