Association News
Real estate associations support brokers in a number of ways, many of which take place behind the scenes. What’s happening at your local association? How are they serving their members? This monthly feature, penned by association leaders, offers the inside scoop on how associations small and large are helping to improve the industry.
“The real estate landscape in the Chicagoland area has undergone a notable transformation over the past decade, transitioning from a booming market to one characterized by low inventory,” writes Renee Bills, president-elect of the Three Rivers Association of Realtors.
“There’s a lot of hype going around about the compensation lawsuits brought against NAR, and, likely, the majority of agents aren’t following the legal proceedings closely,” writes Jim Haisler, CEO of the Heartland REALTOR® Organization.
By leveraging the experience of a mentor, new real estate professionals can navigate the complex housing landscape with confidence.
NAR’s Realtor Relief Foundation garners financial support throughout the year, enabling them to act maximum impact when natural disaster strikes, explains RRF President Michael C. McGrew.
The Illinois REALTORS® Governmental Affairs Directors program has been recognized as a model for local government advocacy among REALTOR® organizations nationwide.
Jeff Berger, founder of The National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, suggests that YouTube is the platform real estate professionals should focus on.
“No one understands the importance of keeping up with the ever-evolving real estate technology landscape like young Realtors,” writes Ramona Ruskuls, the director of Mainstreet’s Young Professionals Network.
Three hashtags — #LeadersMadeHere, #IAmWomensCouncil and #comeasyouR — represent the Women’s Council of Realtors on the national, state and local levels.
“Our generation gets to be the one that makes a significant contribution to closing the wealth gap,” writes Nuria Rivera, president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.
“Latinos are more mortgage ready. Latinos have made strides in income and are more educated in the homebuying process,” said Nidia Fromenta Peguero of Century 21 North East in Danvers, Massachusetts. “They don’t want to rent anymore.”
A message from Jeff Lasky, chief executive officer of the North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS®.
With inflation and mortgage rates are up, and inventory low, CAR President Sarah Ware shares what can we expect for Chicago real estate in 2023.
Kenny Parcell, the 2023 president of the National Association of REALTORS®, opens up about what’s in store for the coming year.
Every month, association leaders write in to Chicago Agent to share their thoughts about not only the market but the realtor community at large. Here’s what they said in 2022.
Jim Haisler, CEO of the Heartland REALTOR® Organization, discusses the benefits of membership in various REALTOR® organizations.
“Nobody has a crystal ball, but we know markets are changing. It’s time to dig into your niches,” writes Jeff Berger, founder of the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals.