Valdosta Board of REALTORS

10/28/2025

📢 Registration is NOW OPEN!

Don’t miss your chance to attend one of these exciting conferences — especially the Inaugural Legislative Conference! 🏛️

It’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about our industry, network with fellow professionals, and stay informed on issues that matter most.

✨ Invest in yourself. Expand your knowledge. Build connections that last.

When we come together as ONE, we make a difference. Join us February 16–20 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for the 2026 Inaugural & Legislative Conference. Build connections, sharpen your skills, and advocate for private property rights alongside REALTORS® from across the state. Register early and save — $350 through January 8.

To learn more or register, please visit https://ow.ly/1YFG50Xj1ST

10/22/2025

🎉 Calling all REALTORS® – Let’s make our voice heard! 🎉

Join us in embracing the “Vote • Act • Invest” mission of the REALTOR® Party:

• Vote – Every election matters. Register, show up, and cast your vote for candidates and policies that support real estate, property rights and home ownership. 👉 Register here: https://realtorparty.realtor/vote.html

• Act – Take action by responding to Calls for Action, staying informed, and engaging in advocacy for our industry. More info: https://www.nar.realtor/advocacy/get-involved-realtor-party

• Invest – Your investment in RPAC and REALTOR® Party efforts amplifies our collective voice and strengthens our ability to shape policy and support pro-property rights candidates. Learn how: https://realtorparty.realtor/invest.html

🔗 Bonus resource: If you’re interested in helping our association with voter registration outreach, check out this program: https://realtorparty.realtor/campaign-services/voter-registration-program.html

Let’s commit together to being active and engaged through 2026 — because when REALTORS® lead, our industry and communities thrive. 💪🏡

10/20/2025

Last week, our Social Committee hosted their final special event of the year — a Murder Mystery at Anonville Manor, held at Hallabrook Hill!

A huge thank you to all our amazing characters who truly outperformed in their roles. Congratulations to our Best Dressed winner, Sugar Ann Flower (played by Suzanne Montgomery), and our Best Actress award recipient, Principal Amethyst (played by Natalie Smith)!

We also want to thank the Social Committee for their hard work in bringing this event to life, and a special shoutout to Bob White Coffee Co. for providing the winning table gift cards.

It was an evening full of murder, mystery, and mayhem — and we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event. We look forward to another fantastic one in the future

10/07/2025

🕵️‍♀️ Murder and Mystery await! 🔪✨

The Social Committee met today to finalize all the thrilling details for next week’s Murder Mystery event at Hallabrook Hill — and trust us, this is one evening you won’t want to miss!

Prepare for a night filled with suspense, secrets, and unforgettable characters. Who will solve the crime… and who will be the next victim? 😱

Come ready for laughter, intrigue, and a little friendly competition. 🎭

📍 Hallabrook Hill
📅 Next Thursday October 16th from 6-9PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night of mystery and fun—because at Hallabrook Hill, everyone’s a suspect! 🩸🖤

Register today in Navica!

09/26/2025

✨ Yesterday, our Professional Development Committee hosted a Fair Housing class for our members, led by Instructor Cheryl King.

As a reminder, Fair Housing is now an NAR requirement on a three-year cycle, just like the Code of Ethics. Be sure to complete your credit hours for the 2025–2027 cycle to stay compliant.

A big thank-you to our sponsors, Erica Detweiler and Travis Pate with Travis Pate State Farm, for bringing our mid-morning goodies. We always appreciate visits from our amazing affiliates—thank you for all that you do

09/24/2025

The Valdosta Board of Realtors® had the joy of serving as Miracle League buddies, bringing smiles to so many kids’ faces! Thanks to the pickleball fundraiser, our Community Service Committee was also proud to donate $600 to support the Miracle League.

09/18/2025

✨ Today’s Luncheon was a huge success! ✨

We kicked things off by introducing our leadership team, committees, new members, and recognizing our amazing affiliates. Committee sign-ups for next year are now open, and nominating ballots for next year’s slate of officers were passed around.

