LeadershipMAR ‘27 Application

LeadershipMAR ‘27 Application
Recognizing that leadership development is an essential element in the process of improving our Association and profession, the Mississippi REALTORS® administers its LeadershipMAR Program. Through this program, MAR attempts to identify emerging REALTOR® leaders in the state, encourage them with substantive instruction and activities, and assist in sharpening their leadership skills in the hope they will exert a strong, positive influence on the future of the Association and profession.
The participants work together in a training course which combines individual study, group sessions, and actual project experience in using leadership skills. Training sessions include identification of leadership skills, team-building exercises, procedures for goal setting, personal profile analysis, network building, and improving communication skills.

OBJECTIVES
Objectives of the LeadershipMAR Program are:
- To identify Mississippi REALTORS® who have demonstrated leadership potential through job-related and community activities.
- To train participants by developing leadership skills.
- To motivate participants by:
  - Increasing awareness of real estate and association management issues and challenges.
  - Involvement in problem-solving activities on issues of current interest; and
  - Providing a network of leaders across the state who are actively involved in improving our Association and profession.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications for the LeadershipMAR Program are invited from MAR members interested in participating. Applications are reviewed and participants are selected by an anonymous committee of MAR members. The number of participants selected is typically limited to 10-12 to encourage maximum personal participation. Efforts are made to balance participants according to business specialty, geography and level of experience.
Tuition for the program is $1,395. This includes the training sessions, meals, overnight accommodations for the sessions and instructional materials. Additional costs to the participants will include transportation from home to the meeting or retreat site and minimal expenses which may be incurred during the project phase of the program.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Participation in LeadershipMAR is open to REALTORS® living in the state of Mississippi. Since the number of appointments to LeadershipMAR is limited, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.
Participants will be chosen by the LeadershipMAR Selection Committee based upon the information completed on this application. The Committee will be seeking representation from a cross-section of the profession. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations, or real estate specialty areas.

Attendance at retreats and quarterly sessions is mandatory. Those who fail to attend may be asked to withdraw, with no refund of tuition.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
I have read the terms and conditions listed above.

I. PERSONAL DATA

INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete each section fully. Application must be signed by both applicant and employer/sponsor and submitted no later than Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Name

First NameLast Name
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Year Licensed as a Salesperson
Year Licensed as a Broker (if applicable)
Real Estate Specialty (residential, commercial, appraisal, etc.)
Real Estate Designations Earned
Length of MS Residence

II. WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 2 years of experience is strongly encouraged.
Present Firm Name
Briefly describe your responsibilities in your job.
What do you consider your most rewarding career achievement to-date?
Business/Professional Affiliations
Format - Name of Group, Position Held or Assignments, Period of Affiliation. * Please include local Board of REALTORS® and/or MAR involvement. Do not include civic organizations, public office or political activities in this section.

III. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Include community, civic, religious, political, government, social, athletic or other activities. Do not include business/professional activities. Indicate major role in the organization at this time or indicate Not Applicable (N/A):
Organization #1
Organization
Assignment/Position
Describe Responsibilities
Organization #2
Organization
Assignment/Position
Describe Responsibilities
Organization #3
Organization
Assignment/Position
Describe Responsibilities
What do you consider your most significant accomplishment in one of the above organizations? Why?
What kind of volunteer activities would you like to become involved with in the future?

IV. GENERAL INFORMATION

(One of the goals of LeadershipMAR is to build a network of Association leaders who can enhance their problem solving and other leadership abilities through shared perspectives and working together.)
What do you feel are the three most significant challenges facing the real estate profession today?
What was your previous career before you became a REALTOR®?
What is the most interesting thing you have ever encountered/done?
What specific skills/knowledge do you hope to gain from your participation in LeadershipMAR?

V. Letters of Recommendation

Please upload a Letter of Recommendation from two (2) of the following: (a) Broker (Does not need to be your current Broker), (b) LMAR Alumnus, (c) a member of your Local Board/Association leadership
Upload Letters of Recommendation Here:

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If you experience any issues with uploading your Letters of Recommendation, please email your attachments prior to the December 1st deadline to mar@msrealtors.org.

VI. Video

Please email a video (90 seconds maximum) to mar@msrealtors.org sharing why you want to be in LeadershipMAR and why you would be a good candidate. This video does not have to be professionally produced - a video from your phone is fine.
Please email your video (90 seconds maximum) prior to the December 1st deadline to mar@msrealtors.org

VII. COMMITMENT

(To graduate from LeadershipMAR, a participant is expected to attend all sessions.) NOTE: Dates listed below are subject to change.
- RETREAT 1: February 18-19, 2027 in Jackson (in conjunction with MAR Winter Meetings and REALTOR® Day at the Capitol)
- RETREAT 2: April 8-9, 2027 at Tara Wildlife north of Vicksburg
- RETREAT 3: June 23-25, 2027 in Jackson
- RETREAT 4: August 18-19, 2027 on the Gulf Coast
- RETREAT 5: September 27-28, 2027 in Meridian, Mississippi (in conjunction with MAR Convention & EXPO)
- Attendance at your LMAR Graduation is not mandatory, but the event will be scheduled during MAR’s Annual Convention on September 29, 2027 at the MSU Riley Center in Meridian, Mississippi.
I understand the purposes of the LeadershipMAR program and, if I am selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. Even though emergencies arise, any participant missing more than the allotted attendance requirement, for whatever reason, may be asked to withdraw from the program and no portion of the tuition shall be refunded. I understand the above commitments and agree to be bound by them in electronically signing this application.
Name (By typing your name, you confirm that this serves as your digital signature and that you agree to the terms outlined.)

First NameLast Name
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Will your broker/sponsor pay a portion of the $1,395 tuition fee?
Will your local Board of REALTORS® sponsor a portion of the $1,395 tuition fee?
Will you pay the entire $1,395 tuition fee?
NOTE: MAR would prefer to receive the entire $1,395 amount prior to the beginning of the first retreat in February. However, we will allow you to provide us with credit card information with three approximately equal payments to be charged to the card – one in January, one on February 1st and one on March 1st.
BROKER/SUPERVISOR COMMITMENT (if applicable)

This application has the approval of this organization, and the applicant has our full support which includes the time required to participate in the program.
Firm Name
Name (By typing your name, you confirm that this serves as your digital signature and that you agree to the terms outlined.)

First NameLast Name
Title
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Should be Empty:

LeadershipMAR ‘27 Application

I. PERSONAL DATA

II. WORK EXPERIENCE

III. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

IV. GENERAL INFORMATION

V. Letters of Recommendation

VI. Video

VII. COMMITMENT

BROKER/SUPERVISOR COMMITMENT (if applicable)