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Annual Agent MLS Dues - DUE FRIDAY!

Current dues billed are for the period July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018; 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 due by June 30 and are considered delinquent on July 1. After June 30, there is a $75 delinquent fee that must be sent in with payment.  On July 1, the user's MLS services will be suspended for nonpayment. 

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.

 

Save the Date!

Our Seventh Annual Economic & Real Estate Forecast Symposium will be on Tuesday, October 10 from 12:30 - 5 p.m. at Loyola University New Orleans.

Are you interested in joining as a sponsor?Click here for the form and more information. Hurry, sponsorship opportunities end on July 14!

Click here for more information.

 

Volunteer & Leadership Recruitment Meet & Greet July 10

DATE Monday, July 10

TIME 2 - 3:30 p.m.

LOCATION NOMAR: 3645 N I-10 Service Rd, Metairie 70002

Would you like to get more involved and potentially pursue a leadership role in NOMAR, CID or GSREIN?

The President of each organization will explain the role and responsibility of the Board of Directors for each organization and the value gained by serving in a leadership position. President-elects are invited to participate as well in order to help our recruits understand what is in it for them and why they should get involved.

Come and bring a friend. In this informal setting you will learn how to get involved to help shape the future of or organizations. We will also explain the qualifications needed to run for a director and how to fulfill them. Please contact us at 504-885-3200 with questions.

 

Free MLS Data Aggregation Webinar This Wednesday!

On June 28,  WolfNet and RETechnology are hosting a live webinar from 

9 - 10 a.m. In this free webinar, WolfNet shares their expertise on scaling business quickly and efficiently despite MLS data disparities and a lack of standards. 

Learn:

  • What data aggregation is and why it's important to understand,
  • How it applies for brokers and tech companies,
  • What you need to know to make an informed decision as an MLS Executive,
  • Which companies are in this space, which are experienced and which are new, 
  • What makes them different

Register here.

 

Louisiana REALTORS® Director Candidates

If you are interested in becoming a state director at Louisiana REALTORS® please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., who will provide you with further details. To qualify, all candidates must be active REALTORS® with at least five years in the business.

 

REALTORS® At Work in the Community

NOMAR was proud to be a sponsor for the St. Tammany WCR and We Heart Veterans "Red, White & Bingo" event, which was held on June 14 at the Mandeville Community Center. We Heart Veterans is a non-profit organization that provides aid for aging wartime military and their widows.

 

Professionalism at all times

By following unspoken rules of real estate, you can help your deals move along with much more grace. If you would like to submit an unspoken rule that you feel would be helpful to share, please send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Practice the Golden Rule. "As always, treat people the way you want to be treated

 

Condolences for...
Kelly Hereford, husband of Susan Hereford of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY-NEW ORLEANS, passed away on June 9. A celebration of his life will be held on July 8 at Rayne Methodist Church, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m., and a service following. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you offer one random act of kindness in Kelly's honor.

 

Did You Know?

The LREC states on CE certificates that your name and license number must appear exactly as they do on your real estate license.  Please make sure when you sign in for classes that NOMAR has your name listed as it appears on your license to ensure CE credit can be given.  To check the name on your license, click here. 

Need to cancel a class?  You have several options!

  1. Cancel online. This is the easiest and most assured way to cancel a registration, and it’s the only way that’s instant. Log on to the NOMAR website and click on:
  2. Member Center
  3. My Membership
  4. My NOMAR Classes (a new page will open)
  5. Classes You Are Registered For
  6. Send an email. Include the name and date of the class with your request to cancel.  Send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You will receive a response confirming the request has been received.
  1. Send a fax. Include the name and date of the class, your name, and your contact info.  Send to (504) 888-1812.

NOMAR does not accept verbal registrations or cancellations. If you must call and cancel the day of class, please follow up with an email. Thank you.

 

Mandatory Topics for Agents and Brokers

For 2017, LREC has mandated a topic for sales agents and a topic for brokers. All broker licensees must complete BOTH mandatory topics.

Sales agents must complete “2017 Mandatory - Insurance Awareness and Contract Timelines.”  Brokers must complete “2017 Mandatory - Insurance Awareness and Contract Timelines” and “2017 Broker Mandatory - Broker Responsibility.”

Twelve hours of continuing education are required for 2017 and must include the mandatory topic(s) applicable to your license.

 

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