The DBAAR Leadership Academy is a one-year training and development program focused on:
- Understanding the REALTOR® Organization: Gain deeper insights into the three levels of the REALTOR® organization—local, state, and national.
- Community Involvement: Increase engagement with the community, including state and local government.
- Business Exposure: Expand connections within the local business community.
The program is crafted to identify emerging leaders and provide them with the institutional knowledge needed for leadership positions within both the REALTOR® organization and the broader community.
What Are the Benefits to Participants?
Participants will:
- Understand Organizational Structure: Gain a clear understanding of all three levels of the REALTOR® association and the challenges of leadership.
- Engage with Leaders: Have opportunities to ask direct questions and meet current REALTOR® leaders and key community influencers.
- Enhance Knowledge: Learn how the organization provides advantages to members in a changing marketplace.
- Find Purpose: Increase knowledge of current REALTOR® initiatives and discover their role within the organization.
- Build Relationships: Network with other community leaders and peers.
- Understand Advocacy: Deepen their understanding of the importance of political advocacy.
Personal and Professional Growth: Benefit from increased industry knowledge, self-confidence, and business networking opportunities.
Does Graduating Guarantee a Leadership Position?
No. While graduates are encouraged to apply for leadership positions within the association, the standard processes for electing officers, Board of Directors members, and the President’s appointment of committee chairs and vice chairs remain unchanged.
What Is the Application Process?
Candidates must complete an application and submit it to the Leadership Development Committee. The committee reviews all applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors, which may approve, modify, or reject them.