Summer 2022: Foundation Update
Congratulations to the REALTOR® ELITE Mentorship Program Class of 2022 The REALTOR® ELITE Program matches ELITE’rs (mentees) with coaches to develop and support the next generation of industry leaders. Coaches […]
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A Local Black-Owned Museum and Theater Awarded 2022 Small Business Grants
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, metropolitan small businesses were hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these businesses are still trying to bounce back and adjust […]
Summer 2022: Government Affairs Update
TRANSFER TAXES BACK IN THE NEWS The Real Estate Transfer Tax is imposed when titled real estate property is transferred within the city of Chicago. This spring, the Bring Chicago […]
Summer 2022: Association News
Tommy Choi Named 2023 Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer Nominee Past President Tommy Choi, Keller Williams ONEChicago, has been named the 2023 Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer nominee. Choi was our 2020 REALTOR® of […]
Women Empowering Women: Advice & Insights from Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate
We kicked off Women’s History Month with a bang during our Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate event. Keep reading for valuable insights from our powerhouse speakers. Four Tips […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Betsy Green, Professional Standards Committee Member
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with a member of the Professional Standards Committee member […]
NAR Bi-Lateral Partner From Cambodia Visits Chicago
We were honored to welcome “Oknha” Head of Country at IQI Cambodia Chandy Mann to Chicago last month. Alongside NAR leadership, we toured the NAR building and discussed U.S. real […]
CEO Michelle Mills Clement Appointed to Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) Board of Directors
CEO Michelle Mills Clement has been named to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) Board of Directors by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) is […]
Past President Frank J. Williams Receives Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators (AIREE) Educator of the Year Award
Congratulations to Past President Frank J. Williams, F.J. Williams Realty, who is receiving this year’s Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators (AIREE) Educator of the Year Award. Frank is a […]
Breaking Into Luxury Sales: A YPN Breakfast Recap
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast “Breaking Into Luxury Sales” at our home base, Manny’s Deli. We were so excited to get together in person, […]
Top 5 Takeaways from Our 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
On Thursday, June 16, we got together for the 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. During this event, we discussed how to recharge, empower and champion diversity, equity […]
Chicago REALTORS® Volunteer to Clean Dozens of City Parks
On Tuesday, June 14, Chicago REALTORS® came together to clean dozens of parks throughout the city during our Pitch in for the Parks event. Volunteers picked up trash, helped with […]