October 2026

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.