Consumer Guide Update: Listing Agreements

Louisiana REALTORS® • October 17, 2024

As previewed last week, we are pleased to share the latest installment in our “Consumer Guide” series on listing agreements. This resource covers what a listing agreement is and guidance to help sellers determine the option that will work best for them.

 

As a reminder, the 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 running list of the resources published to date:

 

 

Thank you for your continued engagement with the guides in this series, and for sharing the positive and constructive feedback that helps us to make these guides as relevant as possible for members and consumers. As you share these guides widely with your colleagues and clients, we do want to remind everyone 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 next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover the “Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Buyer’s Agent.”

By Louisiana REALTORS® January 29, 2026
Built for How You Work
A real estate agent can help you navigate debt before applying for a mortgage.
By Louisiana REALTORS® January 23, 2026
Confused about debt and mortgage approval? Learn how lenders view debt, what DTI really means, and how to protect your buying power before shopping.
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.
Show More