Winter 2024 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE Not all leadership paths look the same. As the 140 th president of the association, I know my journey looks different than those who came before me. In fact, my leadership journey came about in a rather unexpected way. Many years ago, a fellow Chicago Association of REALTORS ® member visited the office I was working at to meet with a friend. She stopped me to say hello and she asked me if I heard about a house bill that was a hot topic at the time. At the time, I hadn’t heard anything about it and was encouraged to go to a meeting at the association to learn more. At the meeting, I got all the details on the house bill and asked myself, “Where have I been?” When I went back to my office to discuss the bill with my fellow agents, none of them were aware of it, either. It was in that moment that I realized I needed to use my voice as a leader to amplify the message of important topics like these not only to my team, but also to all of my fellow REALTORS ® . From there, I got heavily involved with the association, specifically through government affairs. I was then tapped on the shoulder to sit on the Forms & Contracts Committee and the RPAC Fundraising Work Group. I worked my way up as a volunteer to a vice chair, then a chair and finally onto the Board of Directors, where this year I will serve as your president. Watch Drussy’s presidential speech from the 140 th Inaugural Gala. This year, I want you to get involved and use your voice to make a difference in our industry. This association has so many opportunities for you to do so. From simply attending an event to voice your opinion to volunteering your time on a committee or growing through our Leadership Accelerator program, there are options for everyone’s passions and levels of experience. This association is the voice for real estate in Chicago. I am the voice for real estate in Chicago. We all are the voice for real estate in Chicago, and we especially need your voice to make a positive impact on real estate, homeownership and Chicago. DRUSSY HERNANDEZ 2023-2024 President Chicago Association of REALTORS ® 4 Chicago REALTOR ® Magazine
event We're excited to bring you 80+ events this year. Here are a few highlights. Visit our website for a full list. HIGHLIGHTS register today 6 February Coffee With Your GAD Join us for this virtual meeting to discuss legislative issues affecting the Chicago real estate market. Come and share what you’re seeing in the market and issues of concern! 8 February YPN 2024 Kick-Off Mixer Kick off the new year with YPN! We’re celebrating the start of a new year of business success with networking, music and cocktails. 29 Renewable Real Estate February Connect with your fellow sustainability- sustainability hot topics. minded peers for a virtual event to discuss 5 March Open House Join us at the Open House to connect with the association resources and people to help you along your professional journey. ChicagoREALTOR.com/Events www.ChicagoREALTOR.com 5
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