Did You Attend REALTOR® Appreciation Day?
We'd love to get your feedback on what worked, what didn't, and how we can improve REALTOR® Appreciation Day for next year! Please fill out this very brief survey to let us know what you think!
Annual Awards Luncheon May 25!
Tickets for the REALTOR®, Manager and Affiliate of the Year Luncheon are on sale now! The luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 25 at the Metairie Country Club.
Click here to register.
Legislative Session Updates
Check our Legislative Issues page for updates on bills of interest to REALTORS® at the current legislative session.
NOMAR conducted its bill review on April 27 and reviewed 13 bills of interest to the association. We support the following bills:
HB 147 by Rep. Garofalo
HB 198 by Rep Hilferty
HB 259 by Rep. Zeringue
On the bills below, NOMAR is taking no official position, but will monitor these as they progress to determine if taking action is warranted:
HB 182 by Rep. Harris
HB 224 by Rep. Moreno
HB 262 by Rep. Harris
HB 329 by Rep. Bagneris
HB 448 by Rep. Abramson
HB 450 by Rep. Abramson
HB 451 by Rep. Abramson
HB 622 by Rep. Hilferty
HB 623 by Rep. Hilferty
SB 115 by Sen. Appel
SB 245 by Sen. Morrell
LR's bill review took place on April 18 and reviewed over 300 bills of interest to REALTORS® and their clients across Louisiana. To stay up to date on the legislative activities throughout the 60-day session, click here. To download a list of all the bills LR is monitoring, download their Legislative Bill Tracker.
For information or clarification on any issues during the legislative session, please contact NOMAR Governmental Affairs or Louisiana REALTORS®.
UNO Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminar
This year's UNO Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminar is at the University of New Orleans, 2000 Lakeshore Drive. It will focus on redeveloping New Orleans and offer Commercial and Residential Real Estate Panels. The event is from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017.
Click here to see a flier with more information.
Click here to be taken to the event's website.
LR Designation & Certification Summer Camp
The Designation & Certification Summer Camp is an educational event designed to elevate the knowledge of real estate professionals looking to invest in themselves and better serve their clients. This weeklong program is designed to offer a variety of topics from the industry's leading instructors and will provide many opportunities to network with attendees from all over the state.
The event will be held at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, LA on June 12-16.
Contact
Click here for more information.
Condolences for…
Sondra Guilbeau, of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100, who passed away on April 24. Services were held on Friday, April 27. Donations may be made in Sondra's honor to the American Cancer Society.
Featured CE
First Time Class Offering
NOMAR's Metairie office will welcome Kevin Hussey of United Fire and Water on May 4 for 2 exciting new courses! Kevin will teach Water Damage 101 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Mold Remediation 1 - 4 p.m. Each class counts for 3 CE - a 6-hour CE opportunity in one day! To register for Water Damage 101, click here. To register for Mold Remediation, click here. **Please note that if you attend both classes and want CE credit, you must sign in and sign out for each class.
What Every Agent Should Know about the Property Disclosure Form
Back by popular demand, this course will be held at the NOMAR Metairie office on Friday, May 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The course is already half full, so reserve your spot today! Join NOMAR and Jason Hernandez of Crescent Title by clicking here.
Monthly CE Schedule
Please view our online calendar to see all upcoming CE courses. Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you are enrolled in the course that fits your needs.
As a reminder, registrations and cancellations are NEVER taken over the phone. Additionally, we ask that all CE courses be scheduled online.
Please contact
MLS Matrix, Supra and Instanet Support
MLS Matrix Support
For all Matrix support questions contact Matrix Support Reps:
James, Cheryl or Carli at 504-456-9903 or email
If you need help with Instanet please contact them at
Support for your Xpress keys, eKeys and BTLE Lockboxes can be found two ways: Monday - Friday call the Metairie Office 504-885-3200 or email
Hours 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Weekends & Holidays call Supra 877-699-6787
Authentisign Updates
There are some significant changes and improvements to Authentisign as of TODAY, Monday April 24.
There are several changes that will affect the desktop/computer view, as well as some specific changes to mobile views that will make it easier to see and navigate many of the signing screens.
Click here to view the changes.
Did You Attend REALTOR® Appreciation Day?
We'd love to get your feedback on what worked, what didn't, and how we can improve REALTOR® Appreciation Day for next year! Please fill out this very brief survey to let us know what you think!
LARPAC Bus Trip To Baton Rouge NEXT WEEK!
