4 Tips for Home Shopping This Summer

Louisiana REALTORS • May 28, 2019

The summer months are a popular time for home buying .  Many people that anticipate or plan to move typically prefer to do so once their children are done with school.  But how does home shopping during the summer differ from other times during the year?  Here are a few tips to get the most out your house hunting this summer.

Check Out Several Areas

You have a lot of things to consider when deciding where you want to live.  From schools and amenities, to commuting and infrastructure, location is a big deal.  The good thing about buying a home in the summer is that you can get a good feel for each community.  As people have more time and the weather is nicer, they tend to spend more time outdoors.  If you have a few neighborhoods in mind, take some time to check them out and learn more about safety and activities in the area.

Don’t Bother a Seller with Minor Repairs

The inspection is one of the most important processes in the home buying process.  If you find a home you really like, and the inspection report has a few minor things that need to be done, you can make your offer more competitive by taking care of those issues yourself.  Of course any thing major should be negotiated either in terms of repair or price concessions, but not nitpicking over small things can get you in your new home faster.

Take a Look at Fixer-Uppers

Inventory can be tight in some markets during the summer due to the demand.  However, if you find a home in an area you like, but it needs a little more attention, it could be a good idea.  As long as everything is structurally sound and the major systems are in good condition, modernizing a home can be done quickly and affordably.  You can also get a good deal if it’s a property that’s been on the market for a while.

Trust a Knowledgeable, Professional REALTOR®

Using a REALTOR®will help you find the right home for your family.  They know the area, they know what prices make sense, and they use this knowledge to find something that meets your needs.

Webinar Recording - 2026 Tax Season Updates from Greg Kennedy, CPA

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 26, 2026
Tax Questions & Updates for 2026 Webinar Recording Now Available

Consumer Guide Update: Staging Your House For A Sale

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 20, 2026
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide that explains the concept of home staging, offers DIY staging tips and missteps and shares the latest NAR member sentiment on how staging can help buyers better visualize the property as their future home and potentially net sellers a higher price. 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: Staging Your House for a Sale Spotting Deepfake Scams in Real Estate Are You Ready to Invest in Real Estate? Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient 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 discusses home mortgage options that allow buyers to fold in renovation costs.

2026 Legislative Session Scoop - Week 2 Recap

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 20, 2026
With legislative work wrapped for week two of the session, here is your look back at what took place inside the halls of the Capitol. This week was defined by one major theme: workforce. Across both chambers, lawmakers moved a substantial package of measures focused on workforce development and reforms to Louisiana’s labor and workers’ compensation systems. House Labor Committee One of the busiest areas of activity was the House Labor Committee, which met Thursday morning and took up a slate of bills tied to employment policy, workforce structure and independent contractor issues like measures on portable benefits. The committee’s work underscored the broader push this session to modernize Louisiana’s workforce. Workers’ Compensation Reform The conversation around workers’ compensation reform also gained serious momentum. On the House side, additional labor-related bills addressed independent contractor definitions and other employment law issues. This week marked one of the first major pushes of the session on labor and workforce policy. House & Governmental Affairs Beyond labor-focused legislation, activity also continued in other key committees. In the House & Governmental Affairs Committee, lawmakers advanced multiple bills dealing with the timing of bond and tax elections. Tax, Commerce and Property Looking back at the broader week-two agenda, the Legislature also began considering several tax, commerce, and property-related measures, including proposals impacting property tax assessments, homestead exemptions, and the issues affecting private property. While workforce dominated the week, these issues are starting to gain traction as the session moves forward. A portion of our legislative package will be heard next week as HB 468 moves to the House Commerce Committee and HB 292 moves to the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee. Be on the lookout for any potential calls-to-action for these, or any other upcoming bills. Please view the weekly bill tracking report provided by our lobbying team over at Harris, DeVille and Associates.
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