Mission
The mission of the New Member Advisory Group is to ensure that the content, materials, and activities surrounding the NVAR new member onboarding experience prepares new members for their personal and professional journey and success within the real estate field. The New Member Advisory Group works to ensure that the factors for new Realtor® success are constantly under review and are regularly being strengthened to meet the evolving needs of the field, the profession, and the marketplace.
The group plans, participates, and strengthens the many different new member engagement activities, events, and programs, including the NVAR New Member Launch and the New Member Application and Onboarding Experience. NMAG advises and supports staff in the development and maintenance of NVAR’s website and social media presence for new members with less than four years’ experience.
Committee Leaders
Chair
Miguel Calvo
Vice-Chair
Claudia Flamenco
Meet the Committee
Abdullah Ahmed
Ashe Anthony
Alina Bakhtamian
Victoria Baker
Tatiana Busch
Miguel Calvo (Chair)
Delaine Campbell
Claudia Flamenco (Vice Chair)
Yalonda R Harvin
Cathy Kane
Bushra Khan
Maureen Landes
Christine Morgan
Brett Nickley
Michael Pena
Barry Pilson
David Raffinengo
Christine Richardson
Carly Richardson
Zinta Rodgers Rickert
Margo Scott
Courtney Stone
John Strock
Charlotte Trux
Chantal Winstead
Catherine (Katie) Wojtowicz
Abdullah Baba
Victoria Baker (Chair)
Shawn Barsness
La Tique Collette
Mary Beth Eisenhard
Jason Groah
Edary Lavilla
Billy Liao
David Raffinengo (Vice-Chair)
Angelia Rorrer
NVAR recommends comprehensive zoning changes and incentives that facilitate the voluntary market-driven production of a wide range of housing choices at all price levels to suit our diverse population, including encouraging mixed-use development.
It is essential that comprehensive plans provide for the development of owner-occupied housing, to meet existing and forecasted housing demand without unreasonable zoning and land use restrictions that lead to increased costs for housing. Updating zoning ordinances and maps to encourage mixed use with higher residential density in existing commercial areas can provide new home ownership opportunities without affecting existing residential neighborhoods.
Committee Requirements
Eligibility
This committee is open to all NVAR members, and may be of particular interest to those with four or fewer years of experience, or members who are interested in mentorship.
Time Commitment
This committee meets four times annually with up to four events per year. The term for this committee is one year.
Number of Committee Seats
This committee typically features up to 25 members.
Staff Liaisons
Jina Myers
Senior Director of Operations, Marketing and Engagement Strategy
jmyers@nvar.com
Shirin Abadian
Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships
shirin@nvar.com
Courtney Groch
Director of Events & Association Leadership
cgroch@nvar.com