November 2026

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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!

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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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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

LOCATION

Your own location/device via Zoom!

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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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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

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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

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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: 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®

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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.

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CHAIR: Brieanne Maya

STAFF LIAISON: Jessica Snyder

PURPOSE: Supports the Leadership Academy application and selection process.

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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.

CLICK HERE to print and/or download course material.

COST

Members: FREE / Non-Members: $40.00

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CHAIR & DIRECTOR LIAISON/SECRETARY-TREASURER: Brian Erwin

STAFF LIAISON: Carol Seal

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

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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.

LOCATION

East Brainerd Church of Christ (7745 East Brainerd Road)

DESCRIPTION

As one of our community partners, the Snack Pack Ministry looks to Realtors each month to feed our neighbors - food insecure children in Hamilton County schools!

Realtors (and friends and families) can help on the 1st Wednesday of the month at these times:
     10 am to Noon - Packing
     6-8 pm - Packing

*October 7- Check Presentation at 9:45a

No sign-up is needed. Just show up and help!

Can't be there in person? You can support this effort monetarily. Feed a child for an entire school year for $100.
Visit https://eastbrainerdchurch.org/snackpack/ and look for the GIVE button.

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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

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