Election for NAR Board of Directors

Louisiana REALTORS • August 16, 2021

Qualified Candidates May Apply Through September 18

During the Fall Business Summit, the LR Board of Directors will elect (2) two members to serve as a state director on the Board of Directors of the National Association of REALTORS®.  The process will consist of conducting one election for the two positions with the top vote recipient receiving the State NAR guaranteed position for three years. The second place vote recipient will be awarded the additional 2022 LR State NAR Director position for 2022 through 2024 as long as LR keeps this position by virtue of its membership count or he or she resigns.


The two NAR Director positions on the ballot consist of the following:


  • Current three - year NAR guaranteed State NAR Director position 
  • An additional 2022 State NAR Director position granted by NAR because of the increase in Louisiana REALTORS® membership levels


Each Member Board and elected members of the Board of Directors are encouraged to submit the names of candidates for these vacancies. 

Candidates seeking these positions are required to meet all National Association of REALTORS® criteria and the following:

  • A REALTOR® in good standing for five (5) years.
  • Served on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana REALTORS® three (3) out of the last five (5) years.
  • Attended at least two (2) of either the National Association of REALTORS® Conference and Expo or REALTORS® Legislative Meeting & Trade Expo meetings within the past four (4) years.
  • Served a minimum of one (1) year on the Louisiana REALTORS® Executive Committee.



NAR Board of Director Application

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