Class Information

The REAL classes are carefully organized and include a comprehensive study of a variety of business and real estate topics. The candidates look at local government, economic and professional development, media skills, housing, and neighborhoods, just to name a few. As a benefit to the attendees, classroom instruction is combined with exciting field trips to provide a close-up look at all of the above topics.

All candidates are expected to attend the orientation, 9 of 10 planned sessions, and graduation. Brief breaks are scheduled during each session to allow individuals to be in contact with their clients and office.

The course schedule for the 2008-2009 class is as follows:

• Orientation
  August 6, 2008

• Session 1: Escape to Reality
  August 21, 2008

• Session 2: Governance
  September 25, 2008

• Session 3: Housing and Demographics
  October 9, 2008

• Special Session: Board of Directors Planning (Optional)
  October 22, 2008

• Session 4: Govenment and Economic Development
  November 13, 2008

• Session 5: Quality of Life
  December 11, 2008

• Session 6: Technology and Professional Standards
  January 8, 2009

• Session 7: Housing Summit
  TBD

• Session 8: Education and Media
  March 19, 2009

• Session 9: Planning
  April 9, 2009

• Graduation
  April 22, 2009

“The experience is eye opening and mind expanding.  I had no idea of the scope of MIBOR or the vital interaction between assoc. and government - city/state/local, etc.  The experience is so huge it is hard to explain to others, other than recommending they try it.”