WHAT WE DO

The Sumner Association of REALTORS represents over 600 members throughout, Sumner, Macon, Robertson, Smith and DavidsonCounties. We are pleased to add you to our member roster. We are dedicated to serving our members in Middle Tennessee with the products and services we offer, and to provide the resources needed for members to gain the professional edge in the real estate industry. Being a member of the Association means that a Real Estate licensee:

• Must obey a strict CODE OF ETHICS
• Can legally say they are a REALTOR
• Has access to educational opportunities
• Is eligible for participation in committees and activities affiliated with the Local, State and National Association of REALTORS

Functions and Services of the Sumner Association of REALTORS

SAR is a trade association composed of individuals who are engaged in various facets of the real estate business. We are chartered by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS and have been assigned a specific geographical territory. (Macon & SumnerCounty.) Our primary objective is to serve the interests of our membership. Our REALTOR Association strives to become the central source of real estate information and services within the community. We provide a central forum for the exchange of ideas and information. We attempt to build a strong, responsible and unified voice in local, state and national affairs. In all levels of government, we represent the viewpoints of our members as well as owners of real property. Our REALTOR Association can only operate successfully by providing continuous, useful and responsive programs and services that benefit our membership on an efficient and cost-effective basis.

SAR is virtually a pure service organization. It serves the needs of its members in a variety of ways. Among the many services available to our members are:

• Communications - providing our members with the most up-to-date information available about subjects of interest and concern. SAR UpDate (email), etc.,
  
  
• Education - presenting programs to increase our members' business skills.
  
  
• Forums - through attendance at meetings and other gatherings of the Local, the State and the National Association, our members can exchange ideas and experiences that can lead to successful programs. We promote networking!
  
  
• Governmental Relations - our Association focuses the views and opinions of its members about all matters of local, state and federal laws, increasing the members' impact on governmental decisions and political directions, you are heard!
  
  
• Legal Preventative Maintenance - our Association's attorneys provide opinions and advice about legal issues that affect the Association and segments of its membership. The Association communicates information to our members about such legal issues and operates its programs and activities in a manner to minimize any legal liability to the Association and its members.
  
• Liaison with other groups - our Association maintains contact with other organizations which share the interest and goals of REALTORS. Information and mutual activities are coordinated with organizations representing home builders, lenders, insurers and others. The Association also promotes a strengthening of relationships between real estate brokers and attorneys.
  
  
• Meeting facilities - the Association is a convenient, central organization to use in arranging for the use of suitable space for many types of gathering.
  
  
• Multiple Listing Service - MLS is a service we offer to benefit our members providing market analysis and statistical information for internal management use, aswell as marketing services for real property listed by the members. Online listings. Monthly sales statistics are emailed and a year to date comparison.
  
  
• Professional Standards - by enforcing the REALTORS Code of Ethics, and helping to arbitrate disagreements among members, our Association encourages high standards of business conduct in the industry.
  
  
• Mediation - is also offered to our members as a first step to reconciling their differences.
  
  
• Public Relations - member participation in Association activities enhances the role of the Board and its members in the community they serve.
  
  
• Recognition - membership in the Association can confer REALTOR status on eligible members, and awards programs highlight particular accomplishments of the Association and its members; such as REALTOR OF THE YEAR the highest honor that can be bestowed on a REALTOR by it’s peers, Education accomplishments, etc.
  
  
• Social Activities - real estate relatedreceptions, banquets, parties and other social gatherings allow members many opportunities to relax and mingle with their colleagues. Networking!
  
  
• Supplies - business aids in common use are maintained at the Association office and are available for the convenience of our members.
  
  
• Broker Open House - is a program by which agents can display listings to other members during regular business hours Mon-Fri. Offering refreshments and/or prizes.

The Sumner Association of REALTORS is governed by its Bylaws and the National Association of REALTORS Code of Ethics through the Professional Standards Committee, as well as the Tennessee Real Estate Commission Rules and Regulations.

All the above activities are approved by the Board of Directors who receives reports from the respective committees, staff and members of the Board of Directors.

The SAR four officers (President, President-Elect, First Vice President and Secretary Treasurer) are selected annually by the Board of Directors. The remaining members of the Board of Directors are elected by the REALTOR membership. The Board of Directors are elected to a 3 year term.