Government Affairs

IAR represents Illinois REALTORS® as the "voice of real estate" in the Illinois General Assembly on issues that affect your profession, the real estate industry and the rights of private property owners. IAR advocates for a healthy business environment and the goal of decent housing and a suitable living environment for every family.

IAR often is the only organization standing in the way of bills affecting homeowners and the real estate industry. Read IAR Governmental Affairs Director Greg St. Aubin's message on IARbuzz.com that takes a look at the many bills introduced in the Illinois General Assembly this spring and the important work of the REALTOR® lobby.

Spring session of the Illinois General Assembly began Feb. 3. Read the latest on action and bills of interest to Illinois REALTORS® in State Capitol Report published Fridays when the legislature is in session.

Join hundreds of Illinois REALTORS® in Springfield March 23 for the IAR Capitol Conference! Don't miss this opportunity to meet with your legislators and make your voice heard on issues important to the real estate industry.

The rewrite of the Illinois Real Estate License Act of 2000 (Public Act 096-0856) took effect Dec. 31 , 2009. Get details from IARlicenselaw.org.

Voters on Feb. 2 reject home rule in Sammons Point and Hometown where the IAR Advocacy funds were used to educate voters. Home rule was approved in Midlothian, that community’s second effort to secure approval.

Support the Illinois REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and ongoing efforts to ensure that the REALTOR® viewpoint is heard in all levels of government.

Concerns about the Home Valuation Code of Conduct? View IAR HVCC Resources.

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