Broker Series - Your Keys to Success

Louisiana REALTORS • August 25, 2022

Brokers and office managers need to know the latest industry issues and updates.

Louisiana REALTORS® has put together a schedule of virtual and in-person sessions that aim to provide an opportunity for brokers and office managers to hear the latest issues that impact the real estate industry. As the leading resource and advocate for REALTORS®, we want to make sure you get timely and accurate information that will help you, your agents, and clients in the field. Each session provides valuable information and the opportunity to have your questions answered. The topics and presenters will vary and brokers are always encouraged to submit ideas and suggestions to info@larealtors.org.

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    • Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS, talked with us about the real estate market outlook and share some insight on the Louisiana market in particular.
    • Matt Ritchie, chairman of the Louisiana Real Estate Commission, and Summer Mire, executive director of the Commission, talked with us about the new license renewal process and how that is going
    • Cindy Grissomm, agency president for Rice Insurance Services Center, the LREC’s selected vendor for E&O insurance, talked with us about how the new license renewal deadline impacts the E&O insurance requirement.
    • Eric Landry, partner with Louisiana REALTORS’ general counsel Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, talked with us about some of the most common questions coming through the legal hotline the past few months.

    


    9.21.2022 Session Competition and the Antitrust Laws


    Presented by Lesley Muchow, Deputy General Counsel at NAR, provided a refresher on antitrust.


    Cyber, Social, Identity & Personal Protection

    Presented by Robert Siciliano


    This course was designed to educate agents and brokers to understand how real estate safety and security policies and procedures, when followed carefully and consistently, can reduce their and their business’ exposure and that of their clients to criminal activity, physical threats and cybercrime. 

     

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    December 7, 2022 | Year End Review & Look into 2023

    

    Tony Cornner, 2023 Louisiana REALTORS® President, who will discuss the upcoming Fair Housing poster contest and 2023 association initiatives.  Summer Mire, Executive Director of the Louisiana Real Estate Commission, who will provide an update on 2023 license renewals and the revised residential property disclosure document.  Jeff Albright, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana, who will discuss the issues the state is facing with property insurance.  Sonja Sheffield, Technical Outreach Director with Smart Home America, who will provide an overview of the FORTIFIED Roof program, it's importance for Louisiana, and what the future holds for this program.

    Consumer Guide Update: Buying Land and Building a New Home

    By Louisiana REALTORS® • April 17, 2025
    As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on buying land and building a new home. This guide covers how to find land for sale, explains construction loans, and weighs the pros and cons of building a custom home. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Buying Land and Building a New Home Deeds and Titles Alternative Listing Options Navigating Multiple Offers Homeowners Associations Thank you for continuing to engage with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover property title theft.
    5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

    5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals—And How a REALTOR® Can Help

    By Louisiana REALTORS® • April 16, 2025
    Negotiating a real estate deal can be overwhelming, especially for buyers who don’t have experience with the process. Here are five key negotiation strategies smart buyers use—and how working with a REALTOR® provides a competitive edge.

    Consumer Guide Update: Deeds and Titles

    By Louisiana REALTORS® • April 11, 2025
    As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on deeds and titles. This guide covers the difference between a deed and a title, common types of deeds, and title searches and insurance. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Deeds and Titles Alternative Listing Options Navigating Multiple Offers Homeowners Associations Marketing Your Home Thank you for continuing to engage with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover buying land / constructing a new home.
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