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Stop Oak Park’s Costly New Rental Regulations
TAKE ACTION! The Oak Park Village Board is attempting to pass legislation on Tuesday, November 11 that will raise rents and reduce housing choices in [...]
Illinois REALTORS® Statement on Passage of Mass Transit Reform Package Without New Real Estate Taxes
Illinois REALTORS® today announced it is pleased that the Illinois General Assembly passed a comprehensive mass transit reform package that safeguards both the state’s [...]
REALTOR® Call for Action: Tell Senators NO on Rental Fees Bill
Legislators in Springfield are attempting to pass legislation RIGHT NOW during the Veto Session that will dramatically increase rental housing costs. REALTORS®, take action [...]
GADs Advocating For You Across Illinois
Illinois REALTORS® Governmental Affairs Directors (GADs) are advocating for REALTORS® and private property owners throughout the state. GADs Michael Bailey, Kristie Engerman [...]
ADU Proposal: Will this “compromise” help Chicagoans?
THIS “COMPROMISE” WILL NOT ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF HELPING CHICAGOANS Our efforts to increase affordable and stable housing options for Chicagoans by legalizing Accessory [...]
Let’s Talk Real Estate on the Move in 2025!
It’s been a BUSY Summer for the Let’s Talk Real Estate program! See this quick recap of the elected officials we’ve met with and [...]
Protecting the industry and consumers
It takes a team to protect the industry and private property rights. Illinois REALTORS® has a cadre of members and staff whose focus is to make sure REALTORS® can best do business on behalf of their clients. The association maintains relationships with policymakers at all levels—local, state and federal.
State, local and federal protection for the real estate industry
Statehouse lobbyists
State policy can have a huge impact on real estate. That’s why Illinois REALTORS® has a team of lobbyists who sort through the thousands of bills annually to make sure bad legislation doesn’t become state law.
- State Capitol Report: Updated during legislative session. (Members only)
Local government
Illinois REALTORS® has a cadre of local Government Affairs Directors, called GADS, who address property rights issues at the grassroots level.
- Consumer brochures: Illinois REALTORS® has information on everything from tax assessments to getting your home ready to sell.
- Meet your GADs: Local Govement Affairs Directors (GADs) work throughout the state on tax and regulatory issues.
National resources
The National Association of REALTORS® advocates every day on behalf of the nation’s 1.3 million REALTORS® and 75 million property owners.
Protecting your business and property rights
The REALTORS® Political Action Committee has your back. An investment helps keep your business from becoming encumbered in red tape and costly regulation. Join the thousands of Illinois REALTORS® who are protecting our real estate industry and learn how you can play a role in taking a stand for private property rights.
Member Advocates
Making the REALTOR® voice heard in government at all levels
The power of the REALTOR® brand is evident in the association’s deep membership engagement on the issues. Illinois REALTORS® members take a direct role in answering Calls for Action on legislation, and many serve in leadership capacities to make industry issues known to policymakers.
- Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) maintain relationships with specific members of Congress to keep them up-to-date on REALTOR® issues. FPC’s visit with elected officials when they are in their districts, and during visits to Washington, D.C.
- State Legislative Contacts (SLCs) stay in touch with Illinois lawmakers to help reinforce the association’s legislative agenda.
- Consulate General Liaisons (CGLs) provide insight for a growing global clientele, and establish relationships with diplomatic representatives.
