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Wed, Aug 2, 2:00pm – 8:30pm
LOCATION
East Brainerd Church of Christ (7745 E. Brainerd Road)
DESCRIPTION
Through GCAR's partnership with the Snack Pack Ministry, Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® help put food in the hands of Hamilton County school children, who would otherwise go without food on the weekends. We pack the first Wednesday of each month, starting in August.
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2:00 to assist with Set-Up
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6:30 to fill Snack Packs
You do not need to register to participate - just show up at either (or both) time slot, and we will put you to work for a good cause. Families are welcome.
Get additional details on this Community Partnership with the Snack Pack Ministry.
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Thu, Aug 3, 9:00am – 1:00pm
DESCRIPTION
Expanding Housing Opportunities (EHO) is a course designed to educate real estate professionals on the range of affordable housing opportunities and clients seeking them.
Course participants will learn how to:
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Identify and explain the range of affordable housing opportunities and their benefits to clients.
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Describe how affordability affects the housing market, their clients, their business, and their community.
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Better analyze affordable financing options, including local, state, federal, and nonprofit assistance programs for buyers and renters.
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Build partnerships to expand housing opportunities through advocacy, workforce housing initiatives, and green building concepts.
We have gone paperless, however there is not a handout that you need to print for this class.
COST
Member: Free / Non-Member: $40.00
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Thu, Aug 3, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
LOCATION
Your own office or computer!
DESCRIPTION
Join us for this webinar that will introduce you to Flexmls. We will cover general navigation, listing maintenance, searching, and more.
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Thu, Aug 3, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
LOCATION
Spare Time (5518 Brainerd Rd.)
DESCRIPTION
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We kindly ask for your RSVP so we can have plenty of food and drink tickets.
Join us for this fun (and free) networking event at Spare Time - we've rented out their VIP Suite! Get to know your fellow Realtor Members as well as Affiliates sponsoring the event. You bring the personality and good conversation - we'll provide appetizers and drink tickets. Deal? Deal.
Did someone say "cash prizes"? Enter your business card at the event for a drawing every 20 minutes for $20 cash.
We hope to see you there!
NOTE: Attendance by Affiliate Members is limited only to those who are registered as event sponsors for a particular event.
Contact marie@gcar.net for details on how to become an event sponsor.
Thank you to the following Affiliate Members for sponsoring the December 2017 After Hours event.
Don Oakes, Academy Mortgage
Bob Reeves, Alder & Cox Insurance
Kim Carman, Arrow Exterminators
Holly Walsh, BB&T
Debby Daniels, Caliber Home Loans
Rebecca Pool, Community Mortgage
Tammy Pearson, Elite Title Co.
Melanie Reeves, First Choice Title
Liza Fox Heath, First Title Insurance Company
Nancy Collins, Guild Mortgage
Dan Mayfield, HouseMaster Home Inspections
Web Raulston, Jones and Raulston Title Insurance
Nadia Checkan, Lakeside Title
Michael Henderson, Michael Brooks Photography
Margaret Edmondson, Milligan Reynolds
Dale Kolbus, Mortgage Investor Group
Crawford Parrish, Parrish Home Inspection
Jeff Haynes, SafeTech Property Inspection
Levi Godwin, Sherlock Home Inspections, LLC
Karen Flores, SmartBank
Jill McLean, Synovus Mortgage
Nancy Parker, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
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Tue, Aug 8, 10:30am – 1:30pm
DESCRIPTION
The Association's office will be CLOSED on Tuesday, August 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. to enable our Staff to attend our annual Economic Update Luncheon.
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Tue, Aug 8, 11:30am – 1:00pm
LOCATION
The Chattanoogan (1201 Broad Street)
DESCRIPTION
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GCAR is pleased to co-host this annual luncheon with the Home Builders of Greater Chattanooga.
Event Sponsors: SunTrust Mortgage (Herb Pettit), Prime Lending and Times Free Press
This year's guest speaker is Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Economics & Housing Policy for the National Association of Home Builders. Dietz will provide valuable insight on what is on the horizon for Chattanooga’s home building market and local economic housing forecast.
