Winter 2025: President’s Perspective
Since the beginning of my career, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to surround myself with industry leaders. For me, it all began in the mid 2000’s when I responded to […]
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Winter 2025: From the CEO
A s real estate professionals, I want you to ponder the question: What kind of legacy do I want to leave? Each day, your work shapes communities, builds foundations for […]
Summer 2024 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. CAR […]
A Refresher On Agency
With so many changes in our industry, and new definitions around “working with a buyer”, we wanted to provide a refresher on the different types of agency in Illinois. Illinois […]
Get Inspired: How Chicago REALTORS® Bring Unique Value To The Transaction
Now, more than ever, identifying and showcasing your value to your clients is important to your continued success and to the work we do to help people achieve the dream […]
4 Steps to Successfully Navigate a Listing from Beginning to End
The Chicago market has seen a steady decrease in inventory that has gained steam over the last four years, hitting its lowest in December 2023 with just over 4,500 homes […]
An Introduction To Neurodiversity: Connecting With Compassionate Curiosity
Everyone’s brains work in different ways. This is also known as neurodiversity. Due to our biology, nature, nurture and many other factors, no two people’s minds work exactly alike! To […]
A REALTORS®’s Guide to Working With Contractors
Imagine, you want to update your bathroom. You find a contractor online who is offering a great deal on the work you want done. They come in, do the job, […]
Fueling Success: Advice From Our Top Producers
2023 brought challenges as well as new opportunities to our industry. Keep reading to hear from our 2023 top producers for tips on how they’ve grown to new heights, the […]
Your National Advocacy Update: Legislative Meetings, Priorities and More
In May, over 50 Chicago REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. These meetings advance the work of NAR – protecting property ownership and […]
Summer 2024: Your Local Legislative & Advocacy Updates
Local, state and national REALTOR® association advocacy efforts protect your business and private property rights. Over the last year, the power of our advocacy efforts has been evident through the […]
Summer 2024: Editor’s Pick
This issue of Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is brimming with invaluable insights from our dedicated community of REALTORS®. A heartfelt thank you to all the contributors for sharing their expertise and […]