To submit questions to the Board of Directors clickASK THE BOARD
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NOMAR & GSREIN Offices will be Closed for Thanksgiving
on Thursday, Nov. 28th and Friday, Nov. 29th.  We wish you and your family a happy holiday!

 

2014 NOMAR Dues - Due November 30th - $50 Late Fee Will Be Charged on Dec 1st
Invoices were mailed to all brokers at the end of September.  If you have not received your invoice, please contact your broker.  On December 1st, a $50 delinquent fee will be assessed if your dues have not been paid in full.
Payments may be made on-line, by mail and must be postmarked by 11/30, or dropped in our mailbox at our Metairie or Mandeville location to avoid the delinquent fee.

2014 NOMAR Dues Billing Information
Click Here to Pay Your Dues Online

 

***Deadline to Register is Monday, December 2nd at Noon!***
NOMAR-CID-GSREN REALTORS® Holiday Celebration & Installation - Friday, Dec. 6th
You are cordially invited to join members and guests, incoming directors and officers for a holiday party at The Southern Yacht Club, but space is limited Deadline to register is noon on Monday, December 2nd.  Click on link below for registration form or register online.

http://www.nomar.org/images/PDF/Installation_Flyer.pdf

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Social Media & Email Marketing for REALTORS® Presented by Constant Contact

2 Dates:  Wednesday, December 4th in Metairie & Thursday, December 12th in Mandeville

Times:  2 Options - Same Presentation

MORNING Session 9:00am - 11:00am
Registration Links
Morning Dec. 4th in Metairie
Morning Dec. 12th in Mandeville
LUNCH Session 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration Links
Lunch Dec. 4th in Metairie
Lunch Dec. 12th in Mandeville

Cost:  FREE - Breakfast and Lunch included

Contact:  Marvin O. Smith  Constant Contact - Authorized Local Expert
(318) 235-1682  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (NO CE CREDIT)

 

 

The PRC is Asking for Volunteers for December 6th Open House
New Orleans Real Estate & Records Division has asked the PRC to help staff a few properties that will be for sale through the City's Surplus Property Auction.  The PRC has had a few agents' staff open houses for surplus properties in the past, which has worked well.  The open house dates are Friday, Nov 22 & Friday, Dec 6, both 12:00-2:00pm.  The properties going to auction are:

801 Rosedale Drive
2552 St. Philip Street
6038 St. Claude Avenue
4131 Elysian Fields Avenue

Please contact Michelle Kimbell, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., at the PRC if you want to volunteer.

 

 

A Free Homebuyer Workshop by Chase Bank
Vivian Romero fo Chase Bank will hold a seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 10th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Chase Branch on Veterans across from Wal-Mart, 8923 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA  70003.  Office:  (504) 467-3340

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The first stop when your clients house shop.
Expert guidance, Real-life examples, In-depth explanations.
The My New Home workshop offers everything your clients need to know as they prepare to buy a home.
T
his educational workshop will help them to:
°Understand their costs up front
°Determine a price range that's realistic and comfortable
°Know more about how a real estate agent can help
°Learn how their credit score can impact their loan
°Identify the paperwork they need for a smooth loan process

 

 

Last Homebuying Course Of The Year
Realizing the need to simplify the path for citizens to achieve, "the Dream of Homeownership", Sulli Educational Services, Inc. is sponsoring a 12-hour certified homebuyer program.  The English course is Saturday, December 14th, 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday, December 15th, 1:00pm to 5:00pm.  You must attend both days of the course.  All 12-hours are necessary to receive a certificate.  The program is $80.

At the end of the course students will receive verification of training that within income limitation opens the door to the various programs in assistance if eligible, Home Funds, Bond Money, various grants in each parish, soft second funds and other grants that help them with their down payment or closing cost.  Assitance is subject to credit and income guidelines.  Classes will be held at the Hispanic Resource Center located at 4312 Florida Ave., Kenner, Louisiana  70065.

Call (504) 464-6224 for information and pre-registration.  Seating is limited.  Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for required documents.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

NOMAR REALTORS® Move for Hunger - Extended through December!
The NOMAR food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank has been extended!!!  We are going to continue to collect food items through December as we work to collect over A TON of food for area families.  With your help, we have already dropped off over 1500 pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank.  Let's keep the donations rolling in through the holidays!  If you have already donated, we thank you and we ask you to continue your efforts.  Remember, you can drop off food items at NOMAR anytime you attend a meeting, class, or are in the area, or you can arrange to have donations picked up from your office.  If you would prefer to make a financial contribution, a $10 donation equals 35 pounds of food and provides 28 meals to families in the metro area.  Checks can be made payable to Second Harvest and can be mailed to or dropped off at the NOMAR (Metairie) office.

*For Pick-Up or more Boxes, please call or email:
Josie Occhipinti (504) 729-8292
Tano Compagno (504) 616-6209
Kelli Walker (504) 885-3200
Tranell Barton (504) 885-3200

 

2nd Annual REALTOR® Covington Food Drive
As many of you know, the Covington Food Bank has been experiencing a severe shortage lately.  As we did last year, the Northshore Real Estate Community is coming together to help this organization that does so much to help our community.  If you would like to donate, please the drop-off locations below or call Melissa O'Donnell (985) 882-8521 to become a drop off location!  We also have drop off location signs available if you would like one at your office.  For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Drop Off Locations/Partners
New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (Mandeville Location)
Arbor Lending Group
Coldwell Banker TEC REALTORS® (Covington, LA)
110 Title LLC
Real Estate Resource Group LLC
RE/MAX Elite