Developing Your Real Estate Knowledge and Leadership Skills – Improve Your Business to Better Serve your Clients, Association, and Community!
Effective REALTOR® Associations require an informed membership and leaders who understand and can anticipate the existing and future needs of the Association and Community. The TIGAR Leadership Academy will provide REALTORS® with the insight and tools needed to help lead your clients and TIGAR through an ever-evolving real estate landscape. This program is offered in an effort to better equip TIGAR members with improved leadership skills and a more informed understanding of industry and community issues. There is no charge to attend the 2025 Leadership Academy.
Objectives
The TIGAR Leadership Academy is designed to illuminate the path to industry leadership. The program’s mission is to empower, motivate, and develop future industry leaders. We will train you to be effective leaders for our industry through strengthened leadership skills, education on industry organizations, and networking. The goal is to grow your awareness and create an in-depth understanding of the real estate world while providing you with opportunities for professional and personal development.
SELECTION
TIGAR Leadership Academy Class of 2025 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.
- An interest in leadership at a local and/or state level.
- 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®.
- Proven commitment to service in the community.
- Must complete and submit the TIGAR Leadership Academy application by the deadline.
Applicants will be informed of acceptance by February 28, 2025.
Commitment & Attendance policy
The TIGAR Leadership Academy requires commitment and participation. The Class of 2025 will attend 6 total 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 January 2025 to May 2025, with graduation in June/July 2025. 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 February 10, 2025.
Candidates will be informed of their acceptance to the Academy by February 28, 2025.
Leadership Academy Meetings will be held monthly beginning March 2025 and ending May 2025.
Leadership Academy Requirements & Timeline – TENTATIVE
(Topics/Presentations subject to change)
MEETING 1 – The REALTOR® Association World
March 24th | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Corona Office
An introduction to the Association world at the local, state, and national levels.
MEETING 2 – Meet Your Representatives & C.A.R. Legislative Day and Mid-Year Meeting Prep
April 21st | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Redlands Office
Meet elected leaders and learn about the importance of advocacy, public policy, and more.
Prepare for C.A.R. Legislative Day and Mid-Year Meeting, including what to expect for itinerary, conduct, and other items of interest prior to travel to Sacramento.
MEETING 3 – C.A.R. Legislative Day and Mid-Year Meeting – Travel to Sacramento, CA
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – Thursday, May 1, 2025
As a REALTOR®, it is advantageous to be knowledgeable about local, regional, and state homeowner and property legislation activities. Experience C.A.R. Legislative Day and Mid-Year Meeting in person.
MEETING 4 – C.A.R. Legislative Day and Mid-Year Meeting Recap
May 19th | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Corona Office
Discuss what you learned and your biggest takeaways from C.A.R. Legislative Day and Mid-Year Meeting. Discuss
MEETING 5 – Graduation Ceremony
Date TBD
It’s Graduation time! We honor our Leadership Academy Class of 2025, which will be held at a special ceremony to be announced.