Welcome to the Leadership Academy at the DeKalb Association of REALTORS®—where future leaders are cultivated. Our Leadership Academy is designed to empower and equip our members with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to lead with excellence in the ever-evolving real estate industry. Through immersive training, mentorship, and hands-on experiences, we prepare REALTORS® to excel in their careers and take on pivotal roles within their communities and our association. Join us on this journey to becoming a transformative leader in real estate.
Sessions Include:
ORIENTATION | LEADERSHIP
Discover how to be involved with your Association. Learn about the rich history of the DeKalb Association of REALTORS® and the three-way agreement between DeKalb REALTORS®, GAR, and NAR. Meet DeKalb Officers, Directors, and Staff. Participate in committee meetings and events.
MEETING MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION
Learn how Associations are governed and tricks for using Robert’s Rules of Order. Attend a Board of Directors meeting to see planning and boardroom protocol in action and how the strategic plan and meeting agendas guide our leaders. Sharpen your communication skills!
ADVOCACY
GAR’s Director of Governmental Affairs will tell you more about the REALTORS® role in influencing policy matters and the laws regarding real estate and private property rights. You will attend a county commissioner’s or school board meeting and a GAR State & Local Government Affairs meeting.
LEGISLATIVE APPRECIATION DAY
Sit in on a meeting of the GAR State & Local Government Affairs Committee and visit our state’s Capitol for “REALTOR Day at the Dome” and meet with elected officials.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Learn about your benefits from the Association that can connect you to success like the Legal Helpline. Attend a membership meeting. Attend one New Members Orientation & Code of Ethics and earn 3 hours of CE credit! Attend the Pinnacle Award Event to celebrate your graduation!
Application Details:
2025 Leadership Academy Curriculum and Calendar of Events
SESSION ONE:
January 20, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Welcome | Student Introductions | Team Building | Book Assignment
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION TWO:
February 8, 2025 | 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
REALTOR® Day At the Dome
LOCATION: TBD
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SESSION THREE:
February 24, 2025 | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Meet the Officers and Staff | Organizational Structure
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION FOUR:
March 17, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bylaws, Policies & Procedures Overview | Committee Overview
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION FIVE:
April 14, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Robert's Rules of Order | Community Service Project Planning
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION SIX:
May 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Successful Meetings Part 1 | Successful Meetings Part 2
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION SEVEN:
June 25, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Service Project
LOCATION: TBD
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SESSION EIGHT:
July 2025 (TBD)
Advocacy / Local Government / GAR
LOCATION: The Healey Building, Downtown Atlanta
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SESSION NINE:
August 6, 2025 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION TEN:
September 22, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Leadership and Personal Growth | State Conference Round Table
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION ELEVEN:
October 27, 2025
Professional Standards / Cooperative Agreements
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION TWELVE:
November 17, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Effective Communication | Public Speaking | Book Report
LOCATION: DeKalb REALTORS®
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SESSION THIRTEEN:
December 4, 2025
Graduation at 2025 Holiday Gala & Installation
LOCATION: TBD
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**Attendance is required at all sessions or functions. Absences, if any, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and if approved will require additional assignments in order for students to be reinstated. In addition to the sessions above, you are required to participate in the local community at a County Commissioners, Zoning & Planning or School Board meeting, attend a GAR State & Local Government Affairs Meeting, a New Member Orientation, a Board of Directors meeting, and a DeKalb REALTORS® committee meeting.