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January 2024

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	1 Mon, Jan 1, 10:19pm – 10:19pm HOLIDAY: New Year’s Day DESCRIPTION Our office is CLOSED on January 1 for the New Year's Day holiday. We will re-open at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 2. DETAILS	2	3 Wed, Jan 3, 10:00am – 8:00pm Realtors Supporting Snack Packs LOCATION East Brainerd Church of Christ (7745 East Brainerd Road) DESCRIPTION As one of our community partners, the Snack Pack Ministry looks to Realtors each month to feed our neighbors - food insecure children in Hamilton County schools! Realtors (and friends and families) can help at these times: 10 am to Noon - Packing 6-8 pm - Packing No sign-up is needed. Just show up and help! Can't be there in person? You can support this effort monetarily. Feed a child for an entire school year for $100. Visit https://eastbrainerdchurch.org/snackpack/ and look for the GIVE button. DETAILS	4 Thu, Jan 4, 10:00am – 11:30am Mission Critical: What Brokers Need to Know but Don’t (BROKERS ONLY) LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) DESCRIPTION Mission Critical: What Brokers Need to Know but Don't classes will be held IN PERSON. This is an important, yet motivational, and informative educational session designed for principal, managing and extra brokers as well as team leaders with an emphasis on understanding the potential ramifications of the current and future NAR, MLS, DOJ and real estate company lawsuits. Attendees will: Be updated on the latest lawsuits / ligation currently affecting the associations, real estate companies, NAR and MLS’s. Learn the possible effects of the lawsuits and how they affect business practices today and what it will look like going forward. Examine the history of how “agency” has changed and what types of representation will come in the future. Review what’s next. Where do we go from here in setting goals and implementing policies/procedures for future client and business success. Course material will be provided during class. INSTRUCTOR Robert Morris CE HOURS 1 Hour (TN CE ONLY) COST Members: FREE / Non-Members: $10.00 Register DETAILS	5	6
7	8	9	10 Wed, Jan 10, 10:00am – 1:00pm 2024 Leadership Academy DESCRIPTION NOTE: Leadership Academy meetings and events are by invitation only to accepted applicants and special guests. Jan 10: Kick-Off Team Building at The Sweet & Savory Classroom (45 East Main Street, Suite 112), 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Jan 17: The Leader in You with Monica Neubauer, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm - MOVED TO ZOOM DISC Profile (Prerequisite for this class) Leadership Skills by Monica Neubauer (4 TN & GA CE Hours) Feb 7: Leadership in the Community with Snack Packs at East Brainerd Church of Christ (7745 E. Brainerd Road), 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Feb 21: The REALTOR® PARTY, 6:00 am to 5:00 pm What is the REALTOR® Party? The REALTOR® brand Recent Legislative Accomplishments & Current Key Issues Participants will hear from various community leaders on the bus ride to REALTOR® Day on the Hill. March 6: Team Building at BREAKOUT (7540 E. Brainerd Road, Suite 110), 10:00 am to 12:00 pm March 28: Getting to Know the Association with CEO Carol Seal, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm History of Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Governance Structure & How Association Decisions are Made Key Bylaws & Policies Roberts Rules Three-way agreement between the Local, State and National Associations The Six Thinking Hats & Association Decision-Making The Perfect Board (Prerequisite for this class) April 10: Leadership in the Community with Habitat for Humanity (location will be emailed prior to April 10), 9:00 am to 2:00 pm May 14: NAR REALTOR® L.E.A.D. - The Vision Course: Executing Your Leadership Vision with Maura Neill, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm May 15: Graduation Celebration at High Rail Rooftop Bar at The Chattanoogan Hotel (1201 Broad Street), 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm COST $175.00 Leadership Academy Tuition Fee DETAILS Wed, Jan 10, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Crexi Training Hosted by Crexi LOCATION Your own location/device! DESCRIPTION Subscribers to our Commercial MLS have access to Crexi Pro, which is the fastest-growing commercial real estate marketplace, and will provide you access to advanced tools to close deals faster and reach millions of monthly visitors already searching for properties like yours. Crexi is a complete workflow management platform for brokers, buyers, and tenants — supporting the process from listing to close. You also have access to full lead contact information and Crexi Intelligence, a data tool with 153M+ property records including ownership contact information, 13M+ sales comps, plus so much more! Now that you’ve been activated on Crexi Pro, the next step is to learn about all of the features you have access to and