Government Affairs

IAR represents Illinois REALTORS® as the "voice of real estate" in the Illinois General Assembly on issues that affect your profession, the real estate industry and the rights of private property owners. IAR advocates for a healthy business environment and the goal of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every family.

Voters on Feb. 2 reject home rule in Sammons Point and Hometown where the IAR Advocacy funds were used to educate voters. Home rule was approved in Midlothian, that community’s second effort to secure approval.

Spring session of the Illinois General Assembly began Feb. 3. Read the latest on action and bills of interest to Illinois REALTORS® in State Capitol Report.

The rewrite of the Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 (Public Act 096-0856) took effect Dec. 31 , 2009. Get details from IARlicenselaw.org.

Support the Illinois REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and ongoing efforts to ensure that the REALTOR® viewpoint is heard in all levels of government.

Concerns about the Home Valuation Code of Conduct? View IAR HVCC Resources.

Review the Issues Tracker from the 2009 Session for the status of bills of interest to REALTORS®.

REALTORS® Renewing America: REALTORS® give back to their community every day in Illinois

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