August 2025

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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PRESIDENT: Ellis Gardner

PRESIDENT-ELECT: Connie Brewer

SECRETARY-TREASURER: Jeff Nixon

MLS CHAIR: Steven LaMar

IMMEDIATE PART PRESIDENT: Kadi Brown

DIRECTORS: Robert Baker, Paige Batten, Teresa Clegg, Rolanda Daniel, Brian Erwin, Natalie Hostetler, Denise Murphy, Karen Parris, Mike Purcell

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway)

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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CO-CHAIRS: Tim Dupuis & Kirk Ruoff

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Brian Erwin

STAFF LIAISON: Fanci Moore

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

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CHAIR: James Meyers

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Teresa Clegg

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. Assists in the planning of RPAC-related events, including the annual Participation, Major Investor, and Red White & Thank You events.

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

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CHAIR: Sabrena Smedley

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Mike Purcell

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

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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CHAIR: Gacomo Gunneson

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Denise Murphy

STAFF LIAISON: Jessica Snyder

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

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CHAIR: Frazier DeVaney

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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CHAIR: Kodak Hensley

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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CHAIR & DIRECTOR LIAISON: Steven LaMar

VICE CHAIR: Travis Close

STAFF LIAISONS: Bethani Miller, Matt Williams & Carol Seal

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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CHAIR: Brieanne Maya

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Rolanda Daniel

STAFF LIAISON: Jessica Snyder

PURPOSE: Identifies, educates, and grooms futures Association leaders through their oversight of the Leadership Academy, including ongoing review of the curriculum, as well as the application and selection process. 

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CHAIR: Winnie Paris

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Robert Baker

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.

See gcar.net/placemaking for more details.

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CHAIR: Bri Moore

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Karen Parris

STAFF LIAISON: Fanci Moore

PURPOSE: Promotes awareness of cultural diversity; Identifies ways within the Association to embrace and celebrate our differences; Promotes fair housing; and  Promotes Fair Housing Month & Resources, Fairhaven, and the At Home With Diversity certification.

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The Bylaws Committee reviews recommendations from NAR for implementation at the local level and any local issues that may arise and contemplate a Bylaws amendment.

CHAIR: Leatha Eaves

DIRECTOR LIAISON: Paige Batten

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

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CHAIR: Garrett Cox

DIRECTOR LIAISON/SECRETARY-TREASURER: Jeff Nixon

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

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

LOCATION

Council Fire Golf Club

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

LOCATION

Leigh Brown will be hosting National Code of Ethics Day LIVE & IN PERSON with us!

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National Code of Ethics Day will be offered IN-PERSON (location TBD).

We are thrilled to announce that Leigh Brown will be hosting this nationally streamed class LIVE and IN PERSON with us! This is a unique opportunity to participate in a session that will be broadcasted across the country, allowing you to engage directly with the instructor and be part of a larger learning community.

Are you ready for another historic day for real estate and a game-changer for the REALTORS® Relief Foundation*? AND do you want to enter to win 2026 membership dues?

If you said, “yes!”…Join us on Code of Ethics Day for a CE opportunity unlike any other offered before - oh, and it's FREE to members! AND it satisfies the triennial ethics training requirement, for which the deadline is December 31, 2027.

While there is no charge for the class, attendees who make an RRF contribution during the class will be entered into a drawing for various prizes, including a 2026 Dues Package, free CE for a year, and a gift certificate to the REALTOR® Store! Winners to be announced on our Facebook page.

Continue the conversation online via National Code of Ethics Day's Facebook page.

*REALTORS® Relief Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to providing housing-related assistance to victims of disasters.Through the RRF, Greater Chattanooga Realtors distributed more than $75,000 for housing assistance to 85 victims of the April 2020 tornadoes, including several of our own members who were able to use the money towards their mortgage or rent.

COST

FREE for Members / $30.00 for Non-Members

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway)

DESCRIPTION

GRI 404: Working More Effectively with Sellers course will be held IN PERSON.

This one-day course will equip students with the skills they need to serve sellers more productively and effectively in a more challenging environment: your listing/marketing presentation: researching, pricing and marketing the seller's property more successfully; communicating with them through the listing period; negotiating on their behalf; and getting them through the home inspection, repairs and closing.

LUNCH PROVIDED, please email Denise@gcar.net with any food allergies.

How do I obtain the GRI designation? CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

CLICK HERE to print and/or download course material.

COST

Members: $55.00 / Non-Members: $70.00