Illinois REALTORS® Podcast

On this week’s episode, we are honored and excited to welcome 2022 Illinois REALTORS® President Zeke Morris to the podcast. It’s been a bit of whirlwind for Zeke since his inauguration at the Fall Business Meetings. We talk about the launch of the American Dream campaign, Black History Month and his advice to all that might be the ”first” in their given positions. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

On this week’s episode we have a very special and very different offering for you. Today marks the beginning of Black History Month in the United States and around the world. To mark this occasion, we recently spoke with some prominent African American REALTORS® about their thoughts on Black History Month and what the American Dream truly means. Enjoy this special conversation with Crystal Blanton, Courtney Jones, Darell Powell-Lee and Celeste Wheeler.

On this week’s episode, we’re recapping the official launch of the American Dream campaign at the 2022 Winter Business Meetings which took place in Bloomington-Normal. We hear from NAR 2022 First Vice President Tracy Kasper as she spoke at the launch event and comments from Northern Illinois Commercial REALTOR Andy Velkme about why commercial real estate is also a key part of the American Dream.

On this week’s episode, Becky Carraher, Director of Ethics and Professional Standards, talks about the Illinois REALTORS® Ethics Citation Program, including how and why complaints may be filed, and how the Ethics Citation Panel, composed of Illinois REALTORS® members, helps to resolve disputes and uphold ethical standards.

On this week’s episode, we’re giving you a good old fashioned run-down of what you can expect from the upcoming Winter Business Meetings in Bloomington January 18-20. From the launch of the American Dream Initiative to the 2022 REALTOR® of the Year to the incredible public forums from our teams, the Winter Business Meetings has something that everyone needs to hear. Be sure to register before it’s too late!

On this week’s episode, we’re welcoming REALTOR® and elected official Natalie Mulhall. Natalie is an Illinois REALTORS® member and a Broker Associate at Maurer Real Estate Group located in Loves Park, Illinois. Natalie and her husband Tim have lived in Belvidere Illinois for 23 years with their 5 sons. In 2021, Natalie was elected to represent Ward 2 as Alderman on the Belvidere City Council. We talk about her beginnings in Real Estate, how she got the political bug, and why being of service matters most.

On this week‘s episode, we‘re welcoming Vice President Operations Cathy Madaus and Assistant Operations Manager Brandi Moore to speak about the Illinois REALTOR® Relief Foundation. The recent string of tornadoes have left an incredible amount of damage in their wake. It is at thees times that things like IRRF are needed most. Cathy and Brandi explain the origins of the IRRF and how your donations help victims of future natural catastrophes.

On this week‘s episode, we‘re so excited to welcome back IR Legislative Attorney Betsy Urbance to the studio! At the recent NAR Meetings in San Diego, 6 Guidelines for MLS were either updated or adopted. Betsy is here to walk us through each of the 6 new guidelines and what they mean to your business.

On this week‘s episode, we‘ve got an absolutely packed house joining us in our virtual studio. Fresh off of their successful forum at the Fall Business Meetings, 2021 Global Chair Moses Hall, 2022 Chair Andris Velkme, and Jakeeva Lee are all here to discuss all things GLOBAL! They share some of the trends they‘re currently seeing in the global market, share a mountain of resources for those that want to get involved and make the case for why that should be YOU!

On this week‘s episode, we‘re talking with Dr. Daniel McMillen, head of the Stuart Handler Department of Real Estate at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Business Administration. Dr. McMillen and his team provide Illinois REALTORS® with monthly, quarterly and annual housing forecasts and he is here today to give us an early look at the 2022 forecast and tell us what we can expect in the housing market next year.