Clone of Rookie on a Team Questionnaire

The "Rookie on a Team Questionnaire" must be submitted and received by Thursday, January 29th, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Nomination form and Questionnaires received after that date will not be eligible for consideration.

Award winners will be announced at the Annual GAAR Awards Gala on Friday, March 6th, 2026, to be held at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North.

Nomination Category: Rookie of the Year on a Team

The nominating committee will follow up with vetted Rookie on a Team candidates to schedule interviews between February 4th to 10th, 2026.

Rookie on a Team Qualifications:

You must be a licensed REALTOR® conducting business as a non-solo broker and a member of a Team.
As of December 31, 2025, nominees must have been licensed with the New Mexico Real Estate Commission and a member of GAAR for no more than 18 months and no less than 6 months. Therefore, nominees must have been licensed between July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Nominees must be currently licensed, actively practicing, and in good standing with GAAR, NMAR, and NAR.
Nominees may not have been a builder’s salesperson before licensing.
Rookie on a Team is based on the following criteria.

Criteria to be Considered:

1. Production by the individual from January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, must be documented and signed off by the nominee's Qualifying Broker.

2. Service to the real estate community through involvement with GAAR, SWMLS, NMAR, or NAR.

3. Service to the Greater Albuquerque community.

4. Professionalism and business acumen, encompassing ethics, public behavior, listing presentation, marketing materials, and interaction with other REALTORS.

5. Educational achievements, including formal education, continuing education and designations.

PLEASE NOTE: Have your signed production and any other additional information or documentation ready to submit before you start this form. If you have questions, contact events@gaar.com.

Past Rookie on a Team Winners

2023 Nicole Sanchez

2024 Jase Smith

Your Name:*

Your Company:*

Your Email:*

Your Phone:*

Your Website if applicable:

What date were you licensed as a REALTOR®?*

What Team are you a part of?*

How many people are currently on this Team?*

What is your role on the Team?*

Do you assist both Sellers and Buyers?*

Where does the majority of your business come from? What is the Team % and your Self-Generated %?*

Please choose any and all of the support your TEAM provides:*

If other, please explain:

Does your Team provide leads? If yes, please explain where the majority of those leads come from (i.e., paid, referral, organic or handoff)*

If you generate any business that does not come from the Team, how have you gone about getting this business?*

List your service to the real estate community through involvement with GAAR, SWMLS, NMAR and/or NAR (include dates, positions held, awards or recognition received etc.):*

List your service to the Greater Albuquerque community (include dates, positions held, awards or recognition received etc.):*

Have you ever been licensed in another state: If so, what city, state and dates?*

Please explain any real estate-related experience you had prior to licensure:

Do you have any family members in real estate: If so, what has their role been during your first year in the business?*

Educational history, including formal education, continuing education, and designations (include name of institution, degree(s) earned and dates):*

List any real estate designation(s) that you currently have or are working towards:*

Upload your 2025 transactions that have been verified by your Qualifying Brokers signature. Include address, final sales price and representation (listing/selling):*

Please upload your resume:*

Please upload any pertinent additional information or documentation. Documentation may also be emailed to events@gaar.com no later than Thursday, January 29th, 2026 by 5:00 p.m., to be considered. Please indicate your name on anything submitted.

Once you click to SUBMIT, the Rookie on a Team Questionnaire will be processed and you will receive an email confirmation.

For Committee Use Only:

Rookie on a Team Questionnaire (2 of 2 Forms Required)