REALTORS® Real Estate School

The New Member Orientation program provides an introduction into what it means to be a Chicago REALTOR®.  In addition to learning all things REALTOR® related, you'll also learn how to conduct yourself professionally and ethically; covering topics from Fair Housing and Anti-trust, to the MLS and business tools. Complete this training to discover how your membership works for you!   This course is required for new members to the association and must be completed within 120 days of joining. Existing members are welcome to take this training at any time to get reacquainted & updated on all the new benefits and programs to help your business grow!   NOTE: This is an online, self-paced course. There is no live instructor, and you may save your progress after each module. New members have 120 days from their join date with CAR to complete this training. A certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion. You will have access to this course for 1 year after enrollment should you wish to revisit any modules or content. Read more

This course educates the residential real estate agent in the various types of estates in land, the interests of owners within the various forms of estates in land as well as how ownership can be held, the different types of ownership possibilities and the legal aspects of deed and title.   3 Hours Elective CE Credit   By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept CAR's school policies. Click here to view the school policies.  Read more

In this course students will learn to select appropriate comparables and make accurate adjustments to them, for use in developing home price opinions. Real estate professionals of all experience levels will enhance their skills of guiding sellers and buyers through the details of Comparative Market Analysis and the underlying pricing principles that inform them and interact effectively with appraisers.   6 Hours Elective CE Credit   By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept CAR's school policies. Click here to view the school policies.   Read more

This event recording is from a YPN-hosted "real estate boot camp." Learn how to build efficiencies and master the condo transaction process, from lead generation to client follow-ups after closing. Each session focuses on a different aspect of guiding your client through a condo purchase. Read more

This course introduces students to the key responsibilities and legal considerations involved in representing clients in real estate transactions. It covers the roles and obligations of real estate professionals when working with buyers and sellers, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct, proper documentation, and informed communication throughout the process. Students will gain a broad understanding of how transactions are structured, including common procedures, disclosure practices, and contract-related requirements. Topics such as agency relationships, offer negotiations, and contract enforcement are explored to help professionals manage transactions effectively while complying with applicable laws and regulations.   *1 Hour Continuing Education Elective Credit*   By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept CAR's school policies. Click here to view the school policies. Read more

Do you feel confident that you are prepared to best serve your clients with disabilities and impairments? Do you know what reasonable accommodations include and exclude?  What benefits are available to your client?  If an issue came up, do you feel knowledgeable enough to refer your client to the appropriate sources of information? Do you feel confident that you understand how to handle an issue of safety?  Do you feel knowledgeable enough to make a legal evaluation about a tricky situation?  Do you know the difference between a service animal, assistance animal, and emotional support animal?     2 Hours Elective Credit   By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept CAR's school policies. Click here to view the school policies.  Read more