Take this opportunity to add your voice to the largest Political Action Committee in the country - the REALTOR® Political Action Committee! Join your fellow REALTORS® as they spend a day in Baton Rouge for REALTOR® Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 2. This event will bring together REALTORS® from across the state to unite in one common goal - to advocate on behalf of consumers to protect homeownership in Louisiana.
NOMAR wants to make it easy for our members to get in on the action, so we’re providing a bus from the NOMAR Metairie office to the Hilton Capitol Center and back. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. on May 2 and return by 10 p.m. Registration with Louisiana REALTORS® is $79, but it’s free for the first 55 NOMAR LARPAC contributors who sign up! NOMAR members who have not contributed to LARPAC in 2017 can still be part of the bus trip and all events for only $35.
Join us on May 2 and make sure the REALTOR® voice is heard!
If you would like to attend and plan to take your own transportation to Baton Rouge,click here to register through Louisiana REALTORS®.
Annual Awards Luncheon May 25!
Tickets for the REALTOR®, Manager and Affiliate of the Year Luncheon are on sale now! The luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 25 at the Metairie Country Club.
Click here to register. Please call Nell Carmichael with questions at (504) 885 - 3200.
Fair Housing Workshop in Slidell
St. Tammany Parish Government Dept. of Health & Human Services, in collaboration with the City of Slidell Dept. of Planning, will host a Fair Housing Workshop at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to coincide with National Fair Housing Month.
The workshop will feature speaker Marilyn Leufroy, Compliance Officer from the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. Landlords, tenants, builders, lenders, architects, and real estate industry professionals are encouraged to attend. The workshop is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (985) 898-3074, or (985) 646-4320.
Condolences for...
Millie Corrigan, of RE/MAX N.O. Properties, who passed away on April 8. Services were held on April 12 at St. Stephen Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in her honor to the SPCA, an animal shelter, or the charity of your choice.
Congratulations New Designees!
Bonnie Pate of LATTER & BLUM, IN/REALTORS, who received her GRI designation.
Liz Tardo of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY-NEW ORELANS, who received her GRI designation.
*The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. Click here to learn more about GRI designations.
NOMAR & HBA Housing Forecast Recap
Missed our 2017 Housing Forecast with HBA? Want a refresher on what you learned in class? You're in luck - see both speakers' presentations in FULL, below!
Click here for Wade Ragas' presentation.
Click here for Rick Haase's presentation.
Featured CE
Two Chances to Learn about Renovation Loans!
Join NOMAR and Bo Smith of Cornerstone Home Lending in Metairie or in Mandeville to learn the requirements and benefits of renovation loans for your clients. Bo has before and after photos in his presentation to wow you!
Financing Methods to Provide Better and Clearer Service to Consumers
National speaker Jeff Elias comes to NOMAR's Metairie office on Thursday, April 27 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to show you how to utilize utilize the best financing program and the most recent tax laws to help you increase your business. Click here to register.
Water Damage 101 and Mold Remediation
Thursday, May 4 gives 2 opportunities for 3 hours of CE each! Join NOMAR and Kevin Hussey for Water Damage 101 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Mold Remediation from 1 - 4 p.m. These are separate classes, so if you want to attend all day, you must register for each class. (If you want CE credit, you must sign in and sign out for each class you attend.) Click here to register for Water Damage 101 and here to register for Mold Remediation.
Monthly CE Schedule
Please view our online calendar to see all upcoming CE courses. Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you are enrolled in the course that fits your needs.
As a reminder, registrations and cancellations are NEVER taken over the phone. Additionally, we ask that all CE courses be scheduled online.
Please contact
MLS Matrix, Supra and Instanet Support
MLS Matrix Support
For all Matrix support questions contact Matrix Support Reps:
James, Cheryl or Carli at 504-456-9903 or email
If you need help with Instanet please contact them at
Support for your Xpress keys, eKeys and BTLE Lockboxes can be found two ways: Monday - Friday call the Metairie Office 504-885-3200 or email
Hours 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Weekends & Holidays call Supra 877-699-6787
Did You Attend REALTOR® Appreciation Day?
We'd love to get your feedback on what worked, what didn't, and how we can improve REALTOR® Appreciation Day for next year! Please fill out this very brief survey to let us know what you think!
