Valdosta Board of REALTORS

06/09/2026

☀️ Summer learning is heating up!

The Professional Development Committee is excited to announce our Summer Education Series featuring two great classes designed to keep you informed, compliant, and ahead of the curve.

📚 Morning Session:
Broker & Associate Broker Compliance + License Law
Stay up to date with GREC requirements and gain valuable insights into license law to help keep your business on track.

🤖 Afternoon Session:
AI Apps & Algorithms
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the real estate industry and learn practical tools you can start using right away. Open to all members!

💲 Special Summer Discount Pricing
🎟️ Seats are limited
📍 Register today through Naviga

We are thrilled to welcome Nakia Brooks from GAR to Valdosta as our instructor for the day. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth while taking advantage of discounted summer rates.

Register today and secure your seat before classes fill up!

06/05/2026

✨Affiliate Friday Spotlight✨

This week, we're excited to feature Jill Maine with the Home Builders Association of South Georgia (HBASG)! 🏡🔨

Jill serves as the Executive Director of HBASG and has been dedicated to supporting the homebuilding industry for an incredible 25 years. Established on May 10, 1965, the Home Builders Association of South Georgia advocates for its members, promotes quality housing, supports attainable homeownership, and provides valuable programs that help local businesses succeed.

💭 Why she loves serving our community:
"Our members build more than homes, they build communities, and being an active part of our community, giving back, and helping build it is what it is all about!"

Through advocacy, education, networking, and community involvement, HBASG works to ensure that builders and industry professionals have the resources they need to thrive while helping families achieve the dream of homeownership. Their members aren't just constructing houses—they're helping shape the future of South Georgia. 🏠❤️

🎉 Fun Fact:
Jill enjoys reading, shopping, traveling, and spending time with the people she loves most. She believes life is all about making memories, building meaningful relationships, and appreciating the blessings that come from both. She also loves a good time! ✈️📚🛍️

👍 Connect with Jill and the Home Builders Association of South Georgia here:
https://www.facebook.com/HBASG

Thank you, Jill, for your dedication to the building industry and for helping strengthen the communities we call home through your leadership and advocacy!

05/29/2026

✨Affiliate Friday Spotlight✨

This week, we’re excited to feature Beth Dimick with America’s Home Place – Valdosta! 🏡✨

Beth serves as the Sales Manager for America’s Home Place and has been helping families build their dream homes for nearly seven years. Having grown up in this area, she feels deeply connected to the community and is passionate about helping customers design and build the homes they’ve always envisioned.

💭Why she loves serving our community:
“I grew up in this area, and I feel deeply connected to the people who call it home. Helping my customers design and build the home they’ve always dreamed of is incredibly rewarding. Seeing their happiness at the end of the process—as they prepare to move into their new ‘forever home’—reminds us why we do what we do.”

Before joining the homebuilding industry, Beth spent most of her career in insurance, including owning her own agency for 12 years. That experience gave her a unique perspective on structural integrity, liability concerns, and long-term durability—valuable knowledge she now brings to every custom home project. 🛠️🏠

🎉Fun Fact:
Beth and her family built their OWN home with America’s Home Place last year! Check out their testimonial here:
https://youtu.be/iP2wcRDX6Bo?si=pQGEjojzvIH6lyKU

👍Connect with Beth and America’s Home Place here:
https://www.facebook.com/americashomeplace

Thank you, Beth, for partnering with the Valdosta Board of REALTORS® and for helping families throughout our community turn their dream homes into reality!

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, the Valdosta Board of REALTORS® honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

As we gather with family and friends, we pause to reflect on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy today.

We are forever grateful. ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

✨Affiliate Friday Spotlight✨

This week, we’re proud to feature Jordan Washington with Critique Home Inspections! 🏡🔍

For the past 4 years, Jordan has been helping buyers, sellers, and REALTORS® gain confidence in one of life’s biggest investments through professional home inspections for both new and existing homes. From evaluating the overall condition of a property to identifying potential concerns before closing, Critique Home Inspections is committed to providing clients with the knowledge and peace of mind they need throughout the home buying and selling process.

💭Why he loves serving our community:
“Being a servant to my community has always been a pleasure to do in both of my careers. Helping those in need and being able to give someone peace of mind is rewarding to me!”

Jordan’s dedication to serving others shines through in the care and attention he gives every inspection. His goal is to ensure families feel informed, prepared, and confident when making important real estate decisions.

🎉Fun Fact:
Jordan says he LOVES milk & cookies! 🥛🍪 Sometimes the simple things are the best things!

Thank you, Jordan, for partnering with the Valdosta Board of REALTORS® and for your continued commitment to serving our members and the community. We appreciate all you do!

05/21/2026

We are proud to celebrate one of our own from our region for being recognized by Rooted in Georgia! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Craig Pittman, Realtor with GPS Real Estate Company 🎉

See who was selected to represent GAR in our consumer awareness campaign!

05/19/2026

Today is Primary Election Day — and your voice matters.

Voting is one of the most important ways we shape the future of our communities, businesses, and industry. If you haven’t voted yet, make a plan to get to the polls before they close tonight.

Every vote counts. Get out and vote!🗳️

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

What a STRIKE-ing success! 🎳👏

The RPAC Committee’s PAF Bowling Fundraiser was an incredible night filled with fun, fellowship, and support for a great cause! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, bowled, sponsored, donated, and helped make this event such a fantastic turnout. 💙

We loved seeing our REALTOR® community come together for an evening of friendly competition and laughs while supporting PAF and RPAC initiatives. Events like this show just how strong and connected our board truly is!

📸 We know lots of great memories were captured throughout the night — if you took pictures, drop them in the comments below so everyone can enjoy them!

Shoutout to the RPAC Committee for hosting such an amazing event, and congratulations to all of our participants and winners! 🎉

05/15/2026

✨Affiliate Friday Spotlight✨

This week, we’re excited to feature Nikki Rodgers with BankSouth Mortgage! 🏡💙

With over 15 years of experience, Nikki helps individuals and families confidently navigate the home loan process with clear guidance and trusted local expertise. From application to closing, she is dedicated to making homeownership feel achievable and stress-free for every client she serves.

💭Why she loves serving our community:
“This is home. I’m passionate about helping neighbors build stability, put down roots, and achieve the dream of homeownership right here in our community.”

🎉Fun Fact:
Nikki is a proud mom of three boys and spends most weekends outdoors, at ball fields, or supporting local events! She also recently became an author and wrote the book Southern Shelter – A Home Built by Wisdom. 📚✨

👍Connect with Nikki here:
https://www.facebook.com/nikkirodgersbsm

📖Check out her book here:
https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=L8nHNzWBA2SQtuVNsN7N6rXqnOLS9eln90SMeF1UehK&fbclid=IwY2xjawRPKbZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFZlQ2ZnlSVHF6QVpCbXJpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgtQm6DjtgN0TyggOdbIMwwxEG2BonM43d6X0CQxEskEGRKEwB2s2WdQ3TZC_aem_uToMGWljSmuK3wdhBufOww

Thank you, Nikki, for partnering with the Valdosta Board of REALTORS®—we appreciate your dedication to our members and the community!