THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN IAR’s GOVERNANCE –
Volunteer as an elected official and/or vote for an elected official.
Volunteer:
IAR is run by an elected board of 47 active member volunteer Directors. 37 represent six geographical regions of the state and 10 represent key constituencies of the membership. They fulfill these duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications for Regional Director Candidacy
- REALTOR® membership in an Indiana local association in the region desired to represent.
- At least one year service as an officer, director or committee member of an Indiana local association.
- At least one year on an advisory council, committee or IAR task force; and/or participation in at least two IAR conferences; and/or completion of the leadership academy.
- Indiana real estate or appraisal license that is not subject to state disciplinary action.
- Endorsement from the Board of Directors of the local association where s/he holds primary or secondary membership.
View Director Election Results
2020 Election: September 15–17
Annual elections are carried out according to these policies and procedures, which also determine Board makeup and set forth candidate qualifications.
Official membership counts:
2019 Local Association Rankings
According to the membership counts above — taken from the National REALTOR® Database System annually — the following IAR Director positions are available for qualified candidates to pursue. Apply online by August 15, 2019 to stand for election. Applications below.
IAR Director Positions:
Director, Term Length, Selection Process
Local Association President – Large Associations 1 Available Seat
1 representative is selected by the Presidents-elect of the local REALTOR® Associations (from the upper 25th percentile for a 1 year term – see list of boards) for a 1-year term each.Application Closed
Local Association President – Small Associations 1 Available Seat
1 representative is selected by the Presidents-elect of the local REALTOR® Associations (from the lower 75th percentile) for a 1-year term – see list of boards) for a 1-year term each.
Application Closed
Top 20 Firms – By Agent Count1 Available Seat
3 representatives are selected by the Managing Brokers of the local REALTOR® Associations (from the upper 25th percentile - see Top 20 Firms rankings) for a 3-year term.Application Closed
Past IAR President 1 Available Seat
2 Past President representatives are selected by the general membership for a 3-year term each.Application Closed
Region 1 Director 2 Available Seats
Representatives for each of IAR’s 6 different regions are selected based on the number of REALTORS® in the region by the general membership in the region for a 3-year term each.Application Closed
Region 2 Director 2 Available Seats
Representatives for each of IAR’s 6 different regions are selected based on the number of REALTORS® in the region by the general membership in the region for a 3-year term each.Application Closed
Region 3 Director 1 Available Seat
Representatives for each of IAR’s 6 different regions are selected based on the number of REALTORS® in the region by the general membership in the region for a 3-year term each.Application Closed
Region 4 Director 6 Available Seats
Representatives for each of IAR’s 6 different regions are selected based on the number of REALTORS® in the region by the general membership in the region for a 3-year term each.Application Closed
Region 5 Director 1 Available Seat
Representatives for each of IAR’s 6 different regions are selected based on the number of REALTORS® in the region by the general membership in the region for a 3-year term each.Application Closed
Region 6 Director 1 Available Seat
Representatives for each of IAR’s 6 different regions are selected based on the number of REALTORS® in the region by the general membership in the region for a 3-year term each.Application Closed
The number of Directors allocated to each region is determined annually by membership data reported to the National REALTOR® Database System on July 31.
Candidate Applications:
IAR Director Application | Deadline: 8/15/2020 | [Application Closed]
IAR Executive Committee Application | Deadline: 11/1/2020 | [Application Closed]
Questions – All completed applications are to be submitted by 6pm EDT on the due date shown.
Kathy Harbaugh: 317-913-3236 or email
Vote:
All active members may vote in the annual electronic election of IAR Directors, taking place September 17 – 19, 2019. Members can ensure receipt of a ballot by asking their local REALTOR® association staff to enter a valid email address in the National REALTOR® Database System (NRDS).
The Executive Committee election will be held November 18 & 19, 2020.