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® Cohort Collective is your chance to elevate your career.

Launching in 2025, this unique program is designed for REALTORS® who are ready to make a meaningful leap in their professional journey. As part of an exclusive preview, select NAR committee members will experience the full benefits of this high-impact educational program. Through expert-led training, collaborative learning, and real-world application, you’ll sharpen the skills driving sustainable real estate success.

Why Choose the REALTOR® Cohort 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® Cohort 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 & Onboarding (60 min)
Meet your facilitator and peers and learn what to expect.

Week 2 — Delivering Your Value Proposition (90 min)
Learn to clearly explain the unique value you provide to clients.

Week 3 — Trust and Communication (90 min)
Develop communication skills that allow you to build trust with clients and address their concerns.

Week 4 — Industry Spotlight and Peer Collaboration (120 min)
Get insights from an industry leader and work closely with peers.

Week 5 — Strategic Thinking for Growth (90 min)
Master strategic principles to drive your business forward.

Week 6 — Peer Collaboration Circle (90 min)
Apply key concepts to solve real-world challenges with your cohort.

Week 7 — Thriving Through Change (90 min)
Learn to embrace change as an opportunity for growth.

Please Note: The curriculum and schedule are subject to refinement. Final topics and objectives may vary to ensure a focused and impactful learning experience.

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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