Settlement FAQ Update - Written Buyer Agreements

Louisiana REALTORS® • April 29, 2024

Update from Katie Johnson, NAR Chief Legal Officer and Chief Member Experience Officer

The Settlement FAQs have been updated to include additional information and clarity about written buyer agreements. As you know, as a part of our settlement, we have agreed to require MLS participants working with buyers to enter into written agreements with their buyers before touring a home.


These can be found on our resource hub on www.facts.realtor and are listed as questions 46 through 62 in our regularly updated FAQ page.


We will be releasing additional guidance about the timing of the practice changes required under the settlement in the coming days.


As a reminder, we received preliminary approval of the settlement on April 24, but it is still subject to final court approval. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 26, 2024.


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Consumer Guide Update: State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 28, 2025
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on state and local tax (SALT) deductions . This guide explains federal tax law changes that temporarily quadruple the amount of state and local taxes (SALT) that taxpayers can deduct and will make homeownership more accessible and affordable, especially for people in higher-tax states. 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: Assistance Programs Real Estate Auctions Working with a Real Estate Attorney Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Buying a Historic Property 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 next week’s guide on August 6, which will cover packing tips and tricks.

Now Accepting: 2026 At-Large Board of Directors Applications

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 25, 2025
The Louisiana REALTORS® Board of Directors will elect six (6) LR At-Large Directors at its October 8th meeting. Qualifications and an application for the position can be found below.
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A Breakdown of Top Client Questions REALTORS® Hear — And How to Respond

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 16, 2025
From flood zones to hurricane season, Louisiana clients have big questions. Learn how REALTORS® can confidently respond with local insights that build trust and close deals.
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