Social Networking: Explore the Interactive Web

The Real Estate Agents Guide to Social Networking by Matt Dollinger

Why Social Networking? Social Networking & Real Estate

Establishing an Office Policy on Social Media

What’s Your Username?

Over 1100 members have become a fan of C.A.R. on Facebook, one of the most popular social networking sites on the globe. Catch up with friends, connect with your peers, or past and future clients. Find pictures and videos from recent C.A.R. events, industry news links, upcoming courses and networking events, and much more. Chicago Association of REALTORS® Facebook Page

LinkedIn is strictly a business networking site without the frills of Facebook, although the site has introduced interactive discussion boards to create dialogue between colleagues and peers. The Chicago Association of REALTORS® LinkedIn page has over 750 members, and the discussion board is a popular way to communicate with other agents or ask questions about the market. Connect with Friends and Colleagues

The C.A.R. blog is the place to go to join the conversation by engaging in healthy debate on hot industry issues. Recent entries have discussed Short Sale, Foreclosure and Appraisal issues. We encourage you to participate by posting comments on entries concerning real estate in Chicago. Start Blogging Today

Do you Tweet? Be the first to know about association news and upcoming events by following us on Twitter. Twitter is a free service that lets you keep in touch with people through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? Join our over 600 followers on Twitter by signing up today. Follow Us on Twitter

Illinois Association of REALTORS® Internet and Social Networking: Maintaining Appropriate Company Policy

If you have questions about C.A.R.’s social networking initiatives, please contact Jessica Kern or Kali Loader.

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