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Election for NAR Board of Directors
Louisiana REALTORS • August 16, 2021
Qualified Candidates May Apply Through September 18
During the Fall Business Summit, the LR Board of Directors will elect (2) two members to serve as a state director on the Board of Directors of the National Association of REALTORS®. The process will consist of conducting one election for the two positions with the top vote recipient receiving the State NAR guaranteed position for three years. The second place vote recipient will be awarded the additional 2022 LR State NAR Director position for 2022 through 2024 as long as LR keeps this position by virtue of its membership count or he or she resigns.
The two NAR Director positions on the ballot consist of the following:
- Current three - year NAR guaranteed State NAR Director position
- An additional 2022 State NAR Director position granted by NAR because of the increase in Louisiana REALTORS® membership levels
Each Member Board and elected members of the Board of Directors are encouraged to submit the names of candidates for these vacancies.
Candidates seeking these positions are required to meet all National Association of REALTORS® criteria and the following:
- A REALTOR® in good standing for five (5) years.
- Served on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana REALTORS® three (3) out of the last five (5) years.
- Attended at least two (2) of either the National Association of REALTORS® Conference and Expo or REALTORS® Legislative Meeting & Trade Expo meetings within the past four (4) years.
- Served a minimum of one (1) year on the Louisiana REALTORS® Executive Committee.
NAR Board of Director Application
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on preparing for homeownership. This guide covers what prospective buyers should consider as they kick off the home purchase process, including the importance of credit scores, mortgage pre-approval, down payments, budgeting, and educational resources. 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: Preparing for Homeownership Escrow and Earnest Money Pricing Your Home Preparing to Sell Your Home Fire Damage and Policy Coverage Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with potential clients to ensure they have the information they need to be successful 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 taxes.
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The Louisiana REALTORS® Board of Directors will conduct several elections this Spring. Interested candidates that meet the qualification who are looking to serve at either the state association level or the national association level are encouraged to view the criteria and submit an application. An application that is not submitted on the appropriate form or not submitted pursuant to the instructions shall not be considered as submitted timely.
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