About The Chicago Association of REALTORS^®

The Chicago Association of REALTORS^® (CAR), the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents nearly 12,500 members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions, and residential sales.  There are many SRES Realtors that are members of CAR.  Please check out the SRES website for our local SRES Realtors HERE.

Mission

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® provides advocacy, professional development and resources that are designed to enhance business success, service to clients and engagement in communities, for a diverse community of real estate professionals.

Vision Statement

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® prepares educated and innovative real estate professionals to become engaged leaders in our ever-changing communities.

Guiding Principles

• Is the Voice for Real Estate™ in Chicago and the suburbs its members serve;
• Protects private property ownership and its associated rights;
• Commits to the highest standards of professional practice;
• Recognizes that there are business practice, specialty, market and cultural differences within the membership and is committed to respecting those differences;
• Governs and make decisions openly, inclusively and transparently;
• Manages association resources effectively, efficiently and transparently;
• Strives at all times to be a strategic, adaptive and innovative organization.

If you are looking for the trusted local real estate leader, look no further. Virginia Trux's business is based on integrity and perseverance partnered with a straightforward approach. Clients and colleagues alike consider her to be knowledgeable, thorough and fair. A history of solid customer service, traditional techniques and out of the box thinking put her at the top 7% of her market.

Whether buying or selling, Virginia is hired for her results. Gingi, as she is affectionately known, listens to fully understand her clients™ objectives in order to find a house AND a community they will love to call home. Understanding that it's a large investment, Virginia's successful listing process is strategically aimed at securing the highest sale price in the shortest amount of time. Whether helping a family to right-size or relocate, Virginia's dedication and knowledge make her a recognized industry leader.

“What defines me” started during my days at DePaul University in Chicago. I was fortunate to be able to attend a prestigious university and graduate with a Bachelors in Accountancy. As many of my friends were deciding where they wanted to go to school and what career choices they had in front of them…I was decisive in my decision making and thought processes…Major in Accountancy at DePaul University!

As many of us did…we worked our way through school. As I worked towards my degree…I worked in retail where I found another love…working with people, sales and management. I have been very fortunate to learn lessons early in my career…one of which…hard work, dedication and performance lead to great things in life. I have lead great teams, run successful districts and regions and won many awards in 

People choose to work with me because of all the reasons that have made me successful in my career…people person, hard worker, dedicated, results orientated and can speak to how my understanding, knowledge and success in the Real Estate market can benefit you as a “client”

“Plan for the future, but live for today, because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come”

Feel free to contact me and setup an appointment TODAY to discuss your Real Estate needs.

Dorothy Dafferton is an SRES Realtor servicing the Northshore.  Her expertise helping seniors has broadened her skills with others trying to sell their homes.  She is a Certified Staging Consultant and knows how to get homes ready for sale.  Dorothy also speaks Polish and Italian.

As a Real Estate Broker with over 26 years experience, Gloria has helped hundreds of people buy, sell, or rent their dream home.

She brings a unique skill set to every real estate transaction. Her ability to really understand her clients’ wish lists along with her superb negotiation skills and her acute attention to detail are the keys to Gloria’s success.

Gloria takes pride in her level of knowledge of the North Shore real estate market. She has an in-depth of knowledge of the existing and past inventories and an understanding of current market trends. She uses effective pricing strategies, and state-of-the art marketing programs that get the job done. When working with buyers, she is patient and practical and works tirelessly to find exactly the right property.

Linda Dressler, SRES, SFR, ADPR, CNC

REALTOR® ~ Broker ~ Residential Real Estate

“Matchmaker.” Throughout my working life, I have been a matchmaker. Currently that means matching people with the right-size home of their dreams – big enough to make those beautiful memories, or maybe small enough to have more time for fun and sun! Earlier, as a school principal and teacher, the matchmaking involved matching students and their families with programs and methods to ensure their success. Considering the needs, wants, and special qualities of each person and family has been my guiding force.

I have had the good fortune to live in three states and one other country, but my favorite place has been raising our beautiful family here in the Naperville area these past 30 years. We still enjoy visiting our favorite places, as well as exploring new and exciting ones in the area!

It has always been my goal and dream to help others achieve THEIR goals and dreams. Whether volunteering for various non-profit groups, holding most offices in school organizations, being a band mom for 13 years, or just being a good friend and neighbor, I know how much more we can achieve together. It is my honor and my privilege to share my experience and knowledge with my clients, and with their friends and family that they so kindly refer to me.

Member of the

• National Association of Realtors
• Illinois Association of Realtors
• Mainstreet Association of Realtors