IR Weekly

Welcome to IR 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.
If you’ll remember we did talk about this upcoming lifting of the mandate when it was announced a few weeks ago but since then we’ve gotten even more information and a few new developments. Hence, we thought it was time to once again clarify some facts and really get into what it means for specific real estate actions as well. As such we're once again welcoming regular guest Betsy Urbance, the General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Services for Illinois REALTORS® 

Welcome to IR 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 have another very special offering for you. Today marks the beginning of Women's History Month in the United States and around the world. To mark this occasion, we recently spoke with some prominent Women REALTORS® about their thoughts on Women's History Month and how to move the cause forward. Enjoy this special conversation with Tracey Royal, Natasha Murphy, Sue Miller and Gwen Newton.

Welcome to IR 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 today's episode we're talking all about NAR's Commitment to Excellence or C2EX program. This program has so much to offer REALTORS® and brokerages. We talked with two Sue Millers to help illuminate this program. First you'll hear from 2021 Illinois REALTORS® President Sue Miller and then we speak with Suzanne Miller, one of only 2 C2EX Ambassadors in the entire state.

Welcome to IR 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.
Federal and local mandates for COVID-19 safety and the preferences of seller clients are just a few reasons why REALTORS® should not completely let their guards down if the state of Illinois lifts its indoor mask mandate as planned on Feb. 28. Illinois REALTORS® General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Services Betsy Urbance discusses the changes. 

Welcome to IR 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 are honored and excited to welcome 2022 Illinois REALTORS® President Zeke Morris to the podcast. It's been a bit of whirlwind for Zeke since his inauguration at the Fall Business Meetings. We talk about the launch of the American Dream campaign, Black History Month and his advice to all that might be the "first" in their given positions. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Welcome to IR 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're recapping the official launch of the American Dream campaign at the 2022 Winter Business Meetings which took place in Bloomington-Normal. We hear from NAR 2022 First Vice President Tracy Kasper as she spoke at the launch event and comments from Northern Illinois Commercial REALTOR Andy Velkme about why commercial real estate is also a key part of the American Dream.

Welcome to IR 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, Becky Carraher, Director of Ethics and Professional Standards, talks about the Illinois REALTORS® Ethics Citation Program, including how and why complaints may be filed, and how the Ethics Citation Panel, composed of Illinois REALTORS® members, helps to resolve disputes and uphold ethical standards.

Welcome to IR 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're giving you a good old fashioned run-down of what you can expect from the upcoming Winter Business Meetings in Bloomington January 18-20. From the launch of the American Dream Initiative to the 2022 REALTOR® of the Year to the incredible public forums from our teams, the Winter Business Meetings has something that everyone needs to hear. Be sure to register before it's too late!

Welcome to IR 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're welcoming REALTOR® and elected official Natalie Mulhall. Natalie is an Illinois REALTORS® member and a Broker Associate at Maurer Real Estate Group located in Loves Park, Illinois. Natalie and her husband Tim have lived in Belvidere Illinois for 23 years with their 5 sons. In 2021, Natalie was elected to represent Ward 2 as Alderman on the Belvidere City Council. We talk about her beginnings in Real Estate, how she got the political bug, and why being of service matters most.

Welcome to IR 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're welcoming Vice President Operations Cathy Madaus and Assistant Operations Manager Brandi Moore to speak about the Illinois REALTOR® Relief Foundation. The recent string of tornadoes have left an incredible amount of damage in their wake. It is at thees times that things like IRRF are needed most. Cathy and Brandi explain the origins of the IRRF and how your donations help victims of future natural catastrophes.