Illinois REALTORS® Rally for the American Dream

IAR members were among 13,000 REALTORS® in Washington, D.C., rallying to promote property rights and homeownership. They also met to plot advocacy strategy during the NAR Midyear Meetings.
 

Rally Video | Photo Stream

Spring Conference Highlights

Five hundred people showed up for the annual event. See photos of attendees learning and networking in Collinsville.

Legal Webinar: Your Questions

In the latest IAR Legal Webinar Series for members, IAR's Chief Legal Counsel and Legal Hotline Attorney address questions submitted by members including presenting multiple offers, advertising, Code of Ethics, escrow, disclosure and more. Members, find a recording of this webinar and others here.

REALTORS® donate $44,000 to help tornado victims

When a March tornado ripped through Harrisburg, Illinois' REALTOR® community immediately sprang into action. IAR and others made sizeable donations to help with recovery.

More headlines and daily quick takes on the IAR Blog: www.IARbuzz.com.

Program helps members understand Cook County assessment process

Let's face it: The assessment process can be complicated. A new program helps break down the changes, and could help save money, too. 

Meet the FPCs: Fighting for you in Washington, D.C.

Key IAR members let lawmakers know how to help those in the real estate business and their clients. Meet some of them and see what they are up to. 

Urge Illinois Senate to vote NO on House Bill 506

The Illinois Senate is poised to act on HB 506, a homestead exemption bill that IAR strongly opposes. Call our Senator today and urge a NO vote!  Learn more about the bill and how you can help at the IAR Action Center (login required).  

Members only: The latest on bill status at the Capitol

Read this week's edition of IAR's State Capitol Report from our Springfield-based advocacy team. Find updates on fast-track foreclosure, consumer contracts and Cook County assessment procedure changes. It's a weekly service during session for our members.

Legislative Update: Where bills stand in the General Assembly

IAR has added bills to its "Dead" list and we're watching others closely. Look through where all the key pieces of legislation stand. 

Will County village heeds RVOICE, changes sign policy

Steger officials had proposed $75 fee with ordinance that appeared to target REALTORS®.

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Fighting for You...
All Across the State
Hundreds of members are at work daily protecting property rights and promoting the real estate business. 
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Mobile Warriors: Business Success Unchained from your Desk
Find tools and tips for getting more done on the go. Read more.
 

Kickstart your Profitability
Four Top Producers share their tips for attracting clients, boosting efficiency and building business. Read more.
 

Spring Cleaning for your Website
Clear out the clutter on your business website. Read more.
 

Foreclosures and the Housing Market 
Reducing backlog to return market to normal equilibrium. Read more.

Pending Bills that affect commercial members

Looking to see what the status is of a bill that affects commercial real estate? Check out State Capitol Report for members only.

Study shows devastating impact of lease accounting rules

Read the latest from the National Association of REALTORS® on pending legislation and the proposed Lease Accounting rule. Talking Points (pdf)
 

Buying or selling a home? What you need to know and other resources at www.yourillinoishome.com.
 

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Learn about state housing intiatives including the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network, Welcome Home Heroes and the Illinois SmartMove Loan Program.