Champaign County Association of REALTORS

08/07/2026

🚨 Your Safety Matters! Save-The-Date for CCAR's 2nd Annual REALTORS® Safety Day! 🚨

Whether you're meeting clients, hosting open houses, or working in the office, being prepared can make all the difference.

Join us on September 16 for a full day of practical safety training, including:
👊 A.I.M. Personal Safety & Self-Defense with the University of Illinois Police Department
🏢 ALICE Workplace Safety & Defense with the Parkland College Police Department
➕ Additional safety topics designed specifically for real estate professionals.

Invest in your safety, build your confidence, and gain valuable skills you can use every day.

🎟️ Save - The - Date

08/07/2026

📣 Help Shape the Future of Our Industry!

Getting involved is one of the best ways to make a lasting impact on the real estate profession. That's why Illinois REALTORS® is launching six new committees and forums this fall, giving members even more opportunities to lead, collaborate, and drive meaningful change.

Missed the first application deadline? Good news! Applications for at-large committees have also reopened.

⏰ Don't wait—the deadline to apply is Friday, August 14, at 5:00 p.m.

Take your seat at the table and help shape the future of real estate. Apply today! https://www.illinoisrealtors.org/about/committees/

Those who get involved in our industry can help shape it for the better. Illinois REALTORS® wants to give our members more chances to be that catalyst, so we are launching six new committees / forums this fall. To provide members with more opportunities, Illinois REALTORS® is also reopening applic...

08/07/2026

⚠️ Stay Alert for IDFPR Email Scams!

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is warning licensees about a new email spoofing scam. Fraudulent emails are being made to look like they're from IDFPR in an attempt to deceive recipients.

Before clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding to any unexpected message, take a moment to verify that it's legitimate. Staying vigilant can help protect your personal and professional information.

🔗 Learn more about the scam and how to protect yourself. https://www.illinoisrealtors.org/blog/scam-alert-idfpr-warns-about-fraudulent-email-scam/

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is warning licensees to carefully review email messages claiming to be from IDFPR because of a spoofing email scam. According to IDFPR, scammers are sending emails that appear to come from IDFPR staff, claiming to have sent doc...

08/07/2026

A longtime client mentions they are considering a multifamily investment. A business owner asks whether you know of a space for their next location.

Would you know what to ask next, or who could help?

At our August Member Luncheon, local professionals will share practical insight into multifamily, retail, investment, development, legal considerations, and resources for clients ready to start a business.

Come ready for the next commercial real estate question your client asks. Sign up: https://members.champaigncountyassociationofrealtors.com/events/details/ccar-august-2026-member-luncheon-commercial-conversations-investment-development-and-business-growth-1764051

08/06/2026

🎉 August Better Together REALTOR® Giveaway is Here! 🎉

Who doesn't love a backyard BBQ? 🌭🍔☀️

From now through August 29, you could win the ultimate end-of-summer prize package:
🔥 A fully catered BBQ meal for 10 from Hickory River Smokehouse
🍹 A $100 Binny's Gift Card for beverages
🧊 A new patio cooler to keep everything ice cold
🪰 Two sets of fly fans to help keep the bugs away while you enjoy the evening

Entering is easy!
Simply log in to your MemberLink profile and upload or update your profile photo. It's a quick way to put a face to your name while automatically entering to win!

📅 Entry deadline: August 29

Update your photo, get entered, and you could be hosting the ultimate backyard BBQ this summer!

08/06/2026

🩸 Honor Todd Salen by Giving the Gift of Life

Join CCAR on September 2 for a special ImpactLife Blood Drive held in memory of our dear friend and fellow REALTOR®, Todd Salen.

Todd spent his life giving back to others through service, mentorship, and compassion. One meaningful way we can honor his legacy is by giving the gift of life to someone in need.

Whether you're a first-time donor or a regular supporter, your donation can make a lasting difference.

❤️ Donate blood. Honor Todd. Help save lives. https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/151800

📅 September 2
📍 CCAR Office

08/06/2026

🙌 It's Almost Committee Season!

CCAR's committee sign-ups are just around the corner, and we hope you'll consider getting involved! Our committees are the heart of everything we do—from education and events to advocacy and member engagement—and we couldn't do it without dedicated volunteers like you.

Stay tuned... more information on committee opportunities is coming soon! We can't wait to welcome new faces and fresh ideas.

08/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our July Better Together REALTOR® Giveaway Winner! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our lucky winner of the July Better Together REALTOR® Giveaway! 🏈

They'll be cheering on the Fighting Illini with an amazing prize package that includes:
🎟️ A Family 4-Pack of Fighting Illini Football Season Tickets
🎒 A Backpack Cooler
🚗 A $50 Uber Gift Card
🧡 A $100 Gameday Spirit Gift Card

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated by supporting our Better Together campaign. Your engagement helps strengthen the relationships between our REALTOR® and Business Partner communities, and we appreciate each and every one of you!

Don't forget—our August Better Together Giveaway is happening now, so be sure to enter for another chance to win!

08/03/2026

📚 Stay Compliant with MRED!

Even small oversights can lead to MLS compliance issues—but they're easy to avoid when you know the rules.

Join this FREE MRED Rules & Regulations training to review common compliance situations, better understand key MLS requirements, and learn how to create accurate listings from the start.

✅ Avoid common compliance pitfalls
✅ Understand the "why" behind MLS rules
✅ Create cleaner, more accurate listings

Can't make one session? No problem! Choose from two different class sessions to fit your schedule.

Whether it's your first listing or your hundredth, this refresher will help keep your listings moving smoothly. Register today! https://training.mredllc.com/courses?c=207

MRED supports the local real estate industry with innovative technology and services. Learn how to use that technology to your advantage through Online, Hands-On, and One-On-One Training.

07/31/2026

⛳ Spots Are Filling Fast! 🍂🏖️

Don't miss your chance to be part of the 52nd Annual CCAR Golf Outing!

🏌️ Only 5 Hole Sponsorships remain!
👥 Foursome spots are also limited!

Join us for a fun day of golf, networking, contests, great food, and our Fall Beach Party theme. Secure your sponsorship or register your team before all the spots are gone!

Sign up today! https://champaigncountyassociationofrealtors.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/oXFqqw8u6C2CB