begin setting up your listings to be as searchable as possible on Crexi’s extensive marketplace. Some topics that we will cover include: - Finding Comps/Parcel Contact Info - Running Searches (Listing & Comps) - Creating Reports & Finding Lead Contact Info - Adding/Editing Listings & Improving Search Scores - Creating/Automating Marketing Emails Register DETAILS Wed, Jan 10, 5:00pm – 5:00pm Deadline: Awards Nominations DESCRIPTION The Awards Committee is accepting applications through 5pm on Wednesday, January 10 for the following awards: • Realtor of the Year • George Kangles Community Citizenship • Good Neighbor Click on each link above to get more information on each award and the nomination form. DETAILS	11 Thu, Jan 11, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Awards Committee DESCRIPTION CHAIR: Randy Durham MEMBERS: Robert Backer, Steve Champion, Jason Farmer, Janice Robertson, Sabrena Smedley, Kathy Tucker STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal Meeting to reivew applications (due January 10) for the following awards: • Realtor of the Year • George Kangles Community Citizenship • Good Neighbor DETAILS	12 Fri, Jan 12, 9:00am – 1:00pm New Member & MLS Orientation LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) / ZOOM Options Available: Feb. 23rd, May 17th, Aug. 23rd, Oct. 18th DESCRIPTION New Member & MLS Orientation class will be held IN PERSON monthly. ZOOM options are available on February 23rd, May 17th, August 23rd, October 18th. (ZOOM link will be emailed at least 12 hours prior to class. CLICK HERE for the real estate commissions virtual/streaming rules.) New Member Orientation is required of all REALTOR^® members, and MLS Orientation is required of anyone having access to the MLS system. Orientation is a chance for our newest members to get acquainted with one another and all the benefits of being a member of Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®. Following a brief overview of local program and services, we will segue into MLS Rules and an overview of the MLS platform. Course material will be provided during class. Students may bring an electronic device to follow along during the MLS portion. INSTRUCTOR Carol Seal & Bethani Miller CE HOURS NO C.E. COST Members & MLS Users: FREE Register DETAILS	13
14	15 All Day Event Association Closed (MLK) DESCRIPTION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® will be closed on Monday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. DETAILS	16 Tue, Jan 16, 9:00am – 10:30am Mission Critical: What Brokers Need to Know but Don’t (BROKERS ONLY) LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) DESCRIPTION Mission Critical: What Brokers Need to Know but Don't classes will be held IN PERSON. This is an important, yet motivational, and informative educational session designed for principal, managing and extra brokers as well as team leaders with an emphasis on understanding the potential ramifications of the current and future NAR, MLS, DOJ and real estate company lawsuits. Attendees will: Be updated on the latest lawsuits / ligation currently affecting the associations, real estate companies, NAR and MLS’s. Learn the possible effects of the lawsuits and how they affect business practices today and what it will look like going forward. Examine the history of how “agency” has changed and what types of representation will come in the future. Review what’s next. Where do we go from here in setting goals and implementing policies/procedures for future client and business success. Course material will be provided during class. INSTRUCTOR Robert Morris CE HOURS 1 Hour (TN CE ONLY) COST Members: FREE / Non-Members: $10.00 Register DETAILS Tue, Jan 16, 1:00pm – 4:00pm A Critical Mission: It’s Time for CLASS! Compensation, Lawsuits, Agency, Sellers, and Survival LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) DESCRIPTION A Critical Mission: It's Time for CLASS! Compensation, Lawsuits, Agency, Sellers, and Survival classes will be held IN PERSON. This is an important, yet motivational, upbeat and informative educational session designed for agents with an emphasis on understanding the potential ramifications of the current and future NAR, MLS, DOJ and real estate company’s lawsuits will affect how agents are currently doing business. Reviewing current business practices, examining key issues in the lawsuits / litigation, getting a better understanding of what’s next, setting goals and implementing policies/ procedures for future business success are all important to servicing our clients and making homeownership a reality. This course will share the available resources to help you make the adjustments to maintain a happy client base and viable business. Attendees will: Be updated on the latest lawsuits / ligation currently affecting the associations, real estate companies, NAR and MLS’s. Examine the history of how “agency” has changed and what types of representation will dominate in the future. Learn the possible effects of the lawsuits and how they affect business