Membership News: December 13, 2025

Isn't it fitting that we pick "the most wonderful time of the year" to look back on a year's worth of service and celebrate the changing of the guard? We take this opportunity to celebrate our wins, but here at Metro South, it means a whole lot more than wins and losses. We do celebrate how far we've come, but also the whole journey; for its highs, lows, challenges, moments that make you laugh, moments that make you cry, and moments that make you pull your hair out. Our leaders take seriously that they have entered into one of the greatest journeys of friendship and collaboration. Where differences could divide, our leaders unite on common ground and where frustration could ignite, kindness shines through. That's what we celebrated yesterday as we officially installed the 2026 leaders of the Metro South Association of REALTORS® and the Women's Council of REALTORS® Metro South.

We were honored to have with us:

• Reverend Dr. Terrance J. Gattis of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Stockbridge for the morning's inspiration & blessing.
• The Willie B. Hatcher American Legion Post 516 in McDonough for the presentation of our Nation's Colors & Pledge of Allegiance.
• Fred Wilcox, of the American Legion, for a special presentation.
• H.B. Moore, 2026 Georgia REALTORS® GRI Dean for a GRI pinning.
• and Brianne Drake, 2026 Georgia REALTORS® President, who performed the Installation Ceremony for the Women's Council of REALTORS® Metro South and Metro South Association of REALTORS®.
• Other special guests included:
  • Elizabeth Williams, 2026 Georgia REALTORS® Region 7 Director
  • Lavenia Whitner, 2026 Women's Council of REALTORS® Georgia President-Elect
  • Metro South Atlanta Realtists:
    • 2025 President Cynthia Crawford
    • 2026 President Sheila Carpenter
  • Dietra Butler, Candidate for Judge, Clayton County Superior Court
  • Dr. Marvetta Bozeman, 2025 President of the Empire Board of Realtists
  • Several MSAR Affiliates, without whom we couldn't do everything we do.

We are so thankful to the 100+ members and guests who came to celebrate with us. To look back on photos from the event, check out the link below!

MSAR's Leadership Academy is back for its second year and is designed to prepare students for future leadership opportunities within our organization and beyond. Through professional training, peer-to-peer collaboration, and real-world experiences, participants will gain the skills needed to take their leadership journey to the next level. Space is limited, so submit your application today!

• Qualifications: Must be a member in good standing with MSAR at the time of application and during all Academy sessions.
• Tuition: $150

We are excited to launch our 2026 Committee Meeting Day structure, purposefully designed to increase committee participation by:

• Providing a Zoom Link for all Committee Meetings
• Providing Staff Support for all Committee Meetings
• Eliminating any meeting overlap
• Arranging the meetings in such a way that no VP is committed for more than 3 hours of meeting day.

Please see the schedule above for all set meeting times and the links below, one for joining/learning about our committees and the other for the standing committee Zoom link.

All MSAR members are welcome to serve on most committees. Use the link below to see what committees you may be interested in and apply.

Have you ever wanted MSAR Events on your personal calendar so you don't have to remember to manually add them? Now you can! Follow the link below for instructions on how to subscribe to the MSAR calendar with Outlook, Google Calendar, or Apple Calendar.

We are delighted to share with you that there has been no increase in MSAR or NAR Membership Dues for 2026. GAR's dues for 2026 have increased to $125. All members have received an invoice for 2026 dues, which must be paid no later than December 31, 2025. The amounts due are as follows:

• Primary REALTOR® Members: $521 total
  • $165: MSAR Dues
  • $125: GAR Dues
  • $156: NAR Dues
  • $45: NAR Special Assessment 
  • $5: Credit Card Processing Fee
  • (Optional) $25 RPAC Contribution
• Secondary REALTOR® Members: $195 total
  • $165: MSAR Dues
  • $5: Credit Card Processing Fee
  • (Optional) $25 RPAC Contribution
• Secondary (Out of State) REALTOR® Members: $320 total
  • $165: MSAR Dues
  • $125: GAR Dues
  • $5: Credit Card Processing Fee
  • (Optional) $25 RPAC Contribution
• Affiliates:
  • Primary Affiliates: $320 Total
    • $165: MSAR Dues
    • $125: GAR Dues
    • $5: Credit Card Processing Fee
    • (Optional) $25 RPAC Contribution
  • Secondary Affiliates: $195 Total
    • $165: MSAR Dues
    • $5: Credit Card Processing Fee
    • (Optional) $25 RPAC Contribution

All invoices were sent to the email address on file with the association. Payment may be made by:

• Opening the emailed invoice:
  • Click the secure link "Submit Online Payment Here" on the invoice to pay online (no login required)
• Log into your Infohub account or MSAR app to pay (login required) - See below
• Pay by card over the phone at 770-477-7579
• Bring/mail a check to MSAR.
  • All check payments must be postmarked by 12/31/2025 to avoid a $50 late fee.
  • Please make all checks out to Metro South Association of REALTORS.

For any payments made by check, please deduct the $5 credit card processing fee and mail / bring your payment to the MSAR office at 1671 Adamson Parkway, Suite 100, Morrow, GA 30260.

For your convenience, MSAR will be open during normal business hours on New Year's Eve.

MSAR will work tirelessly to notify all agents and brokers of outstanding invoices. It is not our goal to have any balance left in arrears. If, however, a balance remains unpaid after December 31, 2025, it will be subject to the following:

• If dues remain unpaid as of January 1, 2026, a $50 late fee will be assessed to any unpaid accounts.
• If any account remains unpaid as of March 1, 2026, that account will be deactivated.
• After March 1, 2025, all inactivated accounts will be subject to total dues owed, plus the $50 late fee and the $50 reactivation fee. 

• Maryam Hampton
• Christian Troy
• LaToya Jackson
• Stephanie Matthews
• Stacia Jones
• Joseph Jones
• Amelia Pope
• Monica Davis
• Arianna Clemenzi
• Michael Brock
• CJ Holmes
• Quinton Wright
• Cindy Baker

New Member Orientation is required of all new REALTORS® within 6 months of joining an association. At its core, New Member Orientation is about more than just learning how things are done. This 2-hour interactive event gives new members the opportunity to meet the leadership team and staff at MSAR. It also gives our Affiliate Business Partners a unique opportunity to network with these new members and give them tools to help start a successful business. Further, participants in orientation build camaraderie and a support system of other new members. They learn about REALTOR® membership requirements, all the benefits associated with being a REALTOR® at MSAR, and how to get more involved in the business, MSAR, and our community. We end each orientation program by administering the REALTOR® Oath and sharing a toast to all our new members and their shared success.

New Member Orientation is offered every other month, alternating between Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This essentially gives all new members 2-3 opportunities to attend the program within their first 6 months of joining.

While orientation is required for all new members, we invite our affiliates and leaders to come on out and show what they do for MSAR. If you didn't get your opportunity to get plugged into this wonderful resource in-person, we also invite you to join us for one of our upcoming orientation sessions, linked below.

Thank you, valued members of Metro South Association of REALTORS®, for your unwavering commitment to excellence in the real estate industry. 

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