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COST
An RSVP was required by Aug. 1. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins/late registration.
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$20 for members (GCAR and/or Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga (HBAGC)) - GCAR Members can use the reigstration link below. HBAGC Members can call 423.624.9992 or at http://hbagc.net/events/20170808/details/
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$25 for non-members (Purchase tickes from GCAR by calling 423-698-8001 OR from HBAGC by calling 423-624.9992.
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Thu, Aug 10, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sponsored by GCAR REALTOR® Safety Committee
DESCRIPTION
This course is an essential primer on how real estate professionals can limit risk to preserve safety and facilitate positive business outcomes.
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Risk considerations in the brokerage of real estate
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Safety systems and tools
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Safety protocol for showing properties and listing appointments
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Understanding physical and instinctual response to threats or attacks
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Conceal and carry considerations
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Data security for your business and your clients
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Protecting personal and electronic information
Handouts will be provided at the time of class.
This course is part of our REALTOR® Safety Certified Offices program. Please click here to learn more about the program.
COST
Members: FREE / Non-Members: $30.00
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Tue, Aug 15, 5:00pm – 5:00pm
DESCRIPTION
BE A PART OF THE CHANGE: The Board of Directors gives the Association direction and focus as we respond to the ever-changing real estate industry. The Nominating committee is accepting applications for:
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2018 President-Elect
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2018 Secretary-Treasurer
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2018-19 Director
Applications due August 15, 2017 @ 5 p.m.
Download Position Criteria and Application
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Fri, Aug 18, 9:00am – 12:00pm
DESCRIPTION
REALTORS® affiliated with an MLS participating firm will learn about the MLS Rules and how to stay in compliance regarding:
• Offers of compensation
• Limited Service & MLS Entry Only Listings
• Agency
• Types of Listings
• Listing Status Definitions
• Lockbox Access
• Photos & Virtual Tours
• Personal Interest
Orientation is required of all New Members, with the MLS portion also required of all MLS Participants & Subscribers.
Please bring your electronic devices to class!
We have gone paperless, however there is not a handout that you need to print for this class.
INSTRUCTOR
Carol Seal, Rheta Beck & Bonnie Rogers
COST
Free to Members, MLS Participants, Subscribers & Assistants
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Sat, Aug 19, 8:45am – 4:00pm
DESCRIPTION
As part of GCAR's ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity, join fellow REALTORS® on site at a Habitat build or neighborhood revitalization project. Click here to sign the waiver and let Habitat know to expect you.
Thanks to this year's SPONSORS, who provide lunch, water and tee shirts to our volunteers:
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Black Creek Club
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Covington Consulting & Appraising
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Cunningham & Company
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Lakeside Title & Escrow
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Synovus
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Tennessee CRS
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All Day Event
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Changes to Appraisal Section of 2017 Purchase and Sale Agreement — Effective Aug. 21, 2017
*For visual and training purposes, download a sample of the updated agreement HERE.
ATTN: Managing Brokers
A revision to forms RF401, RF403, and RF404 will be published and released on August 21, 2017. We are sharing this information in advance with Managing Brokers (especially) so you can communicate directly with your agents, e.g. at sales meetings, prior to publication.
The Tennessee REALTORS® Residential Forms Committee has made the following changes to the appraisal section of the 2017 purchase and sale agreement (red = former; blue = new): CLICK HERE
In the new version of the purchase and sale agreement, the Buyer shall promptly notify the Seller if the appraised value of the Property does not equal or exceed the purchase price. After notification, the Buyer has 3 days to either waive the appraisal contingency or terminate the agreement. This language will still allow Buyers and Sellers to negotiate a new purchase price and execute an amendment to the contract within those 3 days if the parties wish to do so.
This is a change from the current requirement that the Buyer must terminate the agreement or waive the contingency within 2 days following Buyer’s receipt of an appraisal where the value does not equal or exceed the purchase price.
This change will appear in the Residential Purchase and Sale Agreement (RF401), The Lot/ Land Purchase and SaleAgreement (RF404), and the New Construction Purchase and Sale Agreement (RF403).
If you have any questions regarding the change, please contact our Legal and Ethics Hotline at 800-899-5297.
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Thu, Aug 24, 8:00am – 9:30am
LOCATION
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant | 2 W Aquarium Way, Chattanooga, TN 37402
DESCRIPTION
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Commercial Networking Breakfast
August 24 @ 8-9:30 a.m. | Puckett's (directions)
FREE for members. Guests are welcome at a charge of $15 per person.
RSVP requested
Join us at Puckett's for a networking breakfast and presentation from Bob Doak, CEO of the Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau. Bob will provide insight into Chattanooga's Billion dollar tourism industry and the efforts of the CCVB to strengthen the area economy by marketing Chattanooga as a year-round destination for conventions, meetings, trade shows, and leisure travel.
This event is free for members of the Commercial Realtors Council and members of the Chattanooga District of the East Tennessee CCIM Chapter.
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Thu, Aug 24, 11:30am – 1:30pm
LOCATION
The Colonnade Center | 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736
DESCRIPTION
NWGA Membership Luncheon & School Supply Drive Kickoff
Thursday, August 24 @ 11:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE (RSVP required)
Realtors Cheer in the School Year--Realtors Sharing, Teachers Caring, and Students Preparing
Join GCAR's Northwest Georgia Council for lunch at The Colonnade as they Cheer in the School Year and kick off their 2017 School Supply Drive. Scheduled speakers include the superintendents from Catoosa, Dade, and Walker County schools. Attendees are encouraged to bring school supplies to the luncheon to help kick off the donation drive which will be distributed to schools in Catoosa, Dade, and Walker counties.
Please RSVP by August 23 @ noon.
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Through September, school supplies can be dropped off at McBryar Realty in Dade County as well as RE/MAX and Crye-Leike offices in Ft Oglethorpe. The supplies will be distributed to schools at the end of 2017--when supplies tend to begin running low. For additional information including drop off locations, email realtorjoannajackson@gmail.com.
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Tue, Aug 29, 8:30am – 12:30pm
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Are you thinking about buying technology devices, software or apps to improve your real estate business but don’t know where to start?
By attending this course you will get advice from an expert on how to pick the right Mobile Devices, Apps & Internet Service Provider, Office/Contact/Lead Management Software, Digital Cameras, Office Phone Solutions, Anti-Virus and much more that will allow you to run your business in the most cost & time efficient manner.
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Understand the different options for mobile devices so that you can determine the right one for your personal needs.
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Identify the right apps, software and tools that can help address your needs &/or enhance your customer service
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Identify the right tools that will allow you to run your business in the most cost & time efficient manner.
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Understand today’s consumer & how they use technology
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How Buy the Right Computer, Smart Phone & Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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Managing the lead notification, follow up & on-going communication processOnline marketing crash course
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Contact Management, E-Mail Marketing & CRM Systems
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How better use imagery & video
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Get rid of the phone company & fax machine - VOIP Phone & E-Faxing Systems
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Leveraging Cloud & Software as Service Solutions
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Picking the Right Anti-Virus
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Online Risk Management & Computer Safety
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And much more
COST
Members: $40.00 / Non-Members: $55.00
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Tue, Aug 29, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
DESCRIPTION
How would you like to generate business from social media in under 15 minutes a day?
Whether you are new or well versed to the world of social media & looking for a way to take it to the next level, this course teaches you why social media has become a force in business, how you can find & connect with potential clients online, plus a behind the scenes tour of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Active Rain, YouTube, Pinterest & More.
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Understand the growth & importance of Social Media on society, the business world & the real estate industry
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Learn the benefits, strengths & weaknesses of each major Social Media site so that they can identify which one(s) are right for their business & the kind of client they are trying to reach
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Identify the right tools & develop a time management plan that can be easily implemented
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The Growth & Importance of Social Media
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How to Get Your Social Media Strategy & Getting Started
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Overviews of All Major Social Media Networks (Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, ActiveRain, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest & Blogging) & How to Leverage them for Real Estate
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Social Media Time Management & Aggregating Tools
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Integrate Your Social Media Into Everything Else
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Take Home Action Plan
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And much, much more
COST
Members: $40.00 / Non-Members: $55.00
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