practices today and what it will look like going forward. Understand how to communicate about compensation will look and sound differently in future transactions for both buyers and sellers Review what’s next. Where do we go from here in setting goals and implementing policies/ procedures for future client and business success Identify tools and resources that are available to yield efficient systems for running a better business and personal life Course material will be provided during class. INSTRUCTOR Robert Morris CE HOURS 3 Hours TN & GA COST Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00 Register DETAILS Tue, Jan 16, 5:00pm – 5:00pm Deadline: 2024 MLS Committee Applications DESCRIPTION 2024-2025 MLS Committee Applications Due January 16 The MLS Committee establishes and maintains policies and procedures for the MLS system and MLS data provided to the MLS by its Participants and Subscribers. As different technologies become more readily available to REALTORS®, the MLS Committee is responsible for updates to the system, how the multiple listing service is utilized, and maintaining the integrity of the systems while not limiting the creativity and profitability of the Participants. The MLS Committee is comprised of nine Participants and two Subscribers elected to serve staggered two-year terms. No more than three members of the MLS Committee may be from the same firm, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company. NOTE: While the MLS Committee is comprised of both Participants and Subscribers, the election is conducted by a vote among the Participants. DETAILS	17 Wed, Jan 17, 9:00am – 12:00pm A Critical Mission: It’s Time for CLASS! Compensation, Lawsuits, Agency, Sellers, and Survival LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) DESCRIPTION A Critical Mission: It's Time for CLASS! Compensation, Lawsuits, Agency, Sellers, and Survival classes will be held IN PERSON. This is an important, yet motivational, upbeat and informative educational session designed for agents with an emphasis on understanding the potential ramifications of the current and future NAR, MLS, DOJ and real estate company’s lawsuits will affect how agents are currently doing business. Reviewing current business practices, examining key issues in the lawsuits / litigation, getting a better understanding of what’s next, setting goals and implementing policies/ procedures for future business success are all important to servicing our clients and making homeownership a reality. This course will share the available resources to help you make the adjustments to maintain a happy client base and viable business. Attendees will: Be updated on the latest lawsuits / ligation currently affecting the associations, real estate companies, NAR and MLS’s. Examine the history of how “agency” has changed and what types of representation will dominate in the future. Learn the possible effects of the lawsuits and how they affect business practices today and what it will look like going forward. Understand how to communicate about compensation will look and sound differently in future transactions for both buyers and sellers Review what’s next. Where do we go from here in setting goals and implementing policies/ procedures for future client and business success Identify tools and resources that are available to yield efficient systems for running a better business and personal life Course material will be provided during class. INSTRUCTOR Robert Morris CE HOURS 3 Hours TN & GA COST Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00 Register DETAILS Wed, Jan 17, 9:00am – 1:30pm 2024 Leadership Academy DESCRIPTION NOTE: Leadership Academy meetings and events are by invitation only to accepted applicants and special guests. Jan 10: Kick-Off Team Building at The Sweet & Savory Classroom (45 East Main Street, Suite 112), 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Jan 17: The Leader in You with Monica Neubauer, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm - MOVED TO ZOOM DISC Profile (Prerequisite for this class) Leadership Skills by Monica Neubauer (4 TN & GA CE Hours) Feb 7: Leadership in the Community with Snack Packs at East Brainerd Church of Christ (7745 E. Brainerd Road), 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Feb 21: The REALTOR® PARTY, 6:00 am to 5:00 pm What is the REALTOR® Party? The REALTOR® brand Recent Legislative Accomplishments & Current Key Issues Participants will hear from various community leaders on the bus ride to REALTOR® Day on the Hill. March 6: Team Building at BREAKOUT (7540 E. Brainerd Road, Suite 110), 10:00 am to 12:00 pm March 28: Getting to Know the Association with CEO Carol Seal, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm History of Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® Governance Structure & How Association Decisions are Made Key Bylaws & Policies Roberts Rules Three-way agreement between the Local, State and National Associations The Six Thinking Hats & Association Decision-Making The Perfect Board (Prerequisite