Hey Chicago REALTORS®! Mentors and Mentees Are Needed & Welcome!
Are you new to the real estate industry looking for guidance, OR a seasoned REALTOR® with expertise and wisdom to share? The REALTOR® ELITE (Education, Leadership, Information, Thrive, Elevation) Program is now accepting applications!
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation: REALTOR® ELITE (Education. Leadership. Information. Thrive. Elevation) Mentorship Program seeks to help develop the next generation of industry professionals. Our commitment is to provide participants with the necessary hands-on knowledge, insights, tips, and tools to advance business success. This program will also emphasize ethical behavior from REALTOR® to REALTOR®, allow network opportunities, and develop leadership skills.
Applications for the 2025 cohort are now closed. Stay tuned for information about the 2026 application deadlines coming this fall—bookmark this page for updates!
ELITE candidates will be relatively new REALTORS®, who have 0-2 years in the business:
What To Expect:
- Each candidate will be paired with a REALTOR® group coach and is expected to meet twice a month (virtually and/or in person) for six months (January – June).
- Participants will also have access to the Board of Trustees and other industry leaders, professional development and engage/network with fellow ELITE’ers.
- Candidates who are selected and miss more than two sessions will automatically be removed from the program.
- An interview will be conducted for all candidates.
- ELITE’ers will be required to participate in CAR programs at least once a month throughout the program.
- ELITE’ers will be reimbursed for food & beverage during in-person meetings.
Coaches that have 5+ years in the real estate industry will be paired with a maximum of six mentees
What To Expect:
- Each coach will be expected to give knowledge & expertise on topics that the ELITE’ers have shared are areas needed to advance their career in the industry.
- Coaches should offer at least two hours of time each month. Primarily to lead two coaching sessions per month (one hour each) and be a resource for their respective groups.
- All Coaches will be awarded complimentary continuing education classes and could possibly win the “Coach of the Year” award.
- Coaches will be reimbursed for food & beverage during in-person meetings.
Testimonial From an ELITE Coach:
“Being a mentor in the ELITE program has been transformative for both my leadership approach and my brokerage’s success. As the 2022 Elite Coach of the Year recipient, I discovered crucial perspectives about brokers’ needs for support and structure, which helped me refine our training programs. The impact was immediate and lasting – seeing one of my own Suite 527 brokers win the 2023 Elite Coach of the Year award demonstrated how mentorship creates a ripple effect of excellence. I strongly encourage anyone looking to elevate not only their own career but also the success of those around them to participate in this program.”
Sherri Jordan, Suite 527 Realty Group