Metro South Weekly - Aug 12th, 2026

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We aren't finished with Summer yet! Register for MSAR's Trade Show & Expo 

(happening this FRIDAY!)

Kick off your flip-flops, grab your sunglasses, and get ready to soak up the sun — Sandy Shores & Sold Doors is this year's REALTOR® Expo, bringing beachy vibes and big opportunities together for a day of connection, collaboration, and closing deals! Sandy Shores & Sold Doors 2026 aims to bring together a diverse array of professionals and businesses operating within the real estate industry. The event is exclusively tailored to REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents, with the primary goal of facilitating networking opportunities and fostering mutually beneficial collaborations between industry experts and service providers. All REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents are encouraged to attend, complimentary. Vendors are encouraged to register to attend as an expositioner.

  • Location: Gallery at Hood Street, 136 Hood Street, McDonough, GA 30253
  • 40+ Vendors | Prize Drawings at Each Booth | Free Food | 2 Grand Prize Drawings | Great Networking
  • Complimentary for all REALTORS® & Agents
  • $100 Vendor Fee for MSAR Members
  • $250 Vendor Fee for Non-Members
 

Follow the Money

This Week's Featured Member Benefit

Use our Member Business Center - Complimentary to Members

Need a place to print a listing or contract, write an offer, do a CMA, jump on a Zoom, or get some prospecting time in? If you are in the Morrow, GA area and need to swing by to use our Member Business Center, we encourage you to do so! Walk-ins are welcome, but to ensure that the center isn't being used, please book a time using the following link:
 

The More You Know

A recurring segment on all the things you need to know about being a member, from bylaws to policy, in bite-sized, weekly pieces.

Did you know that MSAR does not currently charge an application fee or transfer fee for members who choose to join our association? That's right, new members will only pay their prorated dues, based on the month they join, and transferring members will pay the same, less any state or national fees paid at their previous or current association.

 

The only application fee we charge is for a new brokerage/firm that is setting up their account in NAR's system for the very first time. That is a one-time charge of $200 and is waived if the brokerage account already exists in the NAR system, (called m1).

 

If you know an agent who is thinking of making their association of choice here on the southside, use the link below to send them our way!
 

Leader Spotlight - Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith currently serves as a State Director at MSAR. Most prominently, as the 2026 Chairperson of the Broker's Council, Rachel has helped plan quarterly broker-centric events that focus on bringing our brokers the resources and information they need to run their businesses. She, along with many others on the council, has also been instrumental in laying the groundwork for new broker resources. Rachel also brings a wealth of experience to our Budget & Finance Committee, where she uses her past professional experience to bolster MSAR's reporting and understanding of financial reports. Because of her help on Finance, MSAR is better equipped to be good stewards of our members' money. When you see Rachel, say hi and thank her for helping us get 1% better every day.

 

Question: Tell us something interesting about yourself.

  • Rachel's Answer: "I'm proudly from Germany."

Question: What's on your desk that has no business being there?

  • Rachel's Answer: "Nothing! I need everything that's here."

Question: What's your most over-used phrase?

  • Rachel's Answer: "Really?!'"
 

Featured Upcoming Event:
 

All Upcoming Classes & Events
 

Are You Interested in Becoming an Appraiser? Get started with this course.

Joi Bostic Instruction is proud to present this course on the 90-hour basic principles and procedures of appraising real estate, taught by Wade Gaddy. Classes begin on September 21, 2026, right here at the MSAR Office, 1671 Adamson Parkway, Suite 100, Morrow, GA 30260.
 

How's Our RPAC Progress?

Each year, Metro South has an RPAC Goal, established by Georgia REALTORS®, that will fund legislative advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national level. Will you help us reach 100%? Click the links below to learn more about why investing in the future of your industry is more important now than ever.

If you would like to discuss making your contribution another way or want to inquire about past giving, please email david@msarboard.com or call 770-477-7579.
 
 

Just Dropped:

Georgia REALTORS® Magazine

Summer Edition, 2026 

The 2026 Summer issue of Georgia REALTOR® magazine is available online NOW!

 

Inside This Issue:

  • Important homebuyer and seller data points from NAR
  • Mark your calendar for the 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
  • A look at the 2026 Georgia REALTOR® of the Year nominees
  • An article from GAR General Counsel Seth G. Weissman on HUD reconsidering emotional support animals
  • Insights on building your business and finding mentorship

 

PLUS! Don't miss out on exploring our expanded resources in our Commercial Corner & Broker Brief, designed to support brokers and commercial practitioners.
 

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