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  • NWLAR Scholarship
    Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education and meet certain criteria. The scholarship recipients must be children or grandchildren of NWLAR REALTORS. Please see attached Scholarship application and information page. Applications must be received in the NWLAR office by March 1, 2012.... more »
  • Mold Awareness for Real Estate Professionals
    Philip McDonald will be instructing the course Mold Awareness for Real Estate Professionals on Thursday, February 23 from 10am to 12noon. 2 hours c/e credit. Call the NWLAR office and reserve your spot. more »
  • Centralized Showing Service Training
    Ann Lowe with Centralized Showing Service will be here on Wednesday, February 8 to demonstrate how to use the new CSS website. Ann will be teaching at 10am OR 1pm. Please call the NWLAR office to reserve your spot and indicate your time preference. more »
  • Short Sales & Foreclosures
    Short Sales & Foreclosures class will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 8am-5pm at the NWLAR office (8 hours ce). Cost is $99 through January 13. After January 13, cost will be $135. Register now at 800-266-8538 Amy or Brei. more »
  • Congratulations
    Jimmy Gosslee, Coldwell Banker J. Wesley Dowling & Associates, was presented the 2011 Realtor of the Year award at the NWLAR Luncheon held in December. Jim Reeves, Ouachita Independent Bank, was awarded the 2011 Affiliate of the Year. Congratulations! more »
  • HAVE YOUR RENEWED YOUR LICENSE?
    LICENSE RENEWAL Don't forget to go online to the LREC website http://www.lrec.state.la.us to renew your real estate license. No hard copies were sent from LREC. Instructions may be found on the nwlar website--www.nwlar.org AND Remember that your 2012 REALTOR dues are due December 31, 2011. If either LREC fees... more »
  • The CE Shop
    As the Real Estate world continues to evolve, we understand the importance of providing you with excellent education and we recognize the growing demand for CE in an online format. We are proud to introduce a new partnership with The CE Shop to provide CE training in an easy to... more »
  • Vote for Amendment 1 on November 19 Ballot
    LREC Commissioner Jimmy Gosslee urges all to vote FOR Amendment #1 on the November 19th ballot. More Information more »
  • 2011 Realtor of the Year
    Nominations are being taken now for the NWLAR 2011 REALTOR-OF-THE-YEAR. Fill out the attached form and fax back to the NWLAR office Nomination form more »
  • Habitability Code
    Habitability Ordinance Discussion Panel and Forum For More Information, check out this flyer more »
  • Keybox Exchange
    Keybox and Key Exchange Event will be held at the NWLAR office on Monday and Tuesday, November 7-8. An appointment schedule is attached to swap out keyboxes as well as upgrade to E-Keys. See the appointment schedule SCHEDULE NOTICE more »
  • Committee Volunteer Form
    Committees Volunteers for 2012 are needed. Please download the attached form, complete, and fax back to 318-797-0054. COMMITTEE VOLUNTEER FORM more »
  • 2011 Fall Convention & Expo
    RECHARGE: 2011 LA Realtors Fall Convention & Expo September 21-23 in Lake Charles (L'Auberge Du Lac Resort) Information & Register form more »
  • Carolyn Grimsley 2010 Realtor of the Year
    Carolyn Grimsley was awarded the 2010 NWLAR Realtor of the Year at the NWLAR Luncheon held on December 16, 2010. Carolyn is with Realty Executives SB in Shreveport. Carolyn received the award from 2009 winner Frances King. more »
  • Only REALTORS Follow a Code of Ethics
    Buying or selling a home is never an easy process. All the different and confusing terms, the huge stacks of paperwork, all the forms that need to be filled out. Although it's an exciting experience, it can also be a very stressful one. You need someone you can trust.... more »
  • When Is a Real Estate Agent A REALTOR?
    When Is a Real Estate Agent a REALTOR®? A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she becomes a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world's largest professional association. The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a... more »
  • 8 Reasons Why You Should Work With a REALTOR
    Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here's why it pays to work with a REALTOR®. 1. Navigate... more »
  • Real Estate Glossary
    Have you heard a word or phrase and wondered what it meant? Below are some common words or phrases and their definitions. Adjustable Rate Mortgage(ARM) Good Faith Estimate Agent Hazard Insurance Amortization Home Equity Line of Credit... more »
  • REALTORS Help You Avoid Mortgage Mistakes
    When loans hurt instead of help, they can quickly lead to foreclosure and even bankruptcy. It's important to learn the warning signs and common problems associated with predatory lending, and to ask the right questions when shopping for low cost loans. The term, "predatory lending" covers a wide range... more »
  • Did You Know?
    The Northwest Louisiana Association of REALTORS® covers seven (7) parishes including: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Red River and Webster and Has a membership of : 1183 REALTOR® members 56 Affiliate members more »