Welcome to the Leadership Academy at the Perimeter East Association of REALTORS® (P.E.A.R)—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:
- Deadline to Apply:
- Tuition Fee: $150 paid in full or in 2 installments – $75 with application (only charged upon acceptance) and $75 no later than date of 1st Academy session.
- Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by June 18th, and payment will only be processed once enrollment is confirmed.
- All classroom sessions held at Perimeter East Association of Realtors
2026 Leadership Academy Curriculum and Calendar of Events
🎯 Session 1: Leading with Purpose
June 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In Classroom at the Association
Meet the Officers & Staff | Organizational Structure | Introduction to Leadership in Real Estate Associations
🧭 Session 2: Vision to Action
July 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual Session
Vision, Strategy & Goal Setting for Leaders
🎤 Session 3: The Influential Leader
August 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual Session
Effective Communication & Influence in Leadership
🤝 Session 4: Building High-Performing Teams
September 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual Session
Team Building Strategies, Leadership Styles & Collaboration Techniques
⚖️ Session 5: Leadership with Integrity
October 6, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual Session
Ethical Leadership & Social Responsibility in Real Estate | Successful Meeting Planning
📊 Session 6: Governance & Financial Stewardship
October 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting Visit & In-Class Session
Financial Leadership & Decision Making for Associations
🔄 Sessions 7 & 8: Leading Through Change
November 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Virtual Session
Strategies for Navigating & Driving Change | Sustaining Leadership Excellence | Strategic Planning Best Practices
📚 Session 9: Capstone & Reflection
December 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual Session
Book Reports | Leadership Journey Reflection | Elective Takeaways
🎓 Final Session: Celebrating Leadership Excellence
December 2026
Graduation at the Holiday Gala & Installation
Location: TBD
LOCATION: TBD
**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.