Louisiana REALTORS®

Grab your sombrero and your ticket! It's a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with a band, live and silent auctions, Mexican buffet, margaritas, beer, wine and more! This year's LARPAC fundraiser will take place the day before the Spring Conference kicks off - Monday, May 5 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Tickets are $100/person and include quite a spread + entertainment provided by The Spazmatics! https://buff.ly/szvnztO

NAR's Consumer Guide Update! When your home is on the market, you may receive offers from multiple interested buyers. Offers can vary greatly, and you will need to determine which one is best for you. Here's what sellers should know: https://lnkd.in/gwvAP6KP

The real estate process can get tricky. But with a skilled REALTOR®, you’ll have someone to simplify, explain, and secure the best deal possible. 🎯

Your state and local association leaders attended the AE Institute in Colorado last week! The AE Institute raises association executive awareness of real estate industry issues and provides professional development opportunities so that AEs across the country can better serve the REALTOR® organization and its members.

Adults ages 60 to 78 appear to be brushing off current housing challenges more easily than other age groups. Find out in REALTOR® Magazine what baby boomers—and other age groups—are expecting from their agents to help them succeed in today’s housing market. https://lnkd.in/gDUX5Cjx

Fair housing starts with awareness. As a Louisiana REALTOR®, use your platform to share resources, spark conversations, and stand for equity in every neighborhood. 🏡✨ https://lnkd.in/gKC9vmGR

REALTOR® Day is a chance for members to rally together as an industry and discuss issues and concerns that affect Louisiana's homeowners with elected officials. It also provides ample networking opportunities with other REALTORS® from across the state. But don't just take our word for it... See what others had to say about our last REALTOR® Day event! https://lnkd.in/gFgVbRQw Be a part - https://lnkd.in/gWVemE3V

REALTORS® do more than list your home—they position it for success. From crafting a compelling description to pricing it just right with market insights, they ensure your home stands out and attracts the right buyers. Ready to sell with confidence? A REALTOR® can help! 🏡

NAR Committee Applications Now Open - The NAR Committee Application Portal is now open for members to submit applications for 2026 committee service. The portal will close on May 15. In order to be appropriately considered, members should check their current term and update their Expertise profiles accordingly. Members who have terms that run through November 2026 do NOT need to reapply. Vice Chairs do NOT need to apply for Chair. You can view the 2026 Committee Application Portal to see available committees, FAQs and the Committee Selection Timeline. Learn more about NAR Committees. View criteria and apply https://lnkd.in/g6s5ymG4

We would like to take a moment to spotlight our other instructor for the Spring Legislative Conference. Mark Mansour will be bringing attendees "Pathways to Professionalism: Courtesies and Etiquettes". Mark is the WV, OH, KY & PA Broker of Old Colony Company and has over 200 REALTORS in 8 locations throughout the state of WV, OH, KY & PA. Mark has been a REALTOR since 1999 serving in numerous positions on the state and local levels. In 2006, Mark was named “REALTOR of the Year” for the Huntington Board of REALTORS. In 2012, Mark was named “REALTOR of the Year” for WVAR. Mark served as the Regional Vice President, RVP, for region 3 for the National Association of REALTORS in 2018. He presided over West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia and Delaware with over 75,000 REALTORS. Mark Has served on many National Association of REALTORS (NAR) committees including Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Professional Standards, RPIC, NAR Broker Involvement Committee, Risk Management, RPMIC Committee, Professional Standards Interpretations & Procedures Advisory Board and Credentials and Campaign Committee. Mark was Vice-Chair and Chair of NAR Professional Standards committee in 2020 & 2021. Mark was the 2022 Chair of NAR Professional Standards Interpretations & Procedures Advisory Board and was an Advisory Member from 2019-2023. He is currently on the Risk Management Committee. Mark also instructs New Member Orientation, Short Sale and Foreclosure, License Law, Risk Management, Agency, Fair Housing, Antitrust, Diversity, Ethics in Real Estate & Professional Standards and NAR triennial Code of Ethics. He has taught classes throughout the States of WV, VA, DE, OH and LA. Mark has instructed, in class, over 12,000 REALTORS®. Register today before you miss out! https://lnkd.in/gWVemE3V