Bay Area Political Affairs Advisory Leadership (PAAL):

Develop the candidate questionnaire, conduct candidate interviews, and make TREPAC contribution recommendations to the HAR Board of Directors for Pearland city council elections. Participate in the Political Affairs Advisory Group’s interviews for state and federal elections covering Clear Lake, Pearland, Friendswood and Deer Park areas and Harris County Commissioners Court. The advisory group will mobilize members to Get Out the Realtor® Vote for the HAR recommended candidates within the Bay Area. In addition, the Bay Area PAAL is charged with TREPAC fundraising efforts in the area.

Communications Advisory Group:

The Communications Advisory Group enhances the strategic efforts of the HAR Communications Department by ensuring HAR communications products and programs are responsive to member needs and promote and support the value of using a Realtor®.

Fort Bend Political Affairs Advisory Leadership (PAAL):

Develop the candidate questionnaire, conduct candidate interviews, and make TREPAC contribution recommendations to the HAR Board of Directors for Missouri City and Sugar Land city council elections and Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. Participate in the Political Affairs Advisory Group’s interviews for state and federal elections covering the Fort Bend area. The advisory group will mobilize members to Get Out the Realtor® Vote for the HAR recommended candidates within Fort Bend County. In addition, the Fort Bend PAAL is charged with TREPAC fundraising efforts in the area.

Global Advisory Group:

The Global Advisory Group develops educational programs and networking business opportunities pertinent to the international real estate industry. The advisory group promotes the annual Global Day class, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Institute offered each year at HAR, the yearly member wide global survey, the online "agent search by language or specialty culture" tool found on HAR.com as well as the new Global Information Exchange (GIE) where global properties are found. A quarterly global newsletter is distributed, and the online Global Hotline Hour is offered 4 times per year. It is preferred that applicants have the CIPS designation or be enrolled in classes leading to the designation. This group meets up to 6 times a year, at a time yet to be determined for 2023.

Governmental Affairs Advisory Group:

This advisory group serves as a liaison between the HAR Board of Directors and Members and local, state and federal governments. This group works closely with elected officials and governmental agencies to help promote HAR interests. This group shall maintain an awareness of all matters bearing upon the real estate industry or having impact upon the ownership of private property and suggest appropriate positions and measures.

HAR Engage:

This advisory group assists with planning the association's largest annual member conference which includes educational presentations, discussions and technology demonstrations designed for both agents and brokers to help members increase their real estate knowledge, productivity, and success. It is preferred that Advisory Group members have attended several HAR Engage conferences. They are expected to attend three planning meetings, promote the event via social media, area networking meetings, and office promotions, as well as work the event for several hours over the duration of the Engage conference.

Information Advisory Group:

This group reviews possible applications of HRIS/MLS data sets and formulates recommendations for the HAR and HRIS Board.

Management Central Advisory Group:

Management Central is a division of HAR geared specifically towards the Real Estate Manager and Broker/Owner. Management Central offers at least two educational events a year and provides an online newsletter distributed every other month. The goal of Management Central is to provide Managers and Brokers with the latest tools to help them further their business through education and networking opportunities.

MLS Advisory Group:

The MLS Advisory Group helps establish and maintain MLS policy that is in the best interest of over 48,000 HAR members. In addition to maintaining MLS policy, the MLS Advisory Group also reviews member suggestions and recommends MLS system changes and enhancements that help make all MLS subscribers more professional and efficient.

Montgomery County Political Affairs Advisory Leadership (PAAL):

Develop the candidate questionnaire, conduct candidate interviews, and make TREPAC contribution recommendations to the HAR Board of Directors for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors and Montgomery County Commissioners Court. Participate in the Political Affairs Advisory Group’s interviews for state and federal elections covering the Montgomery County area. The advisory group will mobilize members to Get Out the Realtor® Vote for the HAR recommended candidate within Montgomery County. The Montgomery County PAAL is charged with TREPAC fundraising efforts in the area.

Political Affairs Advisory Group:

This advisory group serves as the political communicator for HAR. The duties of this advisory group include interviewing candidates in order to make recommendations to the HAR Board of Directors regarding endorsements and TREPAC contributions to the candidates for their campaigns. The advisory group will mobilize members by promoting voter registrations and engaging and encouraging HAR members to vote during election cycles.

Professional Development Advisory Group:

The Professional Development Advisory Group is made up of members who review existing educational programs and recommend new training programs.

Risk Management Advisory Group:

The Risk Management Advisory group addresses those areas in both residential and commercial real estate in which non-compliance issues present risk to our membership and to alert the membership as to their existence in an effort to resolve or minimize the risk.

Technology Advisory Group:

HAR’s Technology Advisory Group assists in product development, testing, and provides ongoing feedback for new and existing products.

TREPAC Advisory Group:

This advisory group shall assist in organizing, hosting, and participating in TREPAC fundraising efforts throughout HAR’s membership. Advisory Group Members serve as TREPAC liaisons giving presentations to members on the importance of investing in their industry as well as informing members of the legislative issues facing members and the real estate industry. As the representatives of HAR TREPAC, it is recommended that all Advisory Group Members be at the $250 Lone Star Statesman TREPAC investment level.

Young Professionals Network Advisory Group:

As the voice and advocate for HAR’s award-winning Young Professionals Network, HAR’s YPN develops young real estate professionals through association involvement, education and commitment to the community with special emphasis on identifying and promoting opportunities to move into HAR leadership positions.