SPIRE Mentorship Program 2023

Introducing NAR Spire—a mentorship experience that provides diverse, future professionals the opportunity to work directly with a REALTOR® to learn the ins and outs of the real estate industry.

The program aims to create interest among mentees from all backgrounds, provide professional guidance, access to a tailored online platform, job-shadowing opportunities, and generational wealth-building.

The program matches experienced GAAR REALTORS® with mentees who are newer to the profession, creating a supportive and collaborative environment in which mentees can learn from the experiences and insights of their mentors.

Throughout the mentorship program, mentees and mentors work closely together, meeting regularly to discuss challenges and opportunities, share ideas and insights, and develop strategies for success. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing mentees to set their own goals and priorities, while also providing the guidance and support they need to achieve them.

Mentee Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Real Estate License is not required.
• Licensed REALTORS® must have less than 2 years of industry experience.

Mentor Expectations

• Be willing to work with an unlicensed or newly licensed Mentee.
• Help develop the Mentee’s future role in the industry by personally and professionally supporting their growth. 
• Provide exposure to new and different thinking styles, knowledge, and perspectives. 
• Share personal experience and provide advice and guidance you wished you had when you started out.
• Attend networking opportunities with fellow Spire participants.

Program Overview

• Timeline: July 1 – October 31, 2023
• Commitment: Active program participant for 4 to 8 hours per month
• Program Materials: Self-paced program provided by NAR at no cost.

Spire Program Dates for 2023

• May 31: Deadline to apply as a Spire Mentor or Mentee 
• June: Spire Mentor & Mentee Pairing
• July – October: Spire Mentorship Term
• July 8: Deadline to submit signed Mentorship Agreement to mentorship@nar.realtor & LauraH@gaar.com
• November: Spire Participant Celebration

Overall, the NAR SPIRE Mentorship Program is an excellent opportunity for aspiring real estate professionals and for experienced REALTORS® interested in giving back to their profession by mentoring and supporting the next generation of real estate professionals.

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Leadership Development Program 2024

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is an educational and informational program designed to encourage and develop future leaders at GAAR, in the real estate industry, and the local community.

The goal of this program is to provide you with the tools needed to have a successful leadership journey; to understand more about yourself and the important role you play as a member of this community and as a distinguished REALTOR® Member. 

The program is only held every two years and is open to a limited number of GAAR and Affiliate Members.  The next LDP will be held in January 2024.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022