Illinois REALTOR® CEO Jeff Baker and President Sue Miller said the state association will focus on the best ways it will help members grow their businesses, serve their clients and support their communities in 2021.

Baker made his remarks during the 2021 Outlook session of the Illinois REALTORS® virtual Winter Meetings Thursday afternoon. Referencing the way members adapted and thrived in the face of COVID-19 pandemic, he described his vision for maintaining positive momentum.

The association’s priorities for 2021 are:

• fostering the reach of the Diversity & Inclusion Initiative through training grants, more minority scholarships and affordable housing legislation;
• supporting housing providers and property owners at state and local levels;
• advocating against unwarranted tax increases and regulations while advocating for immediate housing provider relief and increased affordable housing; and
• continuing to offer quality industry courses and developing new ones through our Education Department.

Miller applauded members for sharing stories of staying united, strong and resilient in 2021. Watch the complete video to see how nine REALTORS® from across the state used that theme to describe last year’s successes and to focus on the future with optimism.