Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: May 2025
May Highlights The May 2025 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly sales ...
Nominate Yourself or a Fellow Member for 2026 Atlanta REALTORS® Leadership
Are you interested in having a say in the leadership of your Association? Here is your chance! The Nominating Committee is currently accepting ...
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: February 2025
February Highlights The February 2025 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: March 2025
March Highlights The March 2025 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly ...
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: December 2024
December Highlights The December 2024 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: November 2024
November Highlights The November 2024 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: October 2024
October Highlights The October 2024 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Federal Issues
Administration Announces Additional Efforts to Increase Housing Supply
The Biden-Harris administration announced several new actions to help increase the supply of affordable housing. Furthering on the administration’s ...
Federal Issues
NAR Submits Comments on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Duty to Serve Plans
NAR submitted comments to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's (the GSEs) Duty to Serve Plans.
Federal Issues
US Treasury Issues New Anti-Money Laundering Rule for Real Estate
Recently, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a Bureau within the U.S. Treasury Department, issued a final anti-money laundering rule ...
State Issues
State Constitutional Amendment Proposes a Cap on the Assessed Value of Homesteaded Properties
This November, voters across the country will go to the polls to support their favorite candidate for president and other local, state, and federal ...
State Issues
Georgia Job Creation Remains Strong
Late last month, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced another record-breaking year of sustained momentum for business recruitment and expansions for the ...
State Issues
Atlanta Continues Comprehensive Development Plan Update
Throughout 2024, the City of Atlanta has continued to offer its residents multiple opportunities to provide their input on the City’s Comprehensive ...
Federal Issues
November General Election is Just Around the Corner
Ready or not, the general election season is here, and with Georgia front and center in the Presidential race, it’s important to know when and where ...
Association News
City of Atlanta Emergency Storm Repair and Tree Removal Permitting
Effective September 27, 2024, the Office of Buildings has established the following processes within our office for property owners and contractors ...
Association News
Annual Business Meeting
The Annual Business Meeting is the Association's highly anticipated, annual event for recognizing members who have dedicated their time and energy ...
Federal Issues
The NAR Settlement: How Does It Affect You?
After a lot of deliberation, you have decided it’s time to sell your home. Or, you’ve had your eye on the market and have decided that it’s the right ...
Association News
Veterans Affairs Removes Compensation Hurdle for Military Buyers
The Department of Veterans Affairs officially announced Tuesday a temporary policy allowing VA home buyers to compensate their real estate agent ...
Federal Issues
Veterans Affairs Signals Temporary Suspension of Buyer Agent Payment Ban
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to temporarily lift its ban on buyers directly paying for professional real estate representation until the ...
Broker News
GREC Proposed CE Changes for Brokers
The Georgia Real Estate Commission has proposed changes to two rules regarding the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for all Georgia Brokers. ...
Local Issues
Endorsed Candidates: Protecting Property Right
Before you cast your ballot in the Primary Election, please consider the candidates below! Your colleagues have interviewed and identified these ...
RPAC
The Atlanta REALTORS® Political Action Committee Selects Candidates for the Fulton County Primary Election
On May 2nd ARA and ACBR Government Affairs Committee members interviewed candidates running for 3 seats on the Fulton County Commission. County ...
State Issues
REALTORS® Champion Legislative Changes
The 2024 Georgia General Assembly has ended after three months of fast-paced lawmaking. The GAR State and Local Governmental Affairs Committee and ...
Federal Issues
NAR Sets 2024 Congressional Priorities
Next week REALTORS® from all over the country will meet in Washington D.C. for our annual REALTOR® Legislative Meetings. On Tuesday, May 7, members ...
State Issues
State Budget Includes Additional Funding for Georgia’s Transportation Infrastructure Bank
The Georgia FY 2025 budget takes effect on July 1, 2024, and includes a revised revenue estimate of $36.1 billion, an increase of $3.7 billion or ...
Federal Issues
Federal Trade Commission Bans Non-Compete Agreements, Includes Independent Contractors in Definition
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is banning non-compete agreements for all workers and has explained that non-compete agreements are “an unfair ...
