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 $999 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 Memphis, TN.
2026 Class Schedule
- Session 1: January 26-27 (weather back-up dates: February 2-3) – Getting to Know Yourself & Others
- TNEX & Day on the Hill – February 16-18 (Nashville)
- Session 2: April 10 – All About Your Business
- Session 3: June 1 – Media & Communications Spokesperson Training
- Session 4: August 14 – More About You
- Session 5: September 21 – All About Tennessee REALTORS®
- Graduation: Graduation at Fall Convention, September 21-24 in Memphis, TN (Early Bird Registration is covered, but not lodging or travel.)
Deadline to apply: November 21, 2025
Announcement of Class of 2026 (To Come)
2026 AREA Application
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