2021 Spring Into Action Conference Recap

Louisiana REALTORS • May 25, 2021

Despite the inclement weather across Louisiana last week, we had a good turnout for our 2021 REALTOR® Day and Legislative Conference in Baton Rouge! Thank you to all who were in attendance - This was our first in-person event in over a year, and it was such a great time getting to see everyone's smiling faces.

LARPAC Gets in the True Festival Spirit

LARPAC hosted a Parade of Festivals-themed fundraiser on Monday night. With the combination of food trucks, an amazing band (Sessions), a live auction and an intense PAC table decorating contest, the festival spirit was not dampened.

Keynote Speaker Weldon Long Discusses The Power of Consistency

Keynote speaker Weldon Long kicked off REALTOR® Day with his presentation on The Power of Consistency and how it can change the way you and your business face adversity. Were you unable to attend? Check out the full session below.

Legislative Activities Allow the REALTOR® Voice To Be Heard

Attendees then enjoyed lunch while Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser addressed the crowd on Louisiana tourism and how it relates to real estate. After Nungesser's talk, participants were able to tour the state Capitol and visit with legislators and/or remain at the Hilton to hear speakers talk about home inspections, appraisals, LHC homebuyer assistance programs, and the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program . The evening wrapped up with a Legislator Reception at the Louisiana Capitol Park Museum.

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2022 Louisiana REALTORS® Officers Are Elected

Wednesday morning started with a regional caucus breakfast and was followed up by Town Hall before the Board of Directors convened.


Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected at the Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 19th:

  • President - Eloise Gauthier
  • President-Elect - Tony Cornner
  • Secretary-Treasurer - Cindy Dyer
  • RVP Region I - Al Peterson
  • RVP Region II - Jim Keaty
  • RVP Region III - Karen Guerra
  • RVP Region IV - Amanda Hanemann

2020 REALTOR® of the Year Named

We were pleased to present the 2020 REALTOR® of the Year award to Jeffrey Welsh for his years of service to the REALTOR® profession and his local community. We will be sharing a complete profile on Jeffrey and his many accomplishments in the following weeks.

Special thank you to our conference sponsors:

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Consumer Guide Update: Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider

By Louisiana REALTORS® • January 23, 2026
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide offering homeowners factors to consider when deciding whether to sell their home. The guide includes seven discussion points to help potential sellers think through the decision with the help of a real estate professional who’s a REALTOR®. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow up to two weeks for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? You Have Options 8 Tips for Selling Your Home in Winter Hiring a Remodeling Contractor Real Estate Contract Contingencies Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for the next consumer guide, which will look at factors to consider when deciding whether to purchase real estate as an investment.
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