Maximizing the Value of a REALTOR®

Louisiana REALTORS® • April 29, 2022

A REALTOR® is a powerful ally and asset when it comes to real estate transactions. However, it is important to utilize them, their expertise, experience, and resources in the best possible ways. Just like you wouldn’t drive a high-end sports car to the grocery store and back, you shouldn’t shy away from leveraging the skills of a REALTOR® when you buy or sell a home. Let’s take a closer look at how you can maximize the value of your partnership with a REALTOR®. 

 

Determine the Best Commission Model that Suits Your Needs

Did you know that commission rates for REALTOR’S® are negotiable and that there are different options based on the type of service that you desire? A full-service model commission can be negotiated at any point during the transaction. A flat fee model allows you to set the price for specific services. A reduced service, or discounted fee model, has flexible services and pricing based on your needs. 

 

Let Your REALTOR® Handle the Stress of Finding Your New Home

Online resources have made home shopping information more accessible than ever before. However, 88% of home purchases are handled with a real estate agent. Your REALTOR® can coordinate with your lender, handle the negotiations, contingencies, and other purchase aspects, and provides a wealth of local community knowledge.

 

Leverage a REALTOR’S® Experience and Expertise in the Home Buying Process

Your REALTOR® is equipped to help you find the right home. Price negotiations, sale terms, and paperwork are all aspects that they understand, hone, and perfect on your behalf. With access to the MLS, your REALTOR® can provide you with most current and accurate options that meet your needs and wants. Furthermore, your best interest is a priority, and your next real estate transaction can be a successful one though the skills of a REALTOR®.

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Louisiana REALTORS® Welcomes President Trump’s Action to Reduce Homeownership Costs

By Louisiana REALTORS® • October 23, 2026
Association emphasizes lower monthly expenses, more housing options and practical relief for Louisiana families.

Consumer Guide Update: Teen Financial Literacy

By Louisiana REALTORS® • October 9, 2026
Want Your Teen to Own a Home Someday? Start Talking Money Now Teens may not be thinking about mortgage rates or down payments just yet, but the money habits they’re building now can follow them for years. And 88% of teens surveyed by Fannie Mae and Junior Achievement said they want to own a home someday. This week’s Consumer Guide: Talk to Your Teens About Money and Homeownership makes those conversations a little easier, covering everything from credit scores and budgeting to debt, renting versus owning and saving for that eventual down payment. So yes, you may have to interrupt the doomscrolling. But helping teens get smarter about money today could put them in a much better position to get the keys to a home of their own down the road. Download all of NAR’s Consumer Guides in English or Spanish at facts.realtor. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Teen Financial Literacy Fraud Red Flags Helping Family Members Become Homeowners Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season Condominium Insurance 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. The next Consumer Guide, scheduled for publication on Oct. 21, will cover winter cold and storm preparedness.

Constitutional Amendment Positions for November 3, 2026 Election

By Louisiana REALTORS® • October 9, 2026
Homeownership Is on Louisiana's November Ballot
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