April 2026

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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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. 

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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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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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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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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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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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

Rotating Locations

DESCRIPTION

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: TBD

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.

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

DESCRIPTION

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: TBD

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.

LOCATION

Your own location/device via Zoom!

DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Supra Showing Management!

This 60 minute training is an introduction for you to begin using and scheduling. You will also learn how to:

• Set up account

• Account settings - Pre-configure listings

• Search listings & book showings

• Review dashboard cards

o Listings - Complete each listing configuration

o Showings – Respond to requests and suggestions

o Tasks

o Teams

o Contacts

• Notification settings

• Email Templates

o How to email to agents

• Help Center

LOCATION

Your own location/device via Zoom!

DESCRIPTION

All GCR's eKey holders have to eKEY Professional (eKEY Pro) at no additional cost above eKEY Basic. 

Powered by Supra, eKEY Pro goes beyond turning your smartphone into a lockbox key, with tools that add efficiency and buyer insights to the eKEY app. Join Supra for a one-hour session to make sure you're using the app to its fullest potential, including the basics of:

• Setting access hours to listings, change keybox shackle codes, and track keybox inventory

• Getting real-time data at the door, including a listing photo and current property notes

• Quickly and easily showing properties using the phone's biometric feature or even the Apple Watch®

• Browsing SupraWEB on your smartphone

• ​​Receiving real-time showing information when showings start and end

Schedule: The first hour will be all of the features of eKEY Basic and then the last 1/2 hour will be eKEY Professional. There will be a break in between to answer any eKEY Basic questions and a break at the end of eKEY Professional to answer questions.

NOTE: To get the most out of the live demonstration, please make sure you have your eKEY authorized so that you can follow along. If you do not have it downloaded, please go to your app store and download. Once downloaded, select Authorize eKEY App > select "I need to request an authorization code" > enter either your email or mobile phone number you gave your organization on file > enter your PIN Code (this is provided from your organization when setting up your account and getting assigned a key) & then tap on submit. You will either receive an email or text message with your authorization code.

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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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CHAIR: Brieanne Maya

STAFF LIAISON: Jessica Snyder

PURPOSE: Supports the Leadership Academy application and selection process.

LOCATION

Your own location/device via Zoom!

DESCRIPTION

As the Broker or Office Admin, get acquainted with Supra Showing Management, a modern, intuitive showing management system.

Learn how easy it is to manage listings and showings for the agents in your office(s).

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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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REALTORS^®: DO YOU WANT MORE CLOSINGS?

Learn how to help your buyers overcome a major barrier by giv-ing them an option to use down payment assistance. Become a hero to first-time homebuyers by saying yes when others have told them no. Learn the ins and outs of THDA’s Great Choice program and make more deals work because you understand the rules and exceptions. Finally, by taking this 4-hour class you will earn the pre-ferred THDA Realtor status for three years!

Join us and learn the answers to the following questions about THDA mortgages:

• How can a veteran get a reduced interest rate on his/her mortgage loan?
• Does a veteran have to be a first-time homebuyer to obtain a THDA mortgage?
• How can a loan provide a free 6-month interest rate lock…while home is being constructed?
• How can a buyer get funds to pay for closing costs if the seller doesn’t pay?
• Can a buyer get money to be used as a down payment on an FHA loan…with no second mortgage on the property?
• Can a buyer with a 620 credit score be approved?
•  What THDA-administered program can help unemployed or underemployed homeowners make their mortgage payments and even bring arrearages current?

The answers to all of these questions may allow a transaction to close. Whereas, without this knowledge, your buyer may be told that they have insufficient funds to close, or have unacceptable ratios, or have a credit score that regular investors will not approve. Your knowledge of THDA requirements may allow your transaction to close with THDA.

Course material will be provided during class.

COST

Members: Free / Non-Members: $40.00

LOCATION

Your own location/device!

