Earning a Client for Life

Lead generation, great marketing and customer service — these are the basics for any REALTOR®’s business. Having a successful business involves being proactive, just as much as it is being […]

Summer 2019: From The CEO

From January through March, I went on a four-location Listening Tour throughout Chicago. I wanted the opportunity to meet you, our Chicago REALTORS®, to share my experiences and discuss CAR’s […]

Welcome to Rogers Park

The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society describes the area fewer than 10 miles north of Downtown Chicago as “The World in One Neighborhood.” Rich in history and diversity of people, […]

Takeaways from the CommercialForum Opportunity Zones Summit

“Opportunity Zones are a hot topic for good reason,” Commercial Forum Vice Chair Tony Hardy, Marcus and Millichap, said. “This program will allow us to bring dollars and traffic into […]

June 2019 Advocacy Update

On June 12th, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Director Brian Bernardoni for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the real […]

Relive Our First Foundation 5K!

On Saturday, June 22nd, we hosted our first ever C.A.R. Foundation 5K! Over 100 members showed up on a busy work-day to run/walk around the beautiful Lincoln Park course and […]

May 2019 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]

Get Involved: Why You Should and How You Can

Our 2019-2020 committees and work groups need your insights and expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry. Your involvement in our committees, advisory groups and forums […]

Commercial Trends to Know from the Spring 2019 CommercialForum Breakfast

On May 30th, our CommercialForum hosted its spring 2019 networking breakfast, which gave real estate practitioners an economic forecast and an in-depth look at the local commercial real estate market. […]

YPN Breakfast: May 2019 Buyers Panel

On May 29, 2019, we hosted our monthly YPN Breakfast. Here, we soaked up expertise from three top-tier buyer representatives. Watch, listen and read below to learn about preparing yourself […]

Jump-Start Your June, with These Member Benefits

In order for you to be the best in the business, you need the proper tools, tips and coursework to guide you. That’s where the Chicago Association of REALTORS® comes […]

Interruption to Chicago REALTOR® IMS (May 24 – May 27)

Due to scheduled maintenance in the CAR Central building (430 N. Michigan), there will be an interruption to service from 7 PM on Friday, May 24 through 12 PM on […]