YumaB.U.I.L.T.Applications close October 30, 2026
Yuma B.U.I.L.T. is a five-session leadership experience for emerging real estate professionals ready to know their community, sharpen their voice, and serve the industry with purpose.
Two simple forms: apply for yourself or nominate an emerging leader.
YumaB.U.I.L.T.
2026–2027 PROGRAM CYCLE
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Each path has its own form. Broker nomination does not guarantee selection; nominees must still submit the individual application.
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION
Share your community involvement, leadership experience, goals, support for your participation, and the impact you hope to make.
Apply by October 30, 2026. Selection notices will be sent December 3, 2026.
BROKER NOMINATION
Nominate an emerging professional and give concrete examples of their integrity, coachability, service, and readiness to lead.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Selection considers the quality of the complete application, leadership perspective, service orientation, and the experience each person brings to the cohort.
Meaningful involvement, sustained service, and a desire to contribute more.
Professional or volunteer accomplishments—and the difference they made.
A thoughtful view of the industry, future service, and growth as a leader.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A strong application is specific. Set aside enough time to reflect, draft your answers, and gather an optional broker recommendation letter if you have one.
Professional detailsYAR membership, company, role, experience, and support for your participation.
Service examplesOrganizations, roles, timeframes, achievements, and impact.
Leadership goalsWhat you hope to gain and how you intend to serve YAR and Yuma.
Broker recommendationAn optional letter in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format can be uploaded with your application.
THE EXPERIENCE
Tentative 2027 program schedule. All session dates and the July Member Luncheon date are subject to confirmation.
Purpose, strengths, and cohort orientation
Agriculture, water, infrastructure, and growth
Local government, healthcare, heritage, and civic life
Military leadership, public service, and high-stakes decisions
YAR, Arizona REALTORS, NAR, and volunteer pathways
GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Graduates are required to attend the July Member Luncheon for program recognition, tentatively scheduled for . A dedicated portion of the luncheon will celebrate the graduates; it is not a sixth session.
THE COMMITMENT
Selected participants commit to all five program sessions, required assessments, full cohort participation, and attendance at the July Member Luncheon for graduate recognition. Please reserve the tentative dates listed above. Final dates will be confirmed in the participant commitment agreement.
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE COHORT
Participant applications remain the heart of Yuma B.U.I.L.T. Local organizations can also help shape the program by opening their doors as a Host Partner or investing as a Program Sponsor.
BECOME A HOST PARTNER
Welcome the inaugural cohort of 20 emerging real estate professionals, show them the work that shapes Yuma, and introduce them to the leaders behind it.
Explain how leadership works and how decisions are made at every level.
Offer a behind-the-scenes look at the operations and facilities that shape Yuma.
Bring your team's voice to professionals eager to learn from Yuma's best.
BECOME A PROGRAM SPONSOR
Sponsorship supports participant materials, field-trip transportation, session meals and refreshments, and the graduate recognition at the July Member Luncheon.
Each session sponsor may sponsor one session only. Rank your top three session preferences in the application; YAR will confirm your assigned session based on availability.
QUESTIONS?
For eligibility, scheduling, application access, hosting, or sponsorship questions, contact the Yuma Association of REALTORS.