Upcoming advocacy events
Advocacy news and updates
Consider the value of RPAC to your business
Listen as Illinois REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Fundraising Specialist Vanessa Wiseman explains the value of RPAC to you and [...]
Podcast: Advocating for consumers and you during this election cycle
Listen to this week's podcast as Senior Director of Advocacy Programs Gideon Blustein explains how we select REALTOR®-friendly candidates to [...]
Nash Oldenettel named Local Governmental Affairs Director for Illinois REALTORS®
Illinois REALTORS® announced today that Nash Oldenettel has been hired as a Local Governmental Affairs Director to serve the Capital Area REALTORS®, the Central [...]
Benedetto to lead association’s Local Governmental Affairs Director team, Blustein to direct Advocacy Programs
Illinois REALTORS® today announced that Tom Benedetto will lead the association’s Local Governmental Affairs Director (GAD) team as Director of Local Advocacy and Gideon [...]
Illinois REALTORS® and Chicago Association of REALTORS® host Chicago Mayoral Candidates Forum
Illinois REALTORS® and Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosted a Chicago Mayoral Candidates Forum on Wednesday January 18th at Manny’s Delicatessen. The forum was an [...]
Agreement will protect Zion housing providers and tenant rights moving forward
The city of Zion, Illinois, has permanently changed a rental inspection provision that has been a long-standing point of contention with REALTORS® in that [...]
Protecting the industry and consumers
It takes a team to protect the industry and private property rights. Illinois REALTORS® has a cadre of members and staff whose focus is to make sure REALTORS® can best do business on behalf of their clients. The association maintains relationships with policymakers at all levels—local, state and federal.
State, local and federal protection for the real estate industry
Statehouse lobbyists
State policy can have a huge impact on real estate. That’s why Illinois REALTORS® has a team of lobbyists who sort through the thousands of bills annually to make sure bad legislation doesn’t become state law.
- State Capitol Report: Updated during legislative session. (Members only)
Local government
Illinois REALTORS® has a cadre of local Government Affairs Directors, called GADS, who address property rights issues at the grassroots level.
- Consumer brochures: Illinois REALTORS® has information on everything from tax assessments to getting your home ready to sell.
- Meet your GADs: Local Govement Affairs Directors (GADs) work throughout the state on tax and regulatory issues.
National resources
The National Association of REALTORS® advocates every day on behalf of the nation’s 1.3 million REALTORS® and 75 million property owners.
Protecting your business and property rights
The REALTORS® Political Action Committee has your back. An investment helps keep your business from becoming encumbered in red tape and costly regulation. Join the thousands of Illinois REALTORS® who are protecting our real estate industry and learn how you can play a role in taking a stand for private property rights.
Member Advocates
Making the REALTOR® voice heard in government at all levels
The power of the REALTOR® brand is evident in the association’s deep membership engagement on the issues. Illinois REALTORS® members take a direct role in answering Calls for Action on legislation, and many serve in leadership capacities to make industry issues known to policymakers.
- Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) maintain relationships with specific members of Congress to keep them up-to-date on REALTOR® issues. FPC’s visit with elected officials when they are in their districts, and during visits to Washington, D.C.
- State Legislative Contacts (SLCs) stay in touch with Illinois lawmakers to help reinforce the association’s legislative agenda.
- Consulate General Liaisons (CGLs) provide insight for a growing global clientele, and establish relationships with diplomatic representatives.
