Facts about Real Estate Commissions
Louisiana REALTORS® • August 15, 2022
Real Estate Commissions - How They Work, Facts & FAQ
It is important to understand not only how real estate commissions are paid but to also understand the tool used in listing a property, MLS. The National Association of REALTORS® has created a resource for real estate agents and consumers to help answer some of the most common questions and explain the basic information every buyer and seller needs to know.
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By: Eric Landry, Breazeale Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Louisiana REALTORS® Legal Counsel Below are highlights of the changes to mandatory forms effective January 1, 2026. Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell: Specific Changes Overall, several changes were made to re-order the agreement in an effort to have the agreement more closely track the sequence of events in a typical transaction. This resulted in relocation of several sections and corresponding changes to line number references in various places throughout the agreement.