for this class) April 10: Leadership in the Community with Habitat for Humanity (location will be emailed prior to April 10), 9:00 am to 2:00 pm May 14: NAR REALTOR® L.E.A.D. - The Vision Course: Executing Your Leadership Vision with Maura Neill, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm May 15: Graduation Celebration at High Rail Rooftop Bar at The Chattanoogan Hotel (1201 Broad Street), 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm COST $175.00 Leadership Academy Tuition Fee DETAILS Wed, Jan 17, 9:00am – 4:00pm Navigating Commercial Purchase & Sale Agreements (Tennessee) LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) DESCRIPTION Navigating Commercial Purchase & Sale Agreements (Tennessee) class HAS BEEN MOVED TO ZOOM due to possible inclement weahter. (Please register below & the ZOOM link will be emailed 12 hours prior to class). CLICK HERE for the real estate commissions virtual/streaming rules. The overall purpose of this class is to take away the mystery of preparing Commercial Purchase and Sale Agreements. First, we will review just what a contract is and how it needs to be prepared to be legal and enforceable. Then, we will review Letters of Intent and how and why to use them, we will go over – line by line – the provisions of a Commercial Purchase and Sale Agreement and we will talk about when you should use Exhibits along with your Commercial Contracts. As part of these topics we will discuss in some detail due diligence that should be completed during the feasibility period of a commercial transaction. In this interactive workshop, you will leave with the knowledge to explain the agreement to a customer/client, determine how long due diligence periods should be, and be better able to prepare a solid and binding contract, without practicing law! CLICK HERE for additional information from Instructor Linda Olson. CLICK HERE to print and/or download course material. INSTRUCTOR Linda Olson CE HOURS 6 Hours TN & GA COST Members: FREE / Non-Members: $60.00 Register DETAILS	18 Thu, Jan 18, 9:00am – 4:00pm Navigating Commercial Purchase & Sale Agreements (Georgia) LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) DESCRIPTION Navigating Commercial Purchase & Sale Agreements (Georgia) class class HAS BEEN MOVED TO ZOOM due to possible inclement weahter. (Please register below & the ZOOM link will be emailed 12 hours prior to class). CLICK HERE for the real estate commissions virtual/streaming rules. The overall purpose of this class is to take away the mystery of preparing Commercial Purchase and Sale Agreements. First, we will review just what a contract is and how it needs to be prepared to be legal and enforceable. Then, we will review Letters of Intent and how and why to use them, we will go over – line by line – the provisions of a Commercial Purchase and Sale Agreement and we will talk about when you should use Exhibits along with your Commercial Contracts. As part of these topics we will discuss in some detail due diligence that should be completed during the feasibility period of a commercial transaction. In this interactive workshop, you will leave with the knowledge to explain the agreement to a customer/client, determine how long due diligence periods should be, and be better able to prepare a solid and binding contract, without practicing law! CLICK HERE for additional information from Instructor Linda Olson. CLICK HERE to print and/or download course material. INSTRUCTOR Linda Olson CE HOURS 6 Hours GA ONLY COST Members: FREE / Non-Members: $60.00 Register DETAILS	19 Fri, Jan 19, 9:00am – 12:00pm 2024 GAR Contracts - Updates & Changes GA REALTORS® - Partners in Education LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) DESCRIPTION 2024 GAR Contracts - Updates & Changes class will be held IN PERSON. This course is designed to cover the updates and changes to the GAR Forms Package and provide a practical guide for the successful completion of the Purchase and Sale Agreement. The student will identify and successfully complete the newest forms and identify the changes to existing forms. In addition, the student will recognize the most common misconceptions which lead to typical errors while creating a valid and enforceable contract. (This course provides both Real Estate Licensee CE credit and Real Estate Instructor CE credit.) Course material will be provided during class. INSTRUCTOR Karen Loftus CE HOURS 3 Hours GA ONLY COST Member: FREE / Non-Member: $30.00 Register DETAILS	20
