March 8, 2010
NABOR MISSION
To be a proactive and progressive professional organization providing quality services of value to the REALTOR® members and communities of
St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes of Louisiana.
A WORD FROM YOUR NABOR PRESIDENT…
Hello NABORS……… As the market changes, we must make sure that we as REALTORS are prepared for those changes. We hear a lot of pros and cons about the market and where it will be in six months or a year. The problem is, we are working now, not six months from now.
There are several factors that affect your business, but you are the one doing the controlling and reacting to whatever happens. I can’t say enough about attitude. You must be positive today more than ever. I really like the old saying that “attitude determines your altitude.” There are always people who want to buy or sell. Your job is to attract those people to you and the best way to do that is to believe in yourself. Next, always put your client’s interest first. As long as you use these two principles, the business will come to you.
Thank you for all you do to help promote our communities and our way of life. We have a lot to be thankful for here on the Northshore. Just remember…Always be a good NABOR!
Proudly Serving You,
Glenn Kirby
NABOR AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT ……
A-PRO Inspection Services
When A-Pro was formed in 1994, our foundation rested on a unique concept: Introduce the element of accountability into home inspection, and furnish clients with a report that offers them protection – not just an opinion. This idea launched "The Only Certified Home Inspection with Guaranteed Protection” that A-Pro is renowned for. For over 15 years, A-Pro has been helping its clients make smarter, better and
more informed decisions as they buy or sell a home. As one of the leading home inspection service companies in the world, A-Pro not only offers you the best possible home inspection, service, and value, but also provides you with the peace of mind that your investment is guaranteed. Today, A-Pro stands as a respected industry leader and as a continuing force for innovation in the home inspection industry. Our highly-trained, ISHI® & CHI® and PHI® Board Certified professional members of A-Pro are dedicated to providing our clients with the most comprehensive, advanced home inspection techniques in the world, bar none. For more information about our services contact: Vic Gustafson LSBI# 10678
985-718-4786 225-341-1968 888-863-0659
www.a-pro.net/vic
WANT TO BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT?
NABOR E-NEWS is proud to add a new section in this weekly online newsletter. Every publication will now spotlight a current NABOR Affiliate. What a great way for you to quickly remind a circulation of thousands of readers about the tremendous products and services your company offers. Every week a different affiliate will be proudly featured.
Prepare a short paragraph to promote your company. Be sure to include contact information and your website address. Send your copy to patricia@nabors.org. Many thanks for your time, ongoing interest and always generous support for NABOR.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS….
Louisiana Realtors Association is looking for real estate professionals who are interested in getting involved in a Young Professionals Committee in the state association. This committee is defining “young” as anyone under 40 years old. Please submit to patricia@nabors.org the names and contact information of anyone in your office who fits the criteria and may be interested in getting involved in their state Realtor professional association.
SAVE $10 - MAKE YOUR AWARDS LUNCH RESERVATION BY TOMORROW, MARCH 9…
Luncheon tickets purchased BEFORE TOMORROW, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, can save $10. We must confirm our guests count by tomorrow, so there is still a little time to make your reservations at a reduced price. The luncheon is Thursday, March 18, at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington.
Menu for the Sales Awards luncheon at the beautiful Tchefuncta Country Club is: Founder’s Room Salad: Mixed Greens with Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Roma Tomatoes and Creole Mustard Vinaigrette, Herb Roasted Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes over Penne Pasta, Shiitake Mushrooms, Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake, Rolls & Butter, Iced Tea and Coffee.
Doors open at 11:30am with a cash bar. Guests will only be allowed in beginning at 11:30am. Lunch will be served and the awards program will begin at 12:15pm. Tickets are only $27 per guest, if made before March 9 or $37 per guest, if received after March 9. Non-NABOR guests are also welcome to attend at $37 per ticket. Everyone attending the event must have a paid ticket.
Reservations forms are available on www.nabors.org. The ballroom will be set with round tables of eight (8). Only if a company buys an entire table (8 tickets) will that table be reserved in the company’s name. All others are non-reserved seating and available upon your arrival.
CONGRATULATIONS, NABORS!
Congratulations to all agents and brokers who were submitted in the 2010 Sales Award Program, recognizing sales production in the year 2009. All winners will be officially announced at the Awards Luncheon on March 18. The New Orleans Times-Picayune will run the full color page NABOR sales award winners on Sunday, March 21. The same ad will also appear in the Hammond Daily Star shortly afterwards.
THANK YOU, AWARDS SPONSORS….
All Broker Offices and Affiliates are still invited to sponsor this year’s Awards Program. Platinum and Gold Sponsors will enjoy additional space to set up informational tables promoting their products and services.
Platinum Sponsors - $1000, includes 8 luncheon tickets at a reserved table;
Gold Sponsors - $500, includes 4 luncheon tickets;
Silver Sponsors - $300, includes 2 luncheon tickets;
Bronze Sponsors - $150, includes 1 luncheon ticket.
