Why You Need a REALTOR® to Sell Your Home Even in a Hot Market

Louisiana REALTORS® • June 29, 2022

If you live in a hot real estate market, and most of them are today, you may think you can sell your home without the experience and expertise of a REALTOR®. While “For Sale By Owner” has become a trend among some home sellers, it can easily cause extra headaches and money being left on the table. Even in a seller’s market, the services that a knowledgeable and professional REALTOR® offers are invaluable. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits they provide.


Experienced REALTORS® Can Maximize Your Home’s Value

Real estate professionals, specifically REALTORS®, understand what prospective buyers are looking for, and more importantly how to put your home in the best position to maximize its value. Advice on preparing your home before a sign goes in the yard like staging and small repairs can not only make the difference in the time it spends on the market but to your overall bottom line.


Your REALTOR® Can Present to a Strong Group of Potential Buyers

The key ingredient in a seller’s market is having interested buyers. While your REALTOR® represents you and the sale of your home, they also have other clients that are in the market to buy, as well as professional connections with other real estate professionals. All of these factors can make selling your home a more efficient and effective endeavor. With scheduled showings and open houses for qualified and interested buyers, your REALTOR® can ensure that your home is marketed and getting the exposure that it deserves.


Your REALTOR® Can Help You Navigate and Negotiate Multiple Offers

Multiple offers sound like a good problem to have. It means you have a popular piece of property and have the leverage to maximize your selling price. However, without the experience and expertise of a REALTOR®, you may not know what to look for. There are many different variables beyond the number next to the dollar sign to consider. Time to close, financing obstacles, and contingencies can make seemingly strong offers riskier, and smaller offers more valuable, depending on your situation. Your REALTOR® will be able to sift through the many details of these offers, and by understanding your goals, recommend and prioritize them in order for you to make the best decision.

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By Louisiana REALTORS®  • October 17, 2025
Louisiana REALTORS® wraps up 2025 and looks forward to 2026! Louisiana REALTORS® gathered in Baton Rouge from October 7–8 for the 2025 Fall Governance Meetings, a dynamic two-day event filled with professional development, strategic planning and member engagement. The day before the conference offered the conclusion to the 2025 LR Leadership Program with participants graduated from the yearlong program after a half-day session. The 2025 graduates include: Torri Byrd, Shawn Carter, Bradley Cook, Stefany Deroche, Mignon Richard Díaz, Alfra Dixon, Thaddeus Dixon, Glen Elliott, Yvonne Graham, Charlotte Johnson, Michelle LaBanca, Slagle McGuffee, Ellen Monroe, Matt Noel, Ros Pack, Tiffany Pellerin, Latonia Riggs, Shannon Rodi Nash, Trish Skellham, Rebecca Slone and Charlotte St. Romain. Additionally, a sold-out, full-day AI-Powered Real Estate Professional Certification course led by industry expert Matthew Rathbun blew away attendees and had them leaving the session with such invigoration. The first official day of the conference held focus on professional development and networking. Tuesday opened with an informative session entitled Professional Liability 101 from Rice Insurance Services Center, offering critical insights into E&O and risk management. RPR's session brought a wealth information to attendees and offered a hands-on learning experience for the tools offered online. Targeted sessions like the Local AE Meeting and the YPN Advisory Council Open Meeting provided space for peer exchange and innovation. The day concluded with a festive Opening Reception sponsored by Louisiana YPN, bringing members together to celebrate and connect. The next day offered collaboration and celebration with Closing the Affordability Gap, presented by the Louisiana Housing Corporation, equipping REALTORS® with tools to better serve clients in today’s market. Regional caucuses followed, allowing members from across Louisiana to discuss local issues and share best practices. The Board of Directors Meeting brought the governance portion of the event to a close with strategic decisions for the year ahead. At the Board Meeting, Chris Brock, Northeast REALTORS® of Louisiana; Trish Leleux, Greater Central LA REALTORS® Association; Synde Devillier, Bayou Board of REALTORS®; Scott McCubbin, Bayou Board of REALTORS®; Amber Morrow, Greater Fort Polk Area REALTORS®; and David Moses, Greater Central LA REALTORS® Association; were elected as 2026 At-Large Directors. The grand finale? A spirited LSU Pregame Fan Experience and the highly anticipated Installation Ceremony, where new leadership was formally welcomed in a celebration of community and commitment. Louisiana REALTORS® looks forward to hosting REALTORS® from around the state at the Winter Leadership Conference, March 3-4, 2026, at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. We would like to thank our sponsors Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® (GBRAR) , Zillow , Dax Roy Appraisals, Supra, American Home Shield, Guard Home Warranty fo r their generous support in helping make this conference happen!
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