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Authentisign Updates

There are some significant changes and improvements to Authentisign as of TODAY, Monday April 24.

There are several changes that will affect the desktop/computer view, as well as some specific changes to mobile views that will make it easier to see and navigate many of the signing screens.

Click here to view the changes.

 

Did You Attend REALTOR® Appreciation Day?

We'd love to get your feedback on what worked, what didn't, and how we can improve REALTOR® Appreciation Day for next year! Please fill out this very brief survey to let us know what you think! 

Take the survey here.

 

LARPAC Bus Trip To Baton Rouge NEXT WEEK!

LARPAC Bus Trip to BR

Take this opportunity to add your voice to the largest Political Action Committee in the country - the REALTOR® Political Action Committee! Join your fellow REALTORS® as they spend a day in Baton Rouge for REALTOR® Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 2. This event will bring together REALTORS® from across the state to unite in one common goal - to advocate on behalf of consumers to protect homeownership in Louisiana.

NOMAR wants to make it easy for our members to get in on the action, so we’re providing a bus from the NOMAR Metairie office to the Hilton Capitol Center and back. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. on May 2 and return by 10 p.m. Registration with Louisiana REALTORS® is $79, but it’s free for the first 55 NOMAR LARPAC contributors who sign up! NOMAR members who have not contributed to LARPAC in 2017 can still be part of the bus trip and all events for only $35.

Join us on May 2 and make sure the REALTOR® voice is heard!

If you would like to attend and plan to take your own transportation to Baton Rouge,click here to register through Louisiana REALTORS®.

 

Annual Awards Luncheon May 25!

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Tickets for the REALTOR®, Manager and Affiliate of the Year Luncheon are on sale now! The luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 25 at the Metairie Country Club. 

 Click here to register. Please call Nell Carmichael with questions at (504) 885 - 3200.

 

Fair Housing Workshop in Slidell

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St. Tammany Parish Government Dept. of Health & Human Services, in collaboration with the City of Slidell Dept. of Planning, will host a Fair Housing Workshop at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to coincide with National Fair Housing Month.

The workshop will feature speaker Marilyn Leufroy, Compliance Officer from the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. Landlords, tenants, builders, lenders, architects, and real estate industry professionals are encouraged to attend.  The workshop is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (985) 898-3074, or (985) 646-4320.

 

Condolences for...
Millie Corrigan
, of RE/MAX N.O. Properties, who passed away on April 8. Services were held on April 12 at St. Stephen Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in her honor to the SPCA, an animal shelter, or the charity of your choice.

 

Congratulations New Designees!

Bonnie Pate of LATTER & BLUM, IN/REALTORS, who received her GRI designation.

Liz Tardo of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY-NEW ORELANS, who received her GRI designation.

*The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. Click here to learn more about GRI designations.

 

NOMAR & HBA Housing Forecast Recap

Missed our 2017 Housing Forecast with HBA? Want a refresher on what you learned in class? You're in luck - see both speakers' presentations in FULL, below!

Click here for Wade Ragas' presentation.

Click here for Rick Haase's presentation.

 

Featured CE

Two Chances to Learn about Renovation Loans!

Join NOMAR and Bo Smith of Cornerstone Home Lending in Metairie or in Mandeville to learn the requirements and benefits of renovation loans for your clients. Bo has before and after photos in his presentation to wow you! 

Financing Methods to Provide Better and Clearer Service to Consumers

National speaker Jeff Elias comes to NOMAR's Metairie office on Thursday, April 27 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to show you how to utilize utilize the best financing program and the most recent tax laws to help you increase your business.  Click here to register.

Water Damage 101 and Mold Remediation

Thursday, May 4 gives 2 opportunities for 3 hours of CE each!  Join NOMAR and Kevin Hussey for Water Damage 101 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Mold Remediation from 1 - 4 p.m.  These are separate classes, so if you want to attend all day, you must register for each class.  (If you want CE credit, you must sign in and sign out for each class you attend.) Click here to register for Water Damage 101 and here to register for Mold Remediation. 

 

Monthly CE Schedule

Please view our online calendar to see all upcoming CE courses. Online registration is the fastest and easiest way to ensure you are enrolled in the course that fits your needs. 

As a reminder, registrations and cancellations are NEVER taken over the phone. Additionally, we ask that all CE courses be scheduled online.

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

 

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