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Advocacy news and updates
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 [...]
Governor signs legislation on condo protections, climate task force, distressed community grants and minor eviction cases
Your Illinois REALTORS® Governmental Affairs team supported, provided amendments and monitored to ensure no changes to several key bills just signed into law by Gov. [...]
Illinois REALTORS® Supported Bills Signed By Governor
Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed three more bills into law that the Illinois REALTORS® followed or had some involvement in their passage. [...]
Benedetto and Erickson highlight housing issues and trends
Illinois REALTORS® Government Affairs Directors Neeley Erickson and Tom Benedetto recently returned from the National Association of REALTORS® GAD Institute, where they connected with colleagues [...]
Gender-neutral deed provision and cultural heritage conservation rights signed into law
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed two additional bills into law that are of interest to those in the real estate industry and supported by Illinois [...]
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.