21	22 Mon, Jan 22, 9:00am – 10:30am Board of Directors DESCRIPTION PRESIDENT: Kadi Brown PRESIDENT-ELECT: Ellis Gardner SECRETARY-TREASURER: Mike Purcell MLS CHAIR: Jeff Nixon DIRECTORS: Paige Batten, Connie Brewer, Teresa Clegg, Holly Harwell, Natalie Hostetler, Denise Murphy, Karen Parris, James Streeter STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal DETAILS Mon, Jan 22, 9:00am – 4:00pm TREC Core Course 2023-2024 Sponsored by TN REALTORS®/TREEF LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) / ZOOM Options Available: April 15th, May 16th, June 19th DESCRIPTION TREC Core Course 2023-2024 classes will be held IN PERSON with ZOOM courses available on April 15th, May 16th, & June 19th. (ZOOM link will be emailed prior to class. CLICK HERE for the real estate commissions virtual/streaming rules.) This required 6-hour course covers topics set forth by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission and reflects updated laws, rules, and interpretations important to licensees practicing residential real estate. CLICK HERE to print and/or download course material. INSTRUCTOR Kathy Oakes (Jan, May, June, Aug), Bobby Wood (Feb), Ingrid Prather (March). Susan Barnette (April) CE HOURS 6 Hours TN & GA COST Members: FREE / Non-Members $60.00 Register DETAILS	23 Tue, Jan 23, 9:00am – 12:00pm Code of Ethics Sponsored by TN REALTORS®/TREEF LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) / ZOOM Option Available: April 16, June 10, July 10, Sept 9, Oct 15, Nov 12, & Dec 13 DESCRIPTION Code of Ethics classes will be held IN PERSON monthly. ZOOM option available: April 16, June 10, July 10, Sept 9, Oct 15, Nov 12, & Dec 13 (ZOOM link will be emailed prior to class. CLICK HERE for the real estate commissions virtual/streaming rules.) Students participating in this course will complete their mandatory ethics training requirement, while understanding how to practice real estate in the most ethical way possible, and the actions taken when ethics are in question. CLICK HERE to print and/or download course material.* *This course fulfills the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Training Requirement mandated by National Association of REALTORS®, to be completed once every three years. The current cycle runs January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. INSTRUCTOR Bobby Wood (Jan, March, April, August), Kathy Oakes (Feb, May, July), Susan Barnette (June, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec) CE HOURS 3 Hours TN & GA COST Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00 Register DETAILS	24	25 Thu, Jan 25, 5:30pm – 8:00pm 2024 Installation & Awards Reception LOCATION Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall (890 Riverfront Parkway) DESCRIPTION This celebratory event rings in the new year with our 2024 President Kadi Brown and her leadership team. In addition to installing the 2024 Officers and Directors, we will recognize those members who made an impact on Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® throughout 2023. 5:30 Reception 6:00 Program 2023 Highlights George Kangles Community Citizenship Award Good Neighbor Award Realtor of the Year Award 7:15-8:00 Reception continues Business attire. COST FREE to Members / $25 for Guests Register DETAILS	26	27
28	29	30 Tue, Jan 30, 9:00am – 1:00pm Tennessee REALTORS® Contracts Sponsored by TN REALTORS®/TREEF LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) / ZOOM Option Available: TBD DESCRIPTION Tennessee REALTORS® Contracts classes will be held IN PERSON with ZOOM option available TBD. Are you up to date on the 2024 Tennessee REALTORS® Contracts? This class will cover the 2024 contract changes, Purchase and Sale Agreement, and additional frequently used forms. You do not want to miss this great informational class. CLICK HERE to print and/or download course material. CLICK HERE to print and/or download Tennessee REALTORS® contracts with 2024 changes. INSTRUCTOR Bobby Wood (Jan, May.), Kathy Oakes (Feb) CE HOURS 4 Hours TN & GA COST Members: FREE / Non-Members: $40.00 Register DETAILS	31		Fri, Feb 2, 9:00am – 1:00pm REALTORS® Self Defense LOCATION Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway) DESCRIPTION REALTORS® Self Defense classes will be held IN PERSON. Every day, agents interact with strangers in isolated situations that put themselves at risk. Showing real estate leaves agents vulnerable to being attacked. Every year statistics prove this to be true. Agents are faced with unspeakable crimes resulting in fatalities. We do not want to believe that crime can happen to us but most people are unprepared for an attack. What would you do if you were confronted by a predator? Please wear comfortable clothing, this will be an interactive class. CLICK HERE to print and/or download course material. INSTRUCTOR National Self-Defense Agency, Jim Hogwood & Jon Fish CE HOURS 4 Hours TN & GA COST Members: FREE / Non-Members: $40.00 Register DETAILS Fri, Feb 2, 2:00pm – 3:00pm #FlexFriday: All Things Listings LOCATION Your own location/device via Zoom! DESCRIPTION Join our own Bethani Miller for #FlexFridays and take a deeper dive into a specific feature of Flexmls and the related MLS Rules. In this session, she'll cover: Determining which listing type is appropriate to use Entering Coming Soon, Office Exclusive & Comp Listings and required documents Using reverse prospecting to help your seller find a buyer Selecting the correct listing status Accessing your listing activity report INSTRUCTOR Bethani Miller, MLS Training & Support COST Complimentary for all Flexmls users. Register DETAILS