The National Association of Realtors will convene in New Orleans beginning Wednesday, November 8. Following is a schedule of select conferences listing topics of local interest:
Shotguns and Shotguns
Learn why homes of modest square footage are fetching exorbitant sale prices in areas where violent crimes are routine.
Thursday, November 9, 11am-12:30pm, Marriot New Orleans on Canal Street
Equity to Burn
Knowing when to light the match can be the difference between profit and loss.
Thursday, November 9, 3:30pm-5:00pm, Sheraton New Orleans
How Black Is “Too Black”?
Urban realtors discuss when to shift the sales pitch from “charmingly diverse” to “Section 8 approved.”
Saturday, November 11, 8:00am-9:00am, Marriot Convention Center on Convention Center Blvd.
Tommy Crane: Top or Bottom?
A panel of experts weighs the feminine fluffiness of the local high-end realtor’s lapdog featured on his “For Sale” signs against the ballsy butch-ness of his price listings.
Sunday, November 12, 2:30pm-4:00pm, Sheraton New Orleans
How the Fuck Do I Rent This Place?
French Quarter property owner Leo Watermeier (who's hot Rampart St. property recently made the news) hosts a roundtable discussion about strategies for renting “tainted” apartments.
Monday, November 13, 10:00am-11:30am, Marriot New Orleans on Canal Street
