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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2026 Legislative Session Scoop - Week 1 Recap

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 13, 2026
Louisiana’s 2026 Regular Session opened this week with several developments that matter directly to REALTORS ®, property managers and housing providers, alongside some broader political shifts worth watching. HB 292: Security Deposit Return Timelines Rep. Delisha Boyd’s HB 292, which addresses procedures for returning residential security deposits, was deferred to next week. This provides additional time for stakeholders to engage with members on practical impacts for lease administration, move out inspections and documentation standards. We’ll continue working to ensure any changes to deposit law are clear, workable and do not expose housing providers to unreasonable liability. Land Use and Development: St. James Parish Decision The Louisiana Supreme Court’s recent St. James Parish decision significantly tightens the standards for overturning local land use decisions, reinforcing that zoning and permitting authority rests with parish and municipal governments as long as their decisions are not arbitrary or capricious. For real estate and development, that means more predictability if projects are aligned with adopted plans and ordinances, but also higher stakes in local elections, planning processes and parish-level negotiations. Governor’s State of the State In his State of the State address, Governor Jeff Landry reiterated his push to phase out the state income tax, expand the LA GATOR and MJ Foster scholarship and workforce programs, and replace vehicle inspection stickers with a QR code system. These programs frame a debate around long-term competitiveness, workforce readiness and household cost of living which are all key drivers of housing demand and migration patterns. Business & Market Trends The business community is focusing the session on insurance, workforce and energy. Commercial and property insurance costs remain a top concern for employers and property owners, and we are monitoring civil justice and insurance reform proposals that could affect market stability and availability. At the same time, Louisiana is seeing more than $100 billion in announced industrial and data center projects, which could reshape local markets, labor conditions and housing needs in multiple regions of the state. Please view the weekly bill tracking report at the link below provided by our lobbying team over at Harris, DeVille and Associates.
Louisiana real estate regulations are designed to protect consumers

How Real Estate Regulations and Recent Policy Updates Protect Louisiana Homebuyers

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 11, 2026
Learn how Louisiana real estate regulations, disclosure laws, and licensing standards help protect homebuyers and create safer, more transparent transactions.

2025 Awards Nominations

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 9, 2026
Nominations are open now through April 24, 2026, for the Louisiana REALTORS® 2025 REALTOR® of the Year & the 2025 Lawrence R. DeMarcay, Jr. Distinguished Service Award. Both awards are aimed to showcase an individual who has volunteered their time in service to the real estate industry. Recipients of the awards will be recognized during the Spring Legislative Conference. (Registration coming soon!) Please see the below links with the selection criteria and consider submitting a nomination today. Contact Donna Teekel at (225) 224-0704 or dteekel@larealtors.org with any questions.
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