IAR Strategic Vision

CORE COMPETENCIES
Core competencies are those essential programs and services that the Association offers, allowing IAR members and firms to be more successful collectively than they can individually while reflecting the Association’s mission, vision and organizational objectives.

There are seven (7) Core Competencies that benchmark the 2007-2009 Strategic Plan:
 
     • ADVOCACY
     • LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT
     • COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA RELATIONS
     • BUSINESS PRACTICES AND STANDARDS
     • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
     • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
     • OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Each Core Competency has an associated General Objective that remains constant for the Association throughout the three-year planning cycle and serves as a foundation for the development of specific program plans and budget/business plans that may evolve and change with the annual budget.

ADVOCACY - General Objective
Provide a professional, political action system that presents a proactive statewide and local government legislative, regulatory, and grassroots program for the benefit of the member, property owner and real estate marketplace. 
         
LEGAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT - General Objective
Provide legal advice, opinions and representation for the benefit of the member, property owner and real estate industry and provide assistance to members to identify and reduce potential liability concerns.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA RELATIONS - General Objective
Provide relevant and timely flow of information to the membership; serve as a liaison and coordinator of technology, research, housing data and housing affordability; develop and maintain relationships with all forms of media that further the value and quality of REALTORS.

BUSINESS PRACTICES AND STANDARDS - General Objective
Provide guidance and training in domestic and international business practices and brokerage standards to the membership; promote the adherence to and enforcement of the Code of Ethics.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - General Objective
Identify, provide, and promote professional growth through educational courses, designation programs and programs to meet regulatory mandates and risk reduction and evolving business practices.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - General Objective
Identify, develop and maintain a program that promotes and cultivates domestic and international interest in Illinois through investment, development and homeownership.                

OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - General Objective
Provide a high level of efficiency, effectiveness and stability in Association finances, services, governance and programs.