2016 Market Outlook: Tools for You!
Key Takeaways 2015 was a great year for housing. Looking forward to 2016, here are some trends REALTOR.com® chief economist Jonathan Smoke wants you to keep in mind: Real Estate […]
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.
Six New Commercial Forms Added
This past week, we added six new commercial forms to the website. Available forms and contracts now include: Exclusive Representation Agreement Letter Broker to Broker Referral Form Commercial Letter of […]
Complimentary CE for C.A.R. Members
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® wants to take the stress out of CE season for our members, and help you get off to the right start in 2016. We’re investing […]
September 2015 Market Snapshot [Infographic]
Check out C.A.R.’s September 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).
Updates to the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract
Please be advised that the new Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract version 6.1 has been added to the connectMLS system and are posted below: Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 6.1 […]
August 2015 Market Snapshot [Infographic]
Check out C.A.R.’s August 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).
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 […]
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 […]
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).
Listing Presentations from Any Device Presentation
At June’s “MREDPalooza” event, REALTORS Real Estate School held two tech-focused seminars that had the room overflowing with attendees! One of the sessions was a preview of the Listing Presentations from Any […]
June 2015 Market Snapshot [Infographic]
We’ve officially hit the halfway point of 2015, and the market remains strong for the summer buying season. Check out C.A.R.’s June 2015 Market Snapshot for a quick recap of Chicago’s residential […]
Card Utility Upgrade Deadline Approaching
A required Card Utility upgrade will need to be completed by August 31, 2015 for agents using older versions of the Card Utility program. The drivers that the old Card […]