Every month, Chicago Agent features a message from local or national association leaders. These were the most-read Association News items in 2025.

1. Will AI make real estate fairer or more biased?

2025 Illinois REALTORS® President Tommy Choi asks if AI is helping us eliminate bias in real estate or reinforcing it in ways we don’t even realize.

2. Realtors® in action: Serving Chicago beyond the closing table

As Realtors, community engagement isn’t just a bonus — it’s a responsibility, writes Chicago REALTORS® Foundation Chair Antonia Mills Wesselink.

3. Real estate in 2025: A promising path forward

NAR President Kevin Sears says the real estate industry is at a “pivotal moment.” Overall, though, he’s optimistic about 2025.

4. A 2026 market defined by change — that’s why Realtors need their associations more than ever

“In 2026, Illinois REALTORS® will double down on what agents need most: forms, education, advocacy and strong local partnerships,” writes 2026 President Jeff Kolbus.

5. Beyond the MLS: The true value of your local Realtor® association

“Local associations are the gateway to the Multiple Listing Service, but there are things of equal value that we provide,” writes NSBAR CEO Jeff Lasky.