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Special thanks to our 2022 Gold Partners: |
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A Word from Your 2022 President |
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Dear Fellow EMTAR Members,
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Looking back at some of our many highlights from 2022, I’m struck by how fast the year has gone by and how much we as an Association have been able to achieve together throughout the year.
Among many accomplishments, our Association:
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- Raised $14,362 for Wilson County CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates.
- Took part in another Habitat for Humanity build to help a family move into a new home.
- Held our first in-person awards celebration night since the pandemic.
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Blew our RPAC investment goal out of the water. Working hard to spread the word about the importance of legislative and regulatory advocacy to strengthen our industry, we reached $96,500 — another record amount, placing us fifth among the 20 local associations across Tennessee. Thanks to all who worked hard and invested generously to make it happen!
- Had a frightful time at our Nightmare on EMTAR Street Expo in October; big thanks to the vendor partners and members who made it a memorable day.
- Hosted and facilitated dozens of continuing education (CE) courses, both in person and over Zoom, to help our members stay sharp and fulfill requirements for licensure.
- Over 120 hours of CE offered for our membership
- Over 30 hours of FREE Zoom CE
- Professional Development Opportunities including Certifications & Designation class in AHWD, CRB, & ALC
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Partnered with Lebanon Police Dept. for a special REALTOR® Safety Month event in September.
- Blessed seasoned members of our community through “Be a Santa to a Senior” at Home Instead.
- Continued to grow in membership, reaching 1,446 members this year.
And the list goes on. Reflecting on these milestones reminds me what a blessing it is to be part of the EMTAR family, working alongside great friends in a great community, helping our clients achieve the American dream of homeownership, and going above and beyond to strengthen Eastern Middle Tennessee families, civic organizations, and neighborhoods.
In closing, I wish the very best to our 2023 officers and board, led by incoming president Eddie Rockensock—who was installed just last week at our EMTAR Installation & Membership Luncheon, at Capitol Theater in Lebanon—and the very best to each of you and your families as we wrap up an exciting year and prepare for all of the opportunities that lie ahead.
Gratefully yours,
Lisia Tucker
2022 EMTAR President
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2023 Installation Features Fun, Celebration |
Our annual EMTAR Installation & Membership Luncheon last week at Capitol Theater in Lebanon was a big hit! (See photo collage below.) Thanks to all who attended and to those who worked hard to make it a great event. Among the many highlights:
— Our 2023 officers were installed:
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President Eddie Rockensock
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President-elect Stacy Gee
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Secretary Kathy O’Brien-Streets
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Immediate Past President Lisia Tucker
— And our 2023 Board of Directors was installed:
- Jeff Hallums
- Judy Roark
- Kay Self
- Suzanne Karr
- Kenny Sallis
- Gina Waters
- Stephanie Bentley-Wright
- Kaileigh Dunn
- Michael Ezsol
- Chris Long
- Rachel Harrell
- Jon Brown
- Lauren LaFevers-Flatt
— Lisia Tucker presented the 2022 President’s Award to Gina Waters for her help in making 2002 a memorable and productive year.
— Incoming president Eddie Rockensock addressed his fellow members, focusing on the importance of using technology to keep us informed in 2023, along with plans to lay the groundwork for an EMTAR leadership academy. He also conducted a flash survey to gather attendees’ ideas for the year ahead. (Stay tuned for more details about that.)
It’s going to be a great 2023, and we look forward to all that awaits!
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MLS Market Updates
Each month EMTAR provides an Infographic on sales data (click on the graphics for November 2022).
EMTAR is providing Local Market Updates for Wilson, Smith and Dekalb counties. To download the quick Infographics and Realtracs reports, click the button below.
These reports are also usually announced mid-month on the EMTAR Facebook page, where you can share them within your sphere of influence.
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EMTAR sent 2023 dues notices in October, and they are due by December 31. After that date, a $50 late fee will be assessed, and after January 15 another $50 will be added.
All members may pay online by logging into your account on the EMTAR website. As a reminder, NAR's Special Assessment for the Consumer Advertising Campaign was $35 for 2022 and will be $45 for 2023. In light of that, the total dues members pay will rise by $10 to cover the assessment.
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Apply to Serve on a 2023 EMTAR Committee |
Is this your season to help lead our Association forward?
2023 EMTAR Committee Applications are now available. Each year, interested members who would like to be involved and serve on a committee may fill out the Committee Application request form. You'll be prompted to select your top 3 choices. A committee appointment will serve for at least two years consecutively.
*A list of committees, their descriptions and the Committee request form is posted HERE.*
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EMTAR Members Serving on 2023 TN Committees |
Hats off to the four EMTAR members who have been selected to serve on statewide Tennessee REALTORS® committees in 2023. They are:
Amanda Cotton — Risk Management Committee
Michelle Jenkins — Diversity Inclusion Committee
Betty Southworth — Broker Involvement Forum
Bobby Wood — RPAC Trustees
Thanks to these outstanding volunteer leaders for their service not only to EMTAR but to all of Tennessee!
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TNEX & Day on the Hill: February 6-8 |
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Tennessee REALTORS® will host its 2023 Tennessee Excel Summit (TNEX) on February 6-7 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Nashville, and then its annual Day on the Hill (DOTH) on February 8 at the Tennessee State Capitol.
EMTAR will have a bus to take members to and from Day on the Hill, where we will meet with our elected state senators and representatives to discuss issues that are vital to private-property ownership, REALTORS®, and the real estate industry.
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EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
EMTAR provides a range of professional development offerings for our members. Click below to learn more and get ready to learn. Thanks!
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*REMINDER* Tennessee has changed the process for checking your license status and CE. Licensees are now responsible for monitoring your own education. Local associations cannot help you look up your information. You must now register your license number with CE Broker, the official CE tracking system of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC).
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Upcoming classes include:
Thursday, January 26, 2023 (12:30 PM to 4:30 PM)
4 CE Hours
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EMTAR
Your Partner in Success
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