A big thank you to our RPAC Trustee for our District, Missy Sherwood, for presenting RPAC flag recognitions to Amelia Hidy, Hope Brown, and (in her absence) Misty Yeargan.

We were also joined by Andy Thomas with Weissman PC, who shared valuable information on current scams targeting our industry, followed by our keynote speaker, Bobby Cumby, Krav Maga Instructor, who gave both a powerful demonstration and excellent safety advice for REALTORS® showing homes in the community.

Committee reports were full of great updates:

-Nominating shared that our 2026 slate of officers has officially passed.

-Community service reminded us about next week’s Miracle League volunteer opportunity—sign-ups are still open!

-RPAC proudly announced we’ve surpassed our fundraising goal, and on the state level, we’re at an incredible 380% of our goal.

-Professional Development highlighted upcoming classes, including next week’s Fair Housing course—don’t forget to register.

-Social Committee reminded us about our next luncheon and the exciting Murder Mystery event in October.

We were especially honored to have our District 11 Regional Director, J.T. Harrison, join us—it’s always a pleasure when he can attend.

👏 Thank you to everyone who came out today. Your participation and support make all the difference. Be sure to check your calendars and sign up for the many upcoming events—we can’t wait to see you

09/12/2025

What a perfectly beautiful evening for our RPAC PAF Fundraiser Piano Bar event! 🎹✨ Ethan Parker once again delivered an incredible performance, and Hallabrook Hill provided the most stunning backdrop—thank you for opening your doors to us.

A huge thank you goes out to our table sponsors, everyone who donated items for our goody bags, and those who supported our liquor pull game. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our Major Investors—your contributions truly help protect and strengthen our industry.

Special thanks to our RPAC Committee for their hard work and dedication in making this event run so smoothly. We were also honored to have special guests join us: Nakia Brooks, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, and Jane Ann Bowen, Local Outreach & Advocacy Manager.

To everyone who attended—we appreciate you and hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did! 💙

09/11/2025

The Valdosta Board of Realtors is proud to spotlight Travis Pate with State Farm Insurance. Travis Pate, a Valdosta State Farm Agent, has been helping neighbors across Georgia for over 25 years. He began his career in claims & then opened his agency in 2002. Travis’s agency is tri-state, licensed to serve customers across GA, FL and AL with auto, home, business, life & health insurance, and various financial services. Travis believes strongly in our call to be a blessing to others. His agency’s vision centers around Matthew 5:14: “You are the light of the world…” Travis says the 2 most rewarding aspects of being an agent are, “helping customers in times of need, and making an impact on our community by using my time and platform to help others.”

09/11/2025

The Valdosta Board of REALTORS is proud to spotlight The Herndon Company. The Herndon Company has proudly served South Georgia and Moody Air Force Base since 1953. As a full-service real estate firm, the company specializes in residential, commercial, farm and land sales, as well as residential rentals. Backed by decades of success, The Herndon Company is home to a team of professional agents who combine local knowledge, proven experience, and a personal approach to deliver the highest level of service. Their commitment to excellence continues to make The Herndon Company a trusted name in real estate for generations.

09/10/2025

The Valdosta Board of Realtors is proud to spotlight Coldwell Banker Premier Real Estate. At Coldwell Banker, everything we do starts with people. For our clients, that means unmatched service, trusted guidance, and the confidence that we’re with you every step of the way. For our agents, it means providing the tools, training, and culture needed to grow, succeed, and make a difference in the lives of others. Together, we stand for integrity, community, and the belief that finding home changes everything.

09/10/2025

The Valdosta Board of Realtors is proud to spotlight Highland Mortgage. With over 40 years of combined experience in the Mortgage business, Hollie Herndon and Tara Purvis have what it takes to get the job done!

What matters to them most is being consistent, communicating well and making sure their closings happen on time! They've built their careers on knowledge and reliability, and are grateful for the opportunity to keep working alongside many great agents in the community to help make the homebuying dream a reality for their clients!