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Janice Bolton, REALTOR® of the YEAR

Louisiana REALTORS • May 2, 2019

The REALTOR ® of the Year Award is given to an individual that is not only an outstanding REALTOR ® , businessperson and member of the community, but demonstrates REALTOR spirit daily. Louisiana REALTORS ® is very excited to name Janice Bolton as the 2018 REALTOR ® of the Year. The announcement was made during our 2019 Spring into Action Conference in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

The Broker/Owner of Bolton Realty, she has held numerous REALTOR ® leadership positions on the local and state levels. She is currently Member Services and Marketing Director, a member of the Board of Directors Executive Committee and has been a member of the

Louisiana REALTORS ® Board of Directors since 2011. She previously held positions as a Louisiana REALTORS ® Regional Vice President, as well as membership on the Bill Review, Strategic Planning, and Forms committees. At the local level, she served as Natchitoches Board of REALTORS ® President, the task force to merge the Natchitoches and Central Louisiana REALTOR Boards and the 2018 Governance Committee Chair.

Janice Bolton’s local community achievements include serving as City Planning Commissioner, President of Cane River Children Services, LA School for Math, Science & the Arts Parents Organization, Keep Natchitoches Beautiful, Chair of Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce, and much more.

Louisiana REALTORS is proud to name Janice Bolton, REALTOR ® of the Year.

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Consumer Guide Update: Preparing for Homeownership

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 19, 2025
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.

Consumer Guide Update: Escrow and Earnest Money

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 14, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on escrow. This guide covers what homebuyers should know about earnest money deposits, including the general terms and use cases in real estate transactions. 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: Escrow and Earnest Money Pricing Your Home Preparing to Sell Your Home Fire Damage and Policy Coverage Flood Insurance Thank you for your continued engagement 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 preparing prospective buyers for homeownership.

2026 LR Officer Elections, RVPs & NAR Director Applications

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 12, 2025
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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