The Models Planning Tool helps REALTOR® associations assess where they are now—and where they aspire to be—across five essential areas:
Based on your answers, you'll receive a snapshot of your association’s current and future alignment with three models of association management: Administrative, Management, and Leadership.
For each category, select one option that best describes your current operations and another that reflects your future aspirations. You must answer every question in all five sections.
Reviewing all questions beforehand will help you better understand what’s being asked and how much time you’ll need.
The tool can be completed by the AE alone or in collaboration with staff and volunteer leaders. Comparing multiple responses from your association can uncover alignment gaps and spark planning conversations.
Ideal for annual strategic planning, leadership alignment, AE searches, or audits of your structure and services.
AE is a visionary leader; delegates to senior staff; has a succession plan
AE handles management with some support from managers and clerical staff
AE manages all day-to-day operations with clerical support
Plan for 30–45 Minutes
Estimate 5–10 minutes per section.
Answer All Questions
Even if some don’t fully apply, choose the closest option to avoid skewed results.
Save and Return Later
You can save progress and finish later. Once submitted, responses are archived and accessible via your association’s unique NAR authorization code.
Shared Access
All individuals using the same code can view the submitted responses for that association.
