Flood Relief

We have compiled a list of important information for all those affected by the recent flooding. This list includes: where to search for temporary housing, what to do when you need to hire a contractor, and how to volunteer to help those who have been affected. 

Click here to view the webpage.

 

 

REALTOR® Safety Workshops and Self-Defense Seminar

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In an effort to raise awareness about the unique dangers that REALTORS® face at work, NOMAR is hosting two safety workshops. These workshops will be held THIS WEEK in Metairie on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. and in Mandeville on Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. These workshops will be taught by NOMAR 2016 President Lesha Freeland and NOMAR 2016 Secretary-Treasurer Cindy Callais. To register for the Metairie workshop, click here. To register for the Mandeville workshop, click here.

Additionally, we are excited to announce our partnership with Mushin Training Center in Harahan! Mushin is a mixed-martial arts and self-defense gym that have created a specialized self-defense seminar specifically for REALTORS®. This seminar will be on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. at their Harahan location. The self-defense class will be limited to 100 participants. At just $25 per person (paid at the door), this seminar is sure to fill up, so make sure you register today!

For more information on how to stay safe while working, please click here.

 

2016 Annual Economic & Real Estate Forecast – “Engines for Growth”

Registration is Now Open for the Economic & Real Estate Forecast on Oct. 11th

 

Individual Ticket Prices:         

By:                            Sept. 13       Oct. 9         Oct. 11

NOMAR members:     $35              $45              $60

Public:                           $40              $50              $60

Click here to register online.  Click here for the Program and here for a look at the speakers.

The Forecast has been approved for 4 hours of CE credit.

 

REALTOR® Mixer September 8!

We are holding a REALTOR® Mixer on September 8 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Reginelli’s Pizzeria on the Westbank! There will be FREE pizza and appetizers, as well as $10 BOTTLES of wine and $2 pints of beer! We hope to see you all there!

 

YPN Kickoff Party!

YPN kickoff party

Are you a member of our Young Professionals Network? Are you curious about what our Young Professionals Network is? Come to our “kick-off” party on Thursday, September 29 at 5 p.m. at Bayou Beer Garden!

 

Save the Date!
Northshore Bowling Save the Date

On Thursday, Nov. 17, put on your most wicked awesome costume and get ready to listen to all the best jams the 80’s had to offer at our 80’s prom-themed bowling tournament! Here’s the 411 - this tournament will be held at Tiffany Lanes in Mandeville from 1 – 4 p.m. and will benefit the Covington Food Bank. There will be prizes given out for the most ace costumes – categories to follow. Cost is $125 for teams of four. Buggin’ about not having a team? No sweat – individuals can party too, for $15 per person. Mark your calendars today because this tournament is going to be like, totally bangin’.

Louisiana REALTORS® Annual Fall Conference

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Planning on attending Louisiana REALTORS®’ Annual Fall Conference this September 19 – 22? Register now!

Click here for more information about the Conference.

 

Dillard University Housing Health & Home Improvement Fair 2016

Dillard University Housing Fair

The housing health & home improvement fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 2016 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Dillard University’s Professional Schools building.

 

Women with Wings Event

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Women's Council of Realtors New Orleans Metropolitan Chapter presents:

WOMEN WITH WINGS

Sponsoring Metropolitan Center for Women and Children

October 5, 2016

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

HOTEL STORYVILLE

1261 Esplanade Avenue

$65 Donation: Open Bar, Food, Live Entertainment, Music, Silent Auction

Costumes encouraged!

Please consider sponsoring Women with Wings by clicking here.

 

Congratulations to…

Beth Cristina for being appointed as Vice Chair of the National Association of REALTORS® Commercial Committee!

Danette O’Neal for being appointed as Chair of the National Association of REALTORS® Professional Development Committee!

 

 

Code of Ethics Cycle 4 is Due

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All REALTORS® must take NAR’s Code of Ethics - Cycle 4 training sometime between Jan. 1, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2016. To ensure that you do not get suspended with no services, complete your Code of Ethics - Cycle 4 now – before time runs out.

Don’t forget – Code of Ethics classes at NOMAR are FREE until Oct. 1st when they will cost members $5 an hour!  If you do not know if you have completed your Code of Ethics training, click here to download the list.

**Please note: this list is strictly people who have NOT taken Code of Ethics.

 

 

Featured CE

Don’t miss one of our newer CE offerings “Residential Property Management Overview” on Thursday, Sept. 22nd at our Metairie location. This course is taught by one of the city’s premier Property Managers, Bill Soniat, GRI, CPM! Bill gives his extensive knowledge on this topic culled from his 40 years in real estate and property management. Please click here to register.

And as always … please check your records and make sure you have completed Code of Ethics Cycle IV! This cycle will end December 31, 2016. You may check our calendar to see when this course is offered next. Don’t hesitate to get this requirement completed before the end of this year!

 

Monthly CE Schedule

View the printable registration form for all CE Courses in September. 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.

 

 

MLS Matrix 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 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.