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Explore Cutting-Edge Tech and Network at the 2024 iOi Summit in Chicago

Explore Cutting-Edge Tech and Network at the 2024 iOi Summit in Chicago Staff | August 8, 2024 Strategic Partners Member

NAR Settlement Resources For Chicago REALTOR® Members

NAR Settlement Resources For Chicago REALTOR® Members Staff | July 30, 2024 Membership mustread Visit our member-exclusive resource page (sign-in

What You Need to Know About The NAR Settlement

On Friday, March 15, 2024, NAR reached an agreement on their recent litigations. The agreement would resolve claims against NAR, over one million NAR members, all state/territorial and local REALTOR® […]

Global Real Estate council Receives NAR’s Global Achievement Program Diamond Award

The Global Real Estate Council has received NAR’s Global Achievement Program Diamond Award, the highest achievement awarded by NAR. The award is designed to recognize and reward the council with […]

What You Need to Know: National Association of REALTORS® Seller Class Action Lawsuit

What is the lawsuit about? NAR and four brokerage defendants were sued in lawsuits filed in Missouri (plaintiff “Burnett”) and Illinois (plaintiff “Moehrl”) alleging commission rates are too high, buyer […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is the only glossy, 4-color publication that covers the entire residential real estate market in Chicagoland.

NAR’s Green Designation

Green homes sell faster and for more money than homes without energy-efficient features. By earning NAR’s Green Designation, you position yourself as a leader in GREEN real estate that’s fully […]

At Home With Diversity

At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) is an NAR certification program designed to prepare REALTORS® to work effectively with and within today’s increasingly diverse pool of homebuyers. The curriculum encompasses topics […]

Congratulations to Chicago REALTORS® Appointed As National Association of REALTORS® Committee Leaders

Congratulations to the Chicago REALTORS® who have been appointed as National Association of REALTORS® committee leaders: Thank you all for your dedication to our industry and leadership. If you’re interested […]

Frank Williams Honored with NAR’s 2023 Fair Housing Champion Award

Congratulations to Past President Frank Williams, F.J. Williams Realty, who was honored as one of NAR’s 2023 Fair Housing Champion Award winners. The Fair Housing Champion Award honors REALTORS® who […]

2022 Annual Report

We’re so proud of everything we accomplished together over the last year as we continued to make Chicago a vibrant place to live, work and play! We can’t wait to […]