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GAD Update Highlights Vital Work Across The State
It’s been a season of major victories and growing momentum for REALTOR® advocacy across Illinois. In Boone County, local REALTORS® and their Government Affairs [...]
Illinois REALTORS® brings YOUR message to lawmakers in D.C.
Didn’t get to advocate in D.C. last week? Don’t worry, Director of Local Advocacy Tom Benedetto has you covered with a day-by-day recap! [...]
Illinois REALTORS® Statement on Funding Proposal for Chicago Transit Authority
Proposal would increase real estate taxes by 600 percent The proposal to fund the Chicago Transit Authority with an increase in transfer taxes for [...]
Illinois REALTORS® is helping protect property owners from squatters
People who move in and try to occupy someone else’s home, soon will no longer be able to do so under one of the [...]
Illinois REALTORS® join Sen. Castro to promote homebuyer savings program bill
Illinois REALTORS® joined state Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, for an Illinois statehouse news conference Thursday on Senate Bill 148, a bill that would allow [...]
Support our ‘Housing Stability & Affordability Initiative’
Watch today's video to learn more about five legislative proposals developed in conjunction with the governor's office and legislators to increase the [...]
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.