LARPAC Bus Trip To Baton Rouge
Take this opportunity to add your voice to the largest Political Action Committee in the country - the REALTOR® Political Action Committee! Join your fellow REALTORS® as they spend a day in Baton Rouge for REALTOR® Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 2. This event will bring together REALTORS® from across the state to unite in one common goal - to advocate on behalf of consumers to protect homeownership in Louisiana.
NOMAR wants to make it easy for our members to get in on the action, so we’re providing a bus from the NOMAR Metairie office to the Hilton Capitol Center and back. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. on May 2 and return by 10 p.m. Registration with Louisiana REALTORS® is $79, but it’s free for the first 55 NOMAR LARPAC contributors who sign up! NOMAR members who have not contributed to LARPAC in 2017 can still be part of the bus trip and all events for only $35.
Join us on May 2 and make sure the REALTOR® voice is heard!
If you would like to attend and plan to take your own transportation to Baton Rouge,click here to register through Louisiana REALTORS®.
REALTOR®, Manager and Affiliate of the Year Luncheon
Tickets for the REALTOR®, Manager and Affiliate of the Year Luncheon are now on sale! The luncheon will be held on Thursda, May 25 at Metairie Country Club.
Fair Housing Workshop in Slidell
St. Tammany Parish Government Dept. of Health & Human Services, in collaboration with the City of Slidell Dept. of Planning, will host a Fair Housing Workshop at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to coincide with National Fair Housing Month.
The workshop will feature speaker Marilyn Leufroy, Compliance Officer from the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. Landlords, tenants, builders, lenders, architects, and real estate industry professionals are encouraged to attend. The workshop is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (985) 898-3074, or (985) 646-4320.
Condolences for...
Mary Lou Elizabeth Eris Oubre, mother of Bennet Oubre, of ARE Real Estate Services, who passed away on April 8, 2017. Services were held on April 12. Condolences may be expressed at HCAlexander.com
Help for Baby Peter Ganucheau - UPDATE
Peter Ganucheau, Bob Stevens' (past President of CID, former Director of NOMAR and LR, and broker of the Stevens Realty Group Inc.) youngest grandson, was born with a life-threatening defect. Peter had a successful liver transplant on February 2 and his recovery is going well! Bob is heading a campaign through the Children's Organ Transplant Association raising contributions to help offset Peter's medical and related costs. The campaign goal is $75,000.
To close out the campaign, Bob and his family, along with COTA, are holding a fundraiser at Rock-n-Bowl on Sunday, April 23 from 1 - 4 p.m. There will be music by the WISEGUYS, as well as a parade of prizes raffle which includes Southwest plane tickets, hotel packages, restaurant gift cards, and much more! Click here for more information.
Featured CE
Code of Ethics in Destrehan This Week
Don't forget the live presentation of Code of Ethics this Thursday, April 20, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Destrehan!
The class will take place at the +LA+70047/@29.9468159,-90.3679178,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8620c6727a00dcc3:0x45f091eb329acb0d!8m2!3d29.9468159!4d-90.3657291" target="_blank">St. Charles Parish Library East Regional Branch. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m. Join NOMAR and Danny Douglass/Abbey Mack of Crescent Title for this learning opportunity!
FHA 203(k) Renovation Loans - CE Classes
Join Bo Smith of Cornerstone Home Lending to learn about renovation loans, energy efficient mortgages, and what you need to know to assist your clients!
The class counts for 3 CE and is being offered twice: Monday, April 24 at our Metairie office 1-4 p.m. and Tuesday, April 25 at our Mandeville office 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
NOMAR Presents Financing with Jeff Elias
Join national speaker Jeff Elias for real estate financing tools and strategies to help you become more successful. The class is Friday, April 27 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the NOMAR Metairie office.
The class counts for 4 CE.Register on NOMAR's online calendar; non-members can register here.The cost is $20 for NOMAR members and $40 for non-members. For more information about both Jeff and the class, click here.
Monthly CE Schedule
Please view our online calendar to see all upcoming CE courses. Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you are enrolled in the course that fits your needs.
As a reminder, registrations and cancellations are NEVER taken over the phone. Additionally, we ask that all CE courses be scheduled online.
Please contact
MLS Matrix, Supra and Instanet Support
MLS Matrix Support
For all Matrix support questions contact Matrix Support Reps:
James, Cheryl or Carli at 504-456-9903 or email
If you need help with Instanet please contact them at
Support for your Xpress keys, eKeys and BTLE Lockboxes can be found two ways: Monday - Friday call the Metairie Office 504-885-3200 or email
Hours 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Weekends & Holidays call Supra 877-699-6787
REALTOR®, Manager, and Affiliate of the Year Award Nominations DUE THURSDAY!