DESCRIPTION

SupraWEB is the agent website available to all Supra keyholders to help:

• Manage your listing and showing information,

• Gain valuable showing data,

• Create reports for your clients,

• Send updates about a particular listing to agents who recently showed your listing,

• Provide showing feedback, and

• Receive automatic email notices (showing alerts) when a showing occurs at your listing.

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The overall purpose of this class is to take away the mystery of preparing Land or Lot Purchase and Sale Agreements. Specifically, we will review what a contract is; Letters of Intent - how and why to use them; we will go over – line by line – the provisions of Land and Lot Purchase and Sale Agreements; and we will briefly discuss Seller’s Property Disclosure Statements for Lot/Land. We will also discuss feasibility studies that should be completed during the due diligence period and how to calculate inspection time periods.

Course material will be emailed prior to class. 

COST

Members: FREE /  Non-Members: $60.00

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

DESCRIPTION

This one-day course will cover common legal pitfalls of all types that are encountered in real estate practice, the most frequent causes of lawsuits, the often misunderstood aspects of agency law, compensation issues in the light of federal and state laws, several Real Estate Commission rules and regulations, and other legal and risk reduction topics - including the penalties for violations of various state and federal laws.

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 download and/or print course materials. 

COST

Member: $55.00 / Non-Member $70.00

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

The course work for NAR's At Home with Diversity® certification is designed to enable you to work successfully with and within a rapidly changing multicultural market. It will help you to learn diversity sensitivity, how it applies to U.S. fair housing laws in your business, and ways to develop professional guidelines for working with people in the increasingly multicultural real estate market.

Course Objective:

• Heighten awareness of and sensitivity to the social and cultural constituencies of local real estate markets. Participants will learn about the people who make up the local market, along with their values, customs, real estate needs, and expectations of real estate professionals.
• Provide practical skills and tools to increase professionalísm & effectiveness in servicing all social groups. Specifically, the course builds skills in cross-cultural communication and strategic business planning.

What You Gain:

• Knowledge of the subtleties of U.S. fair housing laws
• Business etiquette for specific cultures
• An edge in expanding your business to include international clientele
• Credit towards the ABR®, CIPS, and PMN designations
• Some states also give continuing education (CE) credit and GRI credit for this course

Course Credits:

• This course will give students that At Home with Diversity certification.
• Counts as one elective course to be applied towards the RSPC certification. 
• Counts as one REBAC elective course to be applied towards the ABR® designation. 
• Credit towards the CIPS designation.
• Students who have taken At Home with Diversity after 1/1/05 receive Eight Elective credits towards the CRS designation. 
• Credit towards NAR's Performance Management Network Designation through Women's Council of REALTORS®

To learn more about the At Home with Diversity (AHWD) certification and how to attain it, click here. 

Click here to print and/or download course material. 

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

*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.

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $70.00

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. 

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00

DESCRIPTION

Unlock the power of cultural intelligence in real estate! Based on the best-selling book, this course helps REALTORS® navigate diverse customs, communication styles, and client expectations. Build stronger relationships, avoid misunderstandings, and close deals with confidence in any cultural context. Join us and elevate your global real estate expertise!

COST

Members: $30.00 / Non-Members: $45.00

DESCRIPTION

GA Broker Responsibilities course is designed for participants to identify considerations when managing a firm and licensee in Georgia. The course will further define the Qualifying Broker, Broker-In-Charge, Managing Broker roll and compliance for managing Real Estate Teams, Risk Management, best practices for supervising licensees, also the importance of selecting certain provisions when creating policies and procedures manuals and evaluate how current and future trends impact real estate brokerage management.

Course material will be emailed prior to class. 

*This course fulfills both the GREC Real Estate Broker CE and License Law CE Requirements.

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00

DESCRIPTION

Course is designed for participants to identify duties when managing real estate accounts. Participants will identify potential trust account violations and identify responsibilities for trust funds when leasing, managing, and selling for clients and personally owned property.

Course material will be emailed prior to class. 

*This course fulfills both the GREC Real Estate Broker CE and License Law CE Requirements.

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00

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.