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.

Illinois REALTORS® 2025-2027 Strategic Plan

“We protect private property rights and advance the real estate profession.”

Advocacy

  • Supports private property rights and promotes sustainable homeownership through local and state policies.

  • Helps build safe, vibrant and inclusive communities.

  • Works to get more REALTORS® into public office, both elected and appointed.

  • Strengthens the State Legislative Contact (SLC) program.

  • Collaborates with consumers, industry partners, and organizations to influence public policy and protect property rights through data and action.

Outreach

  • Listens and responds to members’ preferences for communication, including which formats, channels and frequency of messaging they prefer.
  • Communicates with members clearly and concisely.
  • Reaches out to new members, managers, commercial professionals, young professionals, global practitioners, and more.
  • Promotes inclusion and engagement across the association, focusing on underserved members and reflecting the diversity of our state.
  • Shows the value of the association to commercial real estate professionals, especially non-REALTOR® commercial licensees.
  • Highlights the benefits of being a REALTOR® to the public and reinforces the association’s value to its members.

Professional Development

  • Helps REALTORS® succeed by giving them the knowledge and skills to offer great service to clients.
  • Provides timely education, training and legal resources on important topics like risk management, compliance and fair housing.
  • Supports and promotes the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and fair housing laws.
  • Offers training and skills enhancement on topics like technology, A.I., marketing and new business tools.
  • Recruits and promotes REALTORS® from diverse backgrounds for leadership roles and participation in affiliated groups.
  • Empowers members to communicate their value.

Leadership

  • Opens up leadership opportunities, focusing on including underserved communities.
  • Highlights the personal and professional benefits of volunteering.
  • Trains, supports and mentors members to be ambassadors of the association, promoting leadership roles in Illinois REALTORS®, NAR and beyond.
  • Develops subject matter experts to help shape public policy.
  • Represents Illinois globally, promoting the state’s residential and commercial real estate markets.

Organizational Excellence

  • Uses financial and human resources to achieve Illinois REALTORS®’ mission and strategic plan.
  • Serves as a responsible steward of members’ resources and time.
  • Regularly tracks and shares results with members and stakeholders.
  • Partners with like-minded organizations to increase impact.
  • Works closely with local associations and NAR to support and promote programs that help Illinois REALTORS® reach its goals.

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.

Code of Conduct

Code of Ethics

Committees