Illinois REALTORS® Podcast

On this week's episode of the podcast we're welcoming back Senior Director State Government Affairs Jimmy Clayton and Senior Director of Advocacy Programs Gideon Blustein to explain how it's never been more important to attend a LTRE event than in 2024!

On this week's episode of the podcast we’re continuing our series talking about effective strategies you can use to combat negative news headlines and uninformed consumers. We're giving you clips from recent interviews we've conducted with REALTORS® from around the state about why REALTORS® still provide value. We welcome in Shari Hefner of Premiere Commercial Realty in Lake in the Hills, Jean Lewis of Keller Williams Pinacle in Edwardsville and Greg Phillips of Baird & Warner to talk about their experiences.

On this week's episode of the podcast we’re welcoming back Illinois REALTORS® Legal Hotline Attorney Vicki Munson to talk about a renewed push of vacant property scams aimed at REALTORS® at how to spot the red flags when you encounter them. We also take some time to dive into some other topics she's been hearing on the hotline and preview what's coming up for the rest of the year.

On this week's episode of the podcast we’re continuing our series talking about effective strategies you can use to combat negative news headlines and uninformed consumers. We're giving you clips from recent interviews we've conducted with REALTORS® from around the state about why REALTORS® still provide value. We welcome in Sherri Jordan of 527 Realty Group LLC in Bolingbrook, Paula Arpasi of Homefinders Realty in Benton and Kenya Williams, the owner and designated managing broker of KRGW Realty, LLC, in Brookfield to give their perspectives.

On this week's episode of the podcast we’re going to talk about an effective strategy you can use to combat negative news headlines and uninformed consumers. We're giving you clips from recent interviews we've conducted with REALTORS® from around the state about why REALTORS® still provide value. We welcome in Amy Wu of Keller Williams Success Realty in Barrington, Elizabeth Goodchild of Berkshire Hathaway HomeService in Palatine and Rob Warmbir of RW Property Services in Clifton to give their perspectives.

On the podcast this week we're welcoming back REALTORS® Sam Powell and Gianni Nieto to help us kick off Pride Month in Illinois. Despite many advancements, there is still work to be done on the issues of equality and equity. President Matt Silver guides this honest and vital conversation with Sam and Gianni and helps spur all of us to continue to be allies to the LGBTQ+ REALTOR® community.

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 & John Grissom.

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 June 4.

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 Summer and this podcast offers a look at what you can expect when it travels to your area.

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 Spring Conference to remember!

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 experiences about attending Spring Conference over the years and why it's vital for you to join in this experience!

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 State Governmental Affairs Jimmy Clayton and his main stage presentation of the Governmental Update. For more from Capitol Conference 2024, visit our website, blog and social media channels.

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 the Fox Valley and they both share great stories of their first trips to Capitol Conference, what it is that keeps them coming back and why this year more than ever it is paramount to have a strong REALTOR contingent at the Capitol.

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® will be employing with some forthcoming housing legislation.

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.