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The HomeTown Association of REALTORS® was chartered by the National Association of REALTORS® on May 10, 1960.  

 

OUR MISSION

"To enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct business successfully and ethically and to promote the public's right to own, transfer and use real property."

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OUR STRATEGIC GOALS

Advocacy: To be the voice for the real estate industry and private property rights

Consumer Outreach:  To establish and maintain a relationship with the communites we serve

Member Outreach: To develop and maintain programs that reach the members of the Association

Communication:  To deliver timely and relevant information to the membership effeciently and dynamically

Member Education: To present educational offerings that are relevant to the members needs

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LOCATIONS

1958 Aberdeen Court Suite 2 | Sycamore, Illinois 60178

Monday - Thursday 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-3:30pm & Friday 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-3:20pm

110 E Lynn Blvd Suite B | Sterling, Illinois 61081

Monday - Friday 10am-1pm

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Phone: 815-899-3301

Sycamore Office (Extension 1)

Sterling Office (Extension 2)

Association Executive Heather Wiedrich (Extension 3)

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STAFF

Heather Wiedrich - Association Executive

RCE, AHWD, ePRO, HFR, REPA, C2EX, RED-B, ALLY

heather@nirealtor.com

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Jane Stegbauer - Administrative Assistant 

AHWD, C2EX, ALLY

jane@nirealtor.com

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Tricia Ewing - Administrative Assistant

AHWD, ALLY

tricia@nirealtor.com

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Neeley Erickson - Government Affairs Director

AHWD, C2EX

nerickson@illinoisrealtors.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Kimberly Taylor - President

Designated Managing Broker

NextHome First Class in Freeport

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Todd Burghardt - President Elect 

Designated Managing Broker

Team Advantage Plus Realty in Rochelle​​

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Aaron Schwartz - Treasurer 

Broker
Weichert REALTORS® Signature Professionals in DeKalb

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Bonita Willis - Director - 2 years 

Designated Managing Broker

Woodhaven Lakes Realty in Sublette

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​James Stehlin - Director 3 years

Broker

Real Broker LLC in DeKalb

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Christopher Tenggren - Director - 2 years

Designated Managing Broker

Weichert REALTORS® Signature Professionals in Rochelle

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​Jackie Woodman - Director - 1 years

Designated Managing Broker

Forefront Realty LLC in Morrison

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Patty Martinez - Director - 3 years

Designated Managing Broker

Patty Martinez DMB in Rock Falls

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Gary Spangler - Past President

Designated Managing Broker

G-Spang Real Estate & Property Management in Chicago

    © 2025 HomeTown Association of REALTORS

    1958 Aberdeen Court Suite 2 Sycamore, IL 60178 & 110 E Lynn Blvd Suite B Sterling, IL 61081
    815-899-3301
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