Federal Issues
US Supreme Court Votes Unanimously to Support Private Property Rights
In April, property owners won two decisive victories at the Supreme Court in support of property rights. On Friday, April 12, the U.S. Supreme Court ...
Association News
ARA Members Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame
During the NAR annual REALTOR® Legislative Meetings scheduled to kick off this coming Sunday, May 5, 2024, two Atlanta REALTORS® Association members, ...
State Issues
HB 1017 Passes Georgia Senate
A news outlet recently rated Atlanta as the #1 city for squatters, but this problem is not exclusive to metro Atlanta. House Bill 1017, which is now ...
State Issues
State Considers Cap On Assessed Value Of Homesteaded Property
Early in this year’s legislative session, State Senator Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) filed Senate Bill 349, which would cap the assessed value on a ...
Local Issues
Planning Department Begins 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
The State of Georgia requires all municipal and county governments to update their Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) every five years. The CDP’s ...
Local Issues
The Atlanta REALTORS® Political Action Committee Recognizes Major Investors and Welcomes Economic Development Panel at 2024 RPAC Champions Luncheon.
This year, the annual RPAC Champions luncheon was moved from August to March to recognize the extraordinary dedication of ARPAC investors. Members of ...
Federal Issues
White House Announces Plan to Create More Affordable Housing
In late February, the White House announced its “New Actions to Boost Housing Supply and Lower Housing Costs” aimed at creating more affordable homes ...
State Issues
Suspension of the Data Center Tax Credit Heads to Governor Kemp
On Thursday, March 14th, the Senate passed House Bill 1192 with a 29-22 vote. HB 1192 would suspend the issuance of any new sales and use tax ...
Local Issues
The Committee Recognizes Major Investors
This year, the annual RPAC Champions luncheon was moved from August to March to recognize the extraordinary dedication of ARPAC investors. Members of ...
Federal Issues
FinCEN proposes Additional Reporting and Record Keeping Regulations
Recently, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for ...
State Issues
2025 Budget Passed By The Georgia House Is Higher Than Original Budget
The Georgia House passed their version of the FY 2025 budget earlier this month and the Senate finalized their version Tuesday, March 26th. ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: January 2024
January Highlights The January 2024 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Local Issues
Annual RPAC Champions Luncheon
SOMETHING'S CHANGED and we hope you like it!
State Issues
REALTOR® Voices Heard Loud and Clear at 2024 Day at The Dome
Last week, members of the Atlanta REALTOR® Association, along with over 800 REALTORS® from across the state, participated in the Georgia REALTORS® ...
Sustainability
2024 Sustainability Challenge
The Sustainability Committee challenges both committees and individual members to GO GREEN! One of the first steps in aligning yourself with ARA and ...
Sustainability
ARA | NAR to plant 1.5 million trees
NAR Partnership with the National Forest Foundation NAR partnered with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) on a large-scale initiative with the ...
State Issues
Session Begins For Georgia’s General Assembly
January not only means the beginning of a new year but also the beginning of Georgia’s annual legislative session. The 2024 session began on January ...
Federal Issues
Update in Case of Burnett v. NAR et al.
In early January, NAR took an important step in formally challenging the Burnett verdict by filing motions asking the Court to vacate the verdict and ...
State Issues
Housing and Property Development Will Continue To Be Front and Center During The 2024
As the 2024 legislative session gets underway, look for local governments and the housing industry, including the Georgia Association of REALTORS®, ...
Federal Issues
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Independent Contractor Rule
This week, the Department of Labor issued the final independent contractor rule assessing how workers should be classified under the Fair Labor ...
Local Issues
Atlanta Consider Ordinance For Single Family Homes
Atlanta Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) are being asked to review a proposed ordinance by Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet that would require ...
Local Issues
Schedule Set For The 2024 Election Season
As you know, 2024 is a presidential election year with the State’s Presidential Preference Primary set for March 12, 2024. To vote in this primary, ...
