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Advocacy news and updates
Dousing Affordability: The Cost of Sprinkler Codes
In the video below, Illinois REALTORS® Governmental Affairs Director (GAD) Kristie Engerman outlines how local building codes mandating fire sprinklers in all new residential [...]
Shaping the Future of Housing in Lake County
Illinois REALTORS® Local Governmental Affairs Director Michael Dobrow was selected to represent REALTOR® interests as an active member of the Lake County Housing Task [...]
Fighting for higher quality, lower cost housing in the city of Springfield
Illinois REALTORS® advocate for rental property registration and inspection programs that target "bad actors" and encourage providers of quality housing to continue to do [...]
Encouraging Housing Sales and Upward Mobility in Oak Park
Illinois REALTORS® Local Governmental Affairs Director (GAD) Michael Bailey is actively encouraging the Village of Oak Park to waive their transfer taxes in certain [...]
Illinois REALTORS® Statement on Chicago City Budget and Property Taxes
Cook County property owners are opening their tax bills this week and finding staggering increases. Unfortunately, no one can—or should—be surprised. We can demand [...]
GADs Advocating for You on Housing Affordability
Illinois REALTORS® Governmental Affairs Director (GAD) Neeley Erickson presented at the NAR NXT REALTOR® Conference about how we are working to expand affordability in [...]
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.
