REALTORS® Real Estate School

New REALTORS®, wondering where you even start with your business? In this comprehensive course, we cover the many components of getting started and running a successful real estate business. Covered are topics such as creating a business plan, marketing strategy, and the law. This course is comprised of several different modules, virtual and self-paced.  Intended Audience: New licensed brokers with 0-3 years of work experience.   Length of course: 6-8 hours, though you can leave and come back. This course is self-paced. You can take as little or as much time as you need. Expiration: One year from purchase Content and expertise provided members of the 2020-2021 Professional Development Work Group: Sarah Langum (Chair), Kim Offord (Vice-Chair), Mike Anselmo, LáShaun Brown-Glen, Christine Carr, Mario DiLorenzo, Mark Fischer, Drussy Hernandez, Stephani Jeffery, Lonzetta McKinnie, Adela Rus, and Myesha Wright.   Content provided and reviewed by Leo Schwartz   By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept CAR's school policies. Click here to view the school policies.    Read more

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

In this course students will learn the basics of property management. The course includes instruction on different types of buildings, reading and understanding neighborhood comparisons, protected classes, the importance of the CRLTO (Chicago ordinance) and much more. The course is geared toward anyone thinking about getting into Property Management, people in the field two years or less, or experienced professionals who just want a refresher. This course will also aim to help those individuals avoid many of the pitfalls of Property Management in Chicago.   3 Hour Elective CE Credit   By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept CAR's school policies. Click here to view the school policies. Read more

Learn the ins-and-outs of real estate auctions and perfect your business strategy in this select market. Not only will you be better prepared for your next auction, you’ll know what to do if you or your client are the winning bidder.   3 Hour Elective CE Credit   By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and accept CAR's school policies. Click here to view the school policies.   Read more