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About

2025 GKAR Committee Application

GKAR Committees are the lifeblood of the Association, serving and executing the vision for the Association, in alignment with the Bylaws, Strategic Plan, and National Association of REALTORS®' Core Standards. Approximately 100 Members are selected to serve GKAR each year; contributing to the professionalism of our Membership and the real estate industry in Southwest Michigan as a whole.

  • Applications must be submitted between Friday, November 1st, 2024, and Friday, December 6th, 2024, at 4:00 pm.
  • All applicants will be notified of application status no later than Friday, December 20th, 2024; some Committees may be limited in size.
  • Contact Callie Reed CallieR@aotai-tech.com or (269) 382-1597, ext. 112, with any questions.
 

2025 Committee Objectives  & Information

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Advocacy committee

Schedule: January, March, May, June, August
2025 Objective: Educate, promote awareness, and generate increased participation in RPAC
2025 Assignments: Attend the annual Governmental Legislative Update Forum; participate/attend Candidate Interviews for City of Kalamazoo and City of Portage; attend Capitol Day, in Lansing, to represent REALTORS® while visiting our Legislators; initiate outreach to Members regarding the significance of RPAC; and promote 100% participation in RPAC with all committees and Board of Directors. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.

Community Relations committee

Schedule: January, February, March, May, June, September, November; 1st Friday at 10:00 am
2025 Assignments: Plan, coordinate, promote and participate in Association community outreach activities to serve the community and increase REALTOR® involvement and awareness in the community; Bowl for Kids’ Sake; Walk to End Homelessness; Senior Services Ramp Build (2); Local Housing Volunteer Day; and Day of Service for Veterans. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.

Grievance committee

REALTORS® Only 
Schedule: As needed
2025 Objective: Screen/investigate for the Professional Standards Hearing Panel. Following review, determine the proper course of action on any formal complaint from the public or Membership. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of three years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.

Membership committee

REALTORS® Only 
Schedule: February, April, June, September, November;
2nd Wednesday prior to the Board of Directors' meeting
2025 Objective: Support and promote Membership through New Member Orientation and the New Member Welcome Program.
2025 Assignment: Review GKAR REALTOR® and Business Partner Membership applications for approval; review GKAR Emeritus benefit applications for approval; and promote the value of GKAR Membership. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.

MLS committee

REALTORS® Only 
Schedule: January, March, May, June, August, September, November; 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 pm
2025 Objective: Develops, interprets, and enforces MLS policies and rules.
2025 Assignment: Provide solutions for streamlining MLS system. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.

Professional Development committee

Schedule: January, March, May, September, November;
1st Thursday at 9:00 am
2025 Assignments: Work to further the knowledge and education of Members; Plan, coordinate, promote, and participate in the Professional Development Committee Presents Series; Fair Housing, REALTOR® Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, Idea Exchange, and Economic Update. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.

Professional Standards committee

REALTORS® Only 
Schedule: As needed
2025 Objective: Provide a pool of panel members to hear matters of alleged Code of Ethics violations by REALTOR® Members and hear disputes regarding commissions. Committee Members must have been a REALTOR® Member for a minimum of five years and attend additional education. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.

Risk Management committee

Schedule: Monthly; 2nd Friday at 9:00 am 
2025 Objective: Review and revise standard forms, contract language, and disclosures.
2025 Assignment: Provide GKAR Members Forms Update session by individual or panel and continue participation in the West Michigan Regional Forms Committee. Committee Members are highly encouraged to participate in RPAC.