2021 Hall of Fame Inductee: James D. Letchinger, JDL Development

JAMES D. LETCHINGER Founder & CEO, JDL Development Inducted September 24, 2021 “FEARLESS, PROUD AND DRIVEN… NEVER SATISFIED WITH AVERAGE!” After graduating from the University of Michigan, Letchinger founded a lighting […]

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2021 Managing Broker of the Year (1-50 Licensees): Magda Antillon, Realty of Chicago LLC

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented our 138th Annual Inaugural Gala on Friday, September 24. During the festivities, we debuted our 2021-2022 Board of Directors and honored several members […]

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2021 President’s Award Recipients

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented our 138th Annual Inaugural Gala on September 24, 2021. During the festivities, we debuted our 202–2021 Board of Directors and honored several members […]

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2021 Managing Broker of the Year (51+ Licensees) Award: Joseph Siciliano, COMPASS

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented our 138th Annual Inaugural Gala on Friday, September 24. During the festivities, we debuted our 2021-2022 Board of Directors and honored several members […]

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Chicago Association of REALTORS® Welcomes 2021-2022 President Antje Gehrken

Antje Gehrken, A.R.E. Partners, was installed as our 2021-2022 president on September 24, 2021, during our 138th Annual Inaugural Gala, the premiere night for real estate. At the Gala, Gehrken […]

Autumn 2021 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 […]

Social Media Trends to Watch

Social media is changing more than ever before. From new platforms emerging to advertising options changing, it can be overwhelming to keep up. Here’s what you need to know about […]

Autumn 2021: President’s Perspective

I attended our 114th Annual Golf Classic back in July, where I had the chance to speak with Neli Vazquez Rowland, the founder of A Safe Haven, a foundation that […]

Autumn 2021: Association News

Have an Appraisal Story? We Want to Hear It We’re assessing whether biased appraisals are taking place in Chicago. We need your help. If so, we want you to hear […]

Autumn 2021: Government Affairs Update

ALL EYES ON BUDGETS FOLLOWING SUMMER RECESS Most government bodies took a recess in August, including Chicago’s City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, with plans to reconvene […]

Moving On Up: Your FAQs on Scaling a Business, Answered!

There are many strategies for growing your business — but how do you know which is right for you? Chicago REALTORS® share their insights on the questions we most frequently […]

The ‘Non-Salesy’ Guide to Being a Salesperson in Real Estate

I don’t want to be too salesy. I often hear these words before a broker decides to postpone their prospecting efforts or abandon a once-beloved marketing campaign. Although we’re all […]