October 2016 Market Snapshot
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
How to File a Professional Standards Complaint
One of the most common questions we get is how to formally place an Ethics complaint or request for Arbitration, so we’ve put together this handy guide to walk you […]
Ethics Training Deadline is Dec. 31
REALTORS® are required to complete 2.5 hours of Ethics Training to fulfill their promise of professionalism as made in the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics represents an […]
IDFPR License Renewal Process for Brokerage Firms Operating as an Entity
All licensees should have received an email about their renewal from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). These licenses are set to expire October 31, 2016, and […]
Lockbox Violations & Access without Permission – Criminal Trespass
It is important that all brokers understand the severity of the consequences of entering a home without permission. Not only is it wrong, it could potentially be illegal. More specifically, […]
New education initiative on Chicago property taxes with Real Property Alliance
C.A.R. is partnering with Real Property Alliance, Illinois REALTORS® consumer outreach arm, to help educate property owners in Chicago about why property taxes are increasing and how they can potentially […]
A Guide to Antitrust Do’s and Don’ts
AntiTrust- It’s the law. Ensure you are in compliance with this guide of Antitrust Do’s and Don’ts. The following is an excerpt from the National Association of REALTORS® Antitrust Compliance […]
Mandatory Ethics Training Deadline: Dec. 31
All REALTOR® members are required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training per four-year cycle. We are currently in the Fourth Training Cycle, January 1, 2013 through December […]
Market Snapshot: June 2016
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
Summer 2016 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 will […]
C.A.R. 2016-2017 Election Ballot
The official 2016 – 2017 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed on Sept. 14 at the Annual C.A.R. Inaugural […]
Fair Housing Act: Criminal History-Based Practices and Policies
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) urges housing providers to exercise caution when implementing criminal history policies or practices used to make housing decisions. This guidance follows the […]