Michigan Realtors

Michigan Realtors® Leadership Academy

The Michigan Realtors® Leadership Academy develops leaders who have demonstrated leadership potential through job-related and community activities, creating a network of industry experts across the state who are actively involved in improving our Association and profession.

Purpose

1. Identify emerging Realtor® leaders and potential Association leadership; 
2. Empower those individuals to maximize their leadership potential; 
3. Encourage those individuals to effectively participate in Association committee/leadership roles; 
4. Ensure those individuals are avid advocates for the real estate industry.

Who should apply?

Ideally, applicants may have served on the Local Realtor® level and/or have potentially had some experience at the state (Michigan Realtors®) or national (NAR) level. Applicants will have demonstrated an energetic commitment to expand their knowledge and involvement in the industry.

As only a limited number of participants will be selected annually, applicants who are not selected for a given year are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.

Requirements

• Participation in the MRLA is open to Michigan Realtors® living in the state of Michigan.
• Attendance at all retreats and sessions is mandatory.
• Members of the class are expected to be punctual as well as be active participants in the program.
• Members of the class are allowed one excused absence. The absence will result in the participant not graduating with his/her class.
• The absence may be made up during the following year’s program and the participant will then graduate with the next class.
• All meals, overnight accommodations for scheduled class sessions and class materials are included with the program.
• Tuition is charged to each participant and may be covered personally, by your local association/board, your broker or any combination. The remaining costs of the program are underwritten by special funding from the Michigan Realtors®. Attendees will be responsible for travel expenses and room rate difference if single occupancy is desired. See tuition details in application link below.

What is the commitment?

To graduate from MRLA, the participant is required to attend all sessions:

• Session 1: 2025 Achieve
  MotorCity Casino Hotel
  Wednesday, January 29 – Friday, January 31
• Session 2: 2025 Broker Summit/Fair Housing Summit 
  The Westin Book Cadillac
  Monday, April 7 – Wednesday, April 9 *tentative
• Session 3: Legislative and NAR Leadership Session
  Michigan Realtors® Headquarters
  June 2025 – Exact Date TBD
• Session 4: 2025 The Convention
  Amway Grand Plaza Hotel & DeVos Place
  Tuesday, October 7 – Friday, October 10

All confirmed dates will be announced to accepted participants.

Type or print your responses and complete each section of the online application as completely as possible. A recent photograph suitable for use in publications must be attached to this application. Please submit two letters of recommendation. One letter should be from a local or state Association Executive, officer, director, or committee chair. Michigan Realtors® staff cannot provide recommendations. Since the number of participants is limited, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.

Application, photograph and letters of recommendation must be submitted by NOVEMBER 1, 2024.

Questions? Contact:
Michelle Brant, Member Experience Project Manager
Mbrant@mirealtors.com