November CEO Report: Legislative & Regulatory Update

Amy Fennell • November 20, 2017

Norman Morris provides REALTOR® members an update on federal legislative activities and state regulatory items that will have an impact on the real estate industry and Louisiana's homeowners. Issues discussed in this Message from the CEO include:


1) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Congress continues to work for a permanent reauthorization before the December 8 deadline


NFIP Reform Bill Passes House with Bipartisan Support


2) Tax Reform Proposal & Homeowners - A version of tax reform proposals passed the House last week, but some items are detrimental to incentives for homeownership. There is an ongoing CALL FOR ACTION to the Senate as the proposals head there for debate.


Text REALTORS to 30644 and let your voice be heard. 


Side by Side Comparison of House & Senate Tax Legislation


3) Changes are coming to the Residential Property Disclosure Form as a result of a pending legal case. 


Seller's Responses to Property Disclosure Document


4) Broker Mandatory CE - Reminder to all broker licensees that this 4 hour course must be taken in order to renew your license. Failure to do so will result in fines and penalties. 


Broker Mandatory CE Offerings

Consumer Guide Update: Seller Handoff Checklist

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 16, 2026
NAR is sharing its latest consumer guide, Seller Handoff Checklist . Sellers can create a smooth transition for the new owners using the new one-page guide. It offers a handy checklist of information and resources that sellers can pass along—from appliance manuals to paint colors to garbage pickup schedules—as well as suggestions for goodwill gestures that will help buyers feel they made a great purchasing decision. 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: Seller Handoff Checklist Defining Home Buying Needs vs. Wants  10 Tips For Unpacking Smartly After A Move UPDATED: Multiple Listing Services Overcoming Roadblocks to a Sale or Purchase 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. Check out the next consumer guide on condominium insurance.

National Association of REALTORS® Survey Finds Americans Value Neighborhood Walkability

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 14, 2026
NAR Community and Transportation Preference Survey reinforces need for housing choices and shows support for community design to easily access daily destinations.

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

By Louisiana REALTORS® • July 14, 2026
New Blueprint for Housing: What the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Means for Louisiana Real Estate
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