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Wed, Sep 2, 10:00am – 8:00pm
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.
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Thu, Sep 3, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sponsored by TN REALTORS®/TREEF
DESCRIPTION
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.
Course material will be emailed prior to class.
*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, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
INSTRUCTOR
Kathy Oakes (Jan.), Moren Adenubi (March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
COST
Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00
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Thu, Sep 3, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Sponsored by TN REALTORS®/TREEF
DESCRIPTION
Students participating in this course will complete their mandatory fair housing training requirement*, while understanding how to stay in compliance with federal fair housing laws while practicing real estate:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Identify and understand the history of housing discrimination.
• Apply an increased level of understanding and communication concerning federal fair housing laws.
• Identify protected classes, advertising requirements and exemptions to fair housing laws.
• Discuss the policies and procedures for the complaint and enforcement process.
• Examine and identify state and local laws to increase knowledge of state resource agencies.
• Summarize key concepts of Article 10 of the Code of Ethics.
• Discuss current day discrimination focused on case studies, implicit bias and steering.
• Gain understanding on hot topics in real estate concerning issues that could potentially become fair housing violations.
Course material will be emailed prior to class.
*This course fulfills the REALTOR® Fair HousingTraining Requirement mandated by National Association of REALTORS®, to be completed once every three years. The current cycle runs January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
INSTRUCTOR
Kathy Oakes (Jan.), Moren Adenubi (May, July, Sept., Nov.)
COST
Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00
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Fri, Sep 4, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sponsored by TN REALTORS®/TREEF
DESCRIPTION
Are you up to date on the 2026 Tennessee REALTORS® Contracts? Join us, as we review real estate contract basics, to keep you updated, compliant, and set to close! This course will assist you in understanding the agreement in everyday English and not mind-warping legal jargon.
Course material will be emailed prior to class.
INSTRUCTOR
Susan Barnette (Jan), Moren Adenubi (March, May, Sept.)
COST
Members: FREE / Non-Members: $40.00
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Tue, Sep 8, 10:00am – 11:00am
Hosted by Forewarn
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.
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Tue, Sep 8, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
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.
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Tue, Sep 8, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
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.
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Tue, Sep 8, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
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.
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Wed, Sep 9, 9:00am – 10:30am
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.
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Wed, Sep 9, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sponsored by TN REALTORS®/TREEF
DESCRIPTION
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.
Course material will be emailed prior to class.
INSTRUCTOR
Kathy Oakes (Jan.), Ingrid Prather (March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
COST
Members: FREE / Non-Members $60.00
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Wed, Sep 9, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Hosted by Crexi
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.
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Wed, Sep 9, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
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.
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Wed, Sep 9, 2:45pm – 4:15pm
DESCRIPTION
CHAIR: Brieanne Maya
STAFF LIAISON: Jessica Snyder
PURPOSE: Supports the Leadership Academy application and selection process.
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Thu, Sep 10, 9:00am – 10:30am
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.
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Thu, Sep 10, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
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.
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Fri, Sep 11, 9:00am – 10:30am
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.
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Fri, Sep 11, 9:00am – 4:00pm
DESCRIPTION
The TREC Core Course is required of all TN licensees who must complete continuing education to renew their license. This mandatory course is updated every two years to include timely topics determined by the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. The Commercial Core Course provides students with a comprehensive review of several risk reduction topics affecting Tennessee brokers and licensees. The course addresses the most recent changes to the rules and regulations of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, a variety of legal pitfalls for commercial REALTORS®, agency and ethics issues, as well as common contract problems in commercial practice. Participants are provided with guidelines for limiting liability in daily practice by avoiding common mistakes and properly using attorney approved forms.
Course material will be emailed prior to class.
COST
Members: Free / Non-Members: $60.00
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Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am – 12:30pm
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.
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Wed, Sep 16, 9:00am – 10:00am
LOCATION
Rotating Locations
DESCRIPTION
.png) Join President Connie Brewer, CEO Carol Seal, and a few Board members for Coffee & Connections - an informal gathering to discuss what's on your mind - services you love, areas you’d like to see improved, best practices, or questions about programs and services. We're here to listen.
Save these dates and check back for confirmed locations for:
February 20: Together Cafe (801 S. Orchard Knob Avenue)
April 8: Caffeine Addicts (7819 Nashville St Ringgold, Ga)
June 3: Grindhead Coffee (7955 E Brainerd Rd Suite 105)
September 16: TBD
November 12: TBD
Members are invited to come and go during the hour. Or stay for the whole hour.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
Lorraine Young w/ Elite Home Team Loan
Jennifer Toomey w/ CMG Home Loans The Mortgage Jennifers
Mary Hannah Synder w/ Companion Insurance Agency
Jessica Parrish w/ TVFCU
COST
Complimentary for REALTOR® Members.
Affiliate attendance is limited to the Affiliate sponsoring the event.
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Fri, Sep 18, 8:30am – 10:30am
LOCATION
Chattanooga Golf & Country Club
DESCRIPTION
 Start your morning with the Board of Directors and fellow Managing Brokers for a conversation designed just for you - casual, energizing, and genuinely useful.
This is your space to share what’s working, what’s not, and what support you need to strengthen your brokerage and your agents.
We're also thrilled to welcome Evan Fuchs, a recognized industry leader with more than 28 years of experience. A past state president, 4-time REALTOR® of the Year, and broker/owner of Bullhead Laughlin Realty, Evan’s approach blends real-world experience with an engaging, down-to-earth style.
Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: Foundations for Success in Life & Work
Success starts with understanding yourself and others. Emotional intelligence is a powerful driver of personal growth, meaningful relationships, and effective stress management.
In this session, you’ll gain essential tools to:
• Increase self-awareness;
• Manage emotions in challenging situations; and
• Communicate with empathy.
By building these foundational skills, you’ll be better equipped to navigate both personal and professional environments with confidence and resilience, setting yourself up for lasting success in life and work to:
• Increase self-awareness to recognize your strengths, emotional triggers, and areas for growth;
• Practice techniques to manage stress and maintain emotional balance in challenging situations; and
• Strengthen your ability to communicate with empathy, fostering trust and deeper relationships.
Attendance is exclusive to Managing Brokers.
COST
Complimentary for Members / $25 for Non-Members & Walk-Ins
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Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Hosted by Forewarn
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.
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Fri, Sep 25, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sponsored by National Self-Defense Agency
DESCRIPTION
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
COST
Members: FREE / Non-Members: $40.00
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Mon, Sep 28, 9:00am – 12:00pm
TN REALTORS® / TREEF
DESCRIPTION
With TransactionDesk “in the cloud,” you can access and manage all your real estate forms, contracts, documents and contracts from any computer with online access. You will always have your “virtual” real estate office with you.
Learn the benefits and uses of Transaction Desk, the Tennessee REALTORS® free online forms management program—a one-stop-shop encompassing all facets of the real estate transaction for real estate professionals wanting to access real estate forms anywhere, anytime.
A live internet demonstration on the basic Transaction Desk features will accompany the presentation so students will be able to visualize the process and mechanics of the system and apply them to their own usage.
Participants are encourage to bring your own personal device to follow along.
Course material will be emailed prior to class.
INSTRUCTOR
Susan Barnette
COST
Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00
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Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am – 11:30am
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.
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Wed, Sep 30, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Hosted by GCR's Commercial Services Advisory Group
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.
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Thu, Oct 1, 9:00am – 10:30am
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
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Fri, Oct 2, 9:00am – 1:00pm
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.
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