Winter 2024 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
The official publication of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.
The official publication of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®.
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EDITOR’S PICKS<br />
JESSICA KERN, rce<br />
Chief Communications Officer<br />
jkern@chicagorealtor.com<br />
Another year has begun! I have no doubt that <strong>2024</strong> will call for elevated<br />
levels of leadership and peer-to-peer support. For nearly 20 years, I have<br />
had a front-row seat to the many changes our members have experienced.<br />
However, the one constant I have seen is the value REALTORS ® bring to<br />
their clients, peers and our communities. I've witnessed the care and pride<br />
you take in being a trusted advisor—and the way many of you pour into<br />
each other by sharing inspiration, insights and knowledge.<br />
Once again, we are experiencing changes in our industry, and the<br />
association is working hard to provide you with the resources you need.<br />
Our Forms and Contracts Committee painstakingly reviews documents<br />
line by line to create a comprehensive set of forms and contracts for our<br />
members. They recently rolled out a new Exclusive Right to Sell Listing<br />
Agreement to adapt to industry changes.<br />
Our Public Policy Coordinating Committee works with our Government<br />
Affairs Directors and leadership to fight against legislation that will hurt you,<br />
your clients and your communities. Read more on page 34 from chair Staci<br />
Slattery on what’s in store for <strong>2024</strong> and how you can get more involved.<br />
Our education team has put together a robust schedule of courses to help<br />
you hone your skills in buyer and seller representation. They have also<br />
launched the first three of twelve new skill-builder courses built for longterm<br />
REALTOR ® success. Many REALTOR ® members have provided their<br />
knowledge and skills to shape the content of these courses.<br />
Our leadership team has ensured we bring in speakers to share with you<br />
the most up-to-date information. It’s through this peer-to-peer support<br />
that we hosted our fall Managing Broker Forum where we discussed<br />
buyer representation and our January Market Outlook where we bring<br />
in economists to share what is in store for <strong>Chicago</strong> real estate in <strong>2024</strong>—<br />
including a session on buyer representation. Visit page 5 for a quick list<br />
of upcoming events, or our website at <strong>Chicago</strong>REALTOR.com/events for<br />
a full list.<br />
These are just a few of the ways our members ensure we are best prepared<br />
for the future. Our association isn’t some unknown entity, rather it is all of<br />
you coming together to ensure you are the best, trusted advisor you can be<br />
to make the dream of homeownership possible.<br />
The industry will always change and adapt. I am confident in the value of<br />
REALTORS ® in the homeownership process and in ensuring our association<br />
continues to provide the tools and resources you need. As always, don’t<br />
hesitate to reach out — I’d love to hear from you.<br />
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