IAR Public Policy Meetings

Illinois REALTORS® Set the Agenda for 2013

IAR's annual Public Policy meetings took place Jan. 21-24 to make sure REALTORS® have a voice in the local, state and federal public policy issues and legislative battles that affect their business. Featured speakers included Dr. Paul M. Lisnek, a nationally recognized television commentator and political analyst for WGN-TV, and Dr. Geoffrey J.D. Hewings, director of REAL and professor of Geography, Economics and Urban and Regional Planning.

Presentations | Photos

• VIDEO: The resurgence of the housing market in the latter part of 2012, and what it means for the year ahead. [1] Dr. Geoffrey Hewings with the University of Illinois discusses the 2013 housing market.

• [2]John Vranas of Vranas Ventures Inc. in Chicago, Ill. is named 2013 REALTOR® of the Year. [2]Every year, IAR honors a member who shows outstanding integrity and dedication to excellence in enhancing the real estate profession. The award also honors leadership and service to civic, community and charitable causes.

• Gerald N. Perlow of Property Valuation Services in the Chicago area. receives Political Involvement Award. [3] The award is given for outstanding political and legislative service to the REALTOR® organization.

• REALTOR® Mike Drews was nominated by the IAR Nominating Committee for the 2013/2014 slate of IAR officers. [4] This slate of officers will be voted on at the October IAR Board of Directors meeting, where they will vote to elect the IAR slate.

• State Rep. Mike Unes, R-East Peoria, speaks to Illinois REALTORS® attending IAR Public Policy Meetings [5]

Reports and Presentations:

• RPAC Downloads - click here (login required) [6]

• Economic Forecast 2013 [7] | Download presentation handout (pdf) [8] | Video [1]

• Survey: IAR sees member satisfaction rise [9]
  How do Illinois REALTORS® feel about the state association? IAR asked an independent research firm to talk to members about their impressions of IAR’s effectiveness and to gauge member sentiment. Illinois REALTOR® members can find the full presentation here [10].

Photos

• Manuel Flores, Director of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and IDFPR Director of Real Estate Jill Johnson talk with IAR CEO Gary Clayton and IAR leadership.

• "A Wizard of Oz Evening" [11] auction was held to raise money for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee [12]. REALTORS® dressed as their favorite Wizard of Oz character, participated in Oz-themed games along with bucket, silent and live auctions. Auction items included iPads, e-readers, golf outings, dinner and theater packages, Odyssey Chicago Brunch Cruise, Rusty Wallace Racing experience and much, much more!