What is the AE Leadership Academy?
Designed exclusively for REALTOR® association executives and rising staff, this 10-month program delivers the practical training and peer network needed to lead with confidence.
Taught by experienced AEs and industry consultants, the AE Leadership Academy prepares current and future leaders to navigate complex personal and team dynamics, build strong staff-volunteer partnerships, resolve conflict and lead with confidence.
Applications are now open for the 2027 class—the executive development program built exclusively for REALTOR® association staff and executives ready to lead.
Who Should Enroll in the AE Leadership Academy?
Current Association Executives (AEs): Sharpen your strategic edge, master complex workplace dynamics and connect with a trusted circle of executive peers.
Senior Staff & Rising Leaders: Fast-track your career trajectory, prove your readiness for the C-suite and gain the skills needed to become a future AE.
Participants are placed into targeted cohorts with peers from similarly sized associations. This intimate structure ensures case studies and peer discussions directly reflect the specific scale and resources of your organization.
High-Impact Learning Designed for Busy Executives
- 10-Month Program: March through November 2027
- 8 Executive Modules
- 6 Virtual Sessions
- 2 In-Person Immersion Days: Live sessions in Washington, D.C. (NAR Legislative Meetings) and San Diego (NAR NXT 2027)
- Cost is $2,500 per participant
Exclusive Participant Perks
- Enjoy complimentary subscriptions to Real Estate News and T3 Trends.
- Join an elite group of graduates for ongoing peer collaboration and mentorship.
- Exclusive yearly refresher sessions to keep your strategic edge sharp.
The Curriculum
Understanding leadership: the difference between leading and managing, delegation and finding time to develop strategic foresight
Leadership courage: leading with transparency, making tough decisions with conviction and leveraging a trusted peer network for support
Financial leadership: mastering budgets and financial statements, understanding P&L performance and aligning resources with strategic priorities
Leadership style and brand: defining how you lead (in person at the NAR Legislative Meetings, Washington, D.C., in 2027)
Communications and crisis leadership: communicating with clarity, transparency and composure when challenges arise
Leading people: building the right team, developing talent and creating a high-performance culture
Vision, strategy and culture: setting a clear direction, aligning people and managing expectations with consistency
Leading change: navigating the human side of change, building resilience and accelerating organizational transformation
Meet the T3 Organized Real Estate Team
Katie Shotts
Senior Vice President, Organized Real Estate
Katie brings a wealth of experience and insight to the team organized real estate team. With more than 15 years of experience leading REALTOR® associations in both Tennessee and Florida, she has developed expertise in areas such as leadership training, governance and communications.
Eben Moran
Vice President, Organized Real Estate
Eben brings deep MLS, technology, and association operations expertise to MLS, technology, and association clients. He has more than a decade of senior leadership experience, along with hands-on experience as a licensed agent and broker. Previously, he served as VP of MLS Services at Stellar MLS and as VP of Business Tech & MLS Services at the Naples Area Board of REALTORS®, where he led MLS operations.