The Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Leadership Academy develops emerging leaders who want to understand their association, strengthen their voice, and make a difference in their community.
Applications close November 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Real connections. Shared experiences. A stronger REALTOR® community.
Your next chapter
Grow into the leader you want to be.
Leadership happens in your business, your neighborhood, and your association. The Academy helps you connect those experiences with a deeper understanding of organized real estate and the people it serves.
01 / DEVELOP YOURSELF
Build confidence and perspective.
Explore how you lead, communicate, and make decisions. Turn personal strengths and real experiences into a more intentional approach to leadership.
02 / KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATION
See the bigger picture.
Learn how the REALTOR® organization works, how advocacy shapes the profession, and how members contribute to its direction.
03 / CONNECT & CONTRIBUTE
Find your place to serve.
Build relationships with peers and explore ways to contribute to your association, the profession, and the wider community.
Who should apply? Active LPR Association members in good standing who bring curiosity, integrity, and a willingness to grow. Leadership experience can come from any area of life—your workplace, volunteer work, civic involvement, or community.
2027 applications
Bring your experience. Use your own voice.
The selection process is an opportunity to share who you are, how you think, and what you hope to contribute. Your responses should reflect your authentic experience and should not be generated by AI.
What do you hope to gain?Explain why you want to join and the specific skills or knowledge you hope to develop.
A time you ledShare an example from any part of life: the issue, your response, and the outcome.
Your view of the professionDescribe the three most significant challenges facing real estate today.
Your involvement and growthShare civic or volunteer experience, REALTOR® service, and designations or certifications you hold or have considered earning.
A 30-second “Who Are You?” videoIntroduce yourself with your name, where you are from, and something unexpected about you. The current form includes an optional video upload.
Plan ahead
Your path to the 2027 class.
Applications open in November, with review planned for early December. Watch your email for selection notices and meeting invitations.
November 1, 2026
Application released.
November 30, 2026
Applications close at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Early December 2026
Application review is planned for the first week of December, with notices and invitations to follow.
December 15, 2026
Welcome session listed in the published schedule, 10–10:30 a.m. on Zoom.
The program experience
A year of learning with purpose.
Explore the dates and topics in the published 2027 class schedule. The schedule still includes details to be finalized; proposed locations are marked below. Dates after the launch may change. All times are Eastern.
Celebrate with fellow class members, brokers-in-charge, and association leadership.
Additional experiences in the schedule: April 8 Fair Housing event; August 26 State of the Community; September 28 Regional REALTOR® Rally; October 1–31 committee sign-up; and October 18–21 NC REALTORS® Convention. The PDF identifies the events as recommended experiences. Review event-specific details as they become available.
Make room to participate
Know the commitment.
The current application states that participants must complete all Academy sessions and attend at least five association-sponsored events, which may include committee meetings, classes, luncheons, and socials. It also states that more than one unexcused absence results in removal from the program.
Review the current application policy before signing. Ask LPR about punctuality, missed work, and any make-up arrangements; those details are not specified in the current application. Session preparation and attire will be shared as details are confirmed.
The connections continue
A community beyond the classroom.
The Academy brings members together to learn, exchange ideas, and discover ways to serve. These moments from Academy activities and leadership gatherings offer a look at that experience.
The application invites a leadership example from any area of life. Share the experience that best demonstrates how you handled a challenge and helped others move forward.
How many participants will be selected?+
The final 2027 class size has not been announced.
Is the introductory video required?+
The current application includes a video upload that is required. Prepare a 30-second introduction with your name, where you are from, and something unexpected about you. The form currently allows a single file up to 10 MB.
What if I have a schedule conflict?+
Review every date before applying and contact LPR about conflicts. Do not assume a make-up option is available. The current application explains attendance and completion requirements.
What does the program cost?+
A 2027 program fee is included with your LPR membership given you are selected as a participant. Any ticketed event or travel costs will not be covered in the program.
Who can answer additional questions?+
Contact Longleaf Pine REALTORS® through the association website for questions about eligibility, selection, attendance, or program details.
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