How to Find the Right REALTOR® to Sell Your Home

Louisiana REALTORS® • November 2, 2022

There are many “if-then” scenarios in life. These hypothetical, cause-and-effect occurrences help us make plans to achieve certain goals. Some of these goals can be minor. “If” it doesn’t rain Saturday, “then” we’ll play golf. Others can carry significantly more weight; fewer more so than the decision and outcome of selling your home. “If” we sell our house, “then” we’ll move closer to the beach. Or, “if” we can sell our home for x amount of dollars, “then” we can travel more. Whatever that “if” is, as a home seller, your eyes are locked on the “then”; it’s your REALTOR’S® job to make the “if” a “when.” So how do you find a REALTOR that will do exactly that?


Properly Pricing Your Home

This is arguably the most important factor in the process. A price that is too high will leave your home on the market far too long, resulting in you dropping much lower than fair market value. A price too low, while it can make for a quick sale, leaves thousands of dollars on the table. Your REALTOR’S® experience, expertise, and resources will help you determine the most advantageous price for your home.


Recommending Any Necessary Improvements

Before that sign hits your yard, announcing that your house is on the market, you’ve already taken a number of steps to put your best foot forward. However, there could be some simple, inexpensive actions that can equal a significant return when you sell. Your REALTOR® will be able to recommend certain repairs and enhancements that can positively impact your bottom line. Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, new landscaping, or making minor repairs, the knowledge of what buyers are looking for will help guide your efforts.


Advertises, Coordinates, and Shows Your Home to Prospective Buyers

Selling your home promptly, for your target price is a full-time job. Making sure it can be found online, through social media, as well as other avenues, on top of scheduling showings, and hosting open houses is no small feat, and it is what your REALTOR® should be doing. The more exposure your home gets toward potential buyers, the more likely it is to sell quickly and for more money.

RESOURCES FOR SELLING YOUR HOME

Consumer Guide Update: Buyer’s vs. Seller's Market

By Louisiana REALTORS® • May 23, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Markets. This guide explains how knowing whether conditions favor buyers or sellers can help consumers make smarter, more confident decisions when buying or selling a home. 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: NEW: Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Markets Estate Planning Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction Understanding & Protecting Yourself from Title Fraud Buying Land and Building a New Home Deeds and Titles Thank you for continuing to engage with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients so that they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Please 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 Wednesday, which will cover assistance programs.
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By Louisiana REALTORS® • May 21, 2025
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2025 Spring Into Action Conference Recap

By Louisiana REALTORS® • May 16, 2025
Louisiana REALTORS® successfully hosted their annual Spring Into Action Legislative Conference in Baton Rouge on May 6-7, 2025. The two-day event provided REALTORS® the latest in industry changing issues while engaging in conversations with the state’s legislators and their peers. The conference kicked off with a pre-conference Appraiser Day hosting education devoted to that specialty. That evening, the LARPAC fundraising event celebrated Cinco de Mayo with the 80s cover band The Spazmatics and both live and silent auctions. The next day, REALTOR® Day, began with a breakfast expo with tabletop one-on-one discussions with partners of the real estate industry. Attendees then took part in education sessions on fair housing, code of ethics and professionalism. After a luncheon full of legislative updates from Louisiana REALTORS®, Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr. and NAR President Kevin Sears, attendees braved the weather and headed to the Capitol to advocate to lawmakers about the key issues impacting the real estate industry. The conversations continued at the Legislative Reception later that evening. From in-depth legislative updates to face-to-face meetings with our elected officials, this event brought our community together to amplify our voices and shape the future of real estate. Other conference highlights included a reception for our YPN members, local leadership forums and governance meetings. On Wednesday, Misty Ingersoll was elected as the 2026 Secretary/Treasurer and Marsha McGraw-Barbera was elected as NAR Small Board rep by the LR Board of Directors. Additionally, the following were elected to their 2026 positions by means of acclamation: David Favret, President-Elect; Kyle Straughn, Region I RVP; Tim Castle, Region II RVP; Leslie Victory Ortego, Region III RVP; Sabrina Pierre, Region IV RVP; Cindy Dyer, NAR Medium Board; David McKey, NAR State Allocated Specialty Director. Congratulations to Eloise Gauthier on receiving the REALTOR® of the Year Award! Louisiana REALTORS® looks forward to hosting REALTORS® from around the state at the Fall Governance Meetings and Installation, October 6-8, 2025, at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge. Take a peek of a quick recap on the day in the video and below! We would like to thank our sponsors La Capitol Federal Credit Union , Guard Home Warranty , realtor.com , The CCIM Institute Louisiana Chapter , CRS and Women's Council of REALTORS® Louisiana for their generous support in helping make this conference happen!
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