Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, so remember any clocks that require manual adjustment should be moved forward an hour before you go to sleep Saturday night.

According to federal law, Daylight Savings Time begins the second Sunday in March and lasts until the first Sunday in November.

Sunday is International Women’s Day.

According to the 2019 Illinois REALTORS® Member Profile, the typical REALTOR® in Illinois was a 54-year-old, college-educated woman. Did you know that women comprised 65 percent of the membership last year?

Other facts about Illinois REALTOR® members included:

  • 71 percent reported that real estate was their only occupation,
  • 38 percent of REALTOR® business comes from repeat customers and referrals,
  • 88 percent are independent contractors with a median tenure of 6 years at their firms,
  • 19 percent are members of a real estate team and
  • 12 percent operate with at least one assistant.

For more information about Illinois REALTORS®, login and download the full 2019 Illinois REALTORS® Member Profile.