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.

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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Professional Safety Training Benefits Available for Louisiana Real Estate Agents

By Louisiana REALTORS® • September 11, 2025
Take advantage of safety training and other resources provided by your local REALTOR® Association in Louisiana.

Breaking Down Updates on Construction from the 2025 Legislative Session

By Louisiana REALTORS® • September 4, 2025
Construction Update: Act Nos. 239 and 422 Eric Landry, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Louisiana REALTORS® Counsel

Consumer Guide Update: What Is the VA Home Loan Guaranty?

By Louisiana REALTORS® • August 20, 2025
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on how the VA Home Loan offers a great path to homeownership for current and former military service members. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days 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: What Is the VA Home Loan Guaranty? 10 Tips for Packing Smartly for a Move State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions Buying a Historic Property Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Working with a Real Estate Attorney 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 homebuying 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 outlines requirements for private mortgage insurance and how it protects lenders and consumers.
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