Association News
NAR's Virtual Tax Summit
As an influential leader in the real estate community, you understand the importance of staying informed on tax changes. NAR's Virtual Tax Summit – a ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: September 2023
September Highlights The September 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Local Issues
Alpharetta To Consider Implementing A Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Earlier this fall, Alpharetta residents were invited to attend a public hearing on the possible implementation of a short-term rental ordinance. Over ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: June 2023
June Highlights The June 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: July 2023
July Highlights The July 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: December 2023
December Highlights The December 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: August 2023
August Highlights The August 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: October 2023
October Highlights The October 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Local Issues
Atlanta To Begin Next Steps In Tree Protection Ordinance Review
As you may know, the Atlanta city council passed a resolution for a 50% citywide tree canopy. To date, the City’s canopy sits at 46.5%.
Federal Issues
NAR Legislative Priorities For 2024
During the November 2023 Annual Conference, NAR Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn the public policy and advocacy goals for NAR as we go into ...
State Issues
General Assembly Approves New State Legislative District Maps
As you will recall, in October, U.S. District Judge Steve Jones threw out the congressional and legislative maps drawn by the Georgia General ...
State Issues
2024 Legislative Session Likely To Include Housing Affordability Initiatives.
Since the availability of affordable housing continues to burden most Georgia residents, the real estate industry, housing advocates, and local ...
Local Issues
2023 Municipal Elections Wrap Up With December Runoff Election
Fulton County completed its 2023 municipal election cycle with the general runoff election on Tuesday, December 5. The Atlanta REALTORS® Political ...
Federal Issues
NAR Files Amicus Briefs
On November 20, 2023, NAR filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court of the United States in two cases supporting property owners facing ...
State Issues
House Ways and Means Committee Reviewing State’s Property Tax System
The Georgia House Ways and Means Committee has created an ad-hoc committee to look at property taxes. The Committee is chaired by Representative Dale ...
Local Issues
Help Elect REALTORS® and REALTOR® - Supported Candidates
Your colleagues have interviewed and identified these individuals as candidates who will work with REALTORS® on issues such as protecting property ...
Federal Issues
White House Aims to Fast-Track Commercial Conversions
As reported in the October 30 edition of the REALTOR® Magazine, many urban and rural areas nationwide are plagued by empty commercial buildings, with ...
Federal Issues
Another Flood Insurance Deadline is Fast Approaching
NFIP's authority to provide flood insurance is currently set to expire at midnight on November 17, 2023. NAR is making every effort to secure a ...
State Issues
Governor Kemp Call Special Session to Address Redistricting
Late last month, a federal judge threw out the congressional and legislative maps drawn by the Georgia General Assembly two years ago. Facing a ...
Local Issues
Time For Our Annual Chili Cook-Off!
Join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm for our annual Chili Cook-off, benefiting the REALTORS® Politifal Advocacy Fund (PAF)! ...
State Issues
Grant Recipients of the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative Announced
On September 8, Governor Brian Kemp announced the first grant recipients of the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, which was originally introduced ...
Federal Issues
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Set To Expire
As you know, the NFIP provides hundreds of thousands of dollars of flood coverage where required for a federally backed mortgage. Once again, the ...
Federal Issues
NAR To Continue To Defend Lawsuits Against Compensation Structure
Despite one of NAR’s co-defendants reportedly agreeing to a proposed settlement, the association announced it will continue defending its positon on ...
Local Issues
Candidate Interviews Underway for 2023 Municipal Elections
Qualifying for municipal races closed last month and members of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® are ...
Local Issues
Important Dates For Upcoming November General Election
Several of our local municipalities are holding elections for their respective councils/commissions this fall. Voters interested in these races need ...
Association News
ARA/FMLS SHOWCASE 2.0 - Speaker Schedule
1:45-2:20 pm - Why Buy Now Eric Zeier Eric Zeier is the National Sales Manager for Homeowners Financial Group covering South Carolina, Georgia, and ...
Association News
Win Big While Giving Back: Join the 50/50 Raffle
Purchase a raffle ticket to support the Atlanta REALTORSⓇ Impact Foundation. The Atlanta REALTORSⓇ Impact Foundation was founded in 2022 to provide ...
Association News
Proposed Slate of 2024 Officers and Directors
In accordance with the Bylaws, the Nominating Committee has met to review the open positions on the Board of Directors for 2024. The following slate ...
