October 2026

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. 

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

The overall purpose of this class is to take away the mystery of preparing Commercial Purchase and Sale Agreements. First, we will review just what a contract is and how it needs to be prepared to be legal and enforceable. Then, we will review Letters of Intent and how and why to use them, we will go over – line by line – the provisions of a Commercial Purchase and Sale Agreement and we will talk about when you should use Exhibits along with your Commercial Contracts. As part of these topics we will discuss in some detail due diligence that should be completed during the feasibility period of a commercial transaction. In this interactive workshop, you will leave with the knowledge to explain the agreement to a customer/client, determine how long due diligence periods should be, and be better able to prepare a solid and binding contract, without practicing law! 

CLICK HERE for additional information from Instructor Linda Olson.

Course material will be emailed prior to class. 

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $60.00

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®

DESCRIPTION

Former CEO of green|spaces, Michael Walton founded Overmountain Advisors, whose mission is to empower the most promising clean technology companies to enter the market.

Michael will examine how emerging technologies are shaping the future of sustainable development. Drawing on his experience helping clean energy and industrial innovations move from concept to commercial deployment, he will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and strategies for accelerating technologies that create lasting economic, environmental, and social impact.

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

OCTOBER 28: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development (Michael Walton, Founder & CEO, Overmountain Advisors)

COST

$15 for Members

$20 for Non-Members & Walk-Ins*

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

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.

DESCRIPTION

NOTE: Leadership Academy meetings and events are by invitation only to accepted applicants and special guests.

September 10: Welcome - Meet & Greet, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

September 11: The Leader in You with Monica Neubauer, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Prerequisite: Gallup: Clifton Strengths Personality Assessment
Leadership Skills by Monica Neubauer (4 TN & GA CE Hours)

October 2: Community Engagement with Habitat for Humanity at Habitat for Humanity ReStore Chattanooga (1201 E Main Street), 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

October 23: Getting to Know the Association with Carol Seal, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

• History of Greater Chattanooga REALTORS®
• Governance Structure & How Association Decisions are Made
• Key Bylaws & Policies
• Three-way agreement between the Local, State and National Associations
• Leadership, Committees, & Community Partnerships

November 4: Community Engagement with Snack Packs at East Brainerd Church of Christ (7745 E. Brainerd Road), 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

November 18: Meeting Management with Carol Seal, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

• Roberts Rules
• The Six Thinking Hats & Association Decision-Making
• The Perfect Board

Prerequisite: Read Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono & The Perfect Board by Cal Clemons (books will be provided)

December 2: City of Chattanooga Council Meeting (1000 Lindsay Street), 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

December 8: Hamilton County Commission Meeting (625 Georgia Avenue), 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Jan TBD: NAR REALTOR® L.E.A.D. - The Vision Course: Executing Your Leadership Vision with Maura Neill, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

February 9: TN REALTORS® Hill Visit (2-Day Trip), Depart at 9:00 am

• What is the REALTOR® Party?
• The REALTOR® brand
• Recent Legislative Accomplishments & Current Key Issues

February 10: TN REALTOR® Day on the Hill (2-Day Trip), Return by 6:00 pm

February 16: Graduation Celebration, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

February TBD: Annual Honors & Awards Breakfast, 8:30 am to 11:00 am

COST

$175.00 Leadership Academy Tuition Fee

DESCRIPTION

What is LANDU® Education Bootcamp? 

LANDU® Education Bootcamp (previously called Education Week) is a multi-day, in-person land education event. It's an intense, one-of-a-kind way to train as an expert in multiple aspects of land real estate!

Whether you've worked in land real estate for years, or are new to the business, Bootcamp is for you. This event offers education across multiple areas of the industry to help you better serve clients no matter where you are in your career.

Bootcamp offers learners the opportunity to take the three Core Courses toward the education requirements needed to earn the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation.

• Land Investment Analysis
• Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage
• Transitional Land Real Estate.

To fulfill the remaining three required Specialty/Elective courses, learners will have opportunities throughout the year to take these virtually through national and/or in-person at RLI Chapters. Click here to see the education schedule.

COST

6-Day Package (all 3 Courses)

• RLI Member (all three courses): $2,025
• RLI Non-Member (all three courses): $2,625

Individual Courses

• Land Investment Analysis (3 days, October 12-14)
  • RLI Member: $835
  • RLI Non-Member: $1,035
• Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage (1.5 days, October 15-16)
  • RLI Member: $595
  • RLI Non-Member: $795
• Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage (1.5 days, October 16-17)
  • RLI Member: $595
  • RLI Non-Member: $797

DESCRIPTION

Online voting for the 2026-2027 Directors begins at Noon on October 14, when each REALTOR® member eligible* to vote will receive an email from announcement@associationvoting.com containing the secure voting credentials unique to the email recipient.

Voting will remain open until 5 pm on October 20, with the election results announced on October 21.

*Eligible voters are REALTOR® members (primary or secondary) in good standing, meaning they are current with all financial and disciplinary obligations to the association and MLS, have completed any new member requirements, and are in compliance with NAR’s trademark rules.

DESCRIPTION

The THDA 101 Basics class covers the Great Choice Mortgage program and the down payment assistance it provides. In this one-hour class we talk about what THDA is, who the program can help, and how the program works. After completing the class, you will have a basic idea of how to utilize this assistance to make more deals work and help your clients using THDA as a new ‘tool’ in your Realtor toolbox.

Course material will be provided during class.

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $10.00

DESCRIPTION

One of the biggest barriers to homeownership is accessing capital for down payments and closing costs. With THDA’s Freddie Mac HFA Advantage conventional mortgage product, GC97, you now have another tool in your toolbox to help your buyers reach closing day. This two-hour class helps you learn the eligibility criteria and teaches you how to put the program's beneficial lending guidelines to the best use for your clients!

Course materials will be provided during class.

COST

Members: Free / Non-Members: $20.00

DESCRIPTION

This course reviews minority homeownership data such as average income, DTI, loan channel and homeownership rates across the US and in TN. We discuss the most common barriers to minority homeownership and ways to overcome them. We also introduce you to local resources and tools and explore meaningful partnerships that can help increase minority homeownership in TN. We can’t solve the problem here but we will continue the conversation!

Course material will be provided during class.

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $10.00

LOCATION

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® (2963 Amnicola Highway)

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

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

Course material will be emailed prior to class. 

COST

Members: $55.00 / Non-Members: $70.00

DESCRIPTION

Join us & learn practical, tactical ideas, methods, and dialogues to help you better leverage and capture opportunities to convert public customers into clients. We will discuss a variety of techniques and target audiences in an A-to-Z format, so attendees of any experience level will find value.

Course material will be provided prior to class. 

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00

LOCATION

Mac Avenue (1304 McCallie Avenue)

DESCRIPTION

Get ready for a spooky spin on After Hours!

Join us for an evening of thrills, chills, and friendly competition.

Compete in rounds of General Trivia - think pop culture, history, movies, and more!

What to Expect:

• Up to 4 people per Team. Individual Players are also welcome!

• Food & Drinks

• Prizes

  • Trivia Grand Champions $400

  • Best Costume (Team) $200

  • Best Costume (Individual) $100

PLUS! You'll get bragging rights in a fun, relaxed environment to connect with other members!

COST

Register no later than 5p on October 26.

Ticket includes Food, One Drink Ticket & 7 Rounds of Trivia Play

Members: $35