CR Magazine - Summer 2017
The official publication of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.
The official publication of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.
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GUIDE TO THE REALTOR ®<br />
BUILDING<br />
One of the most exciting aspects of our new office location is access to the tools and resources<br />
offered by our REALTOR ® community at 430 N. Michigan Ave.<br />
Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC)<br />
REBAC provides training and support to help buyer’s representatives<br />
be successful—and to educate consumers about the benefits<br />
of buyer representation and the ABR ® designation, to improve their<br />
homebuying experience.<br />
800-648-6224 | rebac.net<br />
Chicago Association of REALTORS ®<br />
Learn what we have to offer you on page 30.<br />
Counselors of Real Estate (<strong>CR</strong>E)<br />
<strong>CR</strong>E was established exclusively for real estate professionals who<br />
provide advice, counsel or guidance which significantly affects<br />
real estate decisions, without personal bias or conflict of interest.<br />
312-329-8427 | www.cre.org<br />
Real Estate Business Institute (REBI)<br />
An NAR affiliate, REBI provides the tools you need to reinforce<br />
your professional development and sharpen your competitive<br />
advantage to improve your business operations, impact profitability<br />
and raise the bar on professional development.<br />
800-621-8738 | crb.com<br />
REALTOR ® University<br />
REALTOR ® University’s graduate school allows students to expand<br />
their real estate education with a unique blend of practical and<br />
applied learning, to advance their careers and better their business<br />
and their lives.<br />
855-786-6546 x1 | realtoru.edu<br />
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)<br />
An affiliate of NAR, IREM is the home for industry professionals<br />
connected to real estate management – and the only organization<br />
serving both the multi-family and commercial sectors.<br />
312-329-6000 | irem.org<br />
<strong>CR</strong>T Labs<br />
<strong>CR</strong>T Labs is an NAR research group and R&D lab that investigates<br />
and tracks smart home & internet of things devices, renewable<br />
energy, urban agriculture and building materials, and other<br />
emerging technologies affecting real estate.<br />
crtlabs.org<br />
Women’s Council of REALTORS ® National Office<br />
W<strong>CR</strong> is a network of successful REALTORS ® , advancing women<br />
as professionals and leaders in business, the industry and the<br />
communities we serve.<br />
800-245-8512 | wcr.org<br />
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National Association of REALTORS ® Offices<br />
Home to NAR’s Chicago headquarters for more than 35 years, the<br />
10 th , 11 th and 12 th floors host NAR’s executive offices, as well as<br />
numerous departments. REALTOR ® <strong>Magazine</strong>’s offices are also<br />
located here.<br />
Certified Commercial Investment Member<br />
Institute (CCIM)<br />
CCIM Institute is commercial real estate’s most influential<br />
professional organization, which builds opportunities through a<br />
respected education program, led by established practitioners.<br />
312-321-4460 | ccim.com<br />
REALTORS ® Land Institute<br />
The REALTORS ® Land Institute provides the education, tools,<br />
advice and networking opportunities that are the foundation for<br />
all land professionals to become the best in the business.<br />
800-441-LAND (5263) | rliland.com<br />
REALTORS Property Resource ® (RPR ® )<br />
REALTORS Property Resource ® (RPR ® ) delivers on-the-go access<br />
to an all-encompassing real estate platform, available exclusively<br />
to REALTORS ® at no cost.<br />
877-977-7576 | narrpr.com<br />
International Real Property Foundation<br />
IRPF creates free, efficient, transparent and equitable real estate<br />
markets anchored to private property rights and promotes real<br />
property ownership as a key element of strong democracies and<br />
poverty alleviation.<br />
312-329-8692 | nar.realtor/IRPF.nsf/homepage<br />
NAR Library and Archives<br />
The NAR Archives documents the history and development of the<br />
REALTOR ® family and the real estate profession in the United States.<br />
If you are interested in visiting the archives,please check in with the<br />
1 st floor lobby attendant prior to proceeding to the 4 th floor.<br />
800-874-6500 | nar.realtor<br />
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NAR Information Services<br />
Information Services provides REALTORS ® with useful information<br />
about the Association’s activities and resources.<br />
800-874-6500 | nar.realtor/contact-us<br />
Council of Residential Specialists (<strong>CR</strong>S)<br />
The Council of Residential Specialists is a professional network<br />
of over 30,000 residential real estate professionals in the U.S.<br />
and overseas and the largest not-for-profit affiliate of NAR.<br />
312-321-4480 | crs.com<br />
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