REALNews from NOMAR - July 25, 2016

Legislative Outreach Breakfast

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.

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

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.

Calling all Candidates for NOMAR & GSREIN Board of Directors!

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.

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 phone 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

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.

Acknowledgments:

Congratulations to Glenn “Chip” Gardner of GARDNER REALTORS® for taking home the 2016 Millennial Award for Real Estate! We'd also like to congratulate NOMAR members Liz Tardo of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - NEW ORLEANS and Michael Styles of Engel & Voelkers New Orleans for being named finalists for this award.

Congratulations to Terry McCarthy of the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority for being elected to the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies Board of Directors! 

Condolences for…

Lillian Stinnett LaRiviere, mother of Claudette Blanchard of Thomas K. Winingder Real Estate, who passed away peacefully on July 12, surrounded by her loving family. Private services were held at Lake Lawn Mausoleum.

Featured CE - NOMAR in LaPlace! Thusday, Aug. 4 at St. John the Baptist Central Library

For all our River Parish members, we will hold a CE class at the St. John the Baptist Library, 2920 US-51, Laplace, LA on Thursday, Aug. 4, entitled “Top Ten Roadblocks to a Successful Closing and How to Avoid Them” taught by Abbey Mack of Crescent Title. You may register online or by using this registration form. Hurry – there are only 50 spots available!

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

Monthly CE Schedule