HAAR Presents Masquerade Gala

Huntsville Area Association of Realtors® (HAAR) hosted the 2023 Realtor® Gala and Installation Banquet on January 7 at the Davidson Center. The gala celebrated the induction of 2023 HAAR and ValleyMLS.com President, Chris Hulser-Hoover; Leadership Team; and Board of Directors.

This was the largest gala in the event’s history, with more than 500 people attending the star-studded night of masquerade under the rocket. Each attendee arrived with a unique mask. Special guest was Alabama Realtors® 2023 President, Rajane Johnson. Centerpieces and décor were by Kaydi’s Events, with marque letters by AlphaLit Huntsville, balloon arch by Gina’s Balloons and dueling pianos by Metro Live Entertainment. The event included multiple photobooths from Sigh and 360 Photobooths. The event was made possible by Presenting Sponsor, Valor Communities; Entertainment Sponsor, Trustmark Bank; Cocktail Sponsor, Alabama Closing and Title.

HAAR President Chris Hulser-Hoovers chose the 2023 theme: Breaking Barriers. Chris is the first LGBTQIA president in HAAR’s 76-year history. “What is a barrier...a barrier is an obstacle or an obstruction in the process of things… In real estate we experience barriers all the time, but how we break these barriers and become better is what makes us great and our association so great,” said Hulser-Hoover. n continued on page 26

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