Strong associations do not run on one person’s leadership. They move forward because members step up, share their time, and bring different strengths to the table. This Director Spotlight features Beverly Boss, whose path to real estate started with coaching and helping people prepare for big life transitions. That same service mindset carries over into their work as a Realtor and into how they show up for Greater Chattanooga Realtors.
What did you do before transitioning into this profession? Why did you decide to become a REALTOR? I was an elementary school teacher/early childhood specialist. While teaching, one of my students was hit & killed by a drunk driver. My anxiety ran so high that I had to take a break from teaching. The only other passion I had was real estate. I worked as an assistant for the owner/broker of a real estate company while in college in Mississippi and then worked for Grace Frank as an assistant after moving back home to Chattanooga. With her encouragement, I got my license and decided to educate homeowners instead of elementary students. Through real estate, I’ve helped families achieve financial stability, build generational wealth, and learn the dynamics of real estate investing. Real estate is more than a home; it’s an investment, a family’s future, a legacy.
What is your favorite part of being a Realtor? Educating clients about what could be their biggest, most stressful investment; ensuring they understand the process and the dynamics of their purchase style (personal, investment, commercial, multifamily, etc.); and watching them build their portfolios and generational wealth.
Why did you choose to serve the Association in a leadership capacity? To give back to the profession and be a voice for our members. One of my brokers encouraged me to join the community partnerships committee because the event was taking place in our community. Once I realized the wealth of knowledge and resources that the committee had amongst the Realtor members, I was hooked. Learning and growing with other Realtors while building our profession and membership through volunteerism made me rethink committees and purposeful giving of my time. Now, I’m focused on Governmental Affairs and our Realtor Political Action Committee, determined to stay abreast of new information affecting our profession as well as how to best protect homeowner rights. My leadership journey began with the Leadership Academy at the Association. The discussions, the masterminding, and the growth I experienced fueled me to take the next step and run for the board. That involvement led me to the executive committee, and seeing the impact of the decisions made there made me want to stay involved as a positive voice for growth and to nurture our new and existing members.
What would you like your fellow Realtors to know about the benefits our Association offers its members? What is something our Association does in the community that you want others to be aware of? There is so much education! Realtors have the opportunity to take advantage of the in-class education to stay on top of all things real estate to become a stronger Realtor, and form relationships with other Realtors - we all need a village!
Realtors, join a committee! That’s the easiest way to get involved and understand what our Association does while making a meaningful impact. PROPERTY OWNER RIGHTS - the Association works hard to protect homeowners while also giving back to future homeowners through Snack Pack Ministry (gotta start young!) and Habitat for Humanity.
Have you read any recent books or listened to a podcast you’d recommend? Currently, I am listening to the Bible. I also follow Ricky Carruth, Tom Ferry, and Ray Ellen on social media. Ricky Carruth can be controversial and a bit egotistical, but he really does have great ideas and TED talks. He stays on top of new information and comes out with videos within minutes of major announcements, it seems. Tom Ferry has an amazing group of coaches that you may or may not agree with, but the marketing, communication, and business planning ideas are ever-flowing. Ray Ellen hosts book studies and master minds with a diverse group of agents from across the nation. The conversation makes you think outside of your “local” in the box ideas and fuels creativity.
What stands out most in Beverly’s spotlight is a steady theme of service, whether it is helping first-time buyers reach the finish line, welcoming new neighbors to Chattanooga, or supporting member education that strengthens professionalism across our industry. We are grateful for directors like Beverly who bring their experience, questions, and energy to the work, because it helps Greater Chattanooga Realtors serve the public with clarity and care. # That’sWhoWeR
Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® is The Voice of Real Estate in Greater Chattanooga. A regional organization with nearly 3,000 members, Greater Chattanooga Realtors is one of some 1,200 local boards and associations of Realtors nationwide that comprise the National Association of Realtors. Greater Chattanooga Realtors service Hamilton and Sequatchie counties in southeast Tennessee, and Catoosa, Dade, and Walker counties in northwest Georgia. For more information, visit www.gcar.net or call 423.698.8001