Collaborative Learning

Ready to Rise in Real Estate?

In a competitive market, staying ahead means more than just adapting to change—embracing the skills and network that will set you apart. If you’re a REALTOR® with the drive to lead, influence, and grow, The REALTOR® Collective is your chance to elevate your career.

This unique program is designed for REALTORS® who are ready to make a meaningful leap in their professional journey. This isn’t just another course; participants will engage, share insights, and learn from each other in ways that traditional courses can’t offer. Through expert-led training, collaborative learning, and real-world application, you’ll sharpen the skills driving sustainable real estate success.

Cohort 2
Meets Thursdays at 10:00am Eastern
March 6 – April 10, 2025

Why Choose the REALTOR® Collective?

In today’s real estate landscape, REALTORS® face unprecedented challenges—shifting markets, evolving client expectations, and increased competition. To stay ahead, you need more than traditional skills; you need strategic, adaptable, and influential capabilities.

The REALTOR® Collective is designed to address these exact challenges, equipping you with tools to lead, grow, and succeed in any market environment.

• Elevate Your Influence: Learn from top experts to become the go-to leader for clients and colleagues.
• Develop Strategic Skills: Build essential communication, decision-making, and resilience skills to stay ahead.
• Build Connections for Life: Network with ambitious REALTORS® who share your vision for growth and success.

Program Structure

The REALTOR® Cohort Collective follows a well-rounded curriculum and meets weekly to build foundational skills, discuss key concepts, and collaborate on real business challenges.

Week 1 — Kickoff & Delivering Your Value Proposition (120 min)
Meet your fellow learners and develop a way to communicate the unique value you provide to clients.

Week 2 — Trust and Communication (90 min)
Develop skills that allow you to establish and maintain trust with clients.
Discover client-centric ways to navigate roadblocks.

Week 3 — Industry Spotlight and Peer Collaboration (120 min)
Hear about challenging markets and career progression from a recognized industry leader.
Work in small groups to develop action plans focused on growth.

Week 4 — Strategic Thinking for Growth (90 min)
Master strategic principles to drive your business forward.
Learn how to establish and consistently work towards success-oriented goals.

Week 5 — Peer Collaboration Circle (90 min)
Apply the concepts you’ve learned to solve real-world challenges with your small group.
Create a roadmap for sustained success.

Week 6 — Resilience and Adaptability (90 min)
Explore the principles that allow you to navigate challenging markets and situations.
Implement techniques to embrace change and maintain a positive mindset.

Cohort 2
Meets Thursdays at 10:00am Eastern
March 6 – April 10, 2025

Marlene Velez

An ICF-certified coach and seasoned facilitator, Marlene brings over 20 years of experience in leadership and professional development. Known for her dynamic and relatable teaching style, she has worked across various industries, empowering leaders to transform their skills, mindsets, and business impacts.

In addition to her expertise as a leadership coach, Marlene is also a REALTOR® and co-leads her team, VRealty Partners, with her husband. This dual perspective ensures that her guidance is highly relevant and immediately actionable for real estate professionals. Under her mentorship, you’ll gain practical tools to build influence, enhance emotional intelligence, and make strategic decisions that fuel lasting success.

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Partner

NAR + Affinity Space
In collaboration with Affinity Space, a leader in social learning, NAR offers an educational experience tailored for REALTORS®. Specializing in cohort-based programs, Affinity Space fosters meaningful, lasting growth through real-world, group-focused learning. With successful partnerships like Nike and the European Parliament, Affinity Space brings proven expertise, ensuring each REALTOR® gains impactful skills and insights for business success.

What Learners Are Saying

“We worked with Affinity Space to develop Nike’s sales and business development reps. The program was a resounding success and has been rolled out across the Amsterdam office. We loved how customized and relevant the development was. The social learning methodology works, and the case studies put the contextualized cherry on top.”

Giovanni Scillufo, Nike, EMEA Head of Merchandising

“Affinity Space delivered a cohort development program to my Unit at the Parliament. We were looking for something new and cutting-edge that generated sustainable behavior change. Affinity Space delivered on this and more, the content was powerful and the sessions were engaging. Brilliant program.”

Niall Thompson, European Parliament, Head of Unit

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