More Information Coming Soon for 2009 REAL Issues

Tentative Agenda
(Program details, speakers, times and locations subject to change)

Latest Update: 4/1/08
On-site registration for the conference will be conducted on the first floor of the Hilton Capitol Center. All events will take place at the Hilton Capitol Center except where otherwise indicated. Conference room designations for events/meetings are listed in parenthesis and are subject to change prior to event date.

8:00 am – 4:30 pm - Quality Assurance in Residential Appraisals - in partnership with the Appraisal Institute
Kathy J. Coon, SRA - course instructor
This unique new seminar was designed to show the residential appraisal community the consistent problems found by underwriters, appraisal reviewers, quality control divisions, and fraud investigators. The seminar will review areas of the appraisal that reveal red flags that the value is unsupported. Immediately following the seminar, the LA Chapter of the Appraisal Institute invites attendees to a cocktail party beginning at 5:00PM till 6:30PM. To register for this seminar click here. (Riverview B)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm - Federal Legislative Issues, PAC & Grassroots Update (Riverview A)

Wednesday April 16th, 2008

8:00 am - 10:00 am - Legislative/Risk Management Team and Briefing
LR will conduct a special federal legislative issues briefing session and a live meeting of its State Legislative Team during the REAL Issues Conference. REALTORS will not want to miss the latest information on current and upcoming legislation at the state and federal level that impacts real estate. (Riverview A)

10:00 am -12:00 pm - Keynote Session, State and National Economy Analysis
Dr. Loren C. Scott – President, Loren C. Scott and Associates, Professor Emeritus of Economics, LSU
The national media paints a picture of doom and gloom in real estate and a general economic downturn. What is really ahead for the economy over next two years? What is the reality in Louisiana as compared to the rest of the country? Dr. Loren Scott will provide answers to these questions through an analysis of key economic indicators, and shed new light on a number of commonly held beliefs about the economy. (Riverview B)

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm - REALTOR Awards Luncheon
Virginia Cook of Virginia Cook REALTORS in Dallas TX - one of the nation’s most innovative and successful broker/owners - will be the guest speaker at LR’s annual awards program. Join fellow REALTORS for a fun luncheon program celebrating the stars of our organization, including the state REALTOR of the Year, LARPAC award winners and much more. (Heidelberg Ballroom)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm State of the Mortgage Market (Panel Discussion)
What should REALTORS read into the highly-publicized rise in foreclosures? What impact will the federal rate cuts have? What challenges and opportunities await? Join us for an eye-opening panel discussion and outlook on factors affecting the mortgage market in Louisiana and nationwide. This informative, interactive session will feature the following industry experts: (Riverview B)

• Brian Andrews (moderator) – Andrews Commercial Mortgage
• Mike Anderson – Essential Mortgage
• Jeff Lischer - National Association of REALTORS
• Dr. Richard Green - George Washington University

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Executive Committee (Governor Room)

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm REALTOR Town Hall (Riverview B)

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Caucus Region 1 (Paramount Room)

5:30 pm-6:00 pm - Caucus Region 2 (Capitol Room)

5:30 pm-6:00 pm - Caucus Region 3 (Governor Room)

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - REALTOR Legislative Reception
REALTORS and state lawmakers will convene for casual networking and discussion of real estate issues at LR’s annual legislative reception. The opportunity for members to meet one on one with legislators makes the LR Legislative Reception one of the association’s most popular annual events. (Heidelberg Ballroom)

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm - LARPAC Auction
The Louisiana REALTORS Political Action Committee (LARPAC) annual auction always makes for one of the most fun and entertaining nights of the year. Support your PAC and enjoy great networking, food and drink with your peers – and walk away with some great live and silent auction items. (Riverview A)

8:00 am - 9:00 am Board President/President-elects Breakfast
Continental Breakfast (Governor Room)

8:00 am – 9:00 am Association Executives Breakfast
Continental Breakfast (Capitol Room)

9:30 am -12:00 pm Board of Directors / General Membership Meeting
(Heidelberg Ballroom)

To receive more information or confirm your attendance, please contact Louisiana REALTORS at 1-800-266-8538.