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Shape the Future of Marin Real Estate

Take your place at the center of Marin real estate. Join a Marin REALTORS® committee and help shape what’s next for our industry. Expand your network, strengthen your skills, and make a real difference in your community.

Our volunteer teams drive the programs, education, and benefits that keep our members ahead. Committees meet monthly, making it easy to stay involved and stay inspired.

Marin REALTORS® moves forward because of members like you.

We’d love to have you! Drop us your request below to get started.

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Budget & Finance Committee

Provides financial oversight and guidance to help ensure Marin REALTORS® remains financially strong, sustainable, and accountable.

Focus includes:

  • Reviewing financial statements, budgets, reserves, and projections
  • Supporting development and monitoring of the annual budget
  • Reviewing financial trends, revenue, and expenses
  • Making recommendations regarding financial policies and long-term sustainability

Government Affairs Committee

Advocates for private property rights and the real estate profession while keeping members informed and engaged on public policy issues affecting Marin County.

Focus includes:

  • Housing, property rights, taxation, development, and land use
  • Local, state, and federal legislation and regulations
  • REALTOR® advocacy and member engagement
  • Collaboration with C.A.R., NAR, local government, and community partners
  • Educating members about issues affecting their businesses and clients

Local Candidate Recommendation Comittee (LCRC)

Evaluates local candidates and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding REALTOR® endorsements.

Focus includes:

  • Interviewing candidates during election cycles
  • Reviewing candidate positions, records, and responses to REALTOR® issues
  • Making endorsement recommendations to the Board
  • Participating in candidate forums and election activities as directed
  • Following applicable C.A.R. and CREPAC requirements

Requirement: LCRC members must meet applicable IMPAC compliance requirements, including the annual REALTOR® Action Fund contribution.

Events Committee

Helps create engaging opportunities for members to connect, build relationships, and participate in the Marin REALTORS® community.

Focus includes:

  • Recommending event themes, formats, and speakers
  • Providing ideas for networking events, General Membership Meetings, fundraisers, and special events
  • Increasing member participation and engagement
  • Supporting welcoming and inclusive member experiences
  • Providing feedback to improve future events

Education Committee

Helps identify and develop relevant, practical educational opportunities that support members’ businesses and professional growth.

Focus includes:

  • Identifying emerging topics and member education needs
  • Recommending classes, workshops, speakers, and panels
  • Exploring topics such as technology, AI, marketing, leadership, advocacy, and industry trends
  • Identifying qualified instructors and industry experts
  • Providing feedback on educational programs

Communication Committee

Helps strengthen Marin REALTORS®’ visibility, communications, and public presence across digital, social media, media, and member communications.

Focus includes:

  • Social media and digital engagement
  • Content creation and storytelling
  • Branding and visual communications
  • Media and public relations
  • Promoting member benefits, programs, events, and advocacy
  • Identifying opportunities to increase MAR’s visibility throughout Marin County
  • Advising on communications strategy and messaging

Leadership Development and Nominating Committee

Identifies, develops, and recommends qualified members for leadership and volunteer opportunities within Marin REALTORS® and the broader REALTOR® organization.

Focus includes:

  • Recommending candidates for MAR leadership and Board positions
  • Identifying Federal Political Coordinators and State Political Coordinators
  • Recommending members for BAREIS, C.A.R., and NAR opportunities
  • Recommending recipients for MAR, C.A.R., and NAR awards
  • Supporting leadership development and succession planning
  • Building a strong and diverse pipeline of future leaders

Professional Standards Committee

Protects the integrity of the REALTOR® profession by fairly and consistently addressing ethics and arbitration matters referred by the Grievance Committee.

Focus includes:

  • Hearing ethics and arbitration matters
  • Applying the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and applicable policies
  • Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality
  • Participating in required training and hearings

Requirement: Committee members must complete required Professional Standards training. Current MAR officers and directors may not serve on this committee.

Grievance Committee

Reviews ethics and arbitration complaints to determine whether they meet the requirements for further action under REALTOR® procedures.

Focus includes:

  • Reviewing ethics complaints
  • Reviewing arbitration requests
  • Determining whether matters qualify for a hearing
  • Referring qualifying matters to the Professional Standards Committee
  • Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality

Requirement: Committee members must complete required training. Current MAR officers and directors may not serve on this committee.

Young Professionals Network

YPN is where real estate professionals come to connect, grow, and get involved. Whether you are just starting your career, building your business, finding your place within Marin REALTORS®, or bringing a young-at-heart energy to the industry, YPN gives you a place to build relationships and grow alongside your peers.

YPN focuses on:

  • Connect: Build meaningful relationships with REALTORS® and industry professionals.
  • Grow: Gain practical education, business knowledge, and professional development.
  • Lead: Develop leadership skills and find opportunities to get involved with Marin REALTORS®.
  • Give Back: Participate in community service and initiatives that make a difference in Marin.
  • Get Involved: Discover opportunities to become more engaged in the association and the profession.

YPN is for everyone. You do not have to be a certain age or have a certain number of years in the business. If you are new to real estate, new to the business, new to MAR, looking to expand your network, or simply young at heart, there is a place for you in YPN.

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