May 2026

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

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.

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $40.00

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.

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. 

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members $60.00

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.

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00

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.

COST

Members: FREE /  Non-Members: $30.00

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.

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COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $40.00

DESCRIPTION

This 8 hour course will provide students with a review of several significant issues facing Tennessee brokers and licensees. Students will be provided with practice in solving the kinds of problems that plague daily practice in residential real estate. The course also addresses important legal issues, including agency law and the rules and regulations of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission. The course is intended for Principal Brokers and will count towards the completion of a Core as required for a PB to renew their license. An affiliate or broker may also complete this course as a Core or CE class. The 2 extra hours from a standards 6-hour Core class will count as elective hours. This is a mandatory course for your 16 hour licensing requirement! 

Course material will be emailed prior to class. 

COST

Members: Free / Non-Members: $80.00