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Dear Chicago REALTORS®, We express our support to the entire Ukrainian community and condemn the unprovoked attacks currently challenging its liberty, democracy and freedom. As REALTORS®, we know intimately the importance of […]
On Wednesday, March 2, we kicked off Women’s History Month with our Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate event. We showcased 25 women professionals at AmazingSpace on West Adams […]
Four successful women, Ebony Scott, Amy Galvin and Tammy Hajjar Miller (moderated by CEO Michelle Mills Clement), joined us for the last session of the day to discuss self-care, boundaries […]
Politics is a male-dominated industry, yet, in Chicago, there are many women who are making their presence known, and making a difference in our communities. Josina Morita, the Commissioner of […]
For the first session of the conference, we welcomed a group of influential women transforming Chicago’s real estate market. Find out how they’re working to make a difference in Chicago […]
Negotiating is a vital part of a REALTOR®’s job. Not only because you’ll be negotiating during the buying and selling process on behalf of your client, but also because, throughout […]
What do you need to know about the pay gap, and how can you ensure you’re communicating and affirming your worth? Trish Gordon, Vice President of Program Management with JLL, […]
Any person (or company) who wants to be successful needs to be present on social media, Kikora Mason, the Deputy Director of Digital Strategy for the Office of the Mayor […]
In 2020, Marki Lemons Ryhal was diagnosed with lipedema, a condition where excess fat gathers in the lower part of the body. Although she has been working in chronic pain […]
A value proposition is a statement that encompasses the value you will bring to a client. For REALTORS®, it’s important that your clients know why you do what you do, […]
Our executive team, including President Antje Gehrken, President-Elect Sarah Ware, Treasurer Drussy Hernandez, Immediate Past President Nykea Pippion McGriff, Appointed Director Erika Villegas and CEO Michelle Mills Clement answered questions […]
On Thursday, February 24, REALTORS® were asked to take action against HB2775 to avoid source of income mandates for all rental housing providers. After months of negations, language has been […]