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 covers the fundamentals of real estate investment practitioners need to know to expand their business services. You’ll learn how to adapt core real estate skills and learn new ones to serve clients who want to invest in single family homes, condos, townhomes, and small multifamily properties. You’ll also learn how to work with investors as they goal set, plan, evaluate, and acquire properties as well as manage them. Learn to “walk the talk” and become a real estate investor yourself.   By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept CAR's school policies. Click here to view the school policies. Read more

Elevate your negotiation game with this two-day certification! This course will examine different formats and methods so that today’s negotiators can play the game to win. The Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification is for real estate professionals who want to sharpen their negotiation skills for successful outcomes. The RENE certification program gives REALTORS® the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients.   8 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