August 2026

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 on the 1st Wednesday of the month at these times:
     10 am to Noon - Packing
     6-8 pm - Packing

*October 7- Check Presentation at 9:45a

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.

LOCATION

The Chattanoogan (1201 Broad Street)

DESCRIPTION

Join us for our annual Economic Outlook Breakfast featuring:

•  Nationally recognized housing expert Dr. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS® and

•  Howard J. Wall, Director and Chief Economist for the Center for Regional Economic Research at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Gary W. Rollins College of Business

Dr. Lautz will share timely data on housing market trends, generational shifts, buyer and seller behavior, and what’s ahead for the real estate industry. Attendees will also gain valuable regional economic insight from Howard Wall, helping connect national trends with what we are seeing here at home.

Enjoy breakfast, connect with peers, and gain a better understanding of the trends shaping real estate in 2026 and beyond.

SCHEDULE

8:30 AM – Doors Open

9:00 AM – Program Begins

Dr. Jessica Lautz

Dr. Jessica Lautz is the Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®. She has been with NAR since 2007.

The core of her research focuses on analyzing trends for both NAR members and housing consumers. She is in demand as a speaker and by major media outlets to provide commentary on the real estate market. She has testified before Congress on behalf of NAR.

She also volunteers at Nottingham Trent University as an industry fellow mentoring real estate graduate students, is a committee chair at the National Association of Business Economics, bakes birthday cakes for underserved youth with Cake4Kids, and sits on the board of the Food Recovery Network.

Dr. Lautz has been recognized by Housing Wire's Women of Influence and RISMedia's Newsmaker award.

Jessica received her Doctorate of Real Estate from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. She also holds a Master's in Public Policy from American University and undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Law and Justice from Central Washington University.

Howard Wall

Howard Wall is the Director and Chief Economist of the Center for Regional Economic Research and a professor of practice in the Department of Finance and Economics. He joined UTC and the Rollins College of Business in January 2024.

Before joining UTC, Dr. Wall was a professor of economics and director of the Center for Applied Economics at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. Prior to that, he spent 12 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, where he was a vice president and regional economics adviser. At the St. Louis Fed, he was responsible for briefing the bank president and others on local economic conditions, coordinating the St. Louis Fed’s Beige Book and Burgundy Books, and drafting speeches for the bank president.

Before to his time with the Federal Reserve, Dr. Wall taught economics at West Virginia University and Birkbeck College, University of London. He is a native of upstate New York and received his B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton and his M.A and Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

COST

Open to the Public! $35 by August 6 | $45 for Walk-Ins

DESCRIPTION

CO-CHAIRS: Tim Dupuis & Kirk Ruoff

CO- DIRECTOR LIAISON: Christian Chacon & Winnie Paris

STAFF LIAISON: Fanci Moore

PURPOSE: Supports the ongoing partnerships with Habitat for Humanity & Hamilton County Schools Snack Packs; Plans and implements Snack Pack Madness and Tee Up & Wine Down for Habitat.

DESCRIPTION

Book this course NOW and protect yourself from citations and fines! This course fulfills Georgia Real Estate Commissions license law course requirement.* Our training is unique in that it provides case studies and real citations. Our message: “Don’t let this happen to you.”  Armed with knowledge about the law, students in this class can practice real estate ethically and protect themselves from citations and fines. From unfair trade practices to advertising, this course provides a review all nine areas of the License Law per the GREC requirement.

This course will cover:

• Advertising
• Unfair trade practices
• Management responsibilities in real estate firms
• Handling real estate transactions

And more… Don't miss it!

CLICK HERE to print and/or download course material. 

*ALL GA licensees are required to complete 36 hours of CE for license renewal. Three (3) of these hours must include an approved License Law course. This course meets the requirement set forth by the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00

LOCATION

Your own location/device via Zoom!

DESCRIPTION

A $240 value and complimentary for our REALTOR® members, FOREWARN was built around agent safety and identity verification, it's really the whole point of the platform.

However, FOREWARN is also a multi-dimensional tool that can be utilized in other areas of your business to help you be the best real estate professional you can be while helping to keep you safe in the process.

