Why You Need a REALTOR® to Sell Your Home Even in a Hot Market

Louisiana REALTORS® • June 29, 2022

If you live in a hot real estate market, and most of them are today, you may think you can sell your home without the experience and expertise of a REALTOR®. While “For Sale By Owner” has become a trend among some home sellers, it can easily cause extra headaches and money being left on the table. Even in a seller’s market, the services that a knowledgeable and professional REALTOR® offers are invaluable. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits they provide.


Experienced REALTORS® Can Maximize Your Home’s Value

Real estate professionals, specifically REALTORS®, understand what prospective buyers are looking for, and more importantly how to put your home in the best position to maximize its value. Advice on preparing your home before a sign goes in the yard like staging and small repairs can not only make the difference in the time it spends on the market but to your overall bottom line.


Your REALTOR® Can Present to a Strong Group of Potential Buyers

The key ingredient in a seller’s market is having interested buyers. While your REALTOR® represents you and the sale of your home, they also have other clients that are in the market to buy, as well as professional connections with other real estate professionals. All of these factors can make selling your home a more efficient and effective endeavor. With scheduled showings and open houses for qualified and interested buyers, your REALTOR® can ensure that your home is marketed and getting the exposure that it deserves.


Your REALTOR® Can Help You Navigate and Negotiate Multiple Offers

Multiple offers sound like a good problem to have. It means you have a popular piece of property and have the leverage to maximize your selling price. However, without the experience and expertise of a REALTOR®, you may not know what to look for. There are many different variables beyond the number next to the dollar sign to consider. Time to close, financing obstacles, and contingencies can make seemingly strong offers riskier, and smaller offers more valuable, depending on your situation. Your REALTOR® will be able to sift through the many details of these offers, and by understanding your goals, recommend and prioritize them in order for you to make the best decision.

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Consumer Guide Update: Buying Land and Building a New Home

By Louisiana REALTORS® • April 17, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on buying land and building a new home. This guide covers how to find land for sale, explains construction loans, and weighs the pros and cons of building a custom 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: Buying Land and Building a New Home Deeds and Titles Alternative Listing Options Navigating Multiple Offers Homeowners Associations Thank you for continuing to engage 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 Wednesday, which will cover property title theft.
5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals—And How a REALTOR® Can Help

By Louisiana REALTORS® • April 16, 2025
Negotiating a real estate deal can be overwhelming, especially for buyers who don’t have experience with the process. Here are five key negotiation strategies smart buyers use—and how working with a REALTOR® provides a competitive edge.

Consumer Guide Update: Deeds and Titles

By Louisiana REALTORS® • April 11, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on deeds and titles. This guide covers the difference between a deed and a title, common types of deeds, and title searches and insurance. 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: Deeds and Titles Alternative Listing Options Navigating Multiple Offers Homeowners Associations Marketing Your Home Thank you for continuing to engage 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 Wednesday, which will cover buying land / constructing a new home.
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