The Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents 16,000+ members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions and residential sales.
Learn how we help our 16,000+ members grow their businesses and empower property owners. Membership options are available for licensed real estate professionals and those affiliated with the real estate industry!
Connect with Chicago’s real estate communities and build meaningful relationships! Organized by our own members, we host almost 70+ virtual and in-person events every year.
REALTORS® Real Estate School offers all kinds of real estate licensing and training. Browse self-paced, online training or live classes in our modern, downtown classrooms!
How can we help your business succeed? Your membership includes multiple resource guides on industry topics, tools to increase your knowledge and market statistics to help your serve your communities.
Lead gen is the cornerstone of having a big business — and by that, we mean a reliable, predictable business. It’s all about controlling your business, and not allowing the market to control it for you. What has proven to be the best source of real estate leads for your business? Where do you focus your time, energy and money to build a strong sales pipeline? In April, C.A.R. Treasurer Tommy Choi brought together three Chicago REALTORS® who have mastered different lead generation techniques for a special Member Outreach event. Melanie Stone of Coldwell Banker Residential shares her tips for throwing a successful homebuyer seminar, specifically geared to first-time homebuyers. Tom Campone of @properties talks about his strategies for targeting open houses for lead generation. And, Phil Byers breaks down his 33-touch plan to ensure he’s staying top of mind of past clients and his circle of influence.