Circle of Excellence
The Richmond Association of REALTORS® (RAR) Circle of Excellence recognizes members of RAR who
have demonstrated a commitment to professional development, leadership and community engagement.
Qualifications
Earn 100 points or more with a minimum of 50 points in the Professional Development category
No violations of the NAR Code of Ethics during the calendar year
No VREB violations during the calendar year
Mandatory Course Completion
The following courses must be completed during the calendar year:
- Contract Workshop (6 hours in-classroom or virtual) – 30 points
(Deconstructing the CVR MLS Purchase Agreement – 15 points
Constructing an Airtight Contract – 15 points) - REALTOR® Triennial Ethics – Professionalism in Practice (3 hours in-classroom/virtual or 2.5 hours online at NAR.realtor) – 10 points
- NAR Fairhaven 2.0 (online) – 10 points
Optional Course Completion
A minimum of one of these courses must be completed during the current calendar year:
- Advanced Contract Writing (3 hours in-classroom) – 10 points
- NAR C2EX – 10 points
- Professional designations received in the current calendar year – 10 points each
- Professional designations received in previous years – 5 points each
- Virginia REALTORS® Property Management Certification – 10 points
- Road Rules of CVR MLS On-Demand – 10 points
- Fair Housing – 10 points
- Asking for a Friend: Best Practices for Today’s Real Estate Market – 10 points
RAR Leadership Development Academy Graduate – 10 points
RAR Board of Directors Current Member – 10 points
RAR Board of Directors Member in previous years – 10 points
RAR or CVR MLS Committee Chair or Vice Chair (current or previous) – 10 points
RAR or CVR MLS Committee Member during the calendar year – 5 points
RAR or CVR MLS Task Force participant during the calendar year – 5 points
Voluntary $99 Fair Share (or more) contribution to RPAC during the current calendar year – 10 points
Voluntary REAP (Real Estate Assistance Programs) contribution during the calendar year – 10 points
Appointed Member of a Public Board or Commission during the calendar year – 10 points each
Nonprofit Board Chair (current or previous) – 10 points each
Nonprofit Board Member during the calendar year – 5 points each
A volunteer activity (reported with the date of service & the organization you served) completed during the calendar year – 5 points each
Members who apply and qualify for the Circle of Excellence will be able to take advantage of a wide array of benefits including a free headshot, promotion on social media and in the RAR lobby, an electronic badge for online display, recognition at special events and complimentary registration for certain RAR events.
Realtors can advance not only their proficiency but their marketability through the Circle of Excellence. Honorees will be able to identify themselves to the public through the Circle of Excellence to promote themselves as a well-rounded real estate professional.
Applicants for the Circle of Excellence are not required to meet a certain criterion regarding sales or leasing production. The Circle of Excellence focuses on members who are committed to their professional growth.
Current honorees must earn at least 50 points to requalify but are not required to attend mandatory courses that were completed in their qualifying year. Current honorees must complete any new mandatory coursework in order to requalify.
If you are interested in this program and have any questions, email Programs@RARealtors.com.
This Year’s Honorees
Alexandria Smith
Amanda Brennan
Angela McClaine
Anne Brinkley
Becky McNeer
Beth Lane
Claire Forcier-Rowe
Connie G. Rodriguez
Cynthia Saady
Dakia Knight
Danielle Kenny
Daphne MacDougall
Dare Tulloch
Daune Zook
Desiree Dixon
Dyamond Green
Jamie Younger
Janet Nowlin
Jemma Bliss
Jenn Cox
John Finn
Judy Flaig Graffum
Karen Smith
Khaliyah Barakhyahu
Kim Atkinson
Kristin Beran Krupp
Lacey Kearney
LaDonna Lewis
Laura Jarrett
Layal Hosn
Libby Gatewood
Beth Kcraget Robbins
Maya Messer
Melanie Herring
Melinda Johnson
Molly Revere
Pam Pope
Regina Banks
Sam Plott
Scott McClaine
Sharon Ligon
Shawnda Parker
Tondra Devarel
Leadership Development Academy
The Richmond Association of REALTORS® position of respect and influence in Central Virginia is due in large part to the quality and dedication of its volunteer leaders. Recognizing the importance of leadership excellence, RAR launched the Leadership Development Academy in 2009.
The Leadership Development Academy is a three-month program designed to develop visionary, service-oriented REALTOR® members for professional, civic and community leadership roles. The program exposes a diverse group of participants to a variety of topics through seminars, events and experiential learning sessions. Working with professional leadership coaches, participants identify and develop their personal and professional leadership styles and communications skills. The program offers an overview of the significance of community and civic involvement as well as insight into the REALTOR® organization and the role of volunteer leaders.
Applications for the Leadership Development Academy open each Fall. Select a year below to view Leadership Development Academy alumni.