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2026 Board of Directors

AAC: Agent Advisory Committee

What is the AAC?:  REALTORS® have a voice in helping to identify and prioritize NorthstarMLS® system improvements and enhancements. The Agent Advisory Committee (AAC) serves as that voice, representing all NorthstarMLS subscribers.

AAC Mission Statement: A group of systems users that partners with NorthstarMLS staff and validates the most relevant issues as they pertain to real estate agent tools.

NorthstarMLS Priorities: These are based on many sources, including the associations, brokers and your calls to their help desk. The AAC validates or invalidates those priorities, assists with enhancements where agent preferences are involved, and evaluates potential new agent tools.

YOUR AGENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES FOR GLAR:

Foundation

Our Mission: “A Cornerstone of Giving Through Community Growth and Well-being.”

The Greater Lakes Association of REALTORS® Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses its attention on improving homes and communities through REALTOR® volunteer and fundraising efforts. The Foundation is made up of a board of directors that was established in 2005.

Our Purpose:

➢ Educate consumers about affordable housing issues
➢ Provide the tools needed to make home-ownership more attainable
➢ Address both immediate and long-term needs through strong public/private partnerships
➢ Provide opportunity to make lasting investments in local communities

Examples of organizations served by the Foundation’s efforts:

➢ Homeless and Wounded Warriors-MN
➢ Habitat for Humanity
➢ Toys for Kids
➢ 19 Different Area Food Shelves

Since 2010, the Greater Lakes Association of REALTORS® Foundation has contributed over $200,000 in donations towards community outreach initiatives helping our neighbors in times of housing and hunger needs.

Committees

Joining one or more committees is a wonderful way to meet other members, share your talents, give suggestions and help think outside the box for new ideas! Not sure if it’s for you? Try coming to one of our meetings to get a feel for what it’s all about. Call the GLAR office for dates and times of upcoming meetings. Committees meet anywhere between 1 and 4 times per year. New members are welcome to join at any time.

Committee Signup Form

Budget Committee

Establishes & manages a budget, provides allocation of resources to support GLAR’s vision and measures the effectiveness of the organization/attainment of goals

Bylaws Committee

Reviews bylaws for changes and updates from NAR and the Local Organization

Education Committee

Creates a continuing education program for members to enhance their business

Government Affairs Committee

Increases participation in the political process resulting in a stronger voice for real estate at all levels of government

Membership Committee

Engages in community activities and increases member engagement with local events

MLS/Lockbox Committee

Educates members on how the MLS can be used as a tool to impact their business

Public Relations Committee

Market the value proposition of the REALTOR® and member advocacy based tools that promote using a local REALTOR®

RPAC Committee

Shape the political future of the real estate industry. Contributions are used to help elect candidates who understand & support their interests

Special Events Committee

Put on events for charity and create marketing opportunities for Affiliate members to promote their services to the REALTOR® members and the general public

Association Staff

REALTORS® Relief Foundation

Learn More about the Foundation