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On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we are joined by Illinois REALTORS® Vice President of Professional Development Young Brockhouse. As you know, registration is open for Illinois REALTORS® Winter Business Meetings, and because we strive to improve and never do the same event twice, this year’s gathering has new components. Young is here to tell us about the professional development options available this year.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're bringing you another session of Legal Update as we welcome back Illinois REALTORS® Legal Hotline Attorney Vicki Munson and General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Services Betsy Urbance. They explain how a Jan. 1, 2024 change in the Illinois Radon Awareness Act affects property owners and renters. Stay on top of this subject and be prepared to answer questions from your existing and prospective clients.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're welcoming a FULL HOUSE of in-studio guests to talk about the global day of giving, Giving Tuesday. We're welcoming in Laurie Clayton, Foundation Manager of REEF, Brandi Buchele Asssitnat Operations Manager and Cathy Madaus our Vice President of Operations to talk about the charitable efforts of the Real Estate Education Foundation (REEF) and the Illinois REALTOR® Relief Foundation.
To learn more or donate, visit > www.IllinoisRealtors.org/blog/podcast-please-support-our-foundations-on-giving-tuesday
Donate now to REEF > www.ilreef.org/supporting-the-foundation
Donate now to IRRF > www.illinoisrealtors.org/about/foundations/irrf/#DonateIRRF

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we welcome back Director of State Governmental Affairs Jim Clayton to discuss the big notes from the recently completed Veto Session at the Capitol. Three big topics were moved forward and your Government Affairs team was right there to make sure your voice was heard. Jim breaks it all down and gives us a preview of what's to come in the big Election Year that will be 2024.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're welcoming in Illinois REALTORS® Legal Hotline Attorney Vicki Munson to answer your burning questions from the hotline. She discusses unauthorized access, how to avoid complications with it, the latest on buyer brokerage agreements and MUCH MORE!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're talking Designation Awareness Month where you'll eagerly reaffirm your commitment to continuing education. Fellow REALTORS® Sue Miller and Kelly Simpson remind us about the benefits of specialized training for designations and the need to stay abreast of the latest industry developments. 

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're packing the house with 3 guests joining us to talk about their experiences with the Leadership Development Program. We're talking with Suzanne Miller, Celeste Wheeler and Brandon Schaffer and believe us you'll be signing up by the time you've heard them.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're highlighting the work of our GADs throughout the state. We welcome in Tom Benedetto, Neely Erickson and Ron Deedrick to talk about the big issues facing their parts of the state.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois REALTORS® Ruth “Drussy” Hernandez and Erika Villegas. Drussy is the 2024 president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and Erika is the president-elect.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're talking all about the upcoming Asian Real Estate Association of America's upcoming National Conference in Chicago. This conference will mark the 20th anniversary of the organization and has plenty to offer its attendees. As such we're welcoming to the show the CEO of AREAA Hope Atuel as well as the National Convention Co-Chair and Illinois REALTOR® Vicky Silvano to give a comprehensive preview of this event.
 
Episode links: 
Register for AREAA's National Conference > https://web.cvent.com/event/84fdc3b1-4531-48f0-9f97-cc37dcc27f69/summary
Learn more on Illinois REALTORS® Blog > https://www.illinoisrealtors.org/blog/podcast-dont-miss-the-20th-areaa-national-convention-in-chicago-oct-12-14/