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Bill Tracking Report as of 4/26/2024

Last week, NAR President Kevin Sears checked in from the NAR Broker Summit, where he learned new tools to strengthen his business alongside several hundred fellow brokers. Next stop, Washington, DC for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, where we’ll show Congress our grassroots strength in action. We encourage you to watch Kevin’s video here to learn more about what NAR is advocating for this year at RLM. As always, the overarching theme is increasing access to homeownership. This video is also in the video section of our website. Stay tuned for Kevin’s next update.

Update from Katie Johnson, NAR Chief Legal Officer and Chief Member Experience Officer

Bill Tracking Report as of 4/19/2024

A Message from Ken Fears, NAR Director of Conventional Finance and Valuation Policy

Since REALTORS® are essential in enabling housing access for all people, regardless of background or attributes, they view adherence to the FHA as both a legal and moral responsibility.

Update from Katie Johnson, NAR Chief Legal Officer and Chief Member Experience Officer

Louisiana REALTORS® successfully hosted their annual Spring Into Action Legislative Conference in Baton Rouge on April 8-10, 2024. The two-day event provided REALTORS® the latest in industry changing issues while engaging in conversations with the state’s legislators and their peers. The conference offered informational sessions and continuing education for REALTORS® in attendance. Other highlights included a reception for our YPN members, local leadership meetings and a Women's Council of REALTORS® luncheon. After a successful visit to the Capitol, our REALTORS® enjoyed live music and crawfish at a reception with their Legislators and peers. During this reception, REALTOR® of the Year Award was presented. Congratulations to Mark Ouchley on receiving the REALTOR® of the Year Award. Louisiana REALTORS® looks forward to hosting REALTORS® from around the state at the Fall Governance Meetings and Installation, October 1-2, 2024. Take a peek of a quick recap on the day in the video and photos below.

Selling a home without a REALTOR® can create all sorts of different risks that can cause your property to be misperceived and potentially undervalued. Here are three things you’re risking if you decide to sell your home without the knowledge and skills of a trusted REALTOR®.