State Issues
Governor’s Office Announces Company Joining the State’s EV Ecosystem
While traveling in Paris as part of his economic development tour at the Paris Air Show, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced NVH Korea is joining ...
Local Issues
Atlanta Housing Authority Announces Approval of FY 2024 Budget
The Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners voted unanimously last week to approve a 2024 budget of $452.1 million. This budget is a 12% increase over ...
Federal Issues
NAR’S Survey Confirms Preference for Walkable Communities
The National Association of REALTORS® has been conducting the Community & Transportation Preferences Survey for 20 years and updates its findings ...
Federal Issues
FHA Raises Multifamily Large Loan Threshold
On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced its intent to increase the threshold dollar amount for “Large ...
State Issues
Georgia Property Owners Receive Tax Break
A state grant will provide some relief for Georgia homeowners due to the Homeowner’s Tax Relief Grant, or HTRG, credit worth $18,000 toward assessed ...
State Issues
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Alabama Congressional Seats Impact
In early June, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued its ruling in an Alabama case which challenged the state’s current ...
Local Issues
You're invited! RPAC Champions Luncheon
p>The Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® and the Atlanta REALTORS® Association will recognize our 2022 RPAC Champions during the annual ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: May 2023
May Highlights The May 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly sales ...
Federal Issues
NAR Cautions Court to Avoid Disruption of Real Estate Markets
In another case before the Supreme Court, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), alongside the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and the ...
State Issues
Governor Kemp Joins NAR in Asking the FHFA to Rescind Price
Shortly after the 2023 NAR Legislative meetings, held in Washington D. C. in early May, NAR announced that “following significant urging from the ...
Local Issues
Save the Date: Annual RPAC Champion Luncheon
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association and the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® will recognize our 2023 Major Investors during the annual Major ...
State Issues
Governor’s Office Announces Home Manufacturer Picks Ware County
ADMARES, which specializes in industrialized manufacturing of buildings and homes, joined Governor Kemp in announcing plans to construct its first ...
Local Issues
Atlanta City Council holds public hearings on Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
The Atlanta City Council began holding public hearings in May regarding the City’s 2024 Fiscal Year Budget. Public hearings were held again on June 7 ...
Local Issues
Immediate Past President Karen Hatcher Elected to HouseATL
Recently, ARA’s Immediate Past President Karen Hatcher was selected to serve on the HouseATL Advisory Board. HouseATL is a cross-sector group of ...
Federal Issues
The US Supreme Court Upholds Private Property Rights
Last month, two Supreme Court rulings confirmed protection of the rights of property owners.
Other
Celebrating Pride Month: Embracing Diversity.
This June, we at the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and Capitus Real Estate Learning Center stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community as we ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: April 2023
April Highlights The April 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly ...
Events
Atlanta REALTORS® Social Fundraiser
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA) premier fundraising event of the year, the Social Fundraiser, was held on May 4th at KR SteakBar. ARA ...
Federal Issues
FHFA's Cancels August 1 LLPA Fee Increase
On Wednesday, May 10, following significant urging from the National Association of REALTORS®, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) rescinded ...
State Issues
Legislative Panel to Review Georgia’s Tax Breaks
In late April, the Chairmen of the State House and State Senate tax writing committees announced the appointment of a panel that will review the ...
Federal Issues
President Biden Vetoes WOTUS Resolution
As expected, President Biden vetoed the congressionally passed resolution that would have rescinded his Waters of the United States (WOTUS) ...
Federal Issues
Key Issues on NAR Agenda for 2023 Legislative Meetings
In early April, NAR released the 2023 Talking Points for the 2023 REALTOR® Legislative Meetings, which are scheduled for May 6 -11. During these ...
Local Issues
Mableton Certifies Election - Elects First Mayor and City Council
Cobb County voters in the new city of Mableton have elected their first mayor and city council members. The Cobb County Board of Elections certified ...
Local Issues
Atlanta’s Department of City Launches Improved Permitting Process
Recently, the Department of City Planning introduced Phase 1 of a streamlined permitting process offering reduced wait times for permits, a central ...
Federal Issues
NAR Sends Letter to Director of the FHFA Sandra Thompson
As you may know, on May 1, 2023 pricing changes went into effect from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the ...