Sponsor forms are available on at www.nabors.org.
Join these impressive companies in being one of our 2010 Awards Sponsors:
GOLD SPONSORS
A-PRO HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
INTEGRA LENDING GROUP
MET LIFE HOME LOANS
THE SMART INSTITUTE
SILVER SPONSORS
HOMES & LAND MAGAZINE
LIZBY EUSTIS, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, COMMERCIAL DIVISION
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE
BRONZE SPONSORS
DELTA TITLE CORPORATION
JOSEPH MIER & ASSOCIATES APPRAISERS
REAL ESTATE RESOURCE GROUP
THE REAL ESTATE BOOK
THE STEVENS REALTY GROUP
AWARDS COMMITTEE ….
The 2010 Awards Committee Co-Chairs, Ronda Behrens and Susan Kurzweg. Other Committee members: Walter Babst, Lizby Eustis, Cheryl McAdam, Marilyn Mendoza, Rick Roberts, Dudley Rogers, Sandy Sandusky, Judy Walton and Carole Woodward.
If you are an interested NABOR in being considered to possibly serve on next year’s Awards Planning Committee, contact the NABOR Office before April 1. The Board of Directors has final approval on all committee appointments.
REMEMBER TO SMILE…..
A professional photographer will be on hand again this year at the Sales Awards Luncheon to capture impressive winners. Get your company group together and have a picture taken. Feel free to approach Phillip Colwart, the photographer, and ask him to take a picture of you and/or your associates. Photos will then be posted online. If you like the way the picture came out, you can order copies. If you don’t care for the results, there is no obligation to buy any pictures. Enjoy!
NABOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES…………
The NABOR Education Committee continues to hold continuing- ed classes in the eastern and central areas of St. Tammany Parish, as well as in the Hammond area.
A few more seats are still available for the upcoming March 25th class. Earn 4 continuing-ed credit hours – Louisiana Real Estate License Law, 2010 Mandatory Class, Thursday, March 25, Tchefuncta Country Club, #2 Country Club Pk, Covington, LA 70433, off Hwy 21, 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Class will be taught by Vance Ott of Bayou Title.
Free for NABOR members. You must register with Bayou Title in advance. Thank you for understanding that if you reserve a seat at the class, but do not show-up without canceling 24 hours in advance, there is a $20 assessment fee. Non-NABORS are welcome to attend the class for $20.
►E-mail Bayou Title to register brenda@bayoutitle.com or FAX 985-626-3557
CONTINUING-EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS….
Question: What are the requirements for continuing education credit for license renewal?
Answer: Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) is the body responsible for license renewal and enforcement of continuing education credit for licensees. You can read more on www.lrec.state.la.us
NEW NABOR AGENT ORIENTATION CLASSES….
Next new agent class is next Monday, March 15. Future classes are April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18 and December 6. All paperwork and fees must be in the Wednesday before the class.
LEGAL HOTLINE….
The Louisiana REALTORS Legal Hotline allows brokers to receive answers to questions pertaining to real estate law and compliance issues. Brokers simply submit their questions using the Legal Hotline Form. Questions are then referred to the appropriate legal counsel and a response is forwarded to brokers within two business days. This valuable member service allows access to legal advice without incurring hourly lawyer fees. Questions received through the Hotline allow Louisiana REALTORS to track issues of concern to its members and develop programs and services to address them. Call LR at 1-800-266-8538.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT….
LR has assembled a comprehensive list of free technical support sites and databases for various hardware/software and other REALTOR technology. Your state association is continually expanding this list in order to provide a "one stop" online technology solution database for REALTOR members. To suggest a support or troubleshooting resource, please email Kevin Calbert at Louisiana Realtors Association, www.larealtors.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR….
The NAR Annual Conference & Expo is being held in New Orleans this year on November 5 – 8, 2010 downtown at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME begins this Sunday, March 14.
KNOW YOUR NABOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS…
Officers:
GLENN KIRBY, President, SUSAN KURZWEG, President-Elect, JUDY WALTON, Treasurer,
LIZBY EUSTIS, Secretary, RONDA BEHRENS, Ex-Officio.
Directors:
NEIL WISEMAN, JEANNINE GASTER, BEVERLY HOBBS SHEA, CAROL SIEVERDING, GEORGE SULLIVAN, CHERYL McADAM and MARC PELLETTIERE.
HAVE A QUESTION?
The NABOR E-News is published out of the NABOR Office. If you have a question or issue you would like the Board of Directors to address, send it in. Your comments are always welcome. Send via patricia@nabors.org.
NORTHSHORE AREA BOARD OF REALTORS
301 Highway 190N, Suite B6
Covington, LA 70433
985.892.5200 FAX 985.892.5204
Patricia Oman, M.Ed., Executive Director
Kathy Durand, Administrative Assistant
Sandy LeRouge, Receptionist
