Sponsored by New Mexico Escrow Solutions and GAAR.
Nomination and Nominee Essay must be submitted by Friday, February 14th, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
New Mexico Escrow Solutions and the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®, have established a scholarship fund for new REALTOR® family members. Each sponsoring company will select one GAAR Member for the scholarship funds.
To be considered, a recipient must be a relative of a GAAR REALTOR® Member and
meet all eligibility criteria. If chosen, the applicant will receive $1,000 to help
defray the cost of their GAAR and SWMLS Membership fees.
The scholarships will be presented to the winning applicants by New Mexico
Escrow Solutions at the GAAR Awards Gala on Friday, March 7th, 2025.
Nomination Category: GAAR Family Scholarship
Thank you for taking the time to nominate a family member. Please follow the instructions below.
o Review the qualifications.
o Complete the nomination form.
New Mexico Escrow Solutions will review eligible nominations and essays. Each company will select one winner. Winners will be notified and invited to attend the GAAR Awards Gala on Friday, March 7th, 2025 for recognition.
Criteria:
1. The recipient must be a relative of a GAAR REALTOR® member.
2. The recipient must have never previously been a REALTOR® member.
3. The recipient must have a New Mexico Real Estate license issued between February 1st, 2024 - February 1st, 2025 and practice real estate in the Greater Albuquerque area.
4. The recipient must have become a GAAR and SWMLS Member between
February 1st, 2024, and February 1st, 2025.
5. Applicants must submit an essay that answers the question “Why I became a
REALTOR®." There is no length requirement.
o Please let your nominee know that you have nominated them and ask them to provide their essay to Melody Mar at (melody@gaar.com) by Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 5:00 pm. If they have questions, they can contact Melody at 505/724-3466.