HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 107TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO

Our 107th Annual Convention & Expo was held on April 8 - 10 at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in La Vista. Over 800 members were in attendance, as well as several great instructors, speakers, and special guests. Below we've highlighted some one the top highlights from the event. Thank you to all who attended!

Nebraska REALTORS® Association Board of Directors appointed Membership Services Task Force to evaluate current services provided to NRA members. This Task Force will be chaired by Bill Swanson of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Ambassador Real Estate and will be reporting back to the NRA Board of Directors in June 2024.

Nebraska REALTORS® Association Board of Directors appointed a REALTOR® of the Year Task Force to look at alternative methods for NRA. This Task Force will be chaired by Andy Alloway of Nebraska Realty in Omaha and will report back to the NRA Board of Directors later this year.

Nebraska REALTORS® Association Board of Directors voted to expand their Past President’s Scholarship Fund beyond the existing fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation; which helps students in fields of study related to the real estate industry, to begin an endowment fund at Metro Community College. The donated funds will require 5 years to mature before a scholarship may be awarded; however, these monies will also go to help students who are interested in pursuing a career in the real estate industry.

Music Bingo was a huge hit at the Expo Reception on Tuesday night!

Connie Burleigh received the REALTOR® of the Year award.

There were 32 members who were awarded with the NE PRO Certification for 2023. These members donate a lot of their time volunteering for their REALTOR® Associations and as a result get their State dues refunded to them! Congratulations!

There were 25 members who were awarded with the First year Mark of Excellence Award. There were 8 members who have earned the Mark of Excellence for 5 years, and 7 members who earned it for 10 years! The Mark of Excellence's goal is to promote professionalism in the industry by recognizing members for their participation at the local, state, and national levels of the REALTOR® organization. Congratulations, everyone!

Congratulations to the 17 REALTORS® that graduated from the 2023 Nebraska REALTORS® Association Leadership Academy! They were all recognized for their achievements during the Appreciation Luncheon.

$21,089.00 was raised for RPAC at the 107^th Annual Convention! If you would like to invest in RPAC click here.

The FBI presented on Cyber Security at the joint Commercial & Broker Manager Forum and gave attendees many great safety tips.

Carl Carter of the Beverly Carter Foundation shared his mother’s tragic story to a packed house at our General Session. Beverly Carter was a REALTOR® from Arkansas who was murdered while showing homes. For more information and REALTOR® Safety tips, visit: https://beverlycarterfoundation.org/.

CONNIE BURLEIGH RECEIVES 

2023 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR

2023 Nebraska REALTOR® of the Year, Connie Burleigh, was recognized on April 9 at our Grand Luncheon during Convention. Congratulations, Connie!

MARCH 2024 FEDERAL HOUSING REPORT

IN NEBRASKA

This report is made by RPR® with MLS data. RPR® is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

Voter ID takes effect for the May 14th Primary Election.

Acceptable Forms of Photo ID:

• Nebraska driver’s license
• Nebraska state ID
• Military ID
• Tribal ID
• U.S. Passport
• Nebraska college ID
• Nebraska political subdivision ID
• Hospital, assisted-living or nursing home record

This April, let's commit to breaking down barriers and fostering fair housing for all. Every person deserves a place to call home, regardless of background. 



Join us in advocating for #FairHousing!

GRI 105: Real Estate Investment and Management (0205RPM)

May 21 - 22 | 8 am - 5 pm | Zoom Virtual Course

$249.00 Member Price | Earn 12 'R' CE Hours

Instructor: Tom Lundstedt

About the Course:

 This course concentrates on methods used to evaluate all types of investment properties, from small rentals to large commercial investments. Management of investment real estate, including tax benefits/drawbacks and financing, is also covered in this course. Most people spend more time planning their family vacation than planning their bottom line and financial future– don’t be one of them.

GRI 104: CONTRACT TO CLOSE (0543R)

July 22 - 23 | 8 am - 5 pm | Zoom Virtual Course

$249.00 Member Price | Earn 12 'R' CE Hours

Instructor: Melanie McLane

About the Course:

This course provides an overview of the mortgage process in today’s environment, with automated underwriting, the prevalence of both Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) and Automated Valuation Models (AVMs).  We will go through a timeline from beginning to end, and focus on what licensees need to know to make the process go smoothly, and to assist their buyers.

PAST PRESIDENTS' SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Do you have a family member pursuing a degree in Business Administration or Construction Management? Are they a student at UNK, UNL or UNO? Are they a junior or senior in good standing or a post-graduate student in good standing seeking an advanced degree? If so, they are eligible to apply for the Nebraska REALTORS® Association Past Presidents' Scholarship!

The deadline to apply is May 31, 2024.

REALTORS® LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS 

IN WASHINGTON, DC

May 4 - 9, 2024

Washington, DC

At the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, thousands of members assemble in Washington, D.C., to conduct the business of NAR — advocacy work that makes us the most respected voice in real estate, protecting property ownership and advancing commercial and residential markets.