Northern Middle Tennessee Realtors

09/04/2026

HOA Security Feature or Privacy Concern?

More HOA-governed communities are using surveillance technology such as automatic license plate readers, and it’s creating a new conversation for home buyers. Some see the cameras as an added security benefit, while others have concerns about privacy, data storage, and who has access to the information being collected.

The article also notes that HOA documents may not always clearly address these systems, which means buyers and their agents may need to ask questions directly about how the technology is used, what information is retained, and what policies are in place.

As surveillance and even AI-powered monitoring become more common in communities, this may become an increasingly important topic during the home-buying process.

Read the full article from NAR:

License plate reader cameras are being used in more neighborhoods and are sometimes touted as an amenity. But not every buyer sees them as a selling point.

09/04/2026

Buyer Bonanza — 2 Hours of Tennessee CE!

Want to better understand today’s buyers and improve the experience from the first conversation to finding the right home?

Join Lancaster Institute instructor Evan Fuchs for Buyer Bonanza, a live virtual class covering buyer statistics, the buying process, and practical ways agents can better understand what buyers want and help guide them toward the home of their dreams.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
💻 Live, Instructor-Led Virtual Class
🎓 2 Hours Tennessee CE Credit
💲 $19
👨‍🏫 Instructor: Evan Fuchs

⚠️ This is a scheduled live class and must be attended at the listed date and time.

When you register through NMTR’s Lancaster Institute page, your registration also helps support our association. 💜

View classes and register here:
https://www.lancasterinstitute.com/northern-middle-tn/

09/04/2026

Commercial Leasing Made Easy — 6 CE Hours!

Looking to strengthen your knowledge of commercial real estate leasing?

Join instructor Linda Olsen for a full-day virtual course focused on the leasing side of commercial real estate. Learn about key lease concepts, evaluating tenants and locations, negotiating lease terms, and best practices for protecting your clients and your license.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💻 Zoom
🎓 6 CE Hours
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Linda Olsen

Whether you're looking to expand into commercial real estate or strengthen your existing knowledge, this is a great opportunity to build more confidence with commercial leasing.

📞 Call 615-384-0816
📧 [email protected]

09/04/2026

Advertising & Social Media Compliance for REALTORS®

Social media is a powerful tool for your business—but real estate advertising comes with rules.

Join instructor Kevin Kenerson for a one-hour course covering important compliance considerations for advertising and social media marketing, including TREC advertising rules, the NAR Code of Ethics, and best practices for ethical branding.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💻 Zoom
🎓 1 CE Credit

Stay compliant. Stay professional. Build trust.

📞 Register: 615-384-0816
📧 [email protected]

09/03/2026

August 2026 Robertson County Market Update

Here’s a look at how the single-family residential market in Robertson County performed in August compared with August 2025:

📈 Average Sale Price: $441,132 — up 15%
📈 Median Sale Price: $385,000 — up 3%
🏠 New Listings: 243 — down 9%
📝 New Under Contract: 106 — down 25%
🔑 Closings: 115 — down 12%
⏱️ Average Days on Market: 35 days — up from 22 days
📊 Months of Supply: 4.11 — up 11%

While fewer homes went under contract and closed compared with last August, home prices continued to rise. Properties are also taking longer to move from listing to closing, while months of supply has increased.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on the local market, staying informed can help you make better real estate decisions.

09/03/2026

📚 Ethics in Real Estate Practice — Live Virtual CE Class

Looking for another way to earn your Tennessee CE with a live instructor?

Join Lancaster Institute for Ethics in Real Estate Practice, a scheduled, instructor-led virtual classroom covering the history and development of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, its influence on licensing laws, arbitration, and how the Code applies to everyday real estate practice.

📅 Monday, September 14, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM CT
💻 Live Online Classroom
🎓 3 Hours CE Credit
💲 $29

⚠️ This is a LIVE class and must be attended at the scheduled date and time.

Register directly with Lancaster Institute through NMTR’s link. Your registration also helps support our association!

Register here:
https://www.lancasterinstitute.com/product/ethics-sep14-tn/?aff=nmtr

09/03/2026

Want to learn more about TruLookup for Real Estate?

Join us for a 30-minute virtual training session covering the basics of the TruLookup platform, helpful tips for getting started, and time for general questions.

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
💻 On Zoom

Whether you're brand new to TruLookup or have already started using it, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about the platform and how it can support your business.

Contact NMTR to sign up:
📞 615-384-0816
📧 [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

09/03/2026

Want to feel more confident working with lot and land transactions?

NETAR has opened its upcoming Lot/Land Purchase and Sale Agreements Revealed class to NMTR members.

This 4-hour virtual course will take a closer look at preparing solid purchase and sale agreements, including:

• Letters of Intent
• TAR Lot/Land Purchase and Sale Agreements
• Exhibits
• Due diligence and feasibility studies
• Inspection time periods

September 23 | 4 Hours TN CE
Instructor: Linda Olson

Please note: the class is 1:00–5:00 PM Eastern, which is 12:00–4:00 PM Central.

Learn more and register at netar.us.

09/02/2026

REALTOR® Safety Starts With Awareness

Real estate professionals face unique safety risks, and staying informed can make a difference. The National Association of REALTORS® offers a collection of REALTOR® Safety Webinars covering topics such as personal safety, client protection, fraud prevention, mental wellness, and more.

NAR is also hosting “Fake, Fraudulent or AI?” on September 9 at 1:00 PM CT, focused on wire fraud, deepfakes, crypto scams, and emerging real estate scams.

Whether you watch an upcoming session or explore previous webinars on demand, these are valuable resources for staying prepared and protecting yourself and your clients.

Explore NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Webinars here:

View archived REALTOR® Safety Program webinars or register for upcoming ones.

09/02/2026

Price It Like a Pro: RPR’s CMA Secrets Unlocked

Want to strengthen your CMA skills and provide clients with better information when discussing pricing?

Join this 90-minute RPR webinar and learn how to use RPR to create professional CMA reports for buyers and sellers. Topics include finding comparable properties, adjusting selected comps, analyzing market trends, sharing suggested price ranges, and creating customized reports for your clients.

⏱️ 90-Minute Webinar
🚫 NO CE CREDIT

RPR is an NAR member benefit available to REALTORS® at no additional cost, so this is a great opportunity to learn how to get more from a tool you already have access to.

🔗 Learn more and register here:
https://blog.narrpr.com/learn/pricing-with-precision-cma/