Illinois REALTORS® Podcast

On the podcast this week we're taking a more narrative look at REALTOR® committee signups that are now open for application until June 28th. Matt Silver guides us through the stories and testimonies of 4 REALTOR® members across the state who have gained invaluable experience from their time on these committees. Join us as we listen to the stories of Suzanne Miller, Brian Kwilosz, Matt Persicketti...

On the podcast this week we're looking at the 2024 Global Forum which is just around the corner! Global Forum Chair Jana Herdova and Vice Chair Theresa Mueller join President Matt Silver to help us better understand how a growing number of professionals fuel their passions for travel and adventure with remote work without geographical limitations and offer a preview of the free virtual event on Ju...

This week on the podcast, Illinois REALTORS® 2024 President Matt Silver is back in the host chair to bring you clips from this past week's Spring Conference and Expo. One of the sessions at the event was Betsy Urbance's That Was Then, This Is Now, Here We Go; a live skit information session detailing how to navigate the new changes after the NAR Settlement. This show will be going on the road this...

Get answers to your questions about the Illinois broker's license renewal process now that the April 30th deadline is in your rear-view mirror. In today's podcast, Vice President of Professional Development Young Brockhouse discusses some of the most common questions and offers valuable advice that can save you time, money and worry.

This week on the podcast, we're welcoming REALTOR and long-time trainer Lynn Madison to talk about the return of the vital CORE IL course to our 2024 Spring Conference. Make sure you take advantage of this great opportunity and earn core continuing education credit while you are networking and learning the latest developments in the ever-changing real estate market. It truly is going to be a Sprin...

This week on the podcast, Illinois REALTORS® 2024 President Matt Silver is continuing his hosting duties for the month and brings you a packed episode with 3 special guests! He is joined today by past Illinois REALTORS® president Sue Miller, president of the Southwestern Board of REALTORS®, Sam Row and Capital Area REALTORS® association executive Kathy Nichelson to share their thoughts and experie...

This week on the podcast, Illinois REALTORS® 2024 President Matt Silver is continuing his hosting duties for the month and brings you updates and advice from IDFPR Division of Real Estate Chief of Licensing & Education Nate Chandler. They answer all the questions you might have about Illinois broker license renewal, whose applications are due on or by April 30, 2024. 

This week on the podcast, Illinois REALTORS® 2024 President Matt Silver is continuing his hosting duties for the month and bringing us a small taste of what our members experienced at the 2024 Capitol Conference. These days were filled with celebration and renewal for the REALTOR cause as our members once again made a strong showing at the Capitol. In this podcast, you'll hear Senior Director of S...

This week on the podcast, your Illinois REALTORS® President Matt Silver again takes over as special guest host. This week, he talks with Lake County REALTOR® Eve B. Lee, 2024 NAR Fair Housing Champion Award winner. Lee reveals how her conviction to do the right thing and commitment to supporting fair housing even in the face of opposition contributed to her recognition as a "Fair Housing Champion"...

This week on the podcast Illinois REALTORS® President Matt Silver takes over as special guest host for the entire month of April. He’s kicking it all off with a conversation with NAR Vice President of Policy Advocacy Bryan Greene about the history of fair housing, the fight to eliminate housing discrimination and the opportunities for our members to be allies for all prospective home buyers.

On this week's episode of the Weekly podcast, learn how to keep your business operating at peak efficiency in the months ahead by understanding how the NAR settlement of the Sitzer-Burnett case will affect you and your brokerage. Illinois REALTORS® General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Services Betsy Urbance explains what she's learned about the situation in today's podcast. 

On this week's episode of the Weekly podcast, we're welcoming in the Chair and Vice Chair of the Illinois REALTORS® Political Involvement Working Group, Michael Simpson and Matt Persicketti to talk about their experiences at Capitol Conference and why it is so important to attend. Michael is Managing Broker at Baird & Warner Real Estate in Algonquin and a member of the REALTOR® Association of...

On this week's episode of the Weekly podcast, we're welcoming back our old friend and Manager of State Governmental Affairs Jim Clayton. Jim always gives us all the info on what's happening at the Capitol and there are quite a few things for our members to keep track of. We talk about the upcoming session, what bills are on a deadline with primary looming and a new strategy that Illinois REALTORS®...

Find out how REALTOR® leaders like Ayn Bartok, Drussy Hernandez, Debbie Prodehl and Ginger Sreenan persevered as attitudes about women in the workplace and as decision-makers evolved to where they are today. Watch a video of this special podcast or listen to discover why they are optimistic about the positive influence women will continue to have in Illinois. 

This week on the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast our Illinois REALTORS® VP of Professional Development Young Brockhouse takes over hosting duties to welcome Celeste Wheeler, Charay Palmer, Erica Kirk and Sam Row. They discuss the upcoming Illinois REALTORS 2024 Spring Conference & Expo in Collinsville and the opportunity for members to get seven hours of continuing education.

This week on the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast out 2024 President Matt Silver takes over hosting duties to welcome NAREB President Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose and Dearborn REALTIST® Board President Sanina Ellison to provide solutions and takeaways from the latest State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report. They discuss the obstacles that Black consumers face when they want to buy homes and...

This week on the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast we're welcoming in 3 members of our illustrious Government Affairs team to talk about Home Rule measures on the ballot in 3 different Illinois communities in the upcoming March primary elections. Director of Local Advocacy Tom Benedetto and Government Affairs Directors (GADs) Neeley Erickson & Nora Gruenberg lend their expertise as to what's h...

This week on the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast we're recapping the PACKED sessions from the 2024 Winter Business Meetings. If you were unable to attend or if you did and couldn't make some of the sessions, here is your recap and highlights of the Business Issues Forum, Public Policy Forum, REALTOR® Political Involvement Committee (RPIC) Forum and the Legal Update.

This week on the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast find out why Michael Mallon of Mallon & Associates, will be the featured speaker during the Commercial Update session at the Winter Business Meetings. He has 40 years of experience, including property development, redevelopment, leasing, property management and consulting. 

Listen to today's podcast for brief descriptions of the daily offerings at our Winter Business Meetings at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott. Plan your days by choosing from entertaining and informative guest speakers, optional live continuing education classes, an assortment of forums and networking.

This week on the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast we're bringing you a conversation with Illinois YPN leaders J.J. Devore and Ethan Nagar and discover some of their secrets to success, including repeatable best practices, successful industry trends and attendance at our annual Winter Business Meetings. Join them in Normal and bring a colleague!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we welcome back University of Illinois-Chicago's Dr. Daniel McMillen to give his assessment of what lies ahead for the Illinois housing market in 2024. Hint: inventory plays an important role.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we have another packed house in the studio to give you a preview of 3 of the enormous forum offerings you'll find at the 2024 Winter Business Meetings. Jim preview the REALTOR® Political Involvement Commitee (RPIC), Betsy talks the Business Issues Forum and Gideon invites you all to make your voice heard in the Policy & Programs...

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we are joined by Illinois REALTORS® Vice President of Professional Development Young Brockhouse. As you know, registration is open for Illinois REALTORS® Winter Business Meetings, and because we strive to improve and never do the same event twice, this year’s gathering has new components. Young is here to tell us about the profession...