THE REALTOR ® WAY
OFFICER & DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS OPEN THIS FRIDAY
Nominations for 2020 leadership officially open at 12 midnight on June 28. Be on the lookout for a special email to go out this Friday, outlining instructions on how to submit a nomination to serve as an officer or director of St. Louis REALTORS ® and its Commercial Division.
ASSISTING THE FAMILY OF OFFICER MICHAEL LANGSDORF
Most of you have heard about the senseless tragedy that took the life of Officer Michael Langsdorf this past weekend. What you may not have heard is that he was also a REALTOR ® with Realty Executives Premier. We wish to pass along our deepest sympathies to Michael’s family, friends, and co-workers. St. Louis REALTORS ® has made a contribution to BackStoppers in honor of Michael. Individuals wishing to make a contribution may do so by sending them to:
In Honor of Michael Langsdorf
The BackStoppers, Inc.
PO Box 795168
St. Louis, MO 63179-0700.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFERED TO FLOODING VICTIMS
St. Louis REALTORS ® approved a $10,000 contribution to the Missouri REALTORS ® Relief Foundation to help those suffering from the effects of the massive flooding currently occurring throughout the state.  Other associations have contributed as well including a $150,000 grant from the National Association of REALTORS ® REALTORS ®  Relief Foundation . Area residents who have been i mpacted by recent storms and flooding are eligible for up to $1,000 to cover their rent or house payment.  The help will be in the form of grants that families do not need to repay. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can contact Rick Capelli or Courtney Hoffchen with St. Louis REALTORS ® at 314-576-0033 or via email to rcapelli@stlrealtors.com or choffchen@stlrealtors.com . Those wishing to help out can make a donation to the  REALTORS ®  Relief Foundation  which helps families who have endured unimaginable loss due to major disasters.
OFFICES CLOSED JULY 4 & 5
Please be advised that St. Louis REALTORS ® will be closed on Thursday and Friday, July 4 & 5, in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday. MARIS will also be closed those same days. For MARIS support information click HERE
REALTOR ® MEMBERS COMPLETE C2EX
Congratulations to the following St. Louis REALTOR ® members who have recently completed the NAR Commitment to Excellence Program (aka, C2EX). They are:

  • Bob Bax, Berkshire Hathaway Alliance
  • Katherine Berry, RE/MAX Results
  • Kim Cameron, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
  • Scott Haggerty, Keller Williams Southwest
  • Cathy Herzog, Berkshire Hathaway Select
  • Janet Judd, RE/MAX Results
  • Tom Kennedy, Realty Trust Company
  • Vennessa Mastroianni, Realty Masters, STL
  • Michele Sloan-Mulford, Sloan Choice Realty
  • John Smith, Coldwell Banker Gundaker
  • Barry Upchurch, Barry Upchurch Realty
NAR proudly offers the C2EX program, which empowers REALTORS ® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to conducting business at the highest standards. This innovative engagement tool encourages participation in all levels of the REALTOR ® organization. It’s not a designation or a course. It’s not a requirement, but a benefit available to all NAR members at no additional cost. To get started, log in to C2EX.realtor . 
CLASS PASS SALE!
The 2019-2020 Class Pass is good for four 3-hour continuing education (CE) courses (12-hours total), presented by St. Louis REALTORS ® and is non-transferable and non-refundable. Pass is valid only for 2019 and 2020 license renewal year.

Hurry and take advantage of this special offer from St. Louis REALTORS ® and receive your continuing education (CE) at a lower price, before it goes away! The Broker renewal period ends June 30, 2020 and the Salesperson renewal period ends September 30, 2020.  

The last day to purchase is June 30, 2019.
IN SYMPATHY
We wish to pass along our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of REALTOR ® and police officer Michael Langsdorf who was killed in the line of duty while answering a call on June 23. We are shocked and saddened by this senseless tragedy. Michael joined the Association in 2018 as a REALTOR ® with Realty Executives Premier and was also a North County police officer. For a link to the obituary, click HERE.

We offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of REALTOR ® Paul Levy who recently passed away. Mr. Levy was a REALTOR ® for over 12 years. He was the team leader for Paul Levy Team at Red Key Realty St. Louis.

Lastly, we offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of 1982 St. Louis REALTORS ® President, Richard Birner who passed away on June 15, 2019. Mr. Birner was a REALTOR ® for over 47 years. In recent years, he was living and practicing real estate in Plantation, Florida. He was also the 1990 President of Missouri REALTORS ® . For a link to the obituary, click HERE .
HAPPENING AT ST. LOUIS REALTORS ®
August 8-28 | St. Louis REALTORS ® Leadership Elections
September 7 |  Foundation Home Run
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