Promoting diversity within Realtor® membership
The Pathway to Achievement Program is designed to promote diversity within the Realtor® membership. The program aims to increase minority representation in the real estate sector and enhance their chances of building a sustainable and prosperous career in the industry.
Pathway to Achievement forges an alliance between the recipient, sponsoring broker, a broker—assigned mentor, local association, and Minnesota Realtors®.
The sponsoring brokers play a vital role by providing a mentor and educational training to the program recipients. The mentorship, training, and startup assistance are designed to maximize the recipients' potential for success in the real estate industry during their first year. Overall, the Pathway to Achievement program seeks to create a supportive environment where minority individuals can thrive and achieve long-term success as real estate licensees.
Program Expectations and Ideal Candidate Guidelines
- Must be 18 years of age
- Newly licensed Realtor® within the past year (not relicensed)
- Be considered to have what it takes to be a successful real estate salesperson
- Must be an individual from a multicultural and minority background
- Must have prepared a one-year or five-year business plan
- Sponsoring broker must complete an application and provide a mentor
Program Award
- One year of Realtor® association dues (local, state, and national)
- Six months of MLS fees
- Six GRI courses, which count toward C.E. (continuing education) credits
- Free MNR UNITE! convention ticket
Application and Award Schedule
- September 3–October 15: Applications open
- October 16–October 31: MNR collection and review process
- November 1–December 1: Applicant interviews and recipients selected
- December 2: Notification to award recipients, their brokers, and local associations
Applications are NOW CLOSED for 2024–2025.