A.R.E.A. Application

The purpose of the Tennessee REALTORS^® A.R.E.A. leadership program is to identify emerging REALTOR^® leaders and potential association leadership. A.R.E.A. is designed to empower its class members to maximize their leadership potential.

Participation is open to all active Tennessee REALTORS^® in good standing with the Association and the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC).
Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. One excused absence is permitted, but the absence will result in the participant not graduating with his/her class. The absence may be made up during the following year’s program, and the participant will then graduate with the next class.
The cost of the program is $899 and includes all courses, meals, required overnight accommodations, class materials, and complimentary Early Bird Registration for the Annual Convention.
All A.R.E.A. Classes will be held at the Tennessee REALTORS® office located in Nashville, TN, with the exception of the final A.R.E.A. Class which will be held during the Fall Convention in Asheville, NC.

Session 1: February 17 – 18 – Getting to Know Yourself & Others
Session 2: April 7 – All About Your Business
Session 3: June 13 – Media & Communications Spokesperson Training
Session 4: August 22 – More About You
Session 5: September 23 – All About Tennessee REALTORS®
Graduation – Fall Convention 2025 in Asheville, NC (Registration is covered, but not lodging or travel)

The application period for the 2025 A.R.E.A. Application has ended.