The purpose of this training is to help real estate professionals gain a much better understanding of the platform along with going over some "Pro-Tips" to help you understand the various ways to leverage FOREWARN in your real estate business.

We will also open up the webinar for live Q&A to end the session.

Not yet subscribed to FOREWARN? Our Staff can help. Call us at 423.698.8001 to confirm we have your correct email and cell number uploaded to the FOREWARN platform. 

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Chris Scott

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Steven LaMar

STAFF LIAISON: Josh Branum

PURPOSE: Identifies local opportunities to create and/or transform an unused public space into a welcoming community destination through use of NAR grants. Supports efforts to maintain past Placemaking project sites REALTOR® Volunteer Days.

See gcar.net/placemaking for more details.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Dara Malone

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Natalie Hostetler

STAFF LIAISON: Fanci Moore

PURPOSE: Provides guidance on programs, services, and communications to engage our youngest (in age or years in the business) members.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR & DIRECTOR LIAISON/SECRETARY-TREASURER: Brian Erwin

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

PURPOSE: Formulates the annual budget and makes recommendations concerning financial planning and investment decisions.

DESCRIPTION

Geared towards the residential practitioner, this class shows you how to make the most out of tax data.Provides real estate professionals with tools and information to quickly start a new listing, enhance sales efforts, and find new clients. Create mail lists in three easy steps and save big $$ over direct mail companies. Find new leads using our powerful real estate market segmentation tools to define exactly what area and what kind of prospect to target. Once you finalize your real estate prospect list, generate mailing labels or export mail merge data immediately. Prepare professional presentations with easy-to-read, colorful tables and pie charts to tell a story about the property. And you can easily email reports and comps directly to your customers or colleagues.

Participants are encouraged to bring your own personal device to follow along.

Course material will be provided during class. 

*Commercial focused course offered on 04/22/26 and 08/21/26.

COST

Members: Free / Non-Members: $30.00

LOCATION

Your own location/device via Zoom!

DESCRIPTION

Subscribers to Crexi PRO can list, manage and market your CRE listings to 20M+ users in their database.

You will also have unlimited access to market and property data, such as comps and full contact ownership information.

If you haven't attended a training session in the past or haven't seen one this quarter, please click on the link below to register for an upcoming session.

If you have any questions about your Crexi PRO account, please contact support at support@crexi.com or 888.273.0423.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Joan Rose

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Karen Parris

STAFF LIAISON: Jessica Snyder

PURPOSE: Oversees an Association-funded scholarship program for first-year college students and trade school students.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Brieanne Maya

STAFF LIAISON: Jessica Snyder

PURPOSE: Supports the Leadership Academy application and selection process.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR & DIRECTOR LIAISON: Travis Close

VICE CHAIR:Kadi Brown

STAFF LIAISONS: Bethani Miller & Matt Williams

PURPOSE: Establishes and maintains policies  for the MLS, MLS data compilation, and related services (i.e., lockboxes, market reports, tax data).

COMPOSITION: Annually, the MLS Participants elect nine Participants and two Subscribers, who serve staggered, two-year terms.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Jennifer Grayson

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Robert Baker

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

PURPOSE: Reviews recommendations from NAR for implementation at the local level and any local issues that may arise and contemplate a Bylaws amendment.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: Bill Panebianco

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Rolanda Daniel

STAFF LIAISON: Josh Branum

PURPOSE: 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.

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR: James Meyers

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Bev Boss

STAFF LIAISON: Josh Branum

PURPOSE: 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.

LOCATION

Council Fire Golf Club

DESCRIPTION

Golf Tournament for Tee Up & Wine Down for Habitat (<== Click for details to Sponsor, Play or Bid.)

DESCRIPTION

Geared towards the commercial practitioner, this class shows you how to make the most out of tax data. Provides real estate professionals with tools and information to quickly start a new listing, enhance sales efforts, and find new clients. Create mail lists in three easy steps and save big $$ over direct mail companies. Find new leads using our powerful real estate market segmentation tools to define exactly what area and what kind of prospect to target. Once you finalize your real estate prospect list, generate mailing labels or export mail merge data immediately. Prepare professional presentations with easy-to-read, colorful tables and pie charts to tell a story about the property. And you can easily email reports and comps directly to your customers or colleagues.