Association News
ARA Celebrates National Fair Housing Month
April is National Fair Housing Month, a time when the real estate industry comes together to celebrate the Fair Housing Act and ensure that ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: March 2023
March Highlights The March 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly ...
Local Issues
Roswell Approves Ordinance to Increase Landscape Requirements
Roswell Approves Ordinance to Increase Landscape Requirements Last month, the Roswell City Council passed an amendment to the City’s Uniform ...
Federal Issues
NAR Releases Talking Points for May Legislative Meetings
NAR Releases Talking Points for May Legislative Meetings
Local Issues
Atlanta’s Committee Adopts Resolution to Adopt Goal of 50% Tree Canopy Cover
Atlanta’s Committee Adopts Resolution to Adopt Goal of 50% Tree Canopy Cover Within the City
Federal Issues
Senate Passes WOTUS CRA Resolution
Senate Passes WOTUS CRA Resolution On March 29, 2023, the Senate passed a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) of ...
State Issues
Taxpayers and Homeowners receive tax breaks
Taxpayers and Homeowners receive tax breaks for the second year in a row The Georgia General Assembly wrapped up its 2023 legislative session on ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: February 2023
February Highlights The February 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
State Issues
Georgia REALTORS® Monitor Commercial Financing Legislations
On February 28, the Georgia House of Representatives passed HB 84 which would provide certain commercial financing disclosures on business to ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: January 2023
January Highlights The January 2023 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Association News
Take the 2022 Atlanta REALTORS® Member Survey
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association's mission is to elevate the experience of real estate by delivering excellence, inclusion, superior education, and ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: September 2022
September Highlights The September 2022 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: August 2022
August Highlights The August 2022 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: July 2022
July Highlights The July 2022 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly ...
Association News
WE NEED YOUR STORY! 'Empowered Today' Spotlights
The Membership Engagement Committee would like to hear from you! We invite you to share your first memory of being involved in real estate, through a ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: May 2022
May Highlights The May 2022 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly sales ...
Resources
REALTORS® Property Resource
RPR provides REALTORS with data, tools and reports to help clients and close more deals. REALTOR® Property Resource (RPR) is a national database of ...
Market Briefs
Atlanta REALTORS® Market Brief: April 2022
April Highlights The April 2022 Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides a regionally focused synopsis of monthly ...
Local Issues
Public Input Requested On Regional Transportation Plan
Released January 26, 2022 02:22 PM City of Alpharetta News
State Issues
Georgia Buys New Voter Registration System After Long Lines in 2020
By Mark Niesse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jan 19, 2022
Local Issues
Atlanta Officials Unveil New Buckhead Police Precinct
By Shaddi Abusaid, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Updated Jan 14, 2022
Local Issues
Mayor Dickens Meets with REALTORS® to Discuss Crime and Buckhead Cityhood Movement
Last month, Mayor Dickens met with REALTORS® and Buckhead residents to discuss the Buckhead Cityhood Movement. Atlanta REALTORS® Association ...
Local Issues
Andre Dickens Sworn in as Atlanta's 61st Mayor
On Monday, January 3, 2022, Andre Dickens took the oath of office to become Atlanta's 61st Mayor. The Atlanta REALTORS® Political Action Committee is ...
Association News
Listen to the 2nd episode of the Atlanta REALTORS® Rundown!
Welcome to the second episode of our new podcast, the Atlanta REALTORS® Rundown! This new podcast is devoted to bringing association and industry ...
Association News
Congratulations to our 2021 Award Recipients!
The Annual Business Meeting was held on Friday, December 3rd, for the installation of the 2022 Officers and Directors, as well as the recognition of ...
Local Issues
2021 GENERAL ELECTION: ARPAC Supported City Council Candidates
Your fellow REALTORS® have worked hard to analyze races, review voting records, and interview candidates. Before you cast your ballot, please ...
Association News
2021 Top Producers Rules & Application Available Online
Application Deadline: Friday, January 14, 2022 at 5:00 pm The Top Producers information, applications, rules and transaction forms are now available ...