Do you know a REALTOR®, Manager, or Affiliate who deserves to be recognized for their hard work this past year? Fill out a nomination form for REALTOR®, Manager, or Affiliate of the Year to put them in the running! Click here for more information.
The deadline for nominations is THIS THURSDAY, April 13 at 5 p.m.
Awards will be presented at the General Membership Luncheon on Thursday, May 25.
LARPAC Bus Trip To Baton Rouge
Take this opportunity to add your voice to the largest Political Action Committee in the country - the REALTOR® Political Action Committee! Join your fellow REALTORS® as they spend a day in Baton Rouge for REALTOR® Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 2. This event will bring together REALTORS® from across the state to unite in one common goal - to advocate on behalf of consumers to protect homeownership in Louisiana.
NOMAR wants to make it easy for our members to get in on the action, so we’re providing a bus from the NOMAR Metairie office to the Hilton Capitol Center and back. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. on May 2 and return by 10 p.m. Registration with Louisiana REALTORS® is $79, but it’s free for the first 55 NOMAR LARPAC contributors who sign up! NOMAR members who have not contributed to LARPAC in 2017 can still be part of the bus trip and all events for only $35.
Join us on May 2 and make sure the REALTOR® voice is heard!
NOMAR Presents “Financing Methods to Provide Better and Clearer Service to Consumers” with Jeff Elias
Join national speaker Jeff Elias for real estate financing tools and strategies to help you become more successful. The class counts for 4 CE.
Class Date: April 27 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Deadline: April 26
Register: online on NOMAR’s website calendar; non-members here
Cost: $20 for NOMAR members, $40 for non-members
For more information about Jeff and the class, click here.
NOMAR is taking Code of Ethics to St. Charles Parish!
What: Code of Ethics (4 hours CE; satisfies NAR's ethics training requirement for Cycle V)
Where: East Regional St. Charles Parish Library, 160 W. Campus Dr., Destrehan, LA 70047
When: Thursday, April 20 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Instructors: Danny Douglass and Abbey Mack of Crescent Title
Capacity: 100
Registration: on NOMAR's online calendar, or click here
Deadline: Wednesday, April 19
Cost: free for NOMAR members, $40.00 for non-members
Sign-in will begin at 9 a.m.
Please contact Jena at NOMAR with questions (504) 885-3200 or
Help for Baby Peter Ganucheau - UPDATE
Peter Ganucheau, Bob Stevens' (past President of CID, former Director of NOMAR and LR, and broker of the Stevens Realty Group Inc.) youngest grandson, was born with a life-threatening defect. Peter had a successful liver transplant on February 2 and his recovery is going well! Bob is heading a campaign through the Children's Organ Transplant Association raising contributions to help offset Peter's medical and related costs. The campaign goal is $75,000.
To close out the campaign, Bob and his family, along with COTA, are holding a fundraiser at Rock-n-Bowl on Sunday, April 23 from 1 - 4 p.m. There will be music by the WISEGUYS, as well as a parade of prizes raffle which includes Southwest plane tickets, hotel packages, restaurant gift cards, and much more! Click here for more information.
Monthly CE Schedule
Please view our online calendar to see all upcoming CE courses. Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you are enrolled in the course that fits your needs.
As a reminder, registrations and cancellations are NEVER taken over the phone. Additionally, we ask that all future CE courses be scheduled online.
Please contact
MLS Matrix, Supra and Instanet Support
MLS Matrix Support
For all Matrix support questions contact Matrix Support Reps:
James, Cheryl or Carli at 504-456-9903 or email
If you need help with Instanet please contact them at
Support for your Xpress keys, eKeys and BTLE Lockboxes can be found two ways: Monday - Friday call the Metairie Office 504-885-3200 or email
Hours 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Weekends & Holidays call Supra 877-699-6787
NOMAR supports Miracle League
NOMAR recently donated $1,000 to Miracle League Northshore to support the building of a unique athletic field for children with special needs. We are proud to be able to give back to an organization in our community that does so much good for our neighbors in need.
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REALTOR® Appreciation Day 2017 Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended REALTOR® Appreciation Day and helped to make it one of the largest and most successful yet!
Click here for pictures from the event.
LARPAC Bus Trip To Baton Rouge
Take this opportunity to add your voice to the largest Political Action Committee in the country - the REALTOR® Political Action Committee! Join your fellow REALTORS® as they spend a day in Baton Rouge for REALTOR® Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 2. This event will bring together REALTORS from across the state to unite in one common goal - to advocate on behalf of consumers to protect homeownership in Louisiana.
NOMAR wants to make it easy for our members to get in on the action, so we’re providing a bus from the NOMAR Metairie office to the Hilton Capitol Center and back. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. on May 2 and return by 10 p.m. Registration with Louisiana REALTORS® is $79, but it’s free for the first 55 NOMAR LARPAC contributors who sign up! NOMAR members who have not contributed to LARPAC in 2017 can still be part of the bus trip and all events for only $35.
Join us on May 2 and make sure the REALTOR® voice is heard!
Featured CE - Fair Housing and Cultural Diversity (4 hours)
April is Fair Housing Month. In recognition, NOMAR is offering Fair Housing and Cultural Diversity by Carolyn Bailey of Delta Title. The class is at the Metairie office on Thursday, April 6 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The class counts for 4 CE credits. Registration is available via our online calendar or by clicking here. If you have questions, please contact Jena at (504) 885-3200 or
NOMAR and HBA Present the 2017 Housing Forecast
Join us on Tuesday, April 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for the 2017 Housing Forecast! Speakers Wade Ragas and Rick Haase will cover the housing and sales activity forecasts, economic growth and drivers, new construction activity, and many more topics. The event counts for 2 CE credits for agents/brokers and 2 CE credits for builders. NOMAR members may register online here or by using the registration form. Builders must register using the registration form.
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REALTOR®, Manager, and Affiliate of the Year Award Nominations
Do you know a REALTOR®, Manager, or Affiliate who deserves to be recognized for their hard work this past year? Fill out a nomination form for REALTOR®, Manager, or Affiliate of the Year to put them in the running! Click here for more information.
The deadline for nominations is Thursday, April 13 at 5 p.m.
Awards will be presented at the General Membership Luncheon on Thursday, May 25.
NOMAR is taking Code of Ethics to St. Charles Parish!
What: Code of Ethics (4 hours CE; satisfies NAR's ethics training requirement for Cycle V)
Where: East Regional St. Charles Parish Library, 160 W. Campus Dr., Destrehan, LA 70047
When: Thursday, April 20 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Instructors: Danny Douglass and Abbey Mack of Crescent Title
Capacity: 100
Registration: on NOMAR's online calendar, or click here
Deadline: Wednesday, April 19
Cost: free for NOMAR members, $40.00 for non-members
Sign-in will begin at 9 a.m.
Please contact Jena at NOMAR with questions (504) 885-3200 or
Help for Baby Peter Ganucheau - UPDATE
Peter Ganucheau, Bob Stevens' (past President of CID, former Director of NOMAR and LR, and broker of the Stevens Realty Group Inc.) youngest grandson, was born with a life-threatening defect. Peter had a successful liver transplant on February 2 and his recovery is going well! Bob is heading a campaign through the Children's Organ Transplant Association raising contributions to help offset Peter's medical and related costs. The campaign goal is $75,000.
To close out the campaign, Bob and his family, along with COTA, are holding a fundraiser at Rock-n-Bowl on Sunday, April 23 from 1 - 4 p.m. There will be music by the WISEGUYS, as well as a parade of prizes raffle which includes Southwest plane tickets, hotel packages, restaurant gift cards, and much more! Click here for more information.
Condolences for..
Gladys Duval Hebert, mother of Lana Sackett of GARDNER, REALTORS, who passed away on March 20. Services were held on Thursday, March 30. Donations can be made to Brookdale Assisted Living.
Monthly CE Schedule
Please view our online calendar to see all upcoming CE courses. Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you are enrolled in the course that fits your needs.
As a reminder, registrations and cancellations are NEVER taken over the phone. Additionally, we ask that all future CE courses be scheduled online.
Please contact
MLS Matrix, Supra and Instanet Support
MLS Matrix Support
For all Matrix support questions contact Matrix Support Reps:
James, Cheryl or Carli at 504-456-9903 or email
If you need help with Instanet please contact them at
Support for your Xpress keys, eKeys and BTLE Lockboxes can be found two ways: Monday - Friday call the Metairie Office 504-885-3200 or email
Hours 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Weekends & Holidays call Supra 877-699-6787