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General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Services Betsy Urbance and Legal Hotline Attorney Anneliese Fierstos discussed some of the hot legal topics and relevant court decisions affecting the industry including handling multiple offer questions during this period of low inventory, RELA Rules, data scraping and website accessibility.

The Public Policy Forum features State Comptroller Susana Mendoza, the first Hispanic elected to statewide office in Illinois and the first woman elected as Chicago City Clerk in 2011. Comptroller Mendoza has been an advocate for stability, bipartisanship, comprehensive budget solutions and transparency in financial reporting. She will brief the group on the current “state of the state.” The Public Policy Forum also includes a discussion with our statehouse lobbyists on the latest from the state capitol and a special presentation by University of Minnesota law professor Myron Orfield. Professor Orfield is a nationally recognized expert on the interplay of civil rights and regional development. He helps members understand the critical importance of sound housing policies to housing equality and affordability.

Here’s your chance to discuss mutually beneficial relationships between REALTORS® and policymakers, the association’s grassroots activities, and the value of member mobilization. This session will feature live chats with leading elected officials at the congressional and state legislative levels, and their REALTOR® Federal Political Coordinator or State Legislative Contact.

Want to know the trends and issues affecting all aspects of the real estate industry today and in the near future? Rebecca Jensen, President and CEO of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), hosts a discussion with Denee Evans, CEO of CRMLS and Sam DeBord, CEO of RESO on how the pandemic could change how buyers and sellers use an MLS. Chris Haran, Chief Technology Officer, MRED will share insights into emerging technology trends followed by a discussion on business intelligence featuring Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton, NAR Senior Economist and Director of Housing & Commercial Research.

In light of the nationwide diversity and inclusion dialogue, this forum provided an in-depth discussion of implicit bias and how to promote diversity and provide fair housing equally and consistently. Illinois REALTORS® 2020 Business Issues Forum Chair Jeff Gregory and Vice Chair Sarah Ware were joined by REALTOR® panelists, Nate Johnson, Jasmyn Jefferson and Michelle Walker, in examining the history of segregation and other systemic issues. They also tackled the persistence of racial injustice in our nation and outlined concrete actions that REALTOR® associations, brokerage companies and real estate professionals can take now to collectively and individually turn this tide.

Don’t miss Sue Miller’s inaugural speech from Fall Meetings. Watch this video to learn about her vision for the coming year, as well as what helped bring her to this pinnacle.

This forum, from Business Meetings 2020, took an in-depth look at implicit bias and how to promote diversity and provide fair housing equally and consistently. Illinois REALTORS® 2020 Business Issues Forum Chair Jeff Gregory and Vice Chair Sarah Ware joined REALTOR® panelists, Nate Johnson, Jasmyn Jefferson and Michelle Walker, in examining the history of segregation and other systemic issues. They also tackled the persistence of racial injustice in our nation and outlined concrete actions that REALTOR® associations, brokerage companies and real estate professionals can take to collectively and individually turn this tide.

Learn about affordable product solutions for borrowers with low to moderate incomes, educational resources for new and prospective borrowers, and solutions for homeowner recovery from the economic impact of COVID-19. Carmen Mercado, Single-Family Client & Community Engagement Senior Manager and Sandra Heidinger, Affordable Lending Manager, spoke to members about the changing demographics of homeowners, anticipated market trends, and Freddie Mac programs that help homebuyers achieve their objectives.

The Umbrella Effect is a fast paced, one-hour course that provides practical steps to make difficult conversations more comfortable, and explains how to harness emotional intelligence, unconscious biases, microagressions, and much, much more. The focus is on awareness and cooperation rather than criticism or shame, so everyone moves forward together.

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