L.E.A.D. Academy

Our Leadership Development Committee believes that Service Leadership is the foundation of our Association.

This in-house program seeks to build our membership to be the LEADERS that our Association and Community need.

L.E.A.D. offers it's participants:

Applications for the 2026 Class ARE OPEN NOW through December 31st, 2025

Mission Statement

Empowering REALTORS through strategic leadership development to elevate the standard of excellence in the real estate industry.

Leadership Development: Cultivate leadership skills essential for navigating the complexities of the real estate industry

Ethical Standards: Promote a culture of ethical conduct, professionalism, and social responsibility

Action and Engagement: Encourage real estate leaders to actively contribute to their communities

Diversity: Facilitate meaningful connections and collaborations within a diverse community

Participants will join us for 4 class sessions, plus a graduation ceremony at our Annual Installation event. *Participants MUST attend all 4 sessions in order to graduate. If a class is missed, it will need to be made up the following year in order to graduate with that class
There is only room for 15 participants, but the applications are open to All BTVAR members. DON'T WAIT!
Cost is $250 per participant and is non-refundable (Talk to your Broker about sponsorship!)

Leadership Development
- Monday, March 2nd, 2026 - Personality Test & Forum with the owner of the Bristol, VA Chick-fil-A
Ethical Standards
- Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 - Guest speaker: Adam Smith, CPO for Virginia REALTORS®
Action & Engagement
- Saturday, June 6th - Community service project with BTVAR's Volunteer Day (supporting NAR's Realtor Volunteer Days)
Diversity
- October 7th, 2026 - 1/2 day leadership and DEI training with Robert Morris

Applications Open 10/1/25 - 12/31/25

To meet the 2025 Leadership Development Committee, click here.