Piedmont Regional Association of REALTORS

08/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming PRAR’s newest members!

Our New Member Orientation this week was a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and help our newest REALTORS® begin their PRAR journey with confidence.

A special shoutout and heartfelt thank-you to our generous sponsors, Brandon Hedgepath with Comporium and Raymond Santos with SnapHouss, for supporting this important program and investing in the success of our members.

Help us welcome our new members by leaving them a message in the comments! 👏

08/13/2026

PRAR Leadership met this week to review and discuss our Strategic Plan, identify needed updates, and ensure our priorities continue to serve our members and strengthen the real estate industry.

The session was filled with thoughtful discussion, shared experience, and fresh ideas for moving our association forward. Thank you to our leaders for contributing their time, insight, and commitment to PRAR’s future. Great progress begins around the table!

07/31/2026

🏘️ Helping Chester Plan for the Future

PRAR CEO Billie Prater and President Angela Harris recently participated in community mini-charrettes in Chester, helping gather residents’ ideas and priorities for the city’s future.

With support from the Catawba Regional Council of Governments and funding through a National Association of REALTORS® Smart Growth Grant, these conversations will help guide updates to Chester’s Comprehensive Plan and shape responsible growth and development for the next 10 years and beyond.

Community input is an essential part of the planning process. These sessions give residents an opportunity to share what they value, identify local needs, and help create a vision for Chester’s future.

PRAR is proud to support this collaborative effort and help ensure that housing, property ownership, economic development, and quality of life remain part of the conversation.

When communities plan together, they build a stronger future together.

07/30/2026

Congratulations to Steve Byrd! We look forward to continuing the partnership with Canopy Realtor Association and Canopy MLS under his leadership.
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Steve Byrd, Canopy MLS’s current VP and CTO, will move into the top leadership role, while Steve Mapes joins Bright MLS as EVP of growth and strategy.

07/30/2026

🎥 You Asked. PRAR Answers: What Core Standards Mean for PRAR

Did you know the National Association of REALTORS® requires local REALTOR® associations to meet more than 75 Core Standards requirements each year?

These standards help ensure PRAR remains accountable, engaged, and focused on serving our members and communities. They also explain why you hear from us about VOTE, ACT, and INVEST—including election participation, advocacy efforts, Calls for Action, and voluntary RPAC involvement.

In the latest video in our “You Asked. PRAR Answers.” series, we explain what Core Standards mean for PRAR and why these requirements are important to your Association, your profession, and the communities we serve.

▶️ Watch the video:
https://youtu.be/2T2tWiXdahA

Your involvement helps strengthen the REALTOR® voice and allows PRAR to continue advocating for private property rights, homeownership, and the real estate profession.

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07/30/2026

PRAR President Angela Harris and CEO Billie Prater were recently invited by the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce to attend its “Seat at the Table” event regarding the QTS Lake Wylie data center project.

During the event, attendees heard directly from QTS representatives about the approved nine-building campus, its planned operations and its anticipated economic and community impact. The conversation offered an opportunity to receive information directly from the company, ask questions and better understand the facts beyond some of the narratives circulating on social media.

Information presented by QTS included:

• Approximately $8 billion in planned investment for the currently approved nine-building campus
• Up to 1,000 construction jobs and approximately 200 permanent on-site positions
• Additional employment and economic activity generated by companies leasing space within the campus
• An estimated $5 million annually for the Clover School District and $2 million annually for the broader community for every $1 billion invested
• A closed-loop cooling system that QTS says will not consume water for cooling once the facilities are operational
• Additional property acquired for possible future expansion, which would require separate review and approval
• Community support already provided to organizations including the York County Agricultural Arena and York Place

The campus is planned for development in phases, and its total projected investment has grown to approximately $8 billion.

PRAR appreciates the opportunity to participate in conversations that affect our members, homeowners and communities. We will continue following the project’s potential effects on infrastructure, utilities, schools, economic development and housing demand.

07/29/2026

June Housing Market Update

The PRAR Region continues to see a healthy housing market as summer gets underway.

📈 June Highlights

🏡 907 New Listings

🤝 637 Pending Sales

🔑 668 Closed Sales

📦 2,066 Homes Available

📅 3.7 Months of Inventory

More inventory is creating additional opportunities for buyers while sellers continue to benefit from strong demand and stable home values.

Whether you're buying, selling, or simply watching the market, your REALTOR® is your best source for local expertise.

View this month's full PRAR Market Snapshot below!

07/28/2026

🎥 You Asked. PRAR Answers: Member Education

In our Annual Member Survey, members asked for more educational opportunities, professional development, and timely local information—and PRAR has made that a major focus in 2026.

During the first six months of the year, PRAR offered more than 170 events and educational opportunities, including:

✅ 7 in-person continuing education classes
✅ 15 PRAR-specific educational and professional development programs
✅ 36 additional programs and events already scheduled for the second half of the year—with more being added

In this video, we share how PRAR is expanding education to help our members stay informed, grow professionally, and succeed in a changing real estate industry.

▶️ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/xHTefjB8n1U

What educational topics would help you most in your business?

Annual Member Survey Follow-up Series. Answering your questions and...

07/27/2026

🎥 You Asked. PRAR Answers.

We heard your feedback in the PRAR Annual Member Survey, and now our staff and Board of Directors are responding!

In the first video of this new series, we share how PRAR is taking a stronger role in community and housing leadership—and what that work means for our members and the communities we serve.

▶️ Watch the first video:
https://youtu.be/0Q2R1K0HCn4

Follow along as we address more of your survey comments, explain the work happening behind the scenes, and show how PRAR is working for you.

What topic would you like us to address next?

Annual Member Survey Follow-up Series. Answering your questions and...

07/23/2026