Participants are encouraged to bring your own personal device to follow along.

Course material will be provided during class. 

*Residential focused course offered on 04/20/26 and 08/12/26.

COST

Members: Free / Non-Members: $30.00

DESCRIPTION

One of CCIM's most innovative core courses, CI 102 shows you how to deploy “big data” and the most advanced digital tools to assess critical issues like market demand, location facility, and supply-chain strategy. CI 102 students have learned BAO mapping and data analytics to help their clients select store locations; others used Tapestry Segmentation to determine demand for apartment properties. In CI 102 you'll work with four case studies covering each of the major property types: office, industrial, multifamily, and retail.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Apply Market and Competitive Analysis, Political and Legal Analysis, Location and Site Analysis, and Financial Analysis to make fundamental investment decisions
• Perform state-of-the-art geospatial analyses
• Forecast future demand and opportunities for investment.

IMPORTANT COURSE DETAILS

TECH REQUIREMENTS

• This course requires the use of a laptop or desktop computer with full Excel capabilities. Mobile devices, like iPads, tablets, and cellphones, will not run The CCIM Institute’s macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• PC Microsoft Office 2000 or higher is necessary to run The CCIM Institute macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• Mac: Mac versions of Microsoft Office 2004, 2011, 2016, or 365 are required to run The CCIM Institute macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• Browser: The CCIM Institute courses are optimized for use with the Google Chrome web browser.     

REGISTRATION: You will first need to log in or create an account. If you don’t have an account The CCIM Institute, select “Create Account” on the main menu before proceeding with your registration.

TO OBTAIN CE CREDIT: During course registration you must purchase continuing education (CE) credit for each course that needs CE credit, or you will not be able to access the CE certificate through your CCIM My Account. Attendees must pass the end of course exam to receive CE credit.

BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS: Complete your profile with The CCIM Institute with your CE license information under the Professional Licenses tab in My Account. Enter the license type, number, state, and expiration date.

COURSE MATERIALS: To be provided during class.

COST

CCIM Members: $1,529
CCIM Non-Members: $2,329

Lunch will be provided each day.

Upon completing the course, Commercial Council members* are eligible for a $500 refund. 

*Membership in GCR's Commercial Council is complimentary for our REALTOR® members, who (1) Subscribe to the Commercial Information Exchange (CIE) powered by Crexi and (2) Complete a Commercial Council Membership Form. More details on the Commercial Council can be found HERE.

DESCRIPTION

One of CCIM's most innovative core courses, CI 102 shows you how to deploy “big data” and the most advanced digital tools to assess critical issues like market demand, location facility, and supply-chain strategy. CI 102 students have learned BAO mapping and data analytics to help their clients select store locations; others used Tapestry Segmentation to determine demand for apartment properties. In CI 102 you'll work with four case studies covering each of the major property types: office, industrial, multifamily, and retail.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Apply Market and Competitive Analysis, Political and Legal Analysis, Location and Site Analysis, and Financial Analysis to make fundamental investment decisions
• Perform state-of-the-art geospatial analyses
• Forecast future demand and opportunities for investment.

IMPORTANT COURSE DETAILS

TECH REQUIREMENTS

• This course requires the use of a laptop or desktop computer with full Excel capabilities. Mobile devices, like iPads, tablets, and cellphones, will not run The CCIM Institute’s macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• PC Microsoft Office 2000 or higher is necessary to run The CCIM Institute macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• Mac: Mac versions of Microsoft Office 2004, 2011, 2016, or 365 are required to run The CCIM Institute macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• Browser: The CCIM Institute courses are optimized for use with the Google Chrome web browser.     

REGISTRATION: You will first need to log in or create an account. If you don’t have an account The CCIM Institute, select “Create Account” on the main menu before proceeding with your registration.

TO OBTAIN CE CREDIT: During course registration you must purchase continuing education (CE) credit for each course that needs CE credit, or you will not be able to access the CE certificate through your CCIM My Account. Attendees must pass the end of course exam to receive CE credit.

BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS: Complete your profile with The CCIM Institute with your CE license information under the Professional Licenses tab in My Account. Enter the license type, number, state, and expiration date.

COURSE MATERIALS: To be provided during class.

COST

CCIM Members: $1,529
CCIM Non-Members: $2,329

Lunch will be provided each day.

Upon completing the course, Commercial Council members* are eligible for a $500 refund. 

*Membership in GCR's Commercial Council is complimentary for our REALTOR® members, who (1) Subscribe to the Commercial Information Exchange (CIE) powered by Crexi and (2) Complete a Commercial Council Membership Form. More details on the Commercial Council can be found HERE.

DESCRIPTION

CHAIR & DIRECTOR LIAISON: Natalie Hostetler 

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

PURPOSE: 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.

COMPOSITION: The President appoints the Commercial Services Advisory Group from the members of the Commercial Council. Membership in the Commercial Council is available to any REALTOR® member, who subscribes to the commercial information exchange completes a membership application. Get details here.

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

DESCRIPTION

In commercial real estate, the key question is not just “Is this a good property?” but “Is this the right location for this business?”

This session highlights how RPR’s AI tools help commercial practitioners move beyond property details to deliver clear, data-driven insights on location, demand, and opportunity.

By combining Trade Area data with AI-generated presentations and videos, practitioners can quickly create polished, on-brand materials that show the full picture. The result is faster preparation and more confident, evidence-based recommendations.

As a core NAR member benefit, RPR Commercial is available at no additional cost to Realtors and Institute Affiliate members, delivering time-saving, cost-effective research and reporting to support clients, prospects, and economic developers.

The Commercial Services Advisory is pleased to host a series of Commercial Forums, providing speakers and topics relevant to commercial practitioners. 

AGENDA

11:30   Lunch & Networking

11:50   Presentation

1:00     Adjourn

2026 Commercial Forums & CCIM Class

FEBRUARY 25: Sarah Mattson, Senior Director of Economic Development for River City Company - Scenic Storefronts: Building Improvement Program

MARCH 25: Crexi PRO: New Features, Enhancements & Future Roadmap (Patrick Clark, Enterprise Customer Success Manager)

APRIL 29: AI-Powered Commercial Insights That Go Beyond the Property with RPR Commercial

AUGUST 24-27: CCIM's CI 102 Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 30: TBD

OCTOBER 28: TBD

COST

$15 for Members

$20 for Non-Members & Walk-Ins*

*Registration is strongly recommended so that we plan accordingly for food and drink.

DESCRIPTION

One of CCIM's most innovative core courses, CI 102 shows you how to deploy “big data” and the most advanced digital tools to assess critical issues like market demand, location facility, and supply-chain strategy. CI 102 students have learned BAO mapping and data analytics to help their clients select store locations; others used Tapestry Segmentation to determine demand for apartment properties. In CI 102 you'll work with four case studies covering each of the major property types: office, industrial, multifamily, and retail.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Apply Market and Competitive Analysis, Political and Legal Analysis, Location and Site Analysis, and Financial Analysis to make fundamental investment decisions
• Perform state-of-the-art geospatial analyses
• Forecast future demand and opportunities for investment.

IMPORTANT COURSE DETAILS

TECH REQUIREMENTS

• This course requires the use of a laptop or desktop computer with full Excel capabilities. Mobile devices, like iPads, tablets, and cellphones, will not run The CCIM Institute’s macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• PC Microsoft Office 2000 or higher is necessary to run The CCIM Institute macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• Mac: Mac versions of Microsoft Office 2004, 2011, 2016, or 365 are required to run The CCIM Institute macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• Browser: The CCIM Institute courses are optimized for use with the Google Chrome web browser.     

REGISTRATION: You will first need to log in or create an account. If you don’t have an account The CCIM Institute, select “Create Account” on the main menu before proceeding with your registration.

TO OBTAIN CE CREDIT: During course registration you must purchase continuing education (CE) credit for each course that needs CE credit, or you will not be able to access the CE certificate through your CCIM My Account. Attendees must pass the end of course exam to receive CE credit.

BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS: Complete your profile with The CCIM Institute with your CE license information under the Professional Licenses tab in My Account. Enter the license type, number, state, and expiration date.

COURSE MATERIALS: To be provided during class.

COST

CCIM Members: $1,529
CCIM Non-Members: $2,329

Lunch will be provided each day.

Upon completing the course, Commercial Council members* are eligible for a $500 refund. 

*Membership in GCR's Commercial Council is complimentary for our REALTOR® members, who (1) Subscribe to the Commercial Information Exchange (CIE) powered by Crexi and (2) Complete a Commercial Council Membership Form. More details on the Commercial Council can be found HERE.

DESCRIPTION

PRESIDENT: Connie Brewer

PRESIDENT-ELECT: Jeff Nixon

SECRETARY-TREASURER: Brian Erwin

MLS CHAIR: Travis Close

IMMEDIATE PART PRESIDENT: Ellis Gardner

DIRECTORS: Robert Baker, Bev Boss, Kadi Brown, Christian Chacon, Rolanda Daniel, Natalie Hostetler, Steven LaMar, Winnie Paris, and Karen Parris.

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

LOCATION

Your own location/device via Zoom!

DESCRIPTION

A $240 value and complimentary for our REALTOR® members, FOREWARN was built around agent safety and identity verification, it's really the whole point of the platform.

However, FOREWARN is also a multi-dimensional tool that can be utilized in other areas of your business to help you be the best real estate professional you can be while helping to keep you safe in the process.

The purpose of this training is to help real estate professionals gain a much better understanding of the platform along with going over some "Pro-Tips" to help you understand the various ways to leverage FOREWARN in your real estate business.

We will also open up the webinar for live Q&A to end the session.

Not yet subscribed to FOREWARN? Our Staff can help. Call us at 423.698.8001 to confirm we have your correct email and cell number uploaded to the FOREWARN platform. 

DESCRIPTION

One of CCIM's most innovative core courses, CI 102 shows you how to deploy “big data” and the most advanced digital tools to assess critical issues like market demand, location facility, and supply-chain strategy. CI 102 students have learned BAO mapping and data analytics to help their clients select store locations; others used Tapestry Segmentation to determine demand for apartment properties. In CI 102 you'll work with four case studies covering each of the major property types: office, industrial, multifamily, and retail.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Apply Market and Competitive Analysis, Political and Legal Analysis, Location and Site Analysis, and Financial Analysis to make fundamental investment decisions
• Perform state-of-the-art geospatial analyses
• Forecast future demand and opportunities for investment.

IMPORTANT COURSE DETAILS

TECH REQUIREMENTS

• This course requires the use of a laptop or desktop computer with full Excel capabilities. Mobile devices, like iPads, tablets, and cellphones, will not run The CCIM Institute’s macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• PC Microsoft Office 2000 or higher is necessary to run The CCIM Institute macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• Mac: Mac versions of Microsoft Office 2004, 2011, 2016, or 365 are required to run The CCIM Institute macro-enabled spreadsheets.
• Browser: The CCIM Institute courses are optimized for use with the Google Chrome web browser.     

REGISTRATION: You will first need to log in or create an account. If you don’t have an account The CCIM Institute, select “Create Account” on the main menu before proceeding with your registration.

TO OBTAIN CE CREDIT: During course registration you must purchase continuing education (CE) credit for each course that needs CE credit, or you will not be able to access the CE certificate through your CCIM My Account. Attendees must pass the end of course exam to receive CE credit.

BEFORE THE COURSE BEGINS: Complete your profile with The CCIM Institute with your CE license information under the Professional Licenses tab in My Account. Enter the license type, number, state, and expiration date.

COURSE MATERIALS: To be provided during class.

COST

CCIM Members: $1,529
CCIM Non-Members: $2,329

Lunch will be provided each day.

Upon completing the course, Commercial Council members* are eligible for a $500 refund. 

*Membership in GCR's Commercial Council is complimentary for our REALTOR® members, who (1) Subscribe to the Commercial Information Exchange (CIE) powered by Crexi and (2) Complete a Commercial Council Membership Form. More details on the Commercial Council can be found HERE.

DESCRIPTION

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.