Committees

Click HERE to submit a 2026 Committee Request by Midnight on January 12.

Appointment Process

Thanks for your interest in serving your association! Committees, task forces, and presidential advisory groups play a vital role in helping us meet member needs and support the Greater Chattanooga community.

2026 President Connie Brewer and the 2026 committee chairs will align each committee’s responsibilities with the strengths and experience of interested volunteers. We aim to include as many members as possible while balancing available space and the overall makeup of each committee (e.g., member type, firm size, geographical representation, gender, ethnicity, primary specialty, etc.).

The staff liaison assigned to each committee will confirm committee appointments via email during the week of January 19.

Unless otherwise noted in the committee descriptions, terms last one year. In accordance with the Bylaws, members who miss three regular meetings within the calendar year will be considered to have resigned.

All requests must be submitted by Midnight on Monday, January 12.

Committee Descriptions

AMBASSADORS: Helps engage members by promoting Association programs and services within their offices. NOTE: Does not appear on the committee sign-up, as Ambassador applications are pushed out to Managing Brokers to appoint someone from their office.

BUDGET & FINANCE: Formulates the annual budget and makes recommendations concerning financial planning and investment decisions. Staggered, two-year terms. Meets 4-6 times each year.

BYLAWS: Reviews Bylaw recommendations from NAR for implementation at the local level and any local issues that may arise and contemplate a Bylaws amendment. Meets as needed.

COMMERCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY GROUP: Provides guidance regarding commercial-specific programs and services, including but not limited to the commercial listing service, education, and networking offerings for our commercial practitioners. NOTE: Does not appear on the committee sign-up, as the President appoints this committee from among those who complete a Commercial Council membership form made available to Crexi subscribers.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: Supports the ongoing partnerships with Habitat for Humanity & Snack Packs. Plans and executes fundraisers, including Tee Up & Wine Down for Habitat and Trivia Night for Snack Packs. Meets monthly.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS: Reviews ordinances and policies that may impact REALTORS® in conducting their business successfully and ethically and to promote the preservation of the right to own, use, and transfer real property. Works with elected officials on issues impacting property values and quality of life in Greater Chattanooga. Meets monthly.

GRIEVANCE & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: Local members will serve on Tennessee REALTORS®’s Grievance and Professional Standards Committees. The Grievance Committee reviews arbitration requests and ethics complaints to determine whether they meet the criteria for referring to the Professional Standards Committee for a hearing. Annual training required. Sign-up for these committees is handled by Tennessee REALTORS®. NOTE: Does not appear on the committee sign-up as this procees is facilitate by Tennessee REALTORS®. 

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Supports the Leadership Academy application and selection process. Meets 4-6 times a year.

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE (MLS): Establishes and maintains policies for the Residential MLS and Commerical Information Exchange (CIE), listing data compilation, and related services (i.e., lockboxes, market reports, tax data). Meets monthly. NOTE: Does not appear on the committee sign-up, as the committee members (9 Participants and 2 Subscribers serving two-year, staggered terms) are elected by the MLS Participants.

PLACEMAKING: Identifies local opportunities to create and/or transform an unused public space into a welcoming community destination through use of NAR grants. Meets 4-6 times a year.

RPAC FUNDRAISING: Solicits RPAC contributions and educates members on their role in the REALTOR® Party to Vote, Act & Invest to protect and promote home ownership and real estate investment. Supports RPAC-related events, including the annual Participation, Major Investor, and Red White & Thank You events. Meets 6-8 times a year.

RPAC TRUSTEES: Conducts interviews of those running for elected office to (1) Determine their stance on issues that affect the real estate industry; (2) Educate the candidates on said issues and views; and (3) Determine which candidates to recommend to the Board of Directors and TN RPAC Trustees for financial support. Training is required prior to service. Meets as needed. NOTE: Does not appear on the committee sign-up due to certain eligibility requirements. Contact Josh Branum for additional information.

SCHOLARSHIP: Oversees an Association-funded, need-based scholarship program for first-year college and trade school students. Meets 4-6 times a year. 

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ADVISORY GROUP: Provides guidance on programs, services, and communications to engage our youngest (in age or years in the business) members. Meets 4-6 times a year.