Illinois REALTORS® Podcast

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we are talking about AI, a topic that is quickly dominating the pubic sphere of discussion and how it pertains to the real estate profession. To help us along we are joined by REALTORS® Carrie Little and Marki Lemons Ryhal as well as Legal Hotline Attorney Vicki Munson for an exploration of the ways this quick-developing, far-reaching technology could affect your bottom line, the rights of private property owners and our industry. You don't want to miss this discussion!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we are happy to welcome back to the show, Dr. Daniel McMillen, head of the Stuart Handler Department of Real Estate at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Business Administration. You may have seen Dr. McMillen at some Illinois REALTORS® events where he shared his insights into the economic trends affecting the housing market. He and his team at the University of Illinois also provide Illinois REALTORS® with monthly, quarterly and annual housing forecasts. Today we are sitting down to talk with him about what is happening in the market, what REALTORS® might expect this summer and some of the larger economic factors that could come into play over the next few months.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we welcome back to the podcast Illinois REALTORS® Manager of State Government Affairs Jim Clayton, to talk about the latest news from Illinois’ 103rd General Assembly with only four days left in the Spring Session. We're talking about the twists and turns of the Radon Bill and the surprise full court press that all of you members helped pull off. We're also giving a preview of what we're keeping our eyes on as the session comes to a close. You won't want to miss these stories of just how vital our Government Affairs team is.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're focusing on the upcoming 2023 Spring Conference & Expo, and the obvious – and maybe not-so-obvious – reasons why hundreds of REALTORS® attend this annual event in Collinsville. To help us reveal the details of this two-day, can’t-miss event, we welcome the chair of the Spring Conference & Expo Working Group Kris Rosser Schmitt, the Egyptian Board of REALTORS® CEO, Charay Palmer and the Illinois REALTORS® Vice President of Professional Development Young Brockhouse.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're bringing you a very special episode recorded during our Capitol Conference 2023. During CapCon YPN held a special event all about mentoring. We snagged their special guest NAR YPN Advisory Board Member Yared Rivera and we're also joined by Illinois YPN Advisory Group Chair Ryan Elwell to talk about the variety of ways you can learn AND help others through mentoring by keeping your mind open to the possibilities.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're welcoming Illinois REALTORS® Senior Advisor of Governmental Affairs Betsy Mitchell to give you a feel for the anticipation that participating REALTORS® will experience today in Springfield. Whether it's the excitement of meeting state legislators in person or listening to national political strategist David Axelrod, Capitol Conference is THE place to be!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, Capitol Conference is only a week away and we're highlighting a fantastic opportunity for our members as part of the conference. The Young Professionals Network (YPN) will be bringing in National Association of REALTORS® YPN Advisory Board member and Nevada Association of REALTORS® member Yared Rivera to talk about mentorship. To give a preview we're talking to Illinois YPN Advisory Group Chair Ryan Elwell and Vice Chair JJ Devore about what to expect from this vital presentation.

Listen as President Michael Gobber answers questions about the kickoff of "Your American Dream," the first statewide consumer ad campaign by Illinois REALTORS®. It focuses on the expertise you provide to consumers who want to buy a home or a commercial property.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're talking all about the quickly approaching Capitol Conference. There are so many amazing things in store for the conference and to give you a sense of what to expect we are welcoming REALTORS® Alice Weinert, who attended for the first time last year, and Julie Roth, who has been attending for over 20 years. Both of them have some great stories and advice to give about their experiences at CapCon and why it's important for all REALTORS® to attend.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, join Dr. Daniel McMillen, head of the Stuart Handler Department of Real Estate (SHDRE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Business Administration, for a look at Illinois' spring housing market and his thoughts about a rebound from the winter downturn. In today's podcast, he discusses factors that encourage him, and he compares the current market to the pre-COVID market. Tune in and learn more about his assessment of mortgage interest rate fluctuations, recent bank failures, low inventory, inflation and consumer confidence, among other things.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're joined by RPAC Fundraising Specialist Vanessa Wiseman. It's March so that means it's time for the Mega Raffle! We talk all about what the Mega Raffle is and how it works. We also dive into why RPAC continues to be such a vital part of Illinois REALTORS® and why it's important to support. Join us for a fun conversation!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're joined by Illinois REEF Foundation Manager Laurie Clayton talks about eight scholarship programs that have April 1 application deadlines. We discuss the various scholarships and opportunities REEF provides and what it's meant to Laurie to see so many people further their education through REEF.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're joined by Illinois REALTORS® Senior Director of Advocacy Programs Gideon Blustein. The Chicago primaries were held last Tuesday and led to some very interesting results from the Mayoral race to the ward aldermen. When it comes to Chicago elections there's no better authority than Gideon and he's here to give us a recap of the results, which candidates we supported and what comes next to those candidates that are heading for the run-off elections.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, Education Director Carrie Elliott and Education Specialist Aniya Lathan discuss all Managing Brokers need to know about renewing their real estate licenses. We talk about completing your required CE courses, the different categories of brokers and the requirements for each, and some advice about how to complete the process smoothly.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're welcoming back Manager of State Government Affairs Jim Clayton to talk about the upcoming Capitol Conference. Jim reveals preliminary details about the 2023 Capitol Conference in Springfield including the return of the Lobby Day at the State Capitol. You won't want to miss the speakers, a visit to the Capitol or the camaraderie of Capitol Conference!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're introducing you to the newest member of the Illinois REALTORS® Staff: Director of Local Advocacy Tom Benedetto. Tom comes to us by way of Chicago and brings a wealth of experience in governmental affairs and we cannot wait to see what he has in store! In this conversation we learn all about his upbringing, some hobbies and family stories and what he hopes to accomplish with Illinois REALTORS®. Join us for this fun conversation!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're talking to the Immediate Past President Ezekiel "Zeke" Morris as he discusses the importance of Black History Month and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion successes - but says there is still more work to be done.

Welcome to Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world. We recently returned from the 2023 Winter Business Meetings in Bloomington. The week was PACKED with some incredible sessions and some amazing speakers who came to inspire and inform our members about creativity, emerging technology trends, business expansion in Illinois and so much more! In this clip, 2023 President Michael Gobber opens the Meetings and talks about what he's hoping to accomplish for not only the Winter Business Meetings, but how those sessions will help to spur on our work throughout all of 2023.

Welcome to Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world. Experience has taught Herrin-area REALTOR® Teresa Camarato, Illinois REALTORS® 2011 President Sheryl Grider Whitehurst of Peoria, Belleville-area REALTOR® Tricia Tialdo and Chicago Association of REALTORS® President Sarah Ware about the practical ways Winter Business Meetings have helped their businesses. Will you be joining them in Bloomington-Normal this week?

Welcome to Illinois REALTORS® Weekly. This podcast will be in your feeds every Tuesday to keep you up to date on all the latest news in the REALTOR® world. On this week's episode we welcome back Illinois REALTORS® RPAC Fundraising Manager Kim House for a preview of the biggest state RPAC fundraising event of 2023, the Rockin' With RPAC Auction, scheduled for 5-8 p.m., Tues., Jan. 24. It's one of numerous attractions at the Illinois REALTORS® Winter Business Meetings at the Bloomington-Normal Hotel and Conference Center, Jan. 23-26. During her discussion, House reveals the Illinois REALTORS®' 2022 President's Cup status and more.