About Illinois REALTORS®
Illinois REALTORS® is the only advocate for private property rights at the state Capitol in Springfield and in communities statewide. We stand for excellence in advocacy, education and ethics for real estate practitioners.
One of Illinois’ largest trade associations, we represent 50,000 members involved in virtually all aspects related to the sale, purchase, exchange or lease of residential or commercial property in Illinois.
The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
Our Mission:
Illinois REALTORS® Strategic Priorities
Protect private property rights and promote the value of REALTORS®.
- Continue to build a strong culture of advocacy and support for the REALTORS® Political Advocacy
Committee (RPAC). - Increase member participation in Capitol Conference and Lobby Day.
- Provide support for the State Legislative Contacts (SLCs) program.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory issues and influence public policy to protect private property rights and promote the real estate industry.
- Engage consumers and non-member groups, including industry partners, on public policy issues affecting private property rights and empower them to take action.
- Support and increase the number of “REALTOR® Champions” in state and local government through independent expenditure and opportunity race campaigns.
Create professional development programs that help REALTORS® strengthen their businesses.
- Conduct regular reviews and analysis of the Illinois REALTORS® Licensing and Training Center’s course offerings, marketing methods and business strategy.
- Employ innovative methods to deliver relevant professional development products and programs to
members and prospective real estate licensees. - Deliver leadership development programs to identify and support future association and real estate industry leaders.
- Further incorporate administration of the Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation into business of the Illinois REALTORS® school.
Advance ethics enforcement programs that increase REALTOR® professionalism.
- Continue to administer the REALTOR® Code of Ethics enforcement programs on behalf of local associations.
- Continue to prioritize professionalism within the industry by developing and promoting Professional
Standards training, courses and workshops. - Increase participation among members in statewide professional standards enforcement programs to resolve disputes.
Protect REALTORS® by providing legal guidance and education.
- Provide legal resources, tools and training to members in the areas of risk management and the compliance and promotion of fair housing.
- Provide legal analysis and legislative drafting support to the advocacy team.
Share the story of the association and its role in helping REALTORS® succeed.
- Tailor communications and marketing of association events, programming and resources to be accessible and beneficial to members of diverse communities.
- Improve and increase efforts to communicate our value proposition to commercial real estate professionals.
- Continue to represent Illinois on the national and international stages for the promotion of residential and commercial real estate markets.
The History of Illinois REALTORS®
One can say our country was a very different place in 1916 than it is today, but the unity of our founding members has carried forth a tradition with each succeeding decade. Today, 29 local boards and associations comprise the Illinois REALTORS®, formerly known as the Illinois Association of REALTORS® (IAR).
While the membership base of the association has expanded to include over 50,000 members, the programs and services have continued to evolve to keep pace with the changing characteristics of our members. As members, you can be proud of the many achievements of the past 100+ years and look forward to the progress the future will bring.