Advisory Groups & Forums
Join a MetroTex Advisory Group or Forum
At MetroTex, our mission has always been to serve our members, advance our industry, and strengthen the communities around us. At the core of that mission is the community of volunteer members who give their own time, talents, and energy to serve their fellow members and the industry at large.
Networking
Connect with top industry professionals.
Relationships
Build trust and camaraderie with peers.
Leadership
Advocate for the real estate industry.
Joining an Advisory Group or Forum is a fantastic way to get involved, share your expertise, and make an impact. Advisory Group and Forum Membership is now open, so explore the available groups below to find your volunteer home at MetroTex.
Affiliate Advisory Group
Enhance Affiliate Member benefits and strengthen the relationship between REALTOR® and Affiliate Members.
Commercial Advisory Group & Forum
Improve education, networking, communications, and services for commercial RE professionals.
Community Outreach Advisory Group
Develop charitable and philanthropic opportunities demonstrating commitment to building communities.
Diversity & Fair Housing Advisory Group & Forum
Address how to serve a diverse membership and how REALTORS® can serve diverse communities.
Global Advisory Group & Forum
Focus on issues impacting global RE, promoting international RE business, and education.
Government Affairs Advisory Group & Forum
Recommend financial support of candidates, issues mobilization campaigns, other public policy issues.
Leasing & Property Management Advisory Group & Forum
Address issues impacting the practice of leasing and property management.
MLS Committee
Connect MetroTex members and the NTREIN Board of Directors to address MLS topics and issues.
Professional Development Advisory Group
Oversee creation and delivery of educational programs to help members enhance their skills and knowledge.
Technology & Benefits Advisory Group
Enhance value to members through a comprehensive range of technology, benefits, and services..
What is an Advisory Group?
Advisory Groups (AGs) are teams of volunteer leaders tasked with advising the MetroTex Board of Directors on specific areas of the real estate industry. They function like ‘mini Boards of Directors’ and may have membership requirements, with most being limited in the number of members. AGs with size limitations are typically supported by forums on the same topic. AG members are expected to meet attendance requirements and possess expertise or experience relevant to the AG’s mission.
What is a Forum?
Forums are committees designed to enhance the volunteer experience within an organization as large as MetroTex. Unlike AGs, Forums have no attendance requirements for maintaining membership and no limit on the number of members. Forums offer valuable education and discussions on topics relevant to their focus, while providing feedback to AGs and the MetroTex Board of Directors on how to better serve members and the community.
How do I join an Advisory Group or Forum?
See below to select the Advisory Groups and/or Forums you’d like to join. Applications for Advisory Groups are reviewed by the MetroTex Board of Directors. If you apply but are not selected, you will be added to the corresponding Forum. Applications for Forums are automatically approved.
What is the Advisory Group and Forum selection timeline?
Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2024. You will be notified of your selections in early December.
If you apply for an Advisory Group and are not selected, you will be added to the associated Forum.
Which Advisory Groups and Forums can I join?
Some Advisory Groups have specific membership requirements – see the descriptions above for details. A small number, such as Budget & Investment and Technology & Benefits, are appointed by the Board of Directors and not open for applications. All Forums are open.
Why don't all Advisory Groups have a Forum?
Some Advisory Groups are dedicated to areas of association business, rather than the real estate industry, and are tasked only with advising the Board of Directors on those areas.
How many can I join?
You should apply for any Advisory Group or Forum you are interested in and qualify for. If you are not selected for an Advisory Group, you will be added to the Forum membership.
Why have we changed the way this works?
As the 5th largest local REALTOR® association in the nation with over 27,000 members, MetroTex has designed this format to provide expert support for the Board of Directors and staff while creating valuable opportunities for new volunteers.