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2020 National Association of REALTORS State Elected Director

Amy P. Fennell • July 3, 2019
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During the Fall Governance Meeting in New Orleans, the Louisiana REALTORS®
Board of Directors will elect (1) one member to serve as a state director on the Board of Directors of the National Association of REALTORS® for the years 2020 through 2022.

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:

1.      A REALTOR® in good standing for five (5) years.

2.      Served on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana REALTORS® three (3) out of the last five (5) years.

3.      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.

4.      Served a minimum of one (1) year on the Louisiana REALTORS® Executive Committee.

Any REALTOR® member who serves as an Association elected Director of the National Association of REALTORS® may not serve more than six (6) years as a Director of the National Association of REALTORS®.  Service as Region 10 Regional Vice President shall not count towards this limitation on service.

On or around July 31, 2019, the National Association of REALTORS® will notify Louisiana REALTORS® if it is entitled to any additional National Association of REALTORS® Director positions based upon membership counts.  If so, the election for any additional seat will also be held at the Fall Governance meeting. Any director elected based on updated membership counts shall serve a minimum of one (1) year or a maximum of three (3) years dependent upon the membership count holding.

Please visit www.louisianarealtors.org/application to fill out the application for open NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® State Elected Director Positions.  All applications must be submitted electronically on or before August 3, 2019.

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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