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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Personal Data

Name*
Preferred Email*
Business Address*
(Appraisal, Commercial, International, Property Management, Residential, Auction, Land, Relocation, REO, etc.)
(ABR, ALC, CCIM, CIPS, CPM, CRB, CRS, GAA, GREEN, GRI, MRP, PMN, RCE, RAA, SIOR, SRES, SRS)

Professional Experience and Involvement

(Name / Position Held / Length of Time)

Community Involvement

(Name / Position Held / Length of Time)

About You

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Class Schedule:

  • Session 1: January 26-27 (weather back-up dates: February 2-3) - Getting to Know Yourself & Others (Tuition in full is due)
  • TN & 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® (at Fall Convention)
  • Graduation - Graduation at Fall Convention 2026 in Memphis, TN (Early Bird Registration is covered, but not lodging or travel)