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Bay Area Political Affairs Advisory Leadership (PAAL):

Make candidate & contribution recommendations to HAR Board of Directors for local Pearland city council elections, and state/federal elections covering Clear Lake, Pearland, Friendswood and Deer Park areas. In addition, the Bay Area PAAL is charged with TREPAC fundraising efforts in the area. The advisory group will mobilize members to Get Out the Realtor® Vote within the Bay 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):

Make candidate & contribution recommendations to HAR Board of Directors for local Missouri City and Sugar Land city council elections, and county/state/federal elections covering the Fort Bend area. In addition, the Fort Bend PAAL is charged with TREPAC fundraising efforts in the area. The advisory group will mobilize members to Get Out the Realtor® Vote within Fort Bend.

Governmental Affairs Advisory Group:

This advisory 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:

The advisory group assists with planning the association's largest annual one-day member conference which includes hands on technology demonstrations and educational sessions designed to help members increase their real estate market knowledge and productivity. The event is traditionally held in October and advisory group members are expected to attend as well as volunteer for several hours the day of HAR Engage.

Information Advisory Group:

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

International Advisory Group:

The International Advisory Group creates educational programs and networking business opportunities that relate to the global real estate industry. The advisory group also promotes visibility of MLS Area 82 where hundreds of international properties are listed. It is preferred that Applicants have the CIPS designation or be enrolled in classes leading to the process of obtaining the designation for the first year of group service. This group meets monthly, traditionally on the third Monday of the month at 2pm, and only two absences are permitted per year.

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 27,000 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):

Make candidate & contribution recommendations to HAR Board of Directors for local Woodlands Township elections, and county/state/federal elections covering the Montgomery County area. In addition, the Montgomery County PAAL is charged with TREPAC fundraising efforts in the area. The advisory group will mobilize members to Get Out the Realtor® Vote within Montgomery County.

NRG...NextGen REALTOR Advisory Group:

As the voice and advocate for HAR’s young professionals…NRG develops young real estate professionals through association involvement, career advancement and commitment to the community.

Political Affairs Advisory Group:

The duties of this advisory group shall be to interview candidates and make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding endorsements and contributions. The advisory group will mobilize members.

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 assess and implement existing and new technologies to establish the course for HAR.com and the products and services provided to our members.

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.