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FROM THE CEO
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Iremember them when...” We use this phrase to reflect
on different people’s journeys to greatness.
Right now, there are a lot of dreamers in our industry.
According to National Association of REALTORS ® Chief Economist Dr.
Lawrence Yun, in 2021 there were 1.55 million REALTORS ® , a record
high. Here in Chicago, we’re also seeing a steady increase in both new
members and pre-licensing students.
Most people enter our industry with a dream, maybe one where they work
as their own boss as an entrepreneur, or where they make homeownership
a reality for more people, or simply, where they help people every day.
For those of us already in the industry, we have a unique opportunity to
show them what’s possible through hard work and dedication.
Within the pages of this CR Magazine, there are a number of you who
have achieved Top Producer status in 2021. Congratulations on your
accomplishment! Your mentors, colleagues and friends will see you in these
pages, remember when you dreamed of this moment and say, “I remember
them when…” They now know you for achieving something great.
At the association, we have another exciting set of dreamers this year:
our first-ever Leadership Accelerator class. This brand-new program
will help these REALTORS ® prepare for the next step of their leadership
journey, both in their careers and in the association. They have dedicated
themselves to a year of hard work, and I can’t wait to see how far they’ll go.
I’m sure you’ll see many of them soon and think, “I remember them when…”
Don’t stop dreaming. Even if you’ve reached your dreams, there’s always
farther to go and more ways to grow. And if you haven’t reached your
dreams yet, now is your time to shine! We’re here to help you with tools
and resources along the way.
MICHELLE MILLS CLEMENT, fasae, cae, rce
Chief Executive Officer
Chicago Association of REALTORS ®
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