Developing Your Real Estate Knowledge and Leadership Skills – Improve Your Business to Better Serve your Clients, Association, and Community!
REALTORS® have a unique opportunity to shape the communities we serve. The TIGAR Leadership Academy will provide REALTOR® members with the insights and tools needed to lead through an ever-evolving real estate landscape. This program will better equip TIGAR members with enhanced leadership skills and a deeper understanding of industry and community issues.
Objectives
The TIGAR Leadership Academy is designed to guide you on a path to leadership within our industry, in our local communities, and beyond. Our mission is to empower, motivate, and develop future leaders. We will train you to be effective leaders by strengthening your leadership skills and educating you on industry organizations and networking.
SELECTION
TIGAR Leadership Academy Class of 2026 will be comprised of up to 10 participants. All participants should demonstrate the following to meet the criteria for selection:
- Must be an active TIGAR REALTOR® member in good standing at the time of application submission.
- Previous participation at TIGAR (e.g. Committee, Task Force, Events) will be a factor in selection.
- A willingness to commit the time and energy to complete the program requirements.
- The ability to collaborate with others and be an active, engaged, and respectful participant.
- A commitment to representing the TIGAR Leadership Academy in a positive way, both during the term of the program and in the future.
- A passion and interest in the people of the Inland Empire and the future of The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS®.
- Must complete and submit the TIGAR Leadership Academy application by the deadline.
Applicants will be informed of acceptance by January 23, 2026.
Commitment & Attendance policy
The TIGAR Leadership Academy requires commitment and participation. The Class of 2026 will attend approximately 8 meetings, all lasting approximately 1-2 hours, along with travel to Sacramento for C.A.R. Legislative Day and Mid-Year Meetings. The program runs from February 2026 to July 2026. Applicants commit to attend all meetings and trips.
Attendees who miss two sessions (lack of attendance and participation in the entire Sacramento travel will count for one absence) will be dismissed from the program but may reapply in later years.
How to Apply
Please complete our application online by the deadline of December 29, 2025.
Interviews for all applicants will take place on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 9:00-12:00 p.m.
Candidates will be informed of their acceptance to the Academy by January 23, 2026.
Leadership Academy Meetings will be held monthly beginning February 2026 and ending July 2026.