With increasing COVID-19 infection rates continuing to set record highs in the Knoxville area, the KAAR physical office will be closed beginning Tuesday, July 7 for the foreseeable future. KAAR staff will immediately shift to working remotely from home as they continue to meet members’ needs. Please keep an eye here for updates as we navigate through the continuing COVID-19 matter.

Scholarship Recipients

We are pleased to announce that Katie Dansereau and Sophia Foster will each receive a $2,500 scholarship toward their respective college/university. This competitive merit-based scholarship honors Barney Thompson, who passed away in 2007, after twenty-seven years of leadership for Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS®. The scholarships are funded through the annual summer solstice dinner and association & MLS fines.

Online CE classes

Flexmls Basics - no CE | 7/14/2020 @ 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Build Your Influencer Brand with a Podcast - 2 CE | 7/22/2020 @ 9:00 - 11:00 AM (NEW!)

Courthouse Retrieval Systems (CRS) - 3 CE | 7/27/2020 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Avoid Malware, Viruses, Maintain Security: How Technology Can Ruin Your Business - 2 CE | 7/28/2020 @ 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Residential Construction from the Group Up - 3 CE | 8/4/2020 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (NEW!)


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KAAR Podcast Now Streaming!

"In the Loop": Keeping members at the Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® in the loop with up-to-date industry news & trends and the latest association events." KAAR's official podcast is now streaming via Spotify, iTunes, and other channels. Six episodes are now available!


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COVID-19 Updates

As the coronavirus remains a growing concern in the U.S. and in Tennessee, KAAR will continue to share the latest developments affecting our members and communities. We are compiling the latest announcements, advocacy efforts, and updates from our local, state and national organizations which can be found at this page. Please make sure to check this page for regular updates.


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What's Going On

Jul 06, 2020
KAAR Staff Working Remotely
To All Members, With increasing COVID-19 infection rates continuing to set record highs in the Knoxville area, the KAAR physical office will be closed beginning Tuesday, July 7 for the foreseeable future.  KAAR staff will immediately shift to working remotely from home as they continue to meet members’ needs. All KAAR meetings, courses and events will be delivered virtually until further notice.  Brokers with new agents needing new...
Jul 01, 2020
Knox County Face Mask Mandate
Yesterday's Knox County order, which takes effect on July 3rd, only applies to indoor public spaces such as stores, professional offices, banks, restaurants, etc. and then only when maintaining 6 feet of social distancing is not feasible. Because traditional Open Houses are open to the public and it would...
Jun 15, 2020
Possible Scam
Several members have contacted the association regarding offers being received on properties from an individual stating he is on an oil rig or at some other unique site and is unable to communicate by phone. The offers contain proposed very large earnest money deposits. Be careful of this potential scam situation!
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