Create professional development programs that help REALTORS® strengthen their businesses.
Protect private property rights and promote the value of REALTORS®.
Advance ethics enforcement programs that increase REALTOR® professionalism.
Protect REALTORS® by providing legal guidance and education.
Stay current on industry issues with daily news from Illinois REALTORS®, network with other professionals, attend a seminar, and keep up with industry trends through events throughout the year.
Welcome to 2021 and thank you for the honor of serving as your President of OUR Illinois REALTORS®.
Emerging from 2020, we need to become more united, stronger and resilient as our state and nation shakes off the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Illinois REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the tool that unites us. Leveraging our collective advocacy strength through RPAC, we demonstrated that the real estate industry is essential to the state’s economy. REALTORS® were at the table with THE elected officials who made decisions on issues affecting your business and lives last year. It was not about political party. It was about securing our future. I want to personally thank everyone who invested in RPAC. For the fourth consecutive year, we attained the high honor of the National Association of REALTORS® President’s Cup.
Another major strength is our professionalism. To enhance it, take advantage of the Illinois REALTORS® professional development courses (many of which are offered through your local associations) and mentor others through pre-license training. To further diversify our businesses, apply for grants through the recently announced diversity and inclusion grant program, offered through a partnership between Illinois REALTORS® and the Real Estate Educational Foundation (REEF). REEF offers scholarships to aid in the personal growth of REALTORS® and for students to pursue a career in real estate. For more information, visit www.ilreef.org.
Lastly, we must remain resilient. Our industry is the backbone of the economy for Illinois and our local communities. A tool to help us is the new foundation for our programming – called ROI. It will provide you tools and resources to help revitalize your business, identify opportunities to grow and use your influence to advocate for homeowners and housing providers.
I am truly excited about working with you to be united, strong and resilient in 2021; and to continue advancing the real estate profession, protecting the rights of property owners and better serving our clients and communities.
My phone is always on. I am, humbly, your President.
