Illinois REALTORS® talk to lawmakers on Capitol Hill

They joined more than 8,500 REALTORS® in Washington, D.C. May 11-16 for the NAR Midyear Meetings to help move the real estate market forward, ensure affordable insurance through small business health plans, and propose energy efficiency legislation.

Members of the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® stand with U.S. Congresswoman Judy Biggert.

Federal Political Coordinator REALTOR® John Veneris (left) talks with U.S. Congresswoman Judy Biggert.

Rockford Area Association of REALTORS® with Senators Dick Durbin (left) and Roland Burris (right) as well as Congressman Aaron Schock.

Congressman John Shimkus (center) talks with members of the Greater Gateway and Capital Area Associations.

Congressman Jerry Costello stands with members of the REALTOR® Association of Southwestern Illinois.

Congressman Bill Foster (left) meets with Federal Political Coordinator Mike Drews and members of the REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley.

Congressman Mark Kirk sits down with Illinois REALTORS®.

Members of the McHenry, North Shore-Barrington and NorthWest Chicagoland REALTOR® associations with Congresswoman Melissa Bean.

McHenry County Association of REALTORS® with Senators Dick Durbin (left) and Roland Burris (right) as well as Congressman Aaron Schock.

Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (right) listens to members of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®

Members of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® meet with Senator Roland Burris (left).

Congressman Danny Davis (center) and Chicago Association of REALTORS®.

Federal Political Coordinator REALTOR® John C. Kmiecik and Congressman Daniel Lipinski.

Congressman Mike Quigley (center) stands with members and staff of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.

Chicago REALTOR® members meet with Senator Durbin's Housing Staff.