Local Issues
Atlanta REALTORS & CQG Hosts 2021 Atlanta Mayoral Forum
Watch the Atlanta Mayoral Forum in it's entirety here » On September 14, 2021, the Council for Quality Growth (CQG), the Atlanta Commercial Board of ...
Community Service
Atlanta REALTORS raise over $25,000 for the Atlanta Children's Shelter
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA) premier fundraising event of the year, the the Social Fundraiser, was held on September 23rd at The Stave ...
Community Service
Sign up now to volunteer at Meals on Wheels Atlanta!
Come join other Atlanta REALTORS® by volunteering for Meals On Wheels Atlanta! This is a great opportunity for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association to ...
Association News
A Letter of Apology
In light of the political and racial unrest that became evident during the past year, the Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA) made the decision to ...
Community Service
Atlanta Community Food Bank Volunteer Opportunities
Come help volunteer at the Atlanta Community Food Bank! ARA's Community Service Committee has selected two different days for our membership to lend ...
Association News
We want to hear your voice! Take the ARA Diversity & Inclusion Survey
Your ARA Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council is listening and wants to hear from you. Our goals are to recommend diverse and inclusive ...
Community Service
Atlanta REALTORS® Spring Food Drive for Food4Lives
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association is hosting a Spring food drive in coordination with Food4Lives, a nonprofit service family working to focus on ...
Local Issues
City of Atlanta Approves Third Party Construction Inspection
The Georgia General Assembly recently amended state law, relating to standards and requirements for construction and alteration of buildings, to ...
Association News
ARA's Name The Podcast Challenge
The ARA Membership Engagement Committee is excited to bring a brand new podcast to all members! The podcast will focus on Real Estate, with a mix of ...
Local Issues
Town hall explains Cobb's new COVID-19 rent/utility assistance efforts
To help explain Cobb's latest $22.8 million COVID-19 rent/utility assistance effort and the end of the eviction moratorium, the County held a virtual ...
Local Issues
Atlanta City Council Adopts BeltLine Legislation
During the March 15, Atlanta City Council meeting, Council members also approved the Atlanta Beltline Special Services District. This ordinance ...
Events
Congratulations to our 2020 Award Recipients!
The Annual Business Meeting was held on Wednesday, December 16th, for the installation of the 2021 Officers and Directors, as well as the recognition ...
Association News
Atlanta Named in Top Ten Real Estate Markets During & In Post-COVID Environment by NAR
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) held its second annual Real Estate Forecast Summit on Thursday, December 10th, which featured 23 leading ...
Association News
NAR Expands Code of Ethics to Include Discriminatory Conduct & Hate Speech
During the social unrest throughout the nation in late spring and summer of 2020, NAR received an unprecedented number of complaints about REALTORS® ...
Community Service
Atlanta REALTORS® Sponsor NFCC Holiday Assistance Program
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association is working with the NFCC this holiday season to help bring assistance to families in need across the Metro Atlanta ...
Association News
ARA leads the way on important changes to NAR Code of Ethics
Over the past several months, NAR has received an unprecedented number of complaints about REALTORS® posting discriminatory speech and conduct ...
Education
Become Atlanta REALTORS® Association's Next Great Leader!
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association is looking for dedicated professionals to direct our great organization to its full potential. ARA Emerging Leaders ...
Local Issues
Short Term Rental Ordinance Hits NPUs
An ordinance to ban short-term rentals (STRs) in essentially all residential neighborhoods in the City of Atlanta is being discussed and REALTORS® ...
Local Issues
New Security Deposit Ordinance in Atlanta
Atlanta City Councilman Amir Farokhi ushered through legislation that sets new rules for “Landlord-Tenant Security Deposits.”
Community Service
Atlanta REALTORS® Raises $67,500 for Atlanta Children's Shelter
In an effort to boost investments in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), the Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA) established the "ARA ...
Community Service
Atlanta REALTORS® Food Drive for Community Assistance Center (CAC)
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association strives to do all it can to help our community, and this past month, the ARA held a food and fund drive to benefit ...
Community Service
The "ARA Match" RPAC Program
Time is running out! Invest in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and help support a worthy cause TODAY!!
