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It takes many hands to make home possible. Partnership and collaboration across the affordable ecosystem are critical to drive both business opportunities and making the dream of home a reality for families.

Illinois REALTORS® President Ed Neaves describes how the Association will rely on the five pillars — Advocacy, Education, Ethics, Legal, and Outreach — in helping its members address ongoing issues of social justice in their communities.

Illinois REALTORS® General Counsel Betsy Urbance and Legal Hotline Attorney Anneliese Fierstos hosted a live Zoom event answering questions about changes to the Real Estate License Act (RELA). If you missed the live review, or want a refresher, watch now!

Vote! It’s important to vote in local elections—where most real estate is regulated.
Act! Taking action can be as simple as responding to a call for action, signing up for REALTOR® Party mobile alerts, or coming to annual Lobby Day.
Invest! It’s voluntary and it helps protect the industry, the marketplace, and consumers.

“I have been a REALTOR® for many years, but didn’t know everything that my dues paid for.” Learn the return on investment with your member benefits, professional standards and real estate advocacy for consumers, our industry and protecting private property rights. Invite the Outreach Team to your office to learn more about REALTOR® ROI.

The Illinois REALTORS® Outreach Team reaches all corners of the state—whether you are in Chicago, Carlinville, Rockford or Champaign—and wants to come to YOU to make sure you are getting the most of your dues and member benefits.

Just like you are an advocate for your clients, the Illinois REALTORS® is an advocate for YOU! And we want you to be a part of telling and writing that story.

The Member Outreach program serves as “boots on the ground” in every corner of the state to connect Illinois REALTOR® members with the services and benefits paid for with their dues. The team covers REALTOR® advocacy, provides local, state and national legislative updates, and connects members with key resources and member benefits.

In the latest Revitalize, Opportunity, Influence video, NAR General Counsel Katie Johnson and Illinois REALTORS® General Counsel Betsy Urbance talk about ways for association and brokerage offices to reopen and pivot to a “new normal.”

Illinois REALTORS® President Ed Neaves talks with NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun about what REALTORS® can expect as the industry begins its transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic slowdown.

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