2026 GCAAR Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee Application |
Committee Overview
Committees are critical to the success of GCAAR’s members, and we deeply appreciate those who volunteer their time and professional expertise to the real estate community.
This committee's description and focus of work, as well as membership requirements and time commitment, can be found below.
NOTE: for 2026 committee service, GCAAR is waiving the GCAAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champions requirement for the FIRST year of committee membership. In order to apply for a second year of committee service, members will need to become
GCAAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champions (that is, to have completed At Home with Diversity (AHWD), Fairhaven and NAR’s Implicit-Bias training, and reported your completion of these items to GCAAR – learn more).
This committee's description and focus of work, as well as membership requirements and time commitment, can be found below.
NOTE: for 2026 committee service, GCAAR is waiving the GCAAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champions requirement for the FIRST year of committee membership. In order to apply for a second year of committee service, members will need to become
GCAAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champions (that is, to have completed At Home with Diversity (AHWD), Fairhaven and NAR’s Implicit-Bias training, and reported your completion of these items to GCAAR – learn more).
Applications for 2026 committees are NOW OPEN and will close November 5, 2025. Applicants will be notified of appointments in early December. Appointments are made only once each year. Thank you for your interest in serving on a GCAAR committee!
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (YPN) COMMITTEE
YPN helps young and/or new-to-the-field real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement they need to become involved in four core areas:
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (YPN) COMMITTEE
YPN helps young and/or new-to-the-field real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement they need to become involved in four core areas:
- REALTOR® associations. Attend REALTOR® conference and pursue leadership roles within their local, state, and national associations.
- Real estate industry. Take an active role in policy discussions and advocacy issues; be informed about the latest industry news and trends.
- Peers. Network and learn from one another by attending events, participating in online communication, and seeking out mentoring opportunities.
- Community. Become exceptional members of their community by setting a high level of REALTOR® professionalism and volunteering for causes they feel passionate about.
- YPN is not just for newcomers – open to anyone looking to engage, connect, and grow.
Membership requirements
Members are required to attend in-person and virtual meetings each month, as well as GCAAR YPN events hosted 4-6 times per year.
Members are required to attend in-person and virtual meetings each month, as well as GCAAR YPN events hosted 4-6 times per year.