Local Issues
Atlanta Offers Pandemic Rental Assistance
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced this week that the City of Atlanta has allocated $22 million in CARES Act funding for an Emergency Rental ...
Local Issues
Poll Workers Needed!
Georgia's Secretary of State's Office is working to sign up 20,000 poll workers for this year's Presidential Election and REALTORS® can make a ...
Association News
Social Awareness: A Letter from the President
Dear Atlanta REALTORS®,
Community Service
Solidarity Sandy Springs Fund Drive
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association is hosting a 6-week summer fund drive with both donation and volunteer opportunities for Solidarity Sandy Springs, ...
Press
Blueprint to Success: New Construction
Discover the secrets to success in selling new construction.
Press
WATCH » How Members Can Protect the REALTOR® Trademark
The term REALTOR® is not only a trademark owned by NAR and protected by federal law, it is also a valuable membership benefit that distinguishes ...
Press
Sustainability News Item
Metro Atlanta is one of the leading destinations for growth in the entire country. Unfortunately, traffic and congestion is one of the region's ...
Press
Introducing GAR's Newest Member Service: The Legal Helpline
GAR has an exciting new benefit for members! The Legal Helpline is a FREE service for Georgia REALTORS® which will help you with questions regarding ...
Press
GAR Forms: How to find your NRDS #
As a reminder, the requirements to use the GAR Forms have changed and only REALTORS® members will be allowed to continue using the forms at no cost. ...
Local Issues
Another Amazing Atlanta REALTORS® Chili Cook-Off!
The 2019 Chili Cook Off was one of the best nights ever for this event. The Atlanta REALTORS® event raised over $20,000 (and counting) with proceeds ...
Local Issues
Run-off Elections in Georgia
Early Voting for the August 11th Primary Run-off Elections ends August 7th.
Local Issues
Eviction Bans Expire, BUT...
A moratorium on evictions expired on July 25th; however, local governments are preparing to delay the process.
Local Issues
REALTORS® Support Fulton Commissioner Bob Ellis
Pictured from left to right: Joe Marino; Chris Ahrenkiel, ACBR Governmental Affairs Chair; Commissioner Ellis; Donna Murphy, ARA Governmental Affairs ...
Local Issues
Atlanta Council Holds Impact Fee Work Session
The Atlanta City Council held a work session on the city's impact fee schedule update and they need to hear from you!
Local Issues
Public Hearings: Tree Ordinance and Impact Fee Updates
The City of Atlanta will be hosting public hearings as they prepare updates to the city's tree ordinance and impact fees and they need to hear from ...
Local Issues
Election Day June 9th and Early Voting
Early Voting for the 2020 General Primary elections across Georgia continues this week, ending Friday, June 5th. Election day is Tuesday, June 9th, ...
Local Issues
Invest in RPAC – Make Your Pledge Today!
2020 has been a very busy year in government. The work done through RPAC during this COVID-19 Pandemic has truly shown REALTORS® how valuable RPAC ...
Safety
REALTOR® Safety Matters for Commercial Professionals
While the most publicized physical attacks on real estate agents have involved residential agents, commercial agents are equally at risk. ...
Local Issues
Dunwoody Seeks Online Input on 5-Year Comp Plan Update
In an effort to increase input during the Covid-19 pandemic, the City of Dunwoody is moving public comment for their 5-Year Comprehensive Plan Update ...
Local Issues
2020 Early Voting Primary
Early voting for the 2020 Primary elections across Georgia will be Monday, May 18th through Friday, June 5th.
Local Issues
Council Holds Impact Fee Work Session
Atlanta City Planning Department gave the City Council an update on the status of the Impact Fee Update at a recent work session. New findings could ...
Local Issues
Interested in becoming a strong political candidate?
Starting May 20, NAR will be hosting a free, Candidate Training Virtual Classroom for REALTORS® and associations staff. If you have ever considered ...
Community Service
Atlanta REALTORS® donate over $10,000 to Atlanta Community Food Bank
Thanks to the generosity of our Atlanta REALTOR® members, we have exceeded our initial goal of $2,500 and raised over $10,000 in support of the ...
Local Issues
ARC Chair Visits Governmental Affairs Committees
In a joint meeting of the ARA and ACBR's Governmental Affairs Committees, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Chairman Kerry Armstrong served as guest ...
Local Issues
Georgia's Presidential Primary Elections Have Begun!
Early voting for Georgia's 2020 Presidential Primary Elections have now begun. We encourage all REALTORS® to take advantage of Early Voting to avoid ...
Local Issues
The Atlanta REALTORS® Participate in GAR's "Days at the Dome"
Members of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association recently attended the Georgia Association of REALTORS® "Days at the Dome." The event consisted of two ...
Local Issues
Update: Atlanta Development Moratorium/Housing Vouchers
As previously reported, the City of Atlanta swiftly moved a couple of pieces of legislation through the process last week including a moratorium on ...
Local Issues
2020 REALTOR® Voter Registration Drive
To increase REALTOR® participation and influence in the political process in 2020, the Atlanta REALTORS® Association has launched a voter ...
Local Issues
REALTOR® Issues at the State Capitol
This year's legislative session has quickly begun and issues that directly affect REALTORS® are causing a stir at the State Capitol.
Local Issues
SAVE THE DATES - Legislative Visits are Approaching
Mark your calendars and get ready to let our elected officials hear from us!
Local Issues
DEADLINE APPROACHING - Impact Fee Increase Proposal Survey
The City of Atlanta is in the process of updating its Impact Fee Program and the Impact Fee Advisory Commission is asking for REALTOR® feedback by ...
Local Issues
2019 Local Elections Run Off Results
The December 3rd Runoff Elections saw several incumbent Mayors unseated, but REALTOR® Champion candidates faired well.
Local Issues
Mayor Appoints REALTOR® to Housing Commission
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has tapped REALTOR® Kirk Rich to the Atlanta Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners.
Local Issues
2019 Local Elections Recap
On a very quiet election night, the 2019 local general elections came and went with a very low turnout. The Nov. 5th election provided few surprises, ...
Local Issues
Condominium Approval Training in Atlanta
On Thursday, November 14th, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is providing a free, half-day, on-site Condominium Training in Atlanta ...
Local Issues
2019 Local Elections
The 2019 local elections are underway and REALTORS® plan to play a significant role in this year's elections.
Local Issues
Environmental Issues for Cobb/Fulton Properties
Concerns over high levels of a toxic gas exposure in the Smyrna/Vinings/N.W. Atlanta area have caused property owners and elected officials to take ...
Local Issues
Brookhaven Planning Commission Parking Recommendations
The City of Brookhaven’s Planning Commission is submitting recommendations to the City Council that will affect parking requirements in some ...
Local Issues
“The Georgia Gang” headlines 2019 Major Investor Luncheon
The 2019 Major Investor Luncheon will feature Tharon Johnson and Phil Kent from Fox 5’s, “The Georgia Gang.” Tharon and Phil will give the inside ...
Local Issues
Brookhaven Mayor Visits Governmental Affairs Committee
Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst paid a visit to the Governmental Affairs Committee meeting to update our members on developments in the City of ...
Local Issues
Atlanta Officials Give REALTORS® Tree Ordinance Update
At a joint meeting of both the residential and commercial REALTORS'® Governmental Affairs Committees, members were able to learn more and discuss ...
Press
NAR Defends AHP Rule
The National Association of REALTORS® filed an amicus brief in defense of the Department of Labor's (DOL) Association Health Plan rule late last ...
Local Issues
REALTORS® Call for Action!
Please let our Representatives know that Georgia REALTORS® support House Bill 302! Many of our local educators, police, firefighters, and emergency ...
Local Issues
Governmental Affairs Committee Gets Visit From Transportation Official
Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (The ATL) official, Scott Haggard, recently visited a joint meeting of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and ...
Local Issues
Brookhaven Adds Inclusionary Zoning Code and Bans Short Term Rentals
After more than a year of discussions, the City of Brookhaven voted on a new zoning ordinance for the City. The new code will include a citywide ...
Local Issues
Former Mayor Sam Massell Speaks at RPAC Major Investor Luncheon
RPAC Major Investors were treated to a luncheon featuring former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell. Members were taken on a journey through his time in ...
