IAR Gives You the REALTOR Advantage

You need exposure to information, knowledge and resources in today's fast-paced world to be more successful as a real estate professional. You need a business partner invested exclusively in your interests. When you wear the REALTOR logo, you join over 1,000,000 members of the local, state and national family of real estate professionals in partnership.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

IAR has made an extraordinary effort to not only have an adequate legislative program that prevents onerous legislation from passing, but also to execute a positive, pro-active legislative program--one that enables the Association to develop and implement good public policy for the real estate industry. The state association has become a leader in the nation in developing and passing legislation that promotes a healthy climate for property ownership in Illinois, IAR is the driving force in the periodic rewrite of the Real Estate License Law.

RPAC The REALTORS Political Action Committee is a voluntary non-profit political action committee, providing members the opportunity to support political candidates who share IAR's concern for protecting private property rights, the free enterprise system and issues affecting the real estate industry. RPAC allows you the opportunity to have a collective, statewide and nationwide impact on the election of officials who shape legislation affecting our lives and the way real estate professionals do business.

IMPAC The Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee was formed to allow members to become involved in the public advocacy of issues significant to the real estate industry. IMPAC is supported by voluntary contributions from IAR members, and all funds go to support local/state issue campaigns.

Quorum Call The Governmental Affairs department periodically publishes Quorum Call, a legislative newsletter alerting members to pending legislation which affects real estate and related issues.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

By providing information and education on the latest legal and professional practices, IAR offers a broad array of professional development opportunities through courses, seminars and conferences that are both accessible and affordable. Whatever your specialty, you will find the industry's best educational opportunities offered by the REALTOR Association.

Graduate REALTOR Institute
The Institute program is designed to enhance your knowledge of real estate marketing and hone skills that will set you apart from the competition. Now you can earn the GRI designation in three convenient ways. Choose the full Institute, modules, equivalency exams, or a combination to complete the three undergraduate courses.

Continuing Education
Real estate licensees are required to complete continuing education hours during each renewal period. Through membership in the REALTOR Association, you will find a multitude of opportunities throughout the year in which to fulfill your CE obligations. IAR is a licensed continuing education and appraisal provider and has also added a full array of home study programs for CE credit.

IAR Convention and Trade Exhibition
Each year IAR hosts a convention and expo where nationally-recognized experts provide education on the newest developments in the industry. In addition, the industry trade exposition can introduce you to the latest products and services designed to improve your bottom line.

IAR Business Meetings
REALTOR committees analyze and formulate policy on all areas affecting the business, professional and public policy involvement of Illinois REALTORS. These business meetings are held twice a year. Various member forums are held in conjunction with these business meetings. As a member, you may attend these sessions.

COMMUNICATIONS

REALTOR membership provides access to information that can help you succeed in today's competitive market. The efforts of the local board, IAR and the National Association of REALTORS keep you abreast of state and national events, current trends, self-motivational techniques and more.

Members Only Web Site
IAR offers a site exclusive to members that offers information on member services, IAR publications, a REALTOR Mall, technology, legal news, free forms and contracts, and more.

Weekly Connection newsletter
This weekly e-newsletter offers industry news, technology tips and more, and is e-mailed to all members.

The Illinois REALTOR Magazine
This award-winning publication focuses on the real estate business in Illinois and is delivered bi-monthly to IAR members. The Illinois REALTOR provides hard-hitting, up-to-date information on real estate, economic, legislative and legal issues as well as how-to features, educational updates, financing and commercial trends.

The Designated REALTOR Exclusive
This newsletter is distributed quarterly to all designated REALTORS by IAR and provides a quarterly report on legal, regulatory and management issues.

Spokesperson Training
IAR sponsors spokesperson training seminars throughout the year to prepare members on how to better relate with the media and the public.

Quarterly News Releases
IAR compiles statewide housing statistics on a monthly basis. Both monthly and each quarter, IAR profiles statewide housing statistical trends.

MEMBER SERVICES

Legal Hotline
The Hotline delivers fast, accurate information to assist REALTORS with day to day legal questions which arise in the real estate business. Access to the Hotline is available through the designated broker in each real estate office.

Memberline
The toll-free IAR MemberLine allows REALTORS to make a single phone call for answers to general real estate matters, such as agency, licensure issues, seller disclosure, continuing education and more.

REALTOR Store
Many of the standard contracts and forms for use in REALTOR offices are available at low cost through IAR In addition, IAR offers a variety of manuals, brochures, videotapes and other products designed to keep you at the top of your industry.