Illinois RRC

September is REALTOR® Safety Month—a reminder that staying safe on the job starts with preparation and awareness. 🔐🏡 From meeting new clients and hosting open houses to working alone and visiting unfamiliar properties, real estate professionals encounter situations where having a safety plan matters.

Keep these 10 safety tips top of mind, share them with a fellow agent and make safety part of your everyday business practices!

It is with great sadness that we join the REALTOR® family in mourning the passing of respected real estate industry leader and educator Lynn Madison.

Lynn educated thousands of real estate professionals in Illinois through the classes she conducted at the Illinois School of Real Estate and Illinois REALTORS® conferences. Her impact extended far beyond Illinois, leaving an indelible mark on real estate professionals in more than 29 states through her classes and presentations at NAR conferences.

Along with the entire real estate community, we extend our deepest condolences to Lynn’s family, friends and colleagues. She will be deeply missed.

Divorce Specialist Certification with Addie Owens

Looking to expand your knowledge and expertise when working with clients navigating divorce? Join Addie Owens for a Divorce Specialist Certification class.

📍 In person: Collinsville, IL
💻 Virtual option available
📅 Early bird pricing ends September 30, 2026

A great opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and tools to better serve clients through the real estate process.

Register by September 30 to take advantage of early bird pricing!

An open house can do more than showcase a property—it can showcase the value you bring as a real estate professional. 🏡

From connecting with neighbors and prospective buyers to building a stronger pipeline, a thoughtful open house strategy can create opportunities long after the doors close. Tiffany Balanoff, CRS, shares how she turns each event into a valuable touchpoint for relationships and future business.

Read more in our latest TRS article, “Fall Open Houses That Build Hyperlocal Authority and Feed the CRM” - https://trsmag.com/fall-open-houses-hyperlocal-authority-crm/ 🌟

CRS Week 2026 is all about celebrating the connections, education and community that make being a CRS so valuable—and there’s no better place to experience it all than Sell-a-bration® 2027! 💙

Join fellow real estate professionals from around the world Feb. 9–11 in Las Vegas, NV, for powerful education, fresh ideas and meaningful connections that can take your business further.
Early Bird pricing ends in TWO WEEKS! Secure your rate and register today: https://www.crs.com/events/catalog/?sell-a-bration-2027 🌟