Take Advantage of Your Member Perks with the Right Tools, Right Now Initiative
We know right now, more than ever, you may be looking for tools to gain skills and insights for the future. As a member benefit, NAR is helping you through […]
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Join Us For Our New Virtual Event Series!
Social distancing and self-isolation may have left you with more time on your hands than usual, and we want to make sure to provide you with as many tools as […]
Baird & Warner Donates $150,000 Toward Chicago’s COVID-19 Response
On Tuesday, March 31, Baird & Warner donated $150,000 to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund through its philanthropic arm, The Good Will Network, according to a press release from […]
Guidance for Small Business Loans and Grants
NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS® and their clients are protected in any federal action in response […]
DCEO Places Limits on Showings and Prohibits Open Houses
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has added language pertaining to real estate as an essential service to the official DCEO guidance on Essential Businesses and Operations […]
How Are You Virtually Helping Your Clients? | Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
How have you been shifting your priorities to help your clients virtually? We want to know the fun or unique ways you are helping your clients during these unprecedented times. […]
Demystifying Composting
Spring is here and it is the perfect time to start considering composting. Many people don’t know why composting matters or how to get started. From an environmental standpoint, the […]
Legal Update and Virtual Town Hall [VIDEO]
On Thursday, March 27, we hosted a special legal update and virtual town hall, featuring: Check out the video from the event CORRECTION & CLARIFICATION During the legal update and […]
COVID-19 Advocacy Update
Updated: April 14, 2020 The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is working on your behalf to ensure your interests are represented at each level of government during the COVID-19 crisis. Things […]
Dos & Don’ts: Sentrilock Lockbox Access
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the switch for many to virtual business, we’ve received quite a few questions about Sentrilock lockboxes. Here are a few things to keep in […]
Tips for Creating a Successful Virtual Office
These uncertain times make it essential to come up with creative ways to continue having success. This includes successfully pivoting your office to a virtual setting. With the help of […]
Video Tools to Use During Social Distancing
As the world grapples with the impact of COVID-19, REALTORS® across the country are asking themselves, “How can I conduct my business from my home?” The key to these trying […]