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Annual Agent MLS Dues – PAST DUE

Current dues billed are for the period July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017; dues are $340.  NOMAR members receive a $20 discount due to services extended to GSREIN members that are funded from NOMAR dues, such as Professional Standards and support staff.

Please note: Dues are now past due and must include the late fee of $75 when paid.  The user's MLS services are suspended for nonpayment. Services will be restored after full payment is received.

Click here to pay your dues online with a check or credit card. 

Click here for more information.

Note:  Agents pay Annual MLS Dues and Brokers pay Quarterly MLS Dues.

This is a general reminder that goes out to all of our members through REALNews. The MLS dues reminder only applies to those who have not paid their MLS dues.

 

A Win for Real Estate and Future Homebuyers!

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Breaking news!! Thanks to your efforts our latest Call for Action is a success! Thursday night, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 3700 by unanimous consent. It will now be easier for first-time and low-to-moderate income buyers to buy a condo. THANK YOU for all of your help to push the Senate to take action. Once again, your voice has been heard!

 

Calling all Candidates for NOMAR & GSREIN Board of Directors!

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Do you have what it takes to serve on the NOMAR or GSREIN Board of Directors? Send in your application form TODAY to enter the running to make your voice be heard! Applications can be downloaded here or accessed online here.

 

IDX/RETS/VOW Renewal Due by July 22

What is the difference between IDX, RETS & VOW access?

Invoices have been mailed and payment is due by July 22nd.Click here to pay now.

Basic IDX/RETS/VOW Access Rules:

  • Billing is invoiced annually July 1 and due by July 22
  • One Access Feed per website/consultant
  • Request in writing via email to receive a list of all Active Broker's Access Feeds
  • Cancellation of an Access feed must be made in writing

Pricing for Renewals:

  • 1st Active IDX access in an office $150 annually, each additional IDX feed $450
  • All Active/Sold IDX access in an office $1500 annually
  • 1st Office Only access (RETS) in an office $150, each additional Office Only feed $50
  • Participant Principal Broker VOW Access $4,000 annually
  • Agent VOW Access $4,000 annually
  • Affiliated VOW Partner (AVP) Access $4,000 annually

Data Set-Up Fee for each initial feed $100 OR $100 for change to existing feed

If you have any problems or need to make changes, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information,click here.

 

Sixth Annual Economic & Real Estate Forecast – Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016!

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New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS (NOMAR), Commercial Investment Division of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS (CID) and The Louisiana Chapter of CCIM will host the 6th Annual Economic and Real Estate Forecast Symposium. The one day conference will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by a reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Loyola University, Roussel Hall. This year’s theme is “Engines for Growth.” 

The 6th Annual Economic and Real Estate Forecast Symposium is perhaps the most prestigious economic and real estate conference in Louisiana, with several hundred attendees annually. It is a professional, high-powered event that continues to attract large audiences because of the quality and reputation of the speakers. The symposium features a distinguished group of experts in real estate, finance, government and academia, who evaluate and discuss real estate and financial markets. Many of the best business minds and most important decision-makers in Louisiana examine how the political and economic environment will impact real estate and business today, and share their expert views on what lies ahead, providing the information and the perspective needed to have the competitive edge to prosper in our changing times.

One of the highlights of the conference will be the Tuesday evening networking reception where several hundred professionals and experts in real estate, finance, government and academia, will socialize and enjoy New Orleans inspired cocktails and cuisine.   

For more sponsorship information, ticket sales and a speaker list, please log onto www.nomarcid.org.

All sponsor logos are due to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday, July 22

 

Legislative Outreach Breakfast

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This year’s legislative outreach will take place on the second floor of Café Reconcile on 1631 Oretha Castle Haley. This breakfast meeting with local State Senators and Representatives will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, with check in at 8:30 a.m. and the program following at 9 a.m.

Register for the Legislative Outreach here.

 

MLS Matrix and Instanet Support

While our MLS staff is working on the ongoing key and lockbox exchange, this is who you should contact for the time being if you need help:

MLS Matrix Support

For all Matrix support questions contact Matrix Support Reps:

James, Cheryl or Carli at 504-456-9903 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you need help with Instanet please contact them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or their toll-free phone number, 800-668-8768. Their support pone line is always open and staffed 24/7/365 in North America, with an average hold time of about one minute.

If you are a broker who wants to upload your company forms to Instanet; you have until July 31st to do so at no charge by emailing them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

 

Code of Ethics Cycle Due

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NAR’s Quadrennial Code of Ethics Cycle is ending THIS YEAR. To ensure that you do not get suspended with no services, complete your Code of Ethics cycle now – before classes (and time) runs out.

Don’t forget – all Code of Ethics courses taken at NOMAR are ONLY free in the first three quarters of the year! Beginning Oct. 1, ALL Code of Ethics courses will be $5 an hour for members!

If you do not know if you have completed your Code of Ethics training, click here to download the list.

 

Need to Take CODE OF ETHICS CYCLE IV?

There are a little over 2 months to schedule a class at NOMAR for FREE! Classes are being held each month until the END of the cycle which is DECEMBER 31, 2016. NOMAR begins charging members $5.00 an hour in the last quarter of the year so schedule now! You may access the class schedule online or check our monthly calendar for dates.

Click here for the registration form for July courses.

Click here for the registration form for August courses.

 

Monthly CE Schedule

View the printable registration form for all CE Courses in July. This form lists all potential CE courses for next month. See the online calendar for all upcoming CE courses.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any education questions.