Applications – Houston Black Real Estate Association

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Section I Candidate Information

Takes about 20-30 minutes. Your answers save as you go, so you can stop and come back any time.

Position you are applying for *

Which position? *

Name the position you are applying for.

First name *

Middle name

Last name *

Email address *

Your copy of this application will be sent here.

Phone number *

Section II Eligibility

Current membership classification *

BrokerSales AgentAffiliateOther

How long have you been a member of HBREA? *

Are you a current member in good standing? *

YesNo

HBREA roles held in the past three years *

List all leadership positions, committee assignments, task forces or volunteer roles. For each, include your role, dates of service, and one significant accomplishment.

Section III Leadership Experience

National, state or regional conferences attended in the last three years

How often do you participate in HBREA events? *

Not oftenSometimesMost of the timeThe majority of the timeAll the time

Describe up to three significant contributions you have made to HBREA, TAREB, NAREB, or the real estate profession *

For each: your role, the objective of the project or initiative, your specific responsibilities, and the measurable outcome or impact.

Section IV Vision & Qualifications

What are the three most important opportunities facing HBREA over the next two years? *

Describe specific strategies you would recommend to strengthen membership, increase engagement, improve leadership development, or expand the organization's impact.

Why are you seeking this leadership position at this time? *

Describe the experience, professional skills, leadership qualities and personal strengths you would bring to the Board, and how these align with HBREA's mission and strategic goals.

What do you hope to learn, accomplish and contribute through your Board service? *

Identify three measurable goals you would work toward during your Board term *

Explain how you would measure success for each.

Section V Commitment to Serve

Are you prepared to allocate a minimum of 10 hours per month to Association-related preparation, meetings and activities? *

YesNo

Anything you would like to add about your availability?

Travel to the TAREB Conference (June 2027) and the NAREB Conference (July-August 2027) is a requirement of leadership. Are you willing and able to travel and attend? *

YesNo

Please explain (national travel) *

Are you willing to travel within HBREA areas (Greater Houston and surrounding areas) to support current initiatives and help develop new members? *

YesNo

Please explain (local travel) *

Which HBREA committee best matches your experience and strengths? *

Explain how your skills would benefit each committee you select.

Leadership at HBREA requires accountability, collaboration, integrity and service. Describe how your leadership style reflects these values. *

Provide an example from your professional or volunteer experience.

What is the single greatest challenge facing HBREA today, and what specific actions would you take in your first year to help address it? *

Section VI Board Expectations & Acknowledgements

Board Financial Commitment

Serving as an HBREA Board Member or Officer includes a shared responsibility to help ensure the financial strength and sustainability of the Association.

Each Board Member and Officer is expected to contribute a minimum of $5,000 annually through one or a combination of the following:

GET — Secure financial support by bringing new relationships, sponsors, corporate partners, advertisers, donors or event participants to the Association.
GATHER — Generate resources by soliciting sponsorships, fundraising, grants, in-kind donations, meeting venues, auction items or other support that benefits HBREA.
GIVE — Make a personal financial contribution to HBREA.

The annual commitment may be fulfilled through any combination of Get, Gather and Give activities totalling a minimum value of $5,000.

I understand this financial commitment and agree to actively support HBREA in meeting or exceeding the annual Board expectation.

I understand that Board Members are expected to demonstrate leadership through active fundraising, relationship-building, sponsorship development and personal engagement in the Association's financial success.

I understand that Board and Officer service is a volunteer leadership position.

I understand and accept the annual Get, Gather or Give expectation.

I understand that Board Members are expected to uphold the mission, bylaws, policies, fiduciary responsibilities, confidentiality and ethical standards of HBREA.

Initial to confirm the acknowledgements above *

Attachments Bio & Supporting Documents

Short bio *

A few sentences about your background in real estate and your involvement with HBREA. Type it here, or paste it in.

Bio document

Optional. Only if you would rather attach a formatted bio. PDF or Word document.

Letter of recommendation (1)

Optional. You may also send letters to admin@hbreahouston.org before the deadline.

Letter of recommendation (2)

Optional.

Section VII Certification & Signature

I hereby understand this is a volunteer position.

I hereby agree with the application process and confirm the information supplied on this application has been answered truthfully and to the best of my knowledge.

Initial to confirm both statements above *

Electronic signature

By signing below you agree to sign this application electronically, and that your electronic signature and initials are the legal equivalent of your handwritten ones. We record the date, time and network address of your signature as part of the application record.

I consent to signing this application electronically.

Candidate signature *

Electronic signature

Type your full legal name. This becomes your electronic signature.

Date *

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