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Government Affairs Forums: Get Connected

What are Government Affairs Forums? Forums are your opportunity to: Learn about the issues that impact the real estate industry. Stay up to date on the advocacy efforts that C.A.R. […]

Video Emails: Get Face to Face More Often

Have you ever had a prospect feel like they knew you, before they even met you? “So people call in, they request the value of their home. I send them […]

Sound Off: RPAC Major Investors & Top Producers

We spoke to a few of our major industry supporters (hello, RPAC Major Investors!) who are also Top Producers. Coincidence? We think not! Here’s what they have to say about […]

Building A Culture That Works

Listen to C.A.R. Board Member Tommy Choi’s conversation with Jamie Notter:  Q: There are a lot of different perceptions of what culture is. To some, it’s a statement, to some […]

Union League BGCA’s Youth of the Year Banquet

As part of our ongoing partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation sponsored the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs’ Youth of […]

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 […]

Listen Up: The Podcasts We’re Currently Loving

Happen to Your Career, by Scott Anthony Barlow Happen to Your Career believes that you can find work that you love, and it’ll show you how. It’s funny, helpful and […]

Winter 2015 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 articles. C.A.R. members […]

Building Highly Effective Teams: A How-To

Haris Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Pragmatium Consulting Group, Inc., recently gave a lecture entitled “How to Lead Effectively in Today’s World” to the Board of Directors. We loved his […]

Planning Your Best New Content Strategy

In today’s world, everyone is in publishing. Most of us have at least one Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, digital newsletter, blog or website – a place where we communicate with our […]

C.A.R. Partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America

The National Association of REALTORS® is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to ensure that our children continue to have a bright future. At the NAR […]

2015 C.A.R. Hall of Fame: Larry and Alfred Klairmont

We proudly inducted Larry and Alfred Klairmont of Imperial Realty into the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Hall of Fame at our 132nd Annual Inaugural Gala. We thank them for their […]