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If you wish to join one of our many committees, please see the following committee list, including a brief description for each, and apply for the position(s) that best fits your area of expertise.
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Communications & Public Relations
This committee guides and assists with the Association's internal communications and external public relations. (Meets monthly)
Community Service
This committee coordinates the Association's involvement in the community each year.
Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council
The purpose of this committee is to: be a listening body for the membership; continually review the Association for systemic racism and discrimination issues that hold back and/or discourage diverse leadership and membership; and recommend diversity & inclusion opportunities that initiate, foster, and ensure equal opportunities throughout the Association.
Governmental & Community Affairs
Calling all members with ties to their community government! Members of the Governmental & Community Affairs committee combine their connections to Metro Atlanta community governments to give the Association a voice in local policy issues that impact our industry. This committee shapes the formulation of local ordinances and policy through professional lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and supporting the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates for public office. Committee members also review legislation and recommend political action to protect the interests of REALTORS®, our industry, and our clients. (Meets monthly)
Member Engagement
This committee promotes encourages Association participation and inclusion of all members by promoting opportunities that reflect our evolving global marketplace and the interests of our members. (Meets monthly)
Social
This committee organizes and produces the Association's annual spring event to benefit the chosen annual charities. (Meets monthly)
Top Producers
This committee reviews rules and examine applications for the Top Producers, which recognizes agents and brokers for their volume production and noteworthy transactions from the previous year. Membership is this committee is restricted to Top Producers Life Members. (Meets January - March)
Training & Development
This committee plans and produces at least six career-building programs each year for the general membership, as well as two programs targeted to managing brokers. It also collaborates with the Association's school, the Georgia Institute of Real Estate, to administer at least six free continuing education programs annually. (Meets monthly)
Trade Show
This committee produces Showcase, the Southeastern Residential Real Estate Trade Show, which is the Association's largest annual event. Proceeds from the trade show benefit the chosen annual charities. (Meets January - August)
YPN Planning
This committee will plan future YPN events, as well as provide direction for how the YPN can best serve our members. (Meets monthly)
Statewide Professional Standards Cooperative
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association is a member of the Statewide Professional Standards Cooperative established by the Georgia Association of REALTORS®. Members of the following 2 committees are appointed by the ARA Board of Directors at the beginning of each calendar year.
Click here to sign up for either committee so you will be considered for the next calendar year's appointments.
Grievance
This committee reviews and investigates complaints against members as well as arbitration requests filed with the Association. When appropriate, it refers them to the Professional Standards Committee for a hearing.
In order to participate on this committee, you must: (1) have held REALTOR® membership for a minimum of three years; (2) attend a GAR approved Professional Standards training seminar; and (3) sign a confidentiality agreement.
Professional Standards
This committee encourages strict adherence to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics by all members. It conducts hearings on alleged violations of the Code of Ethics, commission disputes, and other matters referred by the Grievance Committee and/or the Board of Directors.
In order to participate on this committee, you must: (1) have held REALTOR® membership for a minimum of five years; (2) attend a GAR approved Professional Standards training seminar; and (3) sign a confidentiality agreement.