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REALTORS® Holiday Celebration and Installation of Officers and Directors THIS FRIDAY!

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The deadline to reserve your space for this year's luncheon is TOMORROW, Dec. 6, at 12 p.m.

Please click here to view your invitation for this year's Holiday Celebration and Installation of Officers and Directors Luncheon.

This year's luncheon will be held on Friday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.

 

 

YPN & VFW Kickball Game TOMORROW NIGHT!

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Be sure to attend our first-ever kickball game with the New Orleans Chapter of the VFW NEXT TUESDAY, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Wisner Playground, with a holiday social following at Grits Bar. 

There are still spaces left on the team, but those who do not wish to play are still encouraged to attend! Cost to play is $20, which gets you a free NOMAR YPN t-shirt and a donation in your name to the New Orleans VFW! This event is open to non-NOMAR members as well, so make sure you bring a friend! Want to socialize, but not play kickball? Ensure you attend our holiday social after the game at Grits Bar!

RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

783 REALTORS® are currently in jeopardy of losing REALTOR® status and MLS Access at end of December 2016 for not taking their Quadrennial Code of Ethics. NAR Requires “Code of Ethics Training” – Cycle IV

These members were mailed a notice, sent numerous emails, and your brokers have been notified. We are making every last effort to assist you in fulfilling your NAR requirement for membership prior to the end of the year to avoid a lapse in your membership and MLS Service. Check to see if your name is on the list. If you took Code of Ethics and your name is on the non-compliant list, send your certificate to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note that if you submitted your certificate on November 17th or later, your name may still appear on the list.  If you have received a reply email from Jena stating that she has received your certificate, be assured that you have been recorded as compliant.  You name will not appear on future lists.

List of Members that NEED QET-Cycle 4List of Members that NEED QET-Cycle 4

Read more.

 

 

Vote YES for Sales Tax & Millage Renewals in Jefferson Parish

NOMAR supports the renewal of the millage and sales taxes for Jefferson Parish drainage & recreation, as well as the millage renewal for Jefferson Parish Public Schools. The millage and sales tax renewals are not new taxes and, if passed, would not change existing the property or sales taxes for anyone in Jefferson Parish. To read more about the tax renewals in Jefferson Parish, click here, here, or here. If you have questions, contact NOMAR Governmental Affairs.

 

 

Featured CE

LREC Mandatory Topic – Class Added!

NOMAR is pleased to announce an additional offering of the LREC mandatory topic “CFPB and You” at the Metairie office!  Class will be on Monday, December 5th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

To register for this class, please visit http://www.nomar.org/monthly-calendar-calendar-menu/183-ce-classes-calendar-category/184-metairie-classes-calendar-menu/3413-ce-2016-mandatory-cfpb-and-you-metairie.html.  You can also download a December printable registration form at http://www.nomar.org/education-menu/printable-registration-forms.html.  Email the completed form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax it to 504.888.1812.

Remember, LREC requires completion of the mandatory topic by December 31st, 2015.

NAR-Required Code of Ethics Training – Class Added!

NOMAR has also added a December opportunity to attend Code of Ethics class.  It will be held on Thursday, December 8th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Mandeville office.

To register for this class, please visit http://www.nomar.org/monthly-calendar-calendar-menu/183-ce-classes-calendar-category/185-mandeville-classes-calendar-menu/3410-ce-code-of-ethics-cycle-4-as-required-by-nar-mandeville.html. You can also download a December printable registration form at http://www.nomar.org/education-menu/printable-registration-forms.html.  Email the completed form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax it to 504.888.1812.

Remember, NAR requires REALTORS® to complete Code of Ethics training once per cycle.  The current cycle ends December 31st, 2016.

 

NOMAR Waives New Member Fees & NOMAR Local Dues for remainder of 2016 to any REALTOR® in good standing who Transfers Their Primary Membership To NOMAR By The End of December 2016!

  • NOMAR will waive your Transfer Fee and Final Quarter of Local Dues from now until the end of 2016! 
  • Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information or to transfer

 

Collecting Donations for the Metropolitan Center for Women & Children

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NOMAR is collecting donations of unwrapped toys for children of all ages to give to the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana. Please bring your unwrapped toy to the second floor reception desk in our Metairie office.

 

Condolences for...
Lella Claire (Carter) Wright, mother of David Wright, of Wright Commercial Realty Corp., who passed away on Nov. 29, 2016. Services were held on Friday, Dec. 2, at Lakeview Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lakeview Presbyterian Church, or the family requests donations be made to the charitable organization of your choice.

Louis E. Reichert, father of JoAnn Ponthier of top Agent Realty, Inc., who passed away on Nov. 28, 2016. Services were held on Sunday, Dec. 4 at St. Bernard Funeral Home.

 

Monthly CE Schedule

ALL CE COURSES for the remainder of the year will cost NOMAR members $5 an hour. In order to view all upcoming CE courses for the remainder of 2016, please view our online calendar and register for the course of your choosing. Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you are enrolled in the course that fits your needs. 

As a reminder, registration is NEVER taken over the phone, but you may use the printable registration forms found on our website to email or fax in your request. 

View the printable registration form for all CE courses in December.

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

 

Condolences for…

Lydia Mae Viator Nowell, mother of Brent Laliberte of Bayou Title, Inc., who passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016.  Services were held Friday, November 18, 2016.

 

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 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.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Hours 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. OR Mandeville Office 985-882-8521 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Hours 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m..  Weekends & Holidays call Supra 877-699-6787.