Each year we go to Florida Realtors Expo and Convention.  Those who wish to have their own room will pay half of the room expense.  BER will cover the cost 100% for those who share (not including incidentals). You will be able to get to know those in the group several months prior to the convention.   

Shirts are women's and men's polos.  They are not unisex.  

Note any boards, networking groups, etc.  Indicate dates of involvement and positions held if applicable.

Please indicate any volunteer projects or groups, chambers, etc.  Please indicate the organization, dates of involvement and position held if applicable.

1.  Commit to attending the program classes.   Attendance is defined as full session.  Early out or late arrival will be counted as an absence.  Any absence should be approved in advance. You will be ineligible to graduate if you miss more than 2 classes. The optional classes will count as extra credit for you.  

2. If you are not currently involved on a Bonita-Springs Estero REALTORS® Committee, you hereby agree to regular and consistent committee involvement commencing with the conclusion of this program.

3. You will be strongly encouraged/required to attend Florida Realtors Expo and Convention. The board will pay for hotel costs (room share) and may or may not provide transportation.  

4. You will be required to participate in a Leadership Development Class Project which must be approved by the Leadership Committee. This will have a community service component and will require additional time outside of the scheduled modules to work on planning and logistics.  

6. You will be required to attend a pre-selection interview.

7.  The cost to join the Leadership Academy is $200.  This includes your shirt, name tag, and registration to Florida Realtors Expo & Convention.  This is to be paid by the introductory module.  

8.  If employed by an affiliate company, real estate admin or real estate team, please make sure that you have communicated with your employer to make sure that they are aware of your schedule and the sponsorship cost of $500 (affiliates only) to participate in the academy.  Marketing perks included. 

9.  You are required to complete Leadership100 at no cost at nar.realtor prior to graduation. 

I understand the purpose of Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® Leadership Academy and if I am selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. 

I understand that attendance at the Florida Realtors Expo & Convention is highly recommended, and I am expected at each session in order to graduate from the program; if I need to miss a session it is my responsibility to contact the chairperson prior to the session that will be missed. A maximum of two sessions may be excused. If a third session is missed or I quit, I understand that I will not graduate from the program, and I will be expected to reimburse Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® for all expenses incurred on my behalf.  

I understand that completion of this application does not guarantee a candidate’s acceptance into the Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® Leadership Academy. 

All applicants will be notified of their status on or about December 15th.

I agree to these conditions and am committed to attend and participate in all program sessions: