January 2022 ~ President's Message, Awards Time, & More
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Office Closed Monday, January 17

Note: Our office will be closed Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will reopen Tuesday morning, January 18.
A Word from Your 2022 President
Dear Fellow EMTAR Members,

We have said goodbye to 2021 and jumped into 2022, so let’s get excited for the New Year and all of the opportunities it will bring!
As your president this year, the word I am focusing on is involvement.
 
Besides all of the fun and exciting committees we have—which I encourage you to check into and get involved with—we are adding another opportunity called Helping Hands. There have been many occasions when we could have used 3, 4 or 5 people to assist with an event, and so many times we’ve heard people say, “I wish I would have known, I would have loved to help.” To address that, you will now have the opportunity to add your name to a Helping Hands list, and we may reach out to see if you would like to help on an event. 
 
We also encourage you to check into our TOPGOLF RPAC major investors program. How would you like to be able to take clients, friends, family or your staff to TOPGOLF in Nashville and enjoy free bay rentals? Look for more details on that coming soon.
 
We also have a full schedule of fun and meaningful events planned for 2022. They include a casino night, fashion show, RPAC auction, and many more. Stay tuned!
 
I wish you all a very successful 2022, and let’s get involved!
 
Yours in service,

Lisia Tucker
2022 EMTAR President
A special thanks to our 2022 Gold Partners:
Awards of Excellence: Saturday, March 26 ~ In-Person!
EMTAR is getting back into the swing of things in 2022. If the stars align, our first in-person Awards of Excellence Banquet will be held Saturday, March 26, at the Sonesta Nashville Airport (formerly the Nashville Airport Marriott). The Awards Application and Reservations will open HERE Tuesday, January 18 ($100 per application & reservation / $60 per guest). The deadline for applications will be Wednesday, February 16.
Get Involved on an EMTAR Committee
EMTAR needs your help. Committee opportunities remain available. Interested members who would like to serve may fill out the Committee Application request form. You will be prompted to select your top 3 choices. A committee appointment will serve for at least two years. *A list of committees, descriptions and the Committee request form is HERE.*
THDA Offers Housing Relief for Those Affected by COVID-19
Assistance for mortgage payments and other housing-related costs of up to $40,000 is available for households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of the Tennessee Homeowners Assistance Fund (TNHAF) launched January 10 by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). To learn more and apply, homeowners should access the HAF Application Portal HERE.

MLS Sales Data:
December 2021
Each month EMTAR provides an Infographic on sales data for Wilson County (click on the graphic below for December 2021).

The report is also shared on the EMTAR Facebook page, where you can share it easily within your sphere of influence.

In addition, more in-depth data can be found on the EMTAR website HERE.

Also, a Wilson County economic-impart report from RPR data is posted HERE.
EMTAR Member Earns National Land Real Estate Award
Congratulations to broker Geoff Hurdle of Lebanon, honored with an NAR Commercial Award as the recipient of the APEX Wranger Award from the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI). Geoff had the largest number of land sides in 2020 among RLI's 1,800 members nationwide.
TNEX, Day on the Hill Feb. 8-10
The state Association's annual Tennessee Excel Summit (TNEX) is coming up Feb. 8-9, followed by Day on the Hill Feb. 10. Learn more and register HERE. We look forward to a productive time at TNEX and meeting with our elected officials to discuss issues important to our industry and communities.
EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
EMTAR provides a range of professional development offerings for our members. Click the button below to learn more and get ready for a great year of learning ahead. Thanks!
Save On Online Real Estate Courses from the CE Shop
Save money on all Exam Prep, Pre-Licensing, Post-Licensing, and Continuing Education by visiting EMTAR